Feel like you don't have enough space? Then it might be time for an extension to increase the amount of room in your home.
Our extension advice and ideas will help you make the most of your home – however you decide to extend. If it is room for cooking and entertaining that you need then a kitchen extension might be on the cards. Or maybe a loft conversion to provide an extra bedroom? Find the inspiration you need, then add up the costs with our extension cost calculator.
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How to extend a Victorian house
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How to add a single storey extension: costing, planning and designing your single storey extension
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Double storey extensions: cost, plan and design your two storey extension
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Top 21 home extension dos and don'ts
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Glass extensions: how to cost, plan and design a glazed extension
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1950s home remodelled for space
Sam and Patrick Regan set about transforming a dated four-bedroom property into a contemporary five-bedroom home for their family
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Real home: this interior designer's home is a masterclass in layering texture
Notebooks at the ready – this extended terrace is packed with stylish ideas to steal
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Before and after: this interior designer extended her family home for £50k
All thanks to a combination of skill and imagination
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Permitted development rights: improving a home without planning permission
Permitted development rights mean you can extend or improve a home without the need for planning permission. This is what you need to know
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20 impactful home improvements you can make without planning permission
Be inspired by these ways to extend or renovate your home without planning permission
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A guide to planning a loft conversion in 2022
Get a bigger home without moving by planning a loft conversion to perfection
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15 single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000
Looking for single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000? Find inspiration for your own home transformation with these beautiful spaces
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Before and after: extended Shaker-style kitchen with next-level organization
From a breakfast cupboard to a hideaway bar, everything has its place in this intricately planned kitchen
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Orangery ideas: 19 zesty designs, plus orangery costs and expert planning advice
These orangery ideas can help you create a stunning glazed extension. Here's all you need to know about period and modern additions, from costs to planning
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15 period home kitchen extensions
Looking for period home kitchen extensions to inspire your project? This selection of light filled extensions designed for period properties will kickstart your project
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Conservatory ideas – 30 decor designs, plus expert planning advice
These conservatory ideas – together with our expert planning advice – will help you plan a beautiful addition to your home, adding space, light, and value
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Real home: a kitchen extension for a terraced house
Gary Dalton and Zelda Gould Loftus have added £200,000 to the value of their home by adding a side return extension to gain a kitchen diner
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Real home: architect helps young family create extension of their dreams
Yes, it's an investment – but this sleek, industrial-style space might just convince you it's worth it
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Real home: the renovation of this 100-year-old home was a labour of love
Kate and Dan fell instantly for their period home in Surrey and spent seven years making it perfect
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Loft conversion ideas – 25 ways to design your loft conversion
A loft conversion is a clever way to transform your attic into practical space – let these loft conversion ideas be inspiration to your design
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29 basement ideas to convert your downstairs space into a hidden gem of possibility
Transform your subterranean space into something fabulous with basement ideas that add value in every way.
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Basement conversions: how to create extra living space for your home
A basement conversion can boost the size of your home whether you excavate to create it, or remodel to turn an existing one into usable space.
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Real home: this interior stylist's London home is the epitome of Scandi cool
Laura and Chris Sabogal’s two-up, two-down Victorian terrace has been transformed into a four-bed family home with a kitchen-diner and spacious loft extension
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Before and after: from dark basement kitchen to uber-cool extended family space
Architects Emma and Ross had their professional skills to draw from – but they still have plenty of tips for a standout, budget-friendly look
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Before and after: A dated conservatory turned industrial-style kitchen extension
This bold and bright kitchen has us green with envy…
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Real home: 8 design ideas to copy from this grey-themed home that's anything but boring
And now we've fallen back in love with this versatile colour
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Real home: a bold and daring kitchen extension that's perfect for socialising
From a teal kitchen to terrazzo worktops, we're deeply in love with this extended space
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Real home: this once dilapidated bungalow is now a cosy Scandi haven
Vaulted ceiling + double-sided fireplace = our dream kitchen space
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Real home: Gorgeous green kitchen has a fresh feel
A stunning extension and Charley Smith's clear design vision has resulted in a family kitchen-diner that’s ripe for entertaining.
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Real home: Light-filled conservatory kitchen transforms this city apartment
Rosie Rockel turned a dark, cramped basement flat into a contemporary home filled with second-hand treasures
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Real home: Beamed kitchen is a real ray of sunshine
Architect George Woodrow’s extended kitchen impresses with bespoke joinery and jaunty yellow accents – and is the perfect sociable space for his young family
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Real home: Glazed side extension creates the perfect garden link
Louise Potter and husband Sean's extension has transformed their Victorian house, now a showcase for their collection of art, vintage finds and Scandinavian pieces
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5 reasons to plan your loft conversion now
There are plenty of good reasons to start planning your loft conversion now – here are some of our favourites
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Real home: this loft conversion created a super master suite with Scandi style
Polly and Oli Geal converted their loft to make a Scandi-influenced master suite full of light, texture and subtle colour
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