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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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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This Brighton terrace has been renovated into the perfect family home (cinema room included)
Adding another storey and large kitchen extension has made Jasmin Robertson’s terraced house twice the size, turning it into a modern family home
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Real home: an open plan extension that's perfect for flexible living
When renovating their run-down period terrace, Ali and Rob put family living at the heart of it – resulting in an open-plan extension that works for everyone
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Real home: a kitchen makeover that's unrecognisable
After months of building work, Deborah and Jonathan Boston have turned their dilapidated galley kitchen into an elegant open-plan space
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Real home: this 1920s doer-upper has had a total transformation
Extending upwards and outwards gave hands-on renovators Nicola and Barry their dream family home
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Real home: an extended semi with a stylish surprise...
The front of Rob and Paul’s 1930s semi is like any other – but the rear of the house hides a beautiful space! Take a tour...
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Real home: an extended seaside home that has buckets of period charm
Take a tour of this unique home filled with reclaimed treasures and the most inspiring views...
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Real homes: a contemporary kitchen extension full of clever ideas
Take a tour of this extended Victorian property and be inspired to think outside the box...
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Real home: a dream kitchen-diner with a modern treehouse charm
When Cathy and Andrew Fagg needed to extend the kitchen at the top of their home, their architect rose to the challenge with a stunning design
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Real home: A Shaker kitchen full of classy touches and clever compromises
A ground floor extension gave Julie and James the chance to create their dream kitchen, with a vaulted ceiling and bold but sophisticated Shaker-style units
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Real home: this Mid-century home is a riot of colour inside
From bright blue to sunny yellow, Nikki and Luke left no shade untouched when they transformed their 1960s home
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Real home: this extended kitchen-diner is pretty in pink and grey
Steve and Katelin Haworth’s industrial grey kitchen has been lifted with a pop of blush pink
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Real home: this extended Victorian home sells a designer lifestyle
A large kitchen-diner extension gave Joanne and Peter Coe all the space they needed to showcase their business
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Terraced house design: 11 ideas to transform a Victorian property
These terraced house design ideas offer flexibility and variety. Get an idea of what can be achieved with our pick of amazing transformations
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Love this amazing loft conversion? Here's what you need to know before converting yours
Watch the Real Homes Show for loft conversions, the best floor mops and the lowdown on smart heating
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Nail your extension and you'll increase your home's value – here's how to get the design just right
Watch the Real Homes Show for advice on getting an extension that a) you'll love and b) will make you money in the long run
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12 extension ideas for period homes
Looking to extend a period property? We round up the best extensions that add space and value, while being sympathetic to their heritage
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Real home: a bright home that's been extended for family life
After taking a chance on a house they hadn’t even stepped inside, Sally and Owen are as smitten as ever with their Swansea semi
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Real home: striking glazing transforms this Edwardian house's kitchen-diner
Andrew and Katie White’s conservatory-style kitchen extension is a bright, sympathetic addition to their period home
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Extension planner: a weekly schedule of works for your extension
Our handy extension planner will give you a week by week overview of all the essential stages involved when building an extension
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Project managing an extension or renovation yourself – what's involved
If you're project managing an extension or renovation yourself – we can help. There's more responsibility involved, but with our expert advice, you'll come out on top and save money in the process
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Thinking of extending? We've taken the hassle out of finding the right architect and builder...
Find the right team to design and build your extension by watch our insider secrets on this week's Real Homes Show
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What to do in isolation? Watch Real Homes TV for loads of inspiration
We've got advice on painting kitchen cupboards, as well as garden gadgets and dining room trends. Oh, and you could win £1,500 of plantation shutters
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Kitchen case study: a kitchen-diner with a utility room
Jo and Gary Durden remodelled the ground floor of their home to create the sociable kitchen-diner with utility space they craved
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Real home: a Victorian mid terrace gets a striking open-plan kitchen extension
Being brave enough to take on a major renovation and extension project has paid off as this once unloved terrace is now a stunning home to be proud of
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Want to transform your home on a budget? Watch our online TV show now!
We've rounded up the best pod coffee machines, 2020 kitchen trends and easy ways to cut the cost of your extension
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Real home: this extended 1970s home has the fun factor
Jo and James Glossop added on to the rear and created a forever home that works for family life and entertaining
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Real home: this kitchen extension is perfect for pets
Replacing a badly-built extension gave Ellie and Nick the chance to create a bespoke space for their family and floppy-eared friends
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Indoor outdoor living spaces: 11 clever ways to link your indoor and outdoor rooms
From choosing the best materials to thinking about the style of doors and windows, here's how to link your indoor and outdoor spaces and make your home feel bigger
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How to add a swimming pool
Adding a luxury swimming pool may be easier than you think; find out everything you need to know before investing
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