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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Building an annexe: planning and designing an annexe to extend your living space
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15 incredible kitchen extension design ideas under £200,000
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Real home: a renovated Victorian townhouse
Carla Isolano and Ben Lillywhite took on a tired and tatty turn-of-the-century townhouse, transforming it into a modern family home while preserving its period charm
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Real home: this extended semi is now a colourful family space
Charlotte and Adam Jarega extended and reconfigured their frumpy 1930s house to make way for a modern, family-friendly home
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Real Homes Show this week: paint ideas for halls, converting lofts and patio cleaning
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Real home: this charming cottage has a stunning modern extension
A dramatic double-height extension has taken Steph and Tom Murray’s 400-year-old cottage to another level
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Save up to £15,000 on a loft conversion: watch the new Real Homes Show to find out how
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Real home: this extended home is a maximalist dream
Julia Eldon has mixed masses of pattern, colour and texture to stunning effect in her extended Cheshire home
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Real home: this kitchen extension is packed with colour
Hilary Satchwell and Richard Robinson used an awkward side return to create a bright, multifunctional kitchen-diner
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Real home: this extended bungalow has monochrome Mid-century flair
Claire and Paul Franklin’s stripped-back palette of black, white and timber offers a masterclass in owning your interior style
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Real home: this Mid-century renovation has '50s flair
Vintage interiors aficionados Emma and Karim yearned for a mid-century house, which they found in this Essex renovation project – now their unique new home
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Real home: this open-plan extension creates the perfect indoor outdoor space
Heather and Jim Stewart unified their house and garden with an open-plan kitchen diner
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Real home: a stylish kitchen extension with an industrial edge
A striking display wall and full-height glazing makes Veerusha Diah and Yogesh Bhoola’s extension a modern space to hang out – with essential garden connection
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Is your loft suitable for conversion? There are two easy ways to find out...
If you need more space then watch this week's Real Homes Show to find out when it's really worth converting your loft
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Real home: this Victorian home makeover has style and substance
Georgia and Matt’s extended period home shows that design flair and practicality can go hand in hand
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Did you know we've got our own TV show? Watch now for loads of great ideas for your home
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Bathroom case study: monochrome scheme with statement flooring
If you're designing a bathroom, take inspiration from Lisa and Llwyd's monochrome bathroom, complete with a unique statement floor
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Real home: a bright extension doubles the size of this family kitchen
For Gillian and John, extending their kitchen space brought storage solutions and a colourful place to relax
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Real home: an extension transforms this Dublin period terrace
By combining old and new, Darran Heaney and Eoin Callaghan have ticked all the boxes to create their ideal home
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Real home: an extended ground floor flat with an on-trend blue kitchen
Rebecca and Ewan have capitalised on space and embraced open-plan living in their two-bedroom flat
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Thinking of extending your home? Watch our new-look TV show and see if it's really worth investing
Tune in to the Real Homes Show for part one of our Extensions Made Easy series, plus loads more ideas for your home
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Real home: an extended Victorian family home with French interior influences
Ludivine and Phil's Victorian house has expanded along with their family, and the muted palette makes for a chic space
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Real home: a modern kitchen extension with a bold minimalist style
Prue and Oner's modern kitchen extension combines her architectural eye with a love of pared-back interiors
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Real Home: a light and bright extension full of on-trend ideas
Step inside fashion stylist Lucy Alston's 1930s home, which celebrates beautiful-looking things
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5 things you really need to know about converting your garage
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5 ways to extend your home for less
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Real home: a glazed kitchen-diner extension with a designer look
DIY-savvy renovators Richard and Clare Hemingway got the most out of their budget to extend and create their glamorous kitchen-diner
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Christmas house: a Victorian renovation with a modern festive twist
Lucy and Dan's extended Victorian home sees them through dinner parties, family living and a fair few Christmas gatherings
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These are the 5 things you NEED to know before extending (you can thank us later)
Watch the new-look Real Homes Show for advice on nailing your dream extension, plus win £1,000 of stylish radiators
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