Additions
The latest Additions breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Realhomes
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Update or replace a dated extension?Should you renovate a dated extension or replace it with a new one? Expert home improvers share their advice and experiences when redesigning a dated extension
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to extend a Victorian houseDo you live in a terraced or semi-detached Victorian house? Want to create more living space? Find out how with this essential guide to extending your home
By Ian Rock Published
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Hiring a building project teamExperienced renovator Michael Holmes explains the importance of working with a professional team for your home improvement project
By Michael Holmes Published
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Building regulations explainedDiscover if your home improvement project requires building approval with advice from experienced renovator Michael Holmes
By Michael Holmes Published
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Real home: an extended terraced house fit for a familyPlanning ahead, Corina Papadopoulou and her husband Franco Ofili added an extension and remodelled the layout of their Victorian property, to maximise space in their family home
By Jacky Parker Published
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Real home: an open plan kitchen extension to a Victorian houseJudith Meager extended her Victorian property into the garden and side return, creating a modern kitchen, living and dining area
By Penny Crawford-Collins Published
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Real home: an extended country family homeIan and Lisa Solley added an entrance hall, spacious kitchen and family room to their dated house, then gave the interior and exterior a modern makeover
By Mandi Miller Published
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Real home: an open-plan home is created from a converted school buildingA school building is transformed into a warehouse-style home full of bold decor and clever space solutions
By Maxine Brady Published
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Real home: a glass box extension makes the perfect family kitchenA daringly designed glazed kitchen extension means Sarah Brooks and her family can dine under the stars
By Alison Jones Published
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Real home: an Edwardian terrace with a loft conversion gets a boho makeoverUsing her eye for design, Insta influencer Theresa Gromski has transformed her Edwardian home from a bare shell into a stylish, creative space for her growing family
By Cassie Pryce Published
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Buyer's guide to roof blinds for lofts and glazed extensionsControl the light, shade the space and add that final flourish to your room – things are looking up, with the ideal blinds for your loft or extension
By Caroline Rodrigues Published
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House extensions could cost more after Brexit – here's whyThe news comes as a blow to homeowners looking to add space in the next few years
By Ellen Finch Published
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How to add a glazed extension to a listed building: everything you need to knowListed status might restrict what you can do to your home, but – as Paul FitzGerald from Richmond Oak Conservatories explains – it doesn’t mean the end to your dreams of extending your home
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Real home: an extended home fit for luxe family livingJess and Gav Reoch's sleek and stylish home proves that luxurious interiors and open-plan extension living can be child-friendly too
By Karen Wilson Published
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Conservation Areas explainedLive in a conservation area and want to transform your home? Experienced renovator Michael Holmes advises how to carry out works in areas of special architectural interest
By Michael Holmes Published
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Real home: a side return kitchen extension for a Victorian terraceKiki and Ben Van Der Gucht doubled the size of their kitchen by building out into their side-return
By Caroline Foster Published
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Real home: remodelling a loft-style maisonetteConverting the loft and remodelling the floorplan has created a cool loft vibe in this London maisonnette
By Lindsay Blair Published
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Real home: a dated bungalow gets contemporary conversionThe conversion of Sarah Rossiter and her husband, Ed's, has turned this dated bungalow into a contemporary two-storey home
By Alison Jones Published
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Real home: an open-plan master bedroom loft conversionA central shower, feature slate wall and open-plan layout have given Paul and Shona Warnock’s master bedroom suite added wow factor
By Karen Wilson Published
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Real home: a sophisticated master suite loft conversionClever interior design and bold colour has transformed this loft conversion into a stylish open-plan master suite
By Nicola Wilkes Published
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Real home: Victorian loft apartment with a contemporary edgeStamping their own style on a flat in a converted school, Jemma and Richard Paugh have created a lighter, more spacious London home
By Kathy Hurst Published
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Converted coach house with modern styleBill and Frances Butt have transformed a listed coach house into a stunning home, doing much of the work themselves
By Karen Darlow Published
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Real home: kitchen extension with vintage appealAngela Hart and Richard Rush filled their extended kitchen space with handmade and upcycled pieces for a charming effect
By Karen Wilson Published
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Real home: a bright and spacious extended 1920s homeWith a harmonious mix of original and contemporary features, Emma and Julien Barber’s remodelled home has created a family-friendly environment
By Karen Darlow Published
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Oast house and granary convertedBy Caroline Foster Published
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A converted sawmillRebecca Frost has transformed a derelict former sawmill into a contemporary light-filled home
By Jane Crittenden Published
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Christmas house: an Edwardian cottage gets a spacious loft extensionJo and Simon Rutt updated their family home and converted the loft to create a spacious master suite
By Natalie Flaum Published
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Real home: an extended country housePaul and Fiona Abadjian added an oak-frame extension, almost doubling the size of their house, and renovated the property to an award-winning standard
By Heather Dixon Published
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Converting two Victorian flats into a family homeJames and Kerry Lindsay extended into the loft and to the back of their property to create a characterful home full of original features
By Debbie Jeffery Published
