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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Kate and Dan fell instantly for their period home in Surrey and spent seven years making it perfect
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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
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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
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Real home: a bold and daring kitchen extension that's perfect for socialising
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Real home: this once dilapidated bungalow is now a cosy Scandi haven
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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
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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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Real home: this bold and bright extended home is a masterclass in colour
Geri and Andrew’s home is packed with pattern, colour and plenty of personality.
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Real home: Extended garden flat is an architectural gem
First-time buyers Lois and Guy used their industry skills to turn a tired old ground-floor flat into a spacious modern home
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Real home: Wraparound extension turns too-small family home into dream space
When Kier and Paul Rhodes outgrew their old house, they found the answer lay in improving rather than moving
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Real home: Empty period home gets a bold modern makeover
James and Matt's colourful design choices have restored the faded glamour of their Edwardian home
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Real home: A dilapidated 1920s house has its elegance restored
Jen and Miles Rothbury’s restored 1920s home owes its uniqueness to the couple’s creative talents.
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Real home: An impressive extension opens up this Victorian home
Artist Kitty McCurdy and husband Kieran have created a dream home from a dated period property
