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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Structural engineer: do you need one for your extension or renovation?
What is a structural engineer and does your extension or renovation need one? Find out everything you need to know here
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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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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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Metal windows and doors: a buyer's guide
Metal windows and doors can create an industrial look, historic authenticity or contemporary style. Find out if they’re the right choice for your home – and how to buy the best
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Real home: a light and airy kitchen extension
A wraparound extension and interior overhaul gave Stuart and Matt a light and airy kitchen that’s perfect for entertaining
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Pros and cons of being your own project manager
Planning a project and looking to reduce costs? Being your own project manager could save you money, but it is worth it? Let's find out...
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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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Real home: a terraced home transformed with a loft and rear extension
Along with a team of architects, Matt Jones transformed his house into a bright and open modern home
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Real home: a striking 1970s bungalow that mixes vintage and modern
Interior designer Jojo Humes Brown used all her skills to bring a dramatic edge to her renovated home
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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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Real home: a striking modern kitchen extension on Georgian home
Teresa and Matt Shaw blended classic style with contemporary architecture in a stunning addition to their period home
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Extending for under £50,000: 13 top tips for budgeting your home extension
Looking at extending for under £50,000? Making your house bigger needn’t cost the earth. Follow our tips on how to add a £50K extension, and take inspiration from these cost-effective projects
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Building an annexe: planning and designing an annexe to extend your living space
If you're building an annexe to gain extra rooms to better use your outdoor space and enhance your lifestyle, this guide is all you need. Renovation experts Michael Holmes and Jason Orme explain the rules for creating an annexe
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Party wall agreements explained
Party wall agreements are an element of extending and renovating you might need to know about. Confused by the legalities? Expert property renovator Michael Holmes explains what is involved and the rules of the Party Wall Act
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John Lewis to launch home extension services
Our high street favourite acquires home improvement firm Opun in preparation for rolling out a full extensions' service
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Real home: a bright and colourful extended Edwardian semi
With clever planning and a kitchen diner extension, Laura and Ed Gray’s three-storey home has adapted to every phase of their lives
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Planning applications are more likely to be rejected down South than up North
Home renovators in the South are finding that their planning applications are less likely to be passed than those in the North
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Bigger house extensions to be allowed without planning permission, but only in England
Relaxed planning laws to become permanent: home owners can build larger extensions without planning consent
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These are the things YOU need to be doing to get your builder to do a cracking job
There are some very simple things you can do to get the best out of your builder – and avoid conflict when having work done on your house – but most of homeowners don't bother
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How to build a timber frame extension
Timber frame extensions are quick to assemble, cost-effective and energy efficient, and offer a huge range of design possibilities. Here's what you need to know...
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Working from home is the biggest motivator behind building an extension
Working from home? Like many other homeowners, you might find that home office space is the driving force behind your extension
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Extending for under £100,000: 6 tips for getting it right
Extending for under £100,000? Find out how to stick to your budget and get the best home extension with these top five tips from industry experts
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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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Modern extension ideas: 18 contemporary extension designs
From modern extension ideas and glass boxes to oak frames and brick built additions, find inspiration with our pick of the best contemporary extension designs
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Real home: a classically chic kitchen extension
The soft, muted tones of Belinda Flury’s extended kitchen gave her and daughter Flossie a relaxing space where they could enjoy the garden and entertain friends
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Real home: a Scandi-style extended semi in Sheffield
Maria Norberg's minimalist, open-plan home is inspired by her Swedish roots
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Real home: an ultra modern double storey extension to a Victorian house
Nicola and Adam Harvey's dynamic style has created a sleek and on-trend family home
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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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11 light filled extension design ideas
Looking for light filled extension design ideas? Make your extension feel larger and brighter with our clever design tricks
