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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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
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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
By Mandi Miller •
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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
By Karen Wilson •
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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
By Jane Crittenden •
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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
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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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How to add an oak frame extension
Gain extra living space in your home with the addition of a well-executed oak frame extension – a characterful option for a period property
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Real home: an award-winning kitchen extension under £35,000
A limited budget hasn’t stopped Jade Doutch from turning her dream of an open-plan entertaining space into reality. Find out why she was the overall winner of this year's Real Homes awards
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Real home: a luxurious extension to a Victorian home
A combination of smart extensions, clever layout changes and deep, moody colour schemes has turned a dated Victorian house into a joyful family home
By Jane Crittenden •
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Real home: a copper-clad modern extension
Sally Doi and Richard Fowler have transformed a former parsonage into an original home with a stunning new addition
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Real home: a modern two-storey extension
Eily Roe and Connor Kennedy added a double-height extension to the rear of their country cottage without the need of planning permission. Taking advantage of their sloping garden, the couple created an open-plan lower ground floor
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Real home: a 1960s house with modern extension
Su and Jim Bonner doubled the size of their 1960s house with an ultra-modern extension
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Real home: New York loft-style kitchen extension
John Boon and Susanna Frediani reconfigured their kitchen with industrial features to give it a New York loft style
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Real home: a glazed kitchen extension creates a light-filled space
For a light-filled kitchen, Tatiana Karelina and Shawn Frazer chose a modern style to complement their glass extension
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Real home: a traditional side return kitchen extension
Nicola and Ed Legget updated their kitchen and extended to create a spacious dining area
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Real home: an industrial-style renovation of a Victorian terraced home
Pippa Mundy gave her Cardiff Victorian terraced house a unique and industrial look with reclaimed furniture and materials
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Real home: renovating a Victorian cottage
Overhauling a dated, dark and cold Victorian cottage, Julia Sinclair has extended her home, remodelled the layout and completed the transformation with a fresh and vibrant interior
By Pat Garratt •
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Real home: a glazed-roof kitchen extension
Lara and Andrew Dearman extended their property sideways to create a practical family room with a pared-back Scandinavian style
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Real home: a traditional kitchen extension to a country home
Annabel and Jack Diggle extended their period house to create a family-friendly, light-filled kitchen-diner
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