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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Real home: a contemporary glass box kitchen extension
Adding a modern extension with full-height glazing has transformed Sarah and James Paul's dark basement into a light-filled kitchen-diner that links indoors and out
By Anna Tobin •
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Real home: an open plan kitchen extension with industrial touches
Lisa Noble and Alex Bramwell extended to create a stylish open-plan kitchen that’s ideal for entertaining
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Real home: an open plan extension to a 1920s home creates a family friendly space
A homely take on industrial style makes this large living space extension the hub of the Marodeen family’s new house by the sea
By Laura Crombie •
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15 incredible kitchen extension design ideas under £200,000
Looking for kitchen extension design ideas under £200,000? Find inspiration with our pick of stunning spaces
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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 •
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How to compare quotes from tradespeople
If you’ve asked for prices from builders, designers, plumbers and electricians, discover how to analyse all of your quotes to make sure you get the best deal
By Lindsey Davis •
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Hiring a building project team
Experienced renovator Michael Holmes explains the importance of working with a professional team for your home improvement project
By Michael Holmes •
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Real home: an extended terraced house fit for a family
Planning 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 •
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Real home: an open plan kitchen extension to a Victorian house
Judith Meager extended her Victorian property into the garden and side return, creating a modern kitchen, living and dining area
By Penny Crawford-Collins •
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Real home: a 1940s semi is transformed into a contemporary home
Alexandra and Toby Hull renovated their home to create a spacious living area filled with stylish finds
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Real home: an extended country family home
Ian 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 •
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Real home: an extended modern family home
Rory and Louise Corrigan have transformed their modern home with a new light-filled garden room addition and bespoke design scheme
By Judith Robinson-Lyttle •
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Real home: a light and airy extended 1950s bungalow
Jacqueline and Adrian Neville maximised the potential of their 1950s bungalow and created the perfect family space
By Penny Crawford-Collins •
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Real home: a glass box extension makes the perfect family kitchen
A daringly designed glazed kitchen extension means Sarah Brooks and her family can dine under the stars
By Alison Jones •
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Buyer's guide to roof blinds for lofts and glazed extensions
Control 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 •
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Cre8a Build
Cre8a Build is a quick and clean solution to help extend your home.
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How to add a swimming pool
Adding a luxury swimming pool may be easier than you think; find out everything you need to know before investing
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House extensions could cost more after Brexit – here's why
The news comes as a blow to homeowners looking to add space in the next few years
By Ellen Finch •
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How to modernise an old conservatory
An old-fashioned conservatory might sit unhappily with the architecture of your home, or prove unusable much of the year, but it’s possible to create a more sympathetic, practical room
By Sarah Warwick •
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Kitchen case study: a Scandinavian-style kitchen transformation
Nicola Wilkes and Stuart Davies paired bespoke finishes with simple kitchen units to make the most of their budget when creating a Scandinavian-style kitchen
By Nicola Stocken •
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Kitchen case study: a kitchen-diner with a utility room
Jo and Gary Durden remodelled the ground floor of their home to create the sociable kitchen-diner with utility space they craved
By Karen Darlow •
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Real home: a light-filled open-plan kitchen diner and living space
Lindsey and Chris Reed knocked three rooms together and extended to create an open-plan kitchen diner and living room that maximises garden views
By Jo Welch •
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Conservation Areas explained
Live 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
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Real home: a side return kitchen extension for a Victorian terrace
Kiki and Ben Van Der Gucht doubled the size of their kitchen by building out into their side-return
By Caroline Foster •
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Dream home transformations: before and after
If you’ve decided to stay put and invest in your current home, take inspiration from these amazing exterior remodels
By Laura Crombie •
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Real home: a dramatic remodel of a 19th century seaside home
A modern makeover and double-height extension have transformed a period property into a modern, light-filled space
By Heather Dixon •
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Remodelled Arts and Crafts house
Architect Wendy Perring has transformed a dated 1930s property into a warm family home
By Laura Crombie •
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Real home: kitchen extension with vintage appeal
Angela Hart and Richard Rush filled their extended kitchen space with handmade and upcycled pieces for a charming effect
By Karen Wilson •
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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
By Karen Wilson •
