Open plan

These terraced house design ideas offer flexibility and variety. Get an idea of what can be achieved with our pick of amazing transformations

By Lucy Searle Last updated 26 August 20

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

By Beth Murton Last updated 10 August 20

Knocking down walls to create a more open plan layout is an increasingly popular trend, but it must be handled with sensitivity. Architect Neil McKay explains the main considerations

By Melanie Griffiths Last updated 12 June 20

If you're designing a bathroom, take inspiration from Lisa and Llwyd's monochrome bathroom, complete with a unique statement floor

By Karen Wilson Last updated 16 March 20

If you love period properties and open plan living, be inspired to live life to the full – these homes offer the best of both worlds

By Emily Shaw Last updated 13 January 20

Rachel and James Turford reveal how they achieved the light and airy space they'd been craving

By Caroline Foster Published 2 September 19

Danielle Kingdon and Russell Dawkins gutted their top-floor flat in a converted power station to create a more practical layout for accessible living

By Anna Cottrell Published 6 February 19

For a light-filled kitchen, Tatiana Karelina and Shawn Frazer chose a modern style to complement their glass extension

By Karen Wilson Published 7 January 19

Pippa Mundy gacve her Cardiff Victorian terraced house a unique and industrial look with reclaimed furniture and materials

By Laura Crombie Published 4 January 19

By tackling the project herself, Serena Hunt successfully applied her unique style to a once-run-down Edwardian property

By Beth Murton Published 4 January 19

The secret to an open plan house design that's practical and efficient is careful planning. Here's how to create good flow in your open plan layout

By Hebe Hatton Published 3 January 19

Clarisse and Karim Mallem have created a contemporary family living area, increasing the light and space in their London ground-floor flat with an extension

By Sally Smith Published 3 January 19

Frieda and Frazer Furlong’s new rear extension turned their small kitchen into a bright family space

By Penny Crawford-Collins Published 2 January 19

Mike and Helena Finegan chose a light-filled, energy-efficient and contemporary kitchen extension to make the most of their property’s rear aspect

By Penny Crawford-Collins Published 20 December 18

A single-storey extension has allowed Mel and Alex Walker to create a perfect entertaining space in their terraced home

By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published 19 December 18

Lola extended and remodelled her Edwardian property in Bath, using her interior design skills to create a colourful open-plan living area

By Laura Crombie Published 18 December 18

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 Published 27 November 18

Judith Meager extended her Victorian property into the garden and side return, creating a modern kitchen, living and dining area

By Penny Crawford-Collins Published 2 November 18

A school building is transformed into a warehouse-style home full of bold decor and clever space solutions

By Maxine Brady Published 22 October 18

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 Published 11 June 18

A 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 6 July 16

Clever interior design and bold colour has transformed this loft conversion into a stylish open-plan master suite

By Nicola Wilkes Published 22 February 16

James 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 7 October 14

Creating a large family home with an open-plan kitchen extension and loft conversion.

By Debbie Jeffery Published 20 December 13