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Real home: a bright home that's been extended for family life
After taking a chance on a house they hadn’t even stepped inside, Sally and Owen are as smitten as ever with their Swansea semi
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Extension planner: a weekly schedule of works for your extension
Our handy extension planner will give you a week by week overview of all the essential stages involved when building an extension
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Project managing an extension or renovation yourself – what's involved
If you're project managing an extension or renovation yourself – we can help. There's more responsibility involved, but with our expert advice, you'll come out on top and save money in the process
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Thinking of extending? We've taken the hassle out of finding the right architect and builder...
Find the right team to design and build your extension by watch our insider secrets on this week's Real Homes Show
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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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House renovation suppliers: a sourcebook of the top 75 renovation essentials
Planning a house renovation? Whether you're taking on a single room or tackling a whole house renovation, our list of our top renovation essentials will help you find the best suppliers and sources. There's practical renovation advice and design inspiration, too
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How to add a mezzanine
Adding a mezzanine to create a split-level room is a great way to make any open-plan space more dynamic. Expert property renovator Michael Holmes offers his advice on how to go about it
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Single storey extensions: costs, how to plan + design ideas
A definitive guide to adding a single storey extension. From planning and costing advice, to design recommendations – our feature offers the expertise that your project needs
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Real home: explore an 18th-century converted coach house
Theresa and Joseph Mankelow have breathed new life into an 18th-century coach house, creating a colourful and classic country-style home and garden
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Convert your loft for under £25,000 and link your home and garden – just watch the Real Homes Show
Loft conversion design ideas, plus bargain ways to link your home and garden
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Real home: this extended 1970s home has the fun factor
Jo and James Glossop added on to the rear and created a forever home that works for family life and entertaining
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Barn conversion ideas: 7 project to inspire yours
Do you love barn conversions as much as we do? Take a look at these stunning projects that are sure to inspire
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Real home: extended 18th-century farmhouse in Warwickshire
This historical house has grown and evolved over its 30 years as home to artist Annabel Playfair and her four children
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Real home: this kitchen extension is perfect for pets
Replacing a badly-built extension gave Ellie and Nick the chance to create a bespoke space for their family and floppy-eared friends
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Real home: this extended end-of-terrace is a real work of art
Architect John and artist Anna combined skills to create a family home full of colour and practical design details
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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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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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Real home: this extended semi is now a colourful family space
Charlotte and Adam Jarega extended and reconfigured their frumpy 1930s house to make way for a modern, family-friendly home
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How to create an open plan layout in an old home
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
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Real home: this charming cottage has a stunning modern extension
A dramatic double-height extension has taken Steph and Tom Murray’s 400-year-old cottage to another level
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Save up to £15,000 on a loft conversion: watch the new Real Homes Show to find out how
Plus, we've got amazing bathroom paint ideas, window cleaning hacks and a mahoosive SodaStream giveaway!
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Real home: this extended home is a maximalist dream
Julia Eldon has mixed masses of pattern, colour and texture to stunning effect in her extended Cheshire home
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Real home: this kitchen extension is packed with colour
Hilary Satchwell and Richard Robinson used an awkward side return to create a bright, multifunctional kitchen-diner
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Real home: this extended bungalow has monochrome Mid-century flair
Claire and Paul Franklin’s stripped-back palette of black, white and timber offers a masterclass in owning your interior style
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Real home: this open-plan extension creates the perfect indoor outdoor space
Heather and Jim unified their house and garden with an open-plan kitchen diner
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Real home: a stylish kitchen extension with an industrial edge
A striking display wall and full-height glazing makes Veerusha Diah and Yogesh Bhoola’s extension a modern space to hang out – with essential garden connection
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Is your loft suitable for conversion? There are two easy ways to find out...
If you need more space then watch this week's Real Homes Show to find out when it's really worth converting your loft
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Real home: a bright extension doubles the size of this family kitchen
For Gillian and John, extending their kitchen space brought storage solutions and a colourful place to relax
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Real home: an extension transforms this Dublin period terrace
By combining old and new, Darran Heaney and Eoin Callaghan have ticked all the boxes to create their ideal home
