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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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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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5 beautiful barn conversions for sale now
If you have always dreamt of living in a converted barn, don't miss these beautiful properties on the market right now...
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Real Home: renovating a 15th century home
Henry John has devoted several years of his life to carefully rebuilding the secluded 15th century Herefordshire retreat that previously belonged to his father
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Real home: a Grade II listed farmhouse, built in the 17th century
Having upped sticks and moved from London, Sally and Rob Appleyard are embracing the good life in their lovingly restored period farmhouse
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Real Home: extended 1960s semi with a unique style
Shelley Carline and her husband Wayne have created a home brimming with decorative drama
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Real home: an updated barn conversion with a modern design
Delia and Scott Phillips gave a traditional barn conversion a stunning modern makeover
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Real home: a modern extension to a bright family home
An innovatively designed double storey extension gave Laura Edwards and Matt Jackson the chance to make a mark on their colourful family home
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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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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: a stylish renovation and extension of a Victorian townhouse in London
A top-to-toe renovation and extension have given Isobel and Zac Nicholson’s late-Victorian townhouse a new lease of life as a comfortable family home
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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
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Real home: a factory converted into a family home
Elisabeth and Aldo Ciarrocchi reconfigured an apartment inside a former pet food factory to create a welcoming and versatile family home
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Real home: a contemporary wooden annexe to replace a garage
Jeremy and Jane Walwin replaced their old garage with a cube-shaped annexe for the extra space they needed
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Real home: a bold kitchen-diner in a converted chapel
When Tina Macfarlane embarked on an adventurous chapel conversion she had a clear vision of the edgy, modern style she wanted for her new kitchen-diner
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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: 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
