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Real home: a renovated and extended Scottish cottage
Faced with a huge renovation and with a baby on the way, Leanne and Calum created a cosy cottage home with modern touches
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Real home: a curved single storey kitchen extension
A curved kitchen extension and a redesigned layout have transformed Vic Grimshaw and Tom Hostler's Victorian property
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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
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Real home: a tailor-made retro kitchen extension
Find out how Alex Laidler and Steve Collett transformed their Victorian terrace with a kitchen extension to create a room with a unique, bespoke look
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Real home: see how a kitchen extension creates a bright, family-friendly space
A love of gardening inspired the design of this kitchen extension – and the style of the room, with a palette of earthy textures and pretty pinks
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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
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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
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How to extend a Victorian house
Do you live in a terraced or semi-detached Victorian house? Want to create more living space? Find out how with this essential guide to extending your home
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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
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Building regulations explained
Discover if your home improvement project requires building approval with advice from experienced renovator 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
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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
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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
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Real home: an open-plan home is created from a converted school building
A school building is transformed into a warehouse-style home full of bold decor and clever space solutions
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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
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Real home: an Edwardian terrace with a loft conversion gets a boho makeover
Using her eye for design, Insta influencer Theresa Gromski has transformed her Edwardian home from a bare shell into a stylish, creative space for her growing family
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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
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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
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How to add a glazed extension to a listed building: everything you need to know
Listed status might restrict what you can do to your home, but – as Paul FitzGerald from Richmond Oak Conservatories explains – it doesn’t mean the end to your dreams of extending your home
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Real home: an extended home fit for luxe family living
Jess and Gav Reoch's sleek and stylish home proves that luxurious interiors and open-plan extension living can be child-friendly too
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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
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Real home: remodelling a loft-style maisonette
Converting the loft and remodelling the floorplan has created a cool loft vibe in this London maisonnette
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Real home: a dated bungalow gets contemporary conversion
The conversion of Sarah Rossiter and her husband, Ed's, has turned this dated bungalow into a contemporary two-storey home
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Real home: an open-plan master bedroom loft conversion
A central shower, feature slate wall and open-plan layout have given Paul and Shona Warnock’s master bedroom suite added wow factor
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Real home: a sophisticated master suite loft conversion
Clever interior design and bold colour has transformed this loft conversion into a stylish open-plan master suite
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Real home: Victorian loft apartment with a contemporary edge
Stamping their own style on a flat in a converted school, Jemma and Richard Paugh have created a lighter, more spacious London home
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Converted coach house with modern style
Bill and Frances Butt have transformed a listed coach house into a stunning home, doing much of the work themselves
