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Christmas house: a 17th-century mill house conversion is the perfect festive setting
With a huge inglenook fireplace and exposed stonework, Laura and Mark Stubbs’ converted mill house comes into its own at Christmas
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Real home: a rustic contemporary extension to a Victorian cottage
Louise Jones extended her Victorian west London cottage, almost doubling its size
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These are the 5 things you NEED to know before extending (you can thank us later)
Watch the new-look Real Homes Show for advice on nailing your dream extension, plus win £1,000 of stylish radiators
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Real home: an open-plan extended terrace with a relaxed Australian touch
Lily and Col Pickard's Victorian home is the perfect canvas for Aussie-style laid-back living
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How to self build: your dream home, your way
Do you dream of a custom home, built exactly to your needs Experienced self builder Michael Holmes explains what's involved
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4 things to consider when choosing glazing for your kitchen extension
A kitchen extension will add space and value to your home, but carefully chosen glazing will make all the difference. Read this advice from glazing experts IDSystems, as you plan your project
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Real home: a chic extended home with an open-plan Shaker-style kitchen
Dani Ellis used her interiors know-how and eye for vintage to turn her extended home into a chic family hangout
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Structural engineer: do you need one for your extension or renovation?
What is a structural engineer and does your extension or renovation need one? Find out everything you need to know here
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Real home: a light and airy kitchen extension
A wraparound extension and interior overhaul gave Stuart and Matt a light and airy kitchen that’s perfect for entertaining
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Real Home: Bake Off's Helena shows us round her Victorian villa
Bake Off star Helena Garcia's pretty Victorian home started life as a convent building, but there’s little trace of that to be found in its sumptuous French boudoir-style décor
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How to maximise light in your kitchen extension
Find out how to create the light, bright and spacious kitchen extension of your dreams with this advice from Alpine Aluminium
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Real home: a terraced home transformed with a loft and rear extension
Along with a team of architects, Matt Jones transformed his house into a bright and open modern home
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Real home: a 17th-century flint-and-brick granary barn is given a new lease of life
Battling storms and high water, Caroline Comber gave her draughty old granary barn by the sea a cosy update that enhances its original features and natural textures
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7 design ideas for glazing your new kitchen extension
Find inspiration and create a space that’s larger, lighter and brighter with our stylish glazing ideas
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Real home: a striking modern kitchen extension on Georgian home
Teresa and Matt Shaw blended classic style with contemporary architecture in a stunning addition to their period home
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Real home: a former Co-op corner shop becomes a sunny, open home
It took a lot of creativity for this architect to transform a commercial property into his bright family home
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Real home: converting two farm cottages into a country home
With an eye for a bargain, a practical mindset and lots of help from friends and family, Jenny and Mel Dunmow turned a pair of farm cottages into a stunning home
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John Lewis to launch home extension services
Our high street favourite acquires home improvement firm Opun in preparation for rolling out a full extensions' service
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Real home: an eco-friendly barn conversion
It took Carol and David Spenser half a decade to get planning permission for their home, but the eco-friendly, contemporary design makes it worthwhile
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Real home: a Cotswold barn conversion with beautiful vintage-style interiors
Filled with French antiques and fleamarket finds, this converted barn in the heart of the Cotswolds is a vintage-lovers dream
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Real home: a bright and colourful extended Edwardian semi
With clever planning and a kitchen diner extension, Laura and Ed Gray’s three-storey home has adapted to every phase of their lives
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Planning applications are more likely to be rejected down South than up North
Home renovators in the South are finding that their planning applications are less likely to be passed than those in the North
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Bigger house extensions to be allowed without planning permission, but only in England
Relaxed planning laws to become permanent: home owners can build larger extensions without planning consent
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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
