Hiring a building project team

Experienced renovator Michael Holmes explains the importance of working with a professional team for your home improvement project

By Michael Holmes Published 5 November 18

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

By Jacky Parker Published 2 November 18

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

By Penny Crawford-Collins Published 2 November 18

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

By Mandi Miller Published 1 November 18

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

By Maxine Brady Published 22 October 18

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

By Alison Jones Published 22 October 18

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

By Cassie Pryce Published 22 October 18

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

By Caroline Rodrigues Published 10 October 18

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

By Ellen Finch Published 19 July 18

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

By Sponsored Published 3 July 18

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

By Karen Wilson Published 25 June 18

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

By Michael Holmes Published 3 May 18

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

By Caroline Foster Published 20 December 17

Real home: remodelling a loft-style maisonette

Converting the loft and remodelling the floorplan has created a cool loft vibe in this London maisonnette

By Lindsay Blair Published 30 October 17

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

By Alison Jones Published 26 January 17

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

By Karen Wilson Published 6 July 16

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

By Nicola Wilkes Published 22 February 16

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

By Kathy Hurst Published 17 February 16

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

By Karen Darlow Published 21 January 16

Real home: kitchen extension with vintage appeal

Angela Hart and Richard Rush filled their extended kitchen space with handmade and upcycled pieces for a charming effect

By Karen Wilson Published 19 January 16

Real home: a bright and spacious extended 1920s home

With a harmonious mix of original and contemporary features, Emma and Julien Barber’s remodelled home has created a family-friendly environment

By Karen Darlow Published 16 September 15

Oast house and granary converted

By Caroline Foster Published 23 June 15

A converted sawmill

Rebecca Frost has transformed a derelict former sawmill into a contemporary light-filled home

By Jane Crittenden Published 14 April 15

Christmas house: an Edwardian cottage gets a spacious loft extension

Jo and Simon Rutt updated their family home and converted the loft to create a spacious master suite

By Natalie Flaum Published 19 November 14

Real home: an extended country house

Paul and Fiona Abadjian added an oak-frame extension, almost doubling the size of their house, and renovated the property to an award-winning standard

By Heather Dixon Published 29 October 14

Converting two Victorian flats into a family home

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

Real home: a Victorian house extended up and out

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

By Debbie Jeffery Published 20 December 13