An extension especially in London can be a great way to create more space and open-up your property. It can transform a house into an efficient and functional home that works for all the family. There are a number of ways to extend your home; you can opt for a rear kitchen extension, side return extension, wrap-around extension or a double story extension.
The type of extension you may need will depend on the type of property you have, budget and you and your family’s needs. But before you reach for the sledgehammer, take a look at our round-up of inspiring extension ideas:
Opening up small spaces
You may think that by extending into the side alley of your property you may not gain much space, but this side return extension gave this London family a large, light spacious kitchen complete with a dining area – perfect for family meals. Adding skylights, like in the image above, means an otherwise dark space will have plenty of light while keeping your privacy. Read more about this project here
Bring the outdoors in
We all know that spending more time outside is good for our physical and mental health, so why not open-up your house to the garden. By incorporating bi-folding doors as part of your extension and building a deck, you can create the perfect indoor-outdoor space. Ideal if you love to entertain, and a practical solution to enjoying your outdoor space with the unpredictable British weather in mind. Read more on this build here.
Open plan living
A rear extension not only adds more floor space to your home, it can also transform the way you live. Open plan spaces, which incorporate a kitchen, living and dining area have been popular for some time now, and this is because they are practical family-friendly spaces which bring people together. This rear extension in south London has a seating area, a modern sleek kitchen and a dining area. As this is a family home, plenty of floor space has been left so their children have an area to play. Read more about this build here.
Create a home that fits you
It can be hard to find the right property to fit your needs. Compromise is a word used by property experts when it comes to house hunting. However, sometimes the right thing to do is to make changes to your home, so it fits your lifestyle. The brief for the above build was to create a multi-purpose hub for both the owner’s business and their family. This 52sqm flat in North London was transformed into a 70sqm home with the help of a side return extension, the removal of an unused chimney breast and knocking down a wall. The owner, a well-known celebrity chef, needed the space to double as both a studio to shoot videos and photograph her creations as well as spend quality time together as a family. Read more about this renovation here.
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