Design & Architecture
Explore architectural design principles, space planning, aesthetic considerations, and how to create an extension that complements your existing home beautifully.
Alternatives to Architects
In our article about choosing an architect we talk about the benefits that they can bring to your building project, however, it's not essential to use them a...
An Overview of Insulation Standards and Options
Whatever the type of extension you are building it is important to pay attention to insulation. Not only will it keep the extension warm and comfortable, It...
Choosing an Architect for Your Home Extension
For anything other than the most basic of extensions, it's really worthwhile considering hiring an architect. Apart from the fact that they are knowledgeable...
Choosing an Exterior Finish for Your Extension
Unless you are extending a listed building or live in a conservation area you’ll have a huge choice of exterior finish for your extension. The only things...
Choosing Extension Size and Storey Options
It's tempting, when designing an extension, to go for the biggest that you can afford. Of course, you are likely to be wanting to extend the house in order t...
Deciding What You Need When Building a Extension
Building an extension on to your house sounds like a great idea, but it's worth taking the time to get it right. It's often cheaper than moving, particularly...
Designing to Match the Home
In many cases a well-designed extension can increase the value of a home, particularly if the extra room it gives to the property can lift it into another pr...
Designing Your Extension To Suit Your Needs
If you're building an extension, once you have decided what your needs are (see our article on Deciding What You Need in this section) then you need to make...
Roof Lights for Conservatories or Garden Rooms
One of the less popular options for a conservatory or garden room roof is to have a rooflight or lantern, but the effect can be quite dramatic. A raised lant...
Top Five Materials for Home Extensions
Extensions are getting more and more popular as the housing market fails to show any significant signs of recovery. If we can’t get the right price for our...