Expanding your home can be an exciting way to improve functionality, enhance aesthetics, and increase property value. Whether you need extra space for a growing family or simply want to modernise your living environment, here are ten home extension ideas to consider.
1. Open-Plan Kitchen Diner Extension
An open-plan kitchen and dining area create a seamless flow between cooking and social / family spaces. Adding skylights and bi-fold doors can flood the area with natural light and enhance flow to your garden.
2. Loft Conversion
Transform your unused attic into a functional living space, such as a large bedroom, home office, or playroom. Velux windows, Velux cabrio balcony system or a dormer extension all provide additional headroom, natural light and some external access.
3. Rear Single-Storey Extension
A rear extension is perfect for expanding your living space without compromising your garden. This type of extension works well for kitchen expansions, dining areas, or a quiet space.
4. Side-Return Extension
Utilising the often-overlooked space alongside your home, a side-return extension can add valuable square footage to your kitchen or living area while maintaining outdoor access. With the right design, extra privacy can also be achieved.
5. Two-Storey Extension
A double-storey extension provides significant extra space, allowing for an expanded living area on the ground floor and additional bedrooms, bathrooms or work space upstairs.
6. Garden Room
A dedicated garden room can serve as a tranquil retreat, home office, or gym. These standalone structures create a sense of separation while keeping work or a relaxation zone just a few steps away from home.
7. Basement Conversion
If your property allows, a basement conversion can offer a unique and secluded space ideal for a home cinema, gym, library, home office or even a guest suite.
8. Wrap-Around Extension
A combination of a rear and side extensions maximises space and allows for a flexible open-plan layout. A wrap around extension works well in period properties where modern additions complement existing features.
9. Glass Box Extension
Growing in popularity , for a contemporary look, a glass box extension can provide a stylish and light-filled addition. These modern structures seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living.
10. Porch or Entrance Extension
Enhance your home’s kerb appeal with a stylish porch or entrance extension. A porch can provide extra storage, better security, improve insulation, and create a more welcoming first impression.
Conclusion
A well designed and built home extension can significantly improve your lifestyle and property value. Consulting with an RIBA chartered architect ensures that your project meets building regulations and is designed to maximise space, light, functionality and efficiency.
If you’re considering an extension, MP Chartered Architects can help you navigate ethe process quickly and affordably.
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Author: Jessica Parkes
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