House Extension Types
Explore the most popular house extension styles and discover which option could work best for your property, your budget and the way you want to use the additional space.
Every property is different, and the best extension is not always the largest one. The right approach depends on the style of your home, the available space, your budget and the way you want the finished rooms to work.
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From straightforward rear extensions and Victorian side returns to larger wraparound schemes, bungalow extensions and combined loft-conversion projects, there are many ways to improve your home.
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Explore the options below to understand what may be possible.
Rear Extensions
Extend into the garden to create valuable additional living space, improve the ground-floor layout and introduce more natural light. Rear extensions are often ideal for larger kitchens, dining areas and family rooms.
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Side Return Extensions
Make better use of the narrow space beside a rear outrigger to widen the kitchen and improve the flow of the home. This can transform an awkward layout without taking too much garden space.
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Wraparound Extensions
Combine rear and side-return space to create a larger, more flexible ground-floor layout. Wraparound extensions are well suited to open-plan kitchens, dining areas, family rooms and improved connections to the garden.
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Double-Storey Extensions
Add space on both the ground and first floors, creating room for a larger kitchen, extra bedrooms, bathrooms or a home office. This can be a highly efficient way to increase the overall size of the property.
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Full Width Extension
Extend across the full width of the house to create a more generous kitchen, dining and living area. A full-width extension can improve natural light, strengthen the connection to the garden and make the ground floor feel more balanced.​
Bungalow Extensions
Increase the footprint of a bungalow with a carefully planned rear, side or wraparound extension. This can create a more spacious and practical layout while supporting comfortable single-storey living and future-proofing the home.​
Kitchen Extensions
Explore the most popular kitchen-extension features, compare mainstream kitchen suppliers and learn how a carefully planned hybrid kitchen can deliver a high-end finish for considerably less money.
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Side Extensions
Make better use of the space beside your home with a flexible side extension. Create an accessible bedroom, a teenager’s room, a home studio, a utility area or additional kitchen space while retaining a design that works naturally with the original house.
Extension & Loft Conversion
Combine ground-floor extension works with a loft conversion to maximise space throughout the home. This approach can create a larger kitchen and living area downstairs while adding bedrooms, bathrooms or workspace above.
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Kitchen Diner
Create a bright and sociable kitchen-diner extension with space for a generous island, dining area, utility room and direct garden access. With careful planning, it can become the natural heart of the home: practical for cooking, comfortable for family life.​
Orangery Extensions
Create a light-filled and elegant garden room with a feature roof lantern, traditional glazing and a strong connection to the patio. Orangeries are ideal for homeowners who want a more refined dining or entertaining space with timeless character.​
Conservatory Extensions
Create a bright conservatory extension with generous glazing, garden views and a light-filled interior. Ideal for homeowners wanting extra dining, sitting or entertaining space with traditional character.
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Not Sure Which Extension Type Is Right for Your Home?
Choosing the right extension is not always straightforward. A rear extension may be the simplest option for one property, while a side-return, wraparound or double-storey extension could make far better use of the available space elsewhere.
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The best solution depends on the style of your home, the existing layout, your budget and the way you want the finished rooms to work. It is often worth exploring more than one option before deciding how to proceed.
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Tell us a little about your property and what you would like to achieve. Where appropriate, we can help you understand the next steps and request introductions to suitable extension professionals.