Tag: Extension
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Light-Filled Kitchen Extension & Remodel for Queens Townhouse
For nearly twenty years, Laura and Tim’s 1929 Queens townhouse served as the backdrop for raising their family. But while rich in history, the home’s aging galley kitchen was cramped, crumbling, and suffering from water damage. What began as a necessary update soon evolved into a transformative vision: not just remodeling the kitchen, but extending…
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How to make an extension work with your garden
You may not have given too much thought to making your extension work with your garden, instead focussing on the extra space you will be gaining internally. But failing to ensure each does justice to the other is a missed opportunity. While building an extension is a project primarily undertaken to expand a property and…
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Builder receives £3,000 fine after 13 years of defying demolition order for illegal extension
Mohammed Azhar, a 57-year-old builder from Bradford, has finally started work to demolish an illegal extension after 13 years of defying planning orders. The single-storey brick structure, built in 2011 at Azhar’s home on Intake Road, was constructed without planning permission and was ordered to be removed by Bradford Council in 2012. Despite numerous notices,…
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Maximising light when adding a kitchen extension
The importance of maximising light when adding a kitchen extension is often overlooked, yet this is something that marks the difference between an addition that adds both space and value to a house and one that comes at the expense of existing spaces. Building an extension should not only be about adding physical capacity to…
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How much value does an extension add to your home?
If the feeling you’re outgrowing your home has led you to consider extension ideas, it’s only natural to wonder how much value does an extension add – even if you’re not planning on moving again anytime soon. Or perhaps you’ve purchased a home with a view to renovating and extending, in which case although getting…
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Do I need a structural engineer for my extension?
Do I need a structural engineer for my extension? This is such a common question asked by homeowners building a new addition and yet the answer is not always a straightforward yes or no. There are many reasons why the services of structural engineers are needed on a project and understanding these as well as…
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How to get your kitchen extension ventilation right
If you’re considering building a kitchen extension, you may be wondering if your kitchen extension ventilation needs a different approach to the measures you’d take for a standard kitchen. Perhaps you’re asking if you need different types of ventilation or can you use similar products? Or, if you’re taking an open-plan approach to your kitchen…
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Heating a house extension: The options explained
When you’re designing a house extension, deciding how to keep it warm and cosy will be part of the overall process, and when it comes to heating a house extension there are various options available to you. However, as well as the size of the extension you’re adding playing a part in your decision making,…
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A hidden wine cellar, green roof and a skylit nook turn this extension into a dream escape
Tucked away in Chislehurst, South East London, this Victorian home has been transformed with a timber kitchen extension that embraces nature. Instead of opting for a traditional brick addition, the homeowners chose an oak-framed design that seamlessly connected to the outdoors. With thoughtful details like a skylight dining nook, a hidden wine cellar and a…
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How to design an extension — the key steps to take
Understanding how to design an extension is crucial if you want to add space at the same time as boosting your home’s value – not forgetting its kerb appeal. However, the needs of homeowners building an extension will all differ, as will the style of house being added to. Then there are the not so…