Transformations
These are not just any projects – our home transformations show how a property can be changed entirely by extending and converting, cladding and rendering, changing the roof and reworking the layout
Transformations
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This Grade II listed Georgian home has been pulled into the modern day with a stunning renovation
'We need to apply for permission to change anything – even to drill a hole'
By Alison Lovett
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'Extending into the side return has helped create a spacious, new kitchen diner'
We asked an architect how extending into the side return and out the rear of this Victorian terraced house has revolutionised the interior layout
By Ginevra Benedetti
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A bare plot was transformed by this exprienced gardener who got hands on to produce a dream garden on a budget
This experienced gardener switched the shed around to create a space perfect for entertaining, relaxing and attracting wildlife
By Maxine Brady
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'We extended our listed building and the result is transformative'
A smart, contemporary extension on this period bungalow was accepted as a sympathetic addition by planners and the finished result is breathtaking
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Demolishing an old extension was key to this stunning home
By choosing to demolish some old extensions in favour of building a brand new one, the owners have completely transformed their home
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This 1920s house has had a stunning makeover inside and out, with the hands-on homeowners tackling most of it themselves
These hands-on homeowners achieved stunning results when renovating their home and garden – with a little help from family and friends
By Alison Jones
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This 1930s semi has a new, more sociable broken-plan layout, and a light and relaxing colour scheme
Adopting a broken-plan layout, with the kitchen at the heart of the home, has really opened up this dark 1930s semi
By Karen Wilson
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Explore this transformed Cheshire-based Victorian villa
A professional cook called in an expert when restoring her Victorian villa to glory – with a stunning kitchen at its heart
By Claire Bingham
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A young couple have renovated a period apartment to create a vibrant and unique escape by the sea
This couple added some French chic to their Victorian apartment by the English seaside
By Juliet Benning
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'We built a smart new loft conversion for more space'
We asked an architect how building a stylish new loft conversion for more space has added an extra two bedrooms and a bathroom with stunning views
By Ginevra Benedetti
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‘We had three walls and no ceiling – people on the bus could see into our house from the top deck!’
An ambitious double-height extension has trebled the size of this small bungalow, turning it into the perfect family space and a forever home
By Karen Wilson
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'Extending into the side return has transformed this tired Victorian terrace'
We asked an architect how extending into the side return has revamped this cramped home to create a spacious new kitchen diner
By Ginevra Benedetti
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'We designed a sustainable, future-proofed family home'
We asked an architect how remodelling and extending this property has helped create a spacious and thermally efficient home for the future
By Ginevra Benedetti
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By rebuilding an extension, this stunning home is now filled with light
As a result of demolishing and rebuilding an extension, this property now is a bright, light-filled home, complete with mezzanine
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Demolishing an old conservatory was the key to this family home extension
By demolishing a conservatory and rebuilding an extension, this disjointed property transformed into a cohesive space
By Ginevra Benedetti
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A simple extension transformed this home from dark and cramped to light and bright
A spacious, light and bright rear extension had completely changed the way these homeowners live now
By Ginevra Benedetti
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See how a two-storey extension has transformed this Victorian terrace
Adding a two-storey extension and rebuilding the back of this Victorian terrace has unlocked the property’s potential
By Ginevra Benedetti
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This modern terraced extension is a prime example of how to update a classic design successfully
By adding this contemporary terraced extension, these homeowners have updated the original design with a sympathetic new look
By Ginevra Benedetti
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See how bespoke cladding on this smart extension provides the perfect finishing touch
This open plan extension covered in bespoke cladding is the perfect example of form and beauty combined
By Ginevra Benedetti
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A derelict house bought for £1 has been transformed into a beautiful retreat
Two years of hard graft and £60,000 later, you won’t believe how this house looks now
By Laurie Davidson
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See how this flat roof extension has maxed this property's space
These clever homeowners installed a flat roof extension with wraparound glazing in order to maximise their space
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Starting from scratch gave these homeowners their dream eco-conscious home
These homeowners scrapped their renovation plans to build their dream eco-conscious home instead, creating a flexible family living space
By Ifeoluwa Adedeji
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Adding more space in all directions has transformed this 1930's detached house
See how adding more space via an extension on the rear of this 90 year old property, has futureproofed it for years to come
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Dropping the floor level in this house has added both space and light
See how dropping the floor level in this property has transformed a once dark and dingy room into a light and bright space
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Seventh heaven – this divine Knightsbridge church conversion comes with a £50m price tag
You'll have to say your prayers before you step inside this luxurious church conversion: not only does it come complete with a cinema, gold leaf bath and a juice bar, it officially still retains its status as a place of worship
By Stephanie Hendries
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This small home is a masterclass in using broken plan kitchen design to add space
If you're considering a broken plan kitchen design, then check out this stylish space for inspiration
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Gimme shelter: a WWII bunker with no windows and 4ft thick walls has been transformed into a pair of surprisingly airy £440,000 homes
The bunkers, situated on a former RAF base in Caversfield, near Bicester, Oxfordshire have been split in half to create two stylish houses
By Ginevra Benedetti