London house extension

Blurring the lines between house and garden was a priority for the owners of this east London terrace, so the architects designed glass apertures and an internal courtyard to create an expansive feel, and used a mix of timbers that marry beautifully with the outside space

Blee Halligan Architects has renovated and extended a house in north London, using black gridded glazing and pale brickwork to frame views of the garden

Blee Halligan Architects has renovated and extended a house in north London, using black gridded glazing and pale brickwork to frame views of the garden

The clients at Ruvigny Gardens found themselves in a situation similar to many Londoners living in a Victorian terrace. They had a small side return which they wanted to incorporate into their living space; a relatively small intervention which would transform their home. The extension is sliced by a band of glass which separates the original house and the new bespoke kitchen. The brief was to create comfortable, warm spaces...

Queens Park house extension: A house extension refurbishment & loft conversion in Queens Park, north west London with charred timber cladding

New London Architecture has just announced its 'Don't Move Improve!' 2019 Awards, so we were interested to see the results.

High-quality glass side extension and rear extension. Planning approval was made possible by demonstrating a well-conceived, high-quality design which visually separates the extensions whilst responding to the rhythm and pattern of adjacent properties.

Take a look at the 'Don't Move, Improve!' shortlist, which features 24 amazing home designs from across London

These house extension designs were shortlisted for the Don't Move, Improve! design awards by New London Architecture. From rear and back extensions to kitchen extensions and small house extensions, they're sure to inspire that major renovation. Click through our rear house extension ideas photo gallery at Housebeautiful.com/uk.

An immaculate side return extension with glazed ceiling and crittall windows. We love the crittall doors in the patio area too. In the home of Insta account @victorianhome_estd1883.