How to get one and a half storeys right

Converting a loft is the obvious choice when it comes to adding space and value to a home. There’s a variety of styles and solutions to choose from, as these UK projects demonstrate

If you’ve run out of room with little possibility of building outwards, don’t despair – there are many ways you can better utilise the space you have

Improve a dated layout with our practical low-down on the most common remodelling jobs involved in a renovation project

Even without the presence of sunshine, a room that’s always filled with natural light can be a welcome addition to your home

AS RENOVATION FIRST TIMERS, AMY AND TOM HAVE TRULY PASSED WITH FLYING COLOURS, TRANSFORMING A DARK, TWO-STOREY TERRACED HOUSE INTO A THREE-STOREY, LIGHT-FILLED CONTEMPORARY HOME

Use a garden room to enhance the pleasure of your garden in all seasons. From conservatories that open onto gardens in summer but double as propagating spaces in winter, to quirky stand-alone caravans