Creating an inspirational cottage extension

Building an oak frame extension can bring instant character to your property, offering the perfect fusion of structural integrity with the natural beauty and durability of exposed beams, as these UK projects perfectly demonstrate

The design of your new structure needs to take into account your outdoor space and vice versa if you want the two to work together – as our guide explains

When the owners of a 1930s detached house needed more light and space, the solution was an extension with a perpendicular placement

Frame the entrance to your home with a beautifully designed and complementary porch that meets your needs

THESE PROJECTS SHOW HOW EXPERIMENTAL YOU CAN BE WITH AN ADDITION EVEN IN A SMALLER PLOT – PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED

Matt Peover and Naomi Sheldon’s restored 1930s semi is the perfect home for their new family and their collection of vintage furniture