Extending on a slope

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

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose

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How about an extra room without the cost of an extension? From a simple self-build to something with all the amenities – we explore the options

A neighbour selling off part of their garden can be the ideal solution for a self-build plot, but it comes with caveats