Editor Beth Murton has been a homes journalist and editor for over 20 years and has renovated two homes. She is currently planning her next project
Extending a semi-detached house is one of the most popular projects you can undertake, which perhaps isn’t that surprising once you consider that it’s the most common type of housing stock across the country*. Typically offering space to the side and rear of the property, as well as the option of converting the loft space, there are so many opportunities to turn what can often be a run-of-the-mill property into something specific to you and your needs. Our in-depth guide to adding space and value to a semi-detached house on page 104 offers plenty of inspiration to get those creative ideas flowing.
For the majority of extension and renovation projects (semi-detached houses included), glazing will play a key role in the overall look and feel of the space, as the homes in this issue demonstrate. The large expanses of glazing in Sally Robinson’s new build (page 28) were integral to designing a home that works for someone living with motor neurone disease, creating an instant connection to the outdoors, whether someone is sitting or lying down inside the house. For Jaymeen and Neelam Patel, the oversized sliding doors on their extension (page 58) allowed them to maximise the potential of their plot and create a truly individual space. With that in mind, our guides to roof glazing (page 121), glazed gables (page 130) and the latest bifold doors (page 133) will help you achieve so
