Framing the view

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

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

Once a cold and compact room with barely space to cook and eat in, this kitchen is now a spacious and welcoming family hub

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

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

Re-planning their garden in tandem with building a new extension helped Adam and Irenie Cossey create a flexible outdoor space for all the family