Stepping up

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

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new

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

Swathes of glazing connect this welcoming kitchen and living space to the garden – and wooden cabinetry continues the nature theme

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

It’s hard to believe that Emma Dahlman’s stunning and serene home was once a group of run-down bedsits – a smart renovation and aesthetic changed all that