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Sarah Handley

Extension ideas for small houses — 11 clever ways to increase space in a compact home

Single storey kitchen extension with corner bifold doors to open the space up to the garden.

If you are suffering from a serious lack of space, but don't want to move, then these extension ideas for small houses could provide the solution.

Building an extension might be on your bucket list, but if you are looking to extend a small home, there are a few considerations you'll need to factor in. Many small houses tend to be on smaller plots, or connected to other properties, which can limit how much extra space you can add. In older houses too, a lack of natural light can also be an issue, and can be made worse when moving external walls outwards with an extension.

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