Side extensions are a brilliant way to add space without using up the garden — we explain your options

Dining area in extended property with Crittall-style doors to the patio.

When it comes to adding space to a house, side extensions are fantastic route to take, hence their popularity.

While there are all kinds of extension ideas available to homeowners, those located to the side of a house come with many benefits – not least that they tend not to encroach on rear gardens as much as some other types of design.