Inspiration for a small and black modern two floor house exterior in Melbourne with wood cladding and a pitched roof.

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary enclosed living room in Surrey with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Chris Snook
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic open plan living room in London with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a dado rail.

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional home office in Essex with light hardwood flooring, a freestanding desk, beige floors, multi-coloured walls, a standard fireplace, a reading nook and a chimney breast.

The vaulted ceiling, created by the gable design, gives an impressive sense of space and openness. The large glass expanses at the rear only enhance this by bringing the outside in as much as possible. It creates an illusion of space. Approaches such as these give the impression that a space is larger than it actually is.

Jonathan Little Photography
This is an example of a medium sized classic grey and teal open plan living room in Surrey with ceramic flooring, grey floors and grey walls.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary children’s room for boys in London with blue walls, carpet and beige floors.

To the rear, a large singls storey flat roofed extension has been formed, complete with decorative fins to define the spaces within the open plan living accommodation across the back of the house. Set back from the single storey extension, a large first floor extension projects out above to form the new master bedroom.

To the rear, a large singls storey flat roofed extension has been formed, complete with decorative fins to define the spaces within the open plan living accommodation across the back of the house. Set back from the single storey extension, a large first floor extension projects out above to form the new master bedroom.

Medium sized and white contemporary two floor house exterior in Glasgow with metal cladding.

Siobhan Doran
Photo of a medium sized modern house exterior in London with three floors.

This is an example of a medium sized and white contemporary two floor render detached house in Berkshire with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.

This photo showcases the completed double-storey rear extension of a modern family home, featuring bi-fold doors that open up to the garden and two skylights for added natural light. The pitched roof complements the existing house structure, blending traditional brickwork with contemporary design. The extension enhances both the exterior appearance and interior living space, creating an inviting, light-filled environment for modern family life.

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary brick semi-detached house in London with a lean-to roof.

Rear extension: exterior view. Slopped roof allows more light into adjoining neighours' property. Garden has been stepped with a new contemporary patio. Photography: Alex W Hill

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Kent with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.

Pete Landers
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

VELUX windows in home extension Did you know roof windows can let in twice as much natural light than vertical windows? Make the most of the space above your head with pitched or flat roof windows.

We've broken up the space which is in keeping with industrial features of this extension. We really love this extension and how well the structural elements such as the exposed brickwork and beautiful clean glazing work with the bold colours and woodwork. Rough and clean textures are softened with warm wood which achieves the right balance creating a wonderful atmosphere and entertaining space. Part of the requirement was to retain the first floor roof terrace. The pitched roof down the side helps to create interesting angles whilst letting the beams sit below the ceiling.