Did you know that the right glazing can boost your home value? Choosing the right glazing is crucial for your home extension. Because glazing goes beyond just windows and doors; it can dramatically change your home’s aesthetics and functionality, making it a worthwhile investment. The...
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We're excited to share with you our rear extension project on East Dulwich Grove. Showcasing our expertise in transforming a modest single-bedroom flat into a spacious two-bedroom, complete with an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. This project showcases how a well-planned rear extension can transform...
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If you're looking to modernise and extend your family home, this article is the perfect place to start. Here we're featuring one of Build Team's most popular projects, Thorpedale Road. A complete renovation and extension of a family home located in the charming neighbourhood of...
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If you are looking to give your home a fresh new look and add some extra space, a home extension is the perfect solution! But don't settle for just any ordinary extension; design a space that serves its purpose and leaves a lasting impression. That's...
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Home extensions can be a great way to add value and more space to your home but knowing where to begin can be challenging. The process of planning and building a home extension can feel overwhelming, but it can also be an exciting and enjoyable...
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We are often in a dilemma as to how to make our living spaces blend in well with the outdoors. Especially near the arrival of warmer weather, we all look for ways to spend more time outdoors. So how do we make these defined spaces...
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Using glass for your extension is one of the most effective ways to expand your home whilst increasing the flow of natural light...
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Some might say that pocket doors are a lesser known option for inclusion in your new extension. Have a read of Build Team’s latest blog to find out exactly what a pocket door is, and how it might be an option for your new space....
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There are many alternatives to bifold doors, even though these are still the most popular choice of door for rear extensions. This is due to their function and flexibility. However, it is good to know there are multiple alternatives to bifold doors for those who...
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While Bi-Fold doors are still the most popular choice of door for rear extensions, due to their function and manipulability, there are multiple other options available for clients who wish to do something that little bit different with the rear façade. Here we have a...
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Doors have come a long way during the past decade, both in style and functionality. They are generally designed to maximise natural light penetration, which is why they make a fantastic asset to a home extension. The external garden doors will act as a focal point...
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Whether you’re intending to do a ground floor extension, loft conversion or a lower ground floor basement – it is very likely that glass will play a large part in your overall design, especially if you want to maximise natural daylight into your home. These...
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Building an extension offers the perfect opportunity to add all sorts of contemporary features such as bi-fold doors and Velux windows. Victorian terraces were built without much thought to natural light, so lots of existing designs do not maximise their full potential. The modern features...
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Velux windows are a fantastic addition to any extension and we frequently use them in both ground floor extensions and loft conversions. They are a practical and affordable choice, and particularly appeal to homeowners who want to create a light and airy atmosphere. Velux windows...
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Extensions are a fantastic opportunity to add lots of contemporary, functional features to your home such as bi-fold doors and Velux windows. These features have been developed with practicality in mind and they do a fantastic job at letting lots of natural light in and...
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Gardens are quickly becoming a luxury rather than a necessity, particularly in cities like London where space is so valuable. There are endless advantages to having a garden, one of which is a wonderful view that you get from your kitchen. When designing an extension,...
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Exterior doors are an integral part of your extension design; not only do they require smooth functionality but they also drastically affect the way a room looks. There are a variety to choose from, all of which have both pros and cons. The first question...
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People often think that too much of anything can be a bad thing – but this isn’t the case for natural light. Designing an extension that encourages natural light entry is crucial and there are plenty of ways to go about doing it; one of...
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When we begin the Design Phase with our clients, there are all kinds of requests made in respect to the Design. No two designs are the same, and they all vary to fit in with the day to day lifestyles of the homeowner. There does...
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Glass and glazing not only looks fantastic, but it also comes with lots of practicalities. Large glass doors and windows encourage natural light to enter your home which can drastically transform a living space....
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Light can make or break a room and it’s really important to find the right balance between natural and artificial light. The best way to do this is to really understand what light you are going to gain from your chosen design. Lots of our...
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Don’t underestimate the impact that light will have on your room! Lighting can totally transform a space and can affect stuff you wouldn’t even dream of like temperature and sound. When designing any space, you need to create a balance between artificial light and natural light....
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A side return extension can be a fantastic way to reclaim the unused space at the side of your house. With space at a premium in London, adding any amount of space, large or small, will allow you to open up your kitchen and create an...
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Bi-fold doors are a very popular option with homeowners when carrying out a kitchen extension or a side return extension. These doors complement the open plan nature of the side return perfectly; they provide a seamless connection between the inside and outside spaces which appear to blend...
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The summer is finally upon us, but we would all probably admit to having a love-hate relationship with the weather at this time of the year. It’s brilliant when the sun is blazing and you can laze in the garden working on your tan, however it...
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When it comes to choosing the doors for your side return extension, here at Build Team we've found that bi-fold doors are generally the most popular option. However, it's well worth taking a look at the alternatives so that you can weigh up your options...
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