When searching for house extension ideas, it’s important to keep in mind your budget, style preferences, and, most importantly, your lifestyle.
Extending your home is a great way to create additional living space while adding value to your property. However, traditional extensions can look outdated and be extremely costly, leading many homeowners to seek out more contemporary and affordable alternatives.
These modern home extension ideas can be added to any property, seamlessly blending with the existing facade. From sophisticated glass room extensions to luxury pergola structures, discover the right style for you.
Non-conventional extension ideas to modernise your home
If you’re looking to extend your home but want something more stylish and unique than a traditional extension, one of these bespoke structures could be the perfect alternative.
The best part? You’ll pay much less for an outdoor living structure than you would for a traditional brick extension, despite them offering the same advantages. While the average cost for a basic extension in the UK is £48,000, prices for a bespoke glass room extension start from just £15,000.
What’s more, none of these house extension ideas require planning permission in the majority of cases, which will also save you money and time. Each structure can be installed in just 1 to 2 days, eliminating the stress associated with having a traditional extension built.
Take a closer look at each house extension idea below to discover its benefits.
Extend your space with a stylish enclosed pergola
For a contemporary extension that is perfectly tailored to your lifestyle, an enclosed pergola is an excellent choice.
At Open Space Concepts, we’ve invented our own version of the enclosed pergola – the Louvre Pod® – which is designed to provide additional living space while also having a louvered roof that can be opened when desired to let the sunshine in.
Each Louvre Pod is bespoke, which means you’ll get a structure that is completely tailored to you and your home just as you would with a more traditional extension. You’ll have full control over everything from the colour to the style of the doors, as well as a range of additional features to choose from that ensure our enclosed pergolas are every bit as comfortable as a traditional brick extension. These include:
- Built-in LED lights
- Automated blinds
- Infra-red heating system
- Integrated audio system
The key feature of our enclosed pergolas that makes them stand out as superior to a traditional extension is their modern louvered roof. When the roof is sealed shut, your Louvre Pod can be used the same as you would use a traditional extension, providing additional living space for relaxing, socialising, dining, or whatever else you wish. However, on warm summer days, the louvered roof slats can be opened via remote control to transform your extension into a sunny outdoor oasis.
Pricing for our Louvre Pods starts at just £14,000, which is more than 3 times more affordable than the average extension in the UK.
Add value and prestige with a sophisticated glass room
Elegant and modern, glass room extensions are another popular house extension idea for those who want to create additional living space while also enhancing the beauty of their home’s exterior.
Like all of our structures, these glass rooms are constructed in collaboration with only the best European manufacturers, ensuring quality is at the heart of each installation. Durable glass and aluminium guarantee longevity, while the timeless design ensures that each glass room will still look modern and fresh even decades after the initial construction.
Our glass rooms can be customised to the highest degree, giving you full control over the final design and allowing you to create a structure that is unique to you. In addition to choosing the colour, style, and roof type for your glass room, you’ll also have the option to include a number of additional features. These include:
- Infra-red heating
- Remote-controlled blinds
- Sliding glass doors
- LED lighting
Glass rooms provide you with the additional living space you need while simultaneously allowing you to enjoy your garden space. This is a great benefit that conventional extensions don’t offer – especially during the summer when you want to enjoy the sunshine while staying sheltered from intense heat or wind.
Make the most of your garden with a luxury awning or pergola
In some cases, an enclosed structure might not be necessary to extend your living space. If you simply want more space to host guests, or don’t intend to use your extension all year round, then a modern awning or pergola might be a more suitable option.
By installing an awning or pergola, you’ll have that extra sheltered space you need without having to spend thousands on a fully enclosed structure. Our louvered pergolas are just like our Louvre Pods, except they have open sides rather than being fully enclosed. This might be all you need if you only intend to use the extension from time to time, rather than it being a main room in your home.
Similarly, our contemporary awnings are a great option for those who want to create an outdoor living space that can be enjoyed in all weather conditions. Our awnings are made from sturdy aluminium and waterproof, UV-resistant acrylic to ensure they’re suitable for year-round use and will stand the test of time.
Design your dream home extension with Open Space Concepts today
Feeling inspired by our house extension ideas? At Open Space Concepts, we will work with you to create a bespoke outdoor living structure that meets all of your needs, providing you with additional living space for a fraction of the price of a traditional extension.
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we’re one of the UK’s most trusted outdoor living companies.
To make an enquiry or get a free upfront quote, fill out our online contact form or give us a call directly on 0808 168 0043.
