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If you’re thinking about extending, reconfiguring or refurbishing your home, the early design stage is where many of the...
05/06/2026

If you’re thinking about extending, reconfiguring or refurbishing your home, the early design stage is where many of the most important decisions are made. Layout, light, planning, structure, budget expectations and the way the house needs to work day to day all need to be considered together.

At Home Tales, we help London homeowners move from early ideas to a clear, practical design route. You can book a consultation here:

https://www.hometales.co.uk/booking/

A loft conversion can add valuable space, but the best projects think beyond the extra bedroom. Stair position, landing ...
03/06/2026

A loft conversion can add valuable space, but the best projects think beyond the extra bedroom. Stair position, landing space, natural light, storage and the relationship with the rest of the house all matter. At our Burbage Road project, the loft conversion is part of a wider ground floor extension, internal reconfiguration and full house refurbishment.

More about our loft conversion work here:
https://www.hometales.co.uk/loft-conversion-london/

Planning permission is often seen as a straightforward step in the process, but in reality it requires careful judgement...
01/06/2026

Planning permission is often seen as a straightforward step in the process, but in reality it requires careful judgement. A good application needs to balance the homeowner’s brief with the planning context, neighbouring properties and local authority expectations. This is especially important for side return extensions, where boundary conditions and light impact can be sensitive.

Read our guide here:
https://www.hometales.co.uk/side-return-extension-planning-permission-what-london-homeowners-need-to-know/

Edwardian houses can be wonderful homes to extend, but the best results usually come from working with the character of ...
29/05/2026

Edwardian houses can be wonderful homes to extend, but the best results usually come from working with the character of the property rather than fighting against it. Generous proportions, original details and good natural light can all be protected while still creating a more practical modern layout.

We’ve written a guide on how to extend an Edwardian house without losing its character:
https://www.hometales.co.uk/edwardian-house-extensions-how-to-extend-without-losing-character/

A glass roof can be a beautiful way to bring light into a kitchen extension, especially on London terraces where the mid...
27/05/2026

A glass roof can be a beautiful way to bring light into a kitchen extension, especially on London terraces where the middle of the house can otherwise feel dark. But there are practical considerations too, including overheating, privacy, structure, cleaning and how the roof sits against the original building.

Our guide explains what to think about before committing to this type of design:
https://www.hometales.co.uk/glass-roof-kitchen-extension/

A progress update from Burbage Road.This project involves much more than simply adding extra space: it includes a ground...
25/05/2026

A progress update from Burbage Road.

This project involves much more than simply adding extra space: it includes a ground floor extension, loft conversion, internal reconfiguration and full house refurbishment. At this stage, the finishes are still underway, but the design intention is becoming clear.

Read more about our approach to London home extensions here:
https://www.hometales.co.uk/home-extensions-london/

In many Victorian terraces, the challenge is not simply adding more space at the back. It is making sure the original mi...
22/05/2026

In many Victorian terraces, the challenge is not simply adding more space at the back. It is making sure the original middle room still works afterwards. Without careful design, this part of the house can become dark and disconnected.

Our latest guide looks at extension ideas for Victorian terraces, with a focus on light, layout and the often-overlooked middle room:

https://www.hometales.co.uk/victorian-terrace-extension-ideas-light-layout-and-the-middle-room/

Many homeowners ask whether they really need an architect for a home extension. In some cases, the answer may be simple....
20/05/2026

Many homeowners ask whether they really need an architect for a home extension. In some cases, the answer may be simple. But in London, where planning rules, structure, layout, Building Regulations and neighbour considerations often overlap, getting the right design advice early can help avoid expensive mistakes later.

We’ve written a practical guide to help homeowners think it through:

https://www.hometales.co.uk/do-you-need-an-architect-for-a-home-extension-in-london/

A progress shot from our Burbage Road project in the Dulwich Estate. This scheme includes a ground floor extension, loft...
18/05/2026

A progress shot from our Burbage Road project in the Dulwich Estate. This scheme includes a ground floor extension, loft conversion, internal reconfiguration and full house refurbishment. The glass roof is already bringing a huge amount of natural light into the space, even before the room is complete.

If you’re considering a kitchen extension with roof glazing, we’ve written more about the design considerations here:
https://www.hometales.co.uk/glass-roof-kitchen-extension/

Side return extensions can be a brilliant way to make better use of a London terrace, especially where the kitchen feels...
15/05/2026

Side return extensions can be a brilliant way to make better use of a London terrace, especially where the kitchen feels narrow or disconnected from the rest of the house. But before assuming it will fall neatly under permitted development, it’s worth understanding the planning considerations. Boundaries, conservation areas, neighbour impact and the scale of the proposal can all affect the route forward.

We’ve written a practical guide here:
https://www.hometales.co.uk/side-return-extension-planning-permission-what-london-homeowners-need-to-know/

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