You don't have to move house to gain an extra room. More Space explains how to expand your home to suit your needs.

 Learn how to think creatively about building new rooms and converting underused parts of the home, such as the roof or garage. If you need room for entertaining, a home office, space for new children, or somewhere to escape for a few moments of quiet contemplation then More Space has ideas and practical advice.

 You don't have to move house to gain an extra room. More Space explains how to expand your home to suit your needs.

 Learn how to think creatively about building new rooms and converting underused parts of the home, such as the roof or garage. If you need room for entertaining, a home office, space for new children, or somewhere to escape for a few moments of quiet contemplation then More Space has ideas and practical advice.

 With innovative ideas for small, medium and large projects on a range of budgets from the most modest upwards More Space is an invaluable reference for the modern homeowner. Every case study encapsulates a big idea, many using intriguing new building materials and giving a new twist to traditional construction methods.

 Going Up - Innovative ideas for adding an extra room, or even an extra story on top of your home. Live the high life with a rooftop garden or splash out with a rooftop hot tub.

 Going Down - Have high expectations for lower levels and convertyour basement or cellar. Maximize natural light and open up dark corners. Or why not excavate to gain more space?

 Going Out - Add to your home and its value by building an extension. Think laterally and hang a balcony from your roof, add a cutting-edge conservatory, or cover an outdoor passageway and bring the outside inside.

 Far Out - Revamp existing out buildings to serve a more useful purpose. Build the treehouse of your children's dreams, or a garden retreat to enjoy the garden whatever the weather.

 Whether you need a home office, a spare bedroom, a personal retreat or a new living area, More Space provides both inspiration and practical guidance. Detailed case studies include advice on how to work with architects and builders, as well as where to source the latest materials.

introduction

inspiration

 a brief history

 letting your imagination go

going up

 mezzanine floors

 finding space in the attic

 a room with a view

 head in the clouds

going down

 lighten up

 clever conversions

 digging deeper

going out

 the new conservatory

 extended highlights

 inside out

far out

 summer houses

 sheds and huts

 tree houses

 retreats

now

 drawing up your plans

 working with an architect and builder

 address book

 index

 acknowledgments