How to get it right: ingenious home renovation and extension ideas for creating more space

More of us than ever are choosing to renovate or extend our current homes to make existing spaces work harder, rather than facing higher stamp duty fees and the expense of moving.

For home owners wanting to stay put, there are plenty of inspiring and space-saving ideas to be found.

Loft extensions, kitchen renovations and extending into the garden are high on the list of priority projects, while many choose to go further by building into side returns or transforming unused garage space.

HOW TO DO IT RIGHT: CLEVER RENOVATION AND EXTENSIONS TO INSPIRE YOUR HOME MAKEOVER

Inspired by “gap” houses, one mother and daughter duo converted their overgrown garden into a second home with its own stunning, glass-sided, internal courtyard and large living area.

Meanwhile, a conversion of two dreary Seventies garages has produced a windowless two-storey house that offers plenty of light.

And when one family found a house that lacked that much-needed extra space they craved, they added a 2000-piece staircase that allowed for an additional two bathrooms and downstairs space.

Meanwhile, when one set of neighbours extended out to their gardens and added 20 per cent more space, their neighbours followed suit with their own mirror-image extension.

Scroll through our gallery for some of the cleverest design renovations and tips on how to improve your own space without having to leave the comfort of your own home.