Don't move, improve in 2019: the best house extensions and home renovations of the year

Amid the backdrop of ongoing political uncertainty and stretched affordability, more property owners than ever are choosing to stay exactly where they are and instead of moving, more of us are taking on the challenge of a home renovation project.

Inspired by yet another blockbuster season of Grand Designs, home owners across London and beyond have carved their dream house from former factories, derelict properties and unwanted patches of land.

The best of this year's innovative renovations even includes a tiny 60sq m micro-flat, which has been kitted out so cleverly it has given the rest of us design envy.

Meanwhile, one couple bought a tiny pad which they transformed into a spacious home by building vertical rooms and creating much-needed extra room.

One brilliant money-saving idea was to raise the roof rather than digging down into the basement, which saved one owner £60,000.

Plus, when architect Sofia Kapsalis and her husband Soren Krautwald wanted to extend their side return, they joined up with their next-door neighbours to build a shared wall, saving money on costs and party wall agreements.

For homeowners looking to add small designer touches to their space, rather than a full remodel, interiors blogger Emily Murray's top tips - including adding colour to the home and switching up cabinet handles - will give a home a new lease of life.

Whether you want to add a nifty extension or are looking for space-saving tips to do up your home, there are plenty of inspiring ideas here to create your own stylish spaces.

Click through the gallery above to find out more on this year's best home renovations and extensions.