Ideas for Your Double-Storey Extension

Posted by Adam Hayman on 23rd February 2022 -

A double-storey house extension can add a considerable amount of living space to your home. If you are considering, or in the process of planning, a two-storey extension, you are probably wondering what is possible with such a project. When you contact our builders in Guildford, Kingswood and the surrounding areas, you enjoy personalised advice and ideas to help you make the most of your home and budget. However, to get you started, we have provided some effective ideas below.

Of course, what is possible with your extension will depend on the space available for the build and your budget. The project may also be subject to planning permission.

Self-Contained Space

Do you want a comfortable, private space for guests, grown children or older family members? A double-storey extension could be the ideal solution. With this type of extension, our builders can construct a self-contained annexe or suite, connected to the main house by a door, corridor or link.

Two stories will provide plenty of space for separate sleeping and living areas, including a kitchen and bathroom.

Reorganise the Layout

Older homes in Guildford, Kingswood and the nearby areas often have awkward, impractical or nonsensical layouts. In many cases, even a small two-storey extension is an effective way to solve the issue. Extra space to the side or rear of your property will allow you to reorganise the floorplan, increase the size of certain rooms and add new rooms/spaces.

This type of project relies on professional refurbishment services alongside the extension itself.

Maximise Views

If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful view, why not make the most of it? Our builders can incorporate plenty of glazing into your extension in the form of large windows and glass doors, such as bi-fold doors. It may also be possible to incorporate a balcony. This will allow you to bask in the view from your property.

Generally, this works best on the first floor because the higher position provides far-reaching views. Consequently, you may want to consider moving the kitchen and living areas to the first floor, allocating bedrooms to the ground floor.

Upstairs, Downstairs

An unavoidable benefit of double-storey extensions is that they enable you to create new rooms over two floors. This means you do not have to decide on one use for your Kingswood or Guildford extension.

You have the option to extend existing rooms, combine rooms or create entirely new rooms. Downstairs, you could create a larger kitchen, add a dining room or make the living space open-plan. Upstairs, you could build an extra bedroom or bathroom, create a home office or extend the master bedroom to include a dressing room or en suite. The possibilities are endless but our builders work with you to find the perfect solution.