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Double Storey Extension About us

Scenario Architecture is a London-based practice founded on home extensions and renovations. Our creative solutions to the space constraints of urban living transform period homes into luxurious, hard-working spaces with smart storage and fluid layouts.

Our portfolio tends toward the high end of the market, yet we know all homeowners have concerns about extension costs. Scenario works with top architects, builders and cutting-edge technology to tap the potential of every home we approach, creating luxury – and the luxury of space – at competitive prices.

At Scenario, our architects take communication seriously. Good communication and the technical knowhow to efficiently carry out our clients’ wishes are what keep costs in check. When we design a loft extension, basement, side return or rear extension, we make sure our clients have control over every decision and every material. Our client-led process is what has made Scenario so successful since our first residential project in 2007. Scenario homes are tailor made to the needs of each of our clients, and every finished project tells their story – not ours.

Our landmark residential project Scenario House, located in Stoke Newington, East London, demonstrates the potential of a fully expanded and renovated Victorian home delivered on time and on budget for a growing family. Still as fresh and efficient today as when we put it to paper, it merges contemporary steel, glass, reclaimed wood, antique brick and eco-friendly elements that look extravagant but don’t cost the earth.

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As a tool for homeowners thinking about extending into the loft, basement, garden or side return, we’ve compiled some handy research. Click here to read our illustrated overview, outlining the various stages. Remember: most residential architecture projects in and around London require planning permission from the local council. A good architecture practice will have built a successful record securing planning permission with various local councils.

To help you navigate the planning-permission process for any kind of home extension, we’ve created a step-by-step guide, which you can download below.

Tip

To discover whether or not your architect has had success steering planning applications through your local council, visit the “planning applications” page of your local council’s website and enter the architect’s name in the search criteria.

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Scenario is an established architecture practice focusing on contemporary residential design. We take on projects of every scale and scope, from home refurbishment, renovation and expansions to new-builds.

Double Storey Extension Working with Scenario Architecture

Our boutique architecture practice focuses on residential extensions, new-builds and renovations for budgets at the higher end. Our bespoke service tackles projects of every scale and scope, making city-living more accessible, comfortable and enjoyable for the future.

Our clients are kept in the know every step of the way. We consult with them regularly, from the drafting phase through moving day. In between, we work on site with all our contractors and builders with the goal that each project finishes on time and on budget.

Scenario architects adopt cutting-edge design technology as soon as it’s made available. In our experience, real-time visualisations are efficient, cost-saving tools when choosing fixtures and fittings and simulating natural light. State-of-the-art 3D design and visualisation tools are standard on all our projects.

Before breaking ground, we always produce reliable construction information with up-to-date 3D building information modelling (BIM) technology. We mine all our data from accurate 3D models to save our clients costs at every stage. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) published this case study featuring a project in our portfolio. It demonstrates the benefits of advanced technology for domestic architecture.

Scenario is a RIBA Chartered Practice complying with the strict criteria of the Royal Institute of Chartered Architects. Our relationship with RIBA helps to protect our clients against health and safety issues with quality-management systems.

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Double Storey Extension Further Reading

So you’ve bought a home. In London and beyond, that’s a huge move. Nearly any property you purchase in Britain’s southeast will retain or accumulate value. When and if it turns out you need to grow your living space, you’ll want any enhancements you make to your home’s footprint to enhance the value of your asset, too. A good architect will factor in your home’s location, layout and structural integrity as well as the size of your family to make your desired project work for you and your budget. After all: house extension cost shouldn’t cancel out the benefits of a house extension.

It’s always difficult to project the cost of extending without evaluating the home itself, the homeowners and their plans. But it’s likely you can nearly double the size of your home’s original floor area at a fraction of the cost of the home’s value, even at upwards of £2,000 per square metre. Plus you will, of course, gain a nearly new living space without paying the stamp duty and agents’ fees associated with moving house – although you may need to purchase renovations insurance.

As with most construction, it is wise to source a few quotes for extending your house. With a range of budgets at hand, you’ll be able to assess which seem low, high and just about right, and choose accordingly. The foundation, walls and roof will suck up about 15 per cent of your costs, followed by Velux windows and rear glazing. You’ll want to price fixtures, fittings, appliances and any upgraded materials separately, so as not to be shocked when you receive your last invoice – new kitchens are particularly pricey, so keep your eyes out for deals and floor sales in the months leading up to a project.

In some neighbourhoods around London, home extensions are classified under “permitted development”, meaning they don’t require planning permission from the council in question if the final plans heed the extended volume requirements of the area. Avoiding time-consuming planning applications will save you money in the short run.

Once you’ve agreed on a budget, set up a payment plan with your architect and builders that works for everyone. A great architect should be a problem-solver first and foremost: fitting the rhythm of your life into a physical shape and making sure every element of your home can be achieved structurally legally and financially. The professional you choose should create a bespoke space deeply attuned to your needs – not just today but in the future. He or she will be able to design special touches that make your life more efficient and pleasurable.

Less a costly investment or superfluous expense, a great architect is a value-adder, paying for him or herself over and over. Many homeowners, in an effort to cut costs, end up spending much more to fix the mistakes they make themselves or entrust to a layman.

Double Storey Extension Frequently Asked Questions

    There is no doubt that choosing an architect is a big decision and there’s a huge amount of information to consider. As you may have already experienced, different firms and architectural practices across London tend to differ in terms of the language they use, which aspects they emphasise and in their fees and scope structures. We have compiled an essential guide to choosing an architect, which includes the three most important considerations to have on your list whilst you come to a decision. This guide is based on our fifteen years of experience as a top architectural practice in London and includes our expert recommendations to ensure you make the right choice and select the architect that is best suited to you and your project. Click here to read the full guide.

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    FAQHow should I decide which architect to work with?
    • As a dynamic practice operating in London’s premium residential market, managing projects remotely and conducting virtual meetings was a very familiar territory for us, long before the pandemic began and ‘working remotely’ became the norm.
    • Our clients have very busy lifestyles and may move between several different locations, both within the UK and beyond, during the lifecycle of a typical project.
    • To accommodate such client needs and enable us to run their projects smoothly we had all the technology and know-how associated with remote working in place for several years.
    • Read our full (Virtual) Process

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    FAQCan I start a project during a global pandemic?
    The scenario design process was developed, tested and perfected through over a decade of extensive delivery of residential projects within and around London, some of its key features are listed below:   
    • Scenario based design – We start each and every project with a meticulous analysis of our client’s vision, requirements and aspirations. We do this by asking our clients to imagine their everyday scenarios living in the completed house and describe their desired interaction with it. 
    We then translate the resulting high definition brief into an informative and revealing 3-dimensional simulation, illuminating aspirations, requirements and patterns of habitation. 
    • Uniquely interactive - Our client’s deep involvement in the process does not stop with completion of the brief. Our design meetings are highly interactive, informal and fun. 
    Sitting together in front of a real time 3D model of the proposed design with realistic materials, lighting and textures we push and pull the proposed scheme together to explore its full potential and drag and drop different materials to explore various options. hen we invite our clients to take a virtual reality tour through advanced equipment that is always available in our practice for our clients to explore their projects at different stages of development. 
    • Designed to reflect you – Based purely on your lifestyle, aspirations and requirements and free from externally imposed concepts, metaphors and pre-conceptions, a completely fresh and unique design will gradually emerge and it will tell your story not ours. 
    It will not look like an image cut out of a trendy architecture magazine and not designed to intentionally impress anyone. It will feel familiar, warm and inviting and you will recognise yourself in it because it will be a genuine expression of the unique way in which you and your family wish to interact with it and enjoy it for many years to come.

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    FAQWhat is unique about the Scenario design process?
    Any architectural project comprises three main aspects, Creative design, Technical design and Project Management. A successful architectural project can only be achieved when all three aspects are properly performed and harmoniously integrated by an experienced professional. But can we really except a single person to specialise and shine in all three aspects and furthermore skilfully negotiate and balance the often contradictory challenges these aspects present? The basic assumption underlying the common structure of almost all other architectural practices today is that it is possible and this is precisely what is expected from the lone and often junior Architect that would typically be assigned to run your project start to finish. Scenario works in a completely different and new way, we believe in specialism and teamwork and therefore assign three experienced specialists for each and every project. A project team in Scenario is composed of a Project Director, a Designer and a Technical Designer, seamlessly collaborating to deliver results, which are noticeably superior to anything that a single person, skilful as they may be, could ever produce.

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    FAQWho will be assigned to work on my project?
    A key aspect, absolutely necessary to ensure successful delivery of your project is appointing a suitable and competent professional team. If we work together on your project we would be appointed as your Architects and Lead Consultants and help you to assemble the rest of the professional team. Most projects in and around London will require at least four additional consultants, a Structural Engineer, a Quantity Surveyor for cost control, an Approved Inspector to ensure and certify compliance with building regulations and a Party Wall Surveyor if any work is to be done to a party wall or structure. For some projects, depending on scale, complexity and your specific aspirations it may be recommended/required to use the services of additional consultants. Including but not limited to: Planning, Heritage, Right of Light, Landscape Designer, Audio Visual and Building Services Engineer. When appropriate, we will discuss these options with you and obtain relevant quotes for all additional consultants for you to consider.

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    FAQWhich additional consultants are required for my project?
    Planning in the U.K in general and in Greater London in particular is admittedly a tricky business. It is a complex maze of policies, standards and regulations that requires specialised and up to date knowledge and skills to navigate successfully.  Over the years we developed a strong approach and an effective methodology, allowing us to maintain an outstanding track record stretching over more than a decade. Successfully securing planning permission for our clients across Greater London and the Home Counties.  The key aspects of our approach to planning are listed below: 
    • Collaborative – We start the conversation with planners early and advise most of our clients to seek pre-planning advice prior to submission of a full planning application. Our experience shows that when properly consulted and liaised with, most planning case officers will be receptive to conduct a professional dialogue, increasing chances of successes. 
    • Strategic – We tailor a custom planning strategy for each project based on its circumstances such as planning history, local context and specific challenging elements. We sometimes split applications or introduce minor tweaks to the scheme during the consideration period in conversation with the officers to prevent one contentious element from jeopardising approval of the main scheme.
    • Professional – Our experience shows that the quality and clarity of the submission in terms of background research, planning history of the property and context, precedent and of course the arguments presented to support the case has a tremendous effect on success rate. 

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    FAQWhat is Scenario’s approach to planning?
    The standard consideration period for a residential project is eight weeks, this is the official time frame for your local council to carry out consultation with the neighbours and reach a decision.  We recommend allowing for a minimum of ten weeks from submission to decision as in practice the process always takes slightly longer for the following reasons: 
    • The decision period clock only starts ticking once the application is validated by the Council, This requires then to check that the forms are completed correctly and that the submission contains all the necessary drawings, statements and reports.
    Validation can take anything from a few days to couple of weeks when the council is very busy, which is most of the time…
    • Although required by law to provide a decision within the statutory eight weeks period, it is not uncommon for councils to miss the deadline of the consideration period, normally only by a few days, sometimes longer. 
    While there are some effective measures to apply pressure, which we do not hesitate to use when appropriate, it is generally beneficial for the project to bear with the council a little longer. 
    • In some cases the council may ask us as your agent for an extension of time, this may be requested due to internal reasons or as an acceptable result of a professional discussion that we are conducting with them about certain aspects of the application that they are not sure about.

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    FAQHow long will it take to obtain planning permission for my project?
    Once we have an initial scheme designed for your project which you are happy to proceed with, we will advise whether we recommend obtaining pre-planning advice or proceeding directly to the submission of a full planning application. Most of our projects are submitted first to pre-planning when the following applies.
    • Our experience shows that planning officers respond better to projects when they feel consulted and collaborated with. We find that when we truly listen to their often helpful and valid feedback and treat them as consultants for the projects and not representative of an evil enforcing authority, they tend to collaborate well with us and demonstrate increased flexibility.
    • Although the council in theory have eight weeks to consider your application, in practice they are constantly overloaded. They will only look at your application in the last few days of the consideration period. If this is the first time that they come across a scheme that they were never consulted about, our chance to secure permission for you in a single attempt is significantly compromised.
    • The standard practice is for the council to consider the full planning application as submitted and then issue a yes or no decision. Case officers are not required or even encouraged to enter a discussion with us or accept resubmission of minor changes to the proposed scheme during the consideration period.
    In practice our established working relationships and long-standing experience working across Greater London and the Home Counties often enables us to have a meaningful discussion and even introduce minor tweaks to the submitted scheme within the consideration period and prevent the application from being rejected. The chances for this strategy to deliver the desired results increases significantly with projects which were submitted first for a pre-planning advice.

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    FAQWhat is pre-planning and will it be required for my project?
    In the past, it was common practice for local authorities to impose sustainability standards on residential developments. However, the 2015 Deregulation Act removed the obligation on local authorities to require any standard at all, which means the only requirements having fallen back to those of the Building Regulations.  With no clear and improved targets to work towards, in collaboration with Envision (www.envisioneco.com), we have created optional Sustainability ‘Levels’ to offer our clients the chance to drastically improve the sustainability credentials of their home. These ‘Levels’ encompassing Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond, traverse a clear and applicable route from basic compliance with current Building Regulations all the way to the full and rigorous HQM (Home Quality Mark) certification within Level Diamond. As the packages become more elaborate in terms of sustainability, analysis and implemented measures, they provide increasing tangible benefits. Ranging from thermal and acoustic comfort and wellbeing, to reduced carbon foot print, savings on running costs and significant advantages through the planning process.  The more elaborate packages obviously entail higher cost in terms of professional fees as well as impact on the construction cost, although each sustainability ‘Level’ will endeavour to not overly burden the construction budget.

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    FAQWhat is Scenario’s approach to sustainability?
    In a nutshell building control is the means by which Local Authorities enforce compliance with current Building Regulations.  In practice there are two main ways to go about obtaining the required advice and certification for your project, via your Local Council’s Building Control Department or via direct appointment of an Approved Inspector who is authorised to carry out the inspection and certification on behalf of any local authority.   The role of either the Council’s Building Control Officer or an Approved Inspector is to verify that your project meets all current Building Regulations. They will review and approve all the drawings, inspect the actual work carried out on site and once the project is completed, issue the final compliance certificate. Due to an open market, healthy competition between local councils and approved inspectors, the process and associated costs are almost identical. Having said that, our experience is that the private inspectors still feel and behave more as your appointed consultants and the council’s service still feels more like a statutory inspection and it is often slower and less responsive.  While it is always good to be informed and understand the process well, as your appointed architects we will take care of this aspect of the project for you and save you considering comparable quotes that we will obtain on your behalf and appointing the selected provider. You can leave this aspect of your project entirely with us.  Building control is required for almost all projects, and for all the projects we ever worked on as only minor renovation works may be exempt.

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    FAQWhat is building control and is it required for my project?
    Currently we recommend allowing between £2,500 and £3,000 per square metre for side extensions, rear extensions or front extensions. For basement extensions, which are most expensive way to add space to your home, we recommend that you allow between £3,000 and £3,500 per square metre. When it comes to roof extensions, our experience shows that it is better to allow a lump sum of £40,000-£60,000 for loft conversions with dormer windows and between £80,000 and £120,000 for mansard roof extensions. These ranges are based on averages from numerous actual projects that we have completed in and around London since we established Scenario in 2007. We only use these rough costs per square metre during the early stages of design to maintain awareness of your target budget until a cost professional is appointed and more accurate methods of estimation are employed. The actual cost for your project will depend on many factors, including the complexity of the design, level of structural support required, and selection of fixtures, fittings material finishes. Using these rough ranges as a guide we will work together with you in an interactive process to optimise budget and scope and find the balance that works best for you. The estimated costs per square metre mentioned above are for the build costs only and exclude VAT and professional fees.

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    FAQWhat is the cost of building an extension?
    Currently we recommend allowing between £2,500 and £3,000 per square metre for areas which will undergo an extensive renovation. We designate an area of the project as extensive renovation if the planned works includes substantial changes to layouts, significant structural works, re-plumbing, re-wiring and full redecoration. For areas of lighter internal renovation which do not require significant changes to layout or substantial structural works but do require full redecoration, re-plumbing and rewiring, we recommend allowing between £2,000 and £2,500 as an estimated cost per square metre, we designate these areas as requiring medium renovation. If there areas in your project which only call for a light renovation such as re-plastering, and painting, installing new floor finishes and light modifications of electrics and plumbing fittings, we will designate these as areas of light renovation and recommend that you allow £1,500-£2,000 per square metre or even as low as between £1,000-£1,500 if you only have light touches in mind. The real cost for your project will depend on several different variables including the complexity of the design, extent of structural works and level of fixtures, fittings and material finishes. These estimated costs per square metre are for the build cost excluding VAT and professional fees.

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    FAQWhat is the cost of an internal refurbishment?
    If you are thinking about building a new house from scratch for which the term Self Build is often used, we currently recommend allowing between £2,500 and £3,500 per square metre for projects in and around London. This may sound like a very wide range initially, perhaps too wide to be useful? As soon as we can establish even a few of the basics of your requirements and aspirations for the project we can safely narrow it down and customise it to match your intentions. The key parameters that will help us to refine initial estimates are whether or not a basement is required to achieve your target floor area, the likely construction method and corresponding structural approach and of course your desired level of fixtures, fittings and material finishes. Another key parameter that we must consider right from the outset is the level of sustainability that we are aiming at, are you satisfied with the base line requirements as defined by current building regulations, or should we aim higher? Working together with sustainability experts we have created our own bespoke set of sustainability packages which allows you to place your sustainability target anywhere you wish. This can range from basic compliance to an extremely sustainable and energy efficient standard which comes with great savings on running costs, future proofing and wellbeing benefits such as improved air quality, thermal comfort, and considerate and healthier surface finishes.

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    FAQWhat is the cost of building a new house?
    The fee structure that we will offer will depend on the type and scale of your project as well as the scope required from us. The vast majority of the projects we take on are what we call ‘full projects’, these are projects for which we will provide full Architectural services from inception to completion, covering the standard scope of services offered by most RIBA Chartered Architects and more. For these full projects our fees will be calculated on the basis of an agreed percentage of the final cost of the building works exclusive of VAT and professional fees. At any given time, we will calculate our fees based on the latest construction cost estimates available until the final cost of the building works has been ascertained. Our fees will be adjusted both forward and retrospectively to reflect any increase in budget and scope of the project, and forward only (due to work already completed) to reflect any decrease in budget/scope. During early stages, our fees will be calculated based on our in-house estimation tool and once available, on estimates by the appointed Quantity Surveyor, followed by actual prices of returned tenders and finally, the contract sum reflecting any changes during construction. Under unusual circumstances we may agree to take on projects only up to a certain stage, for example up to planning, and sometimes from a certain stage if we are taking over from another Architect. For these ‘partial scope projects’ we will normally put forward a simple fixed lump sum proposal.

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    FAQWhat is the fee structure used by Scenario Architecture?

Double Storey Extension Double Storey Extensions: Guide to Planning, Design and Build

Building a double storey extension can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Making the right decisions during the planning stage will ensure that you get exactly what you want within your budget. This guide will take you through some of the most important considerations when designing and building a new two-storey extension to your home or office.

Double story extensions are effective because:

  • They are cost-effective
  • It improves the layouts of existing structures
  • They are more sensible than moving houses

What Is a Double Storey Extension?

A double storey extension is a second-floor level added to the top of your home. It can be an excellent way to add more space without moving houses and make more efficient use out of the room you already have.

You can achieve a  double storey extension with several different materials, but the most common is brick or concrete blockwork on the exterior and plasterboard lining on both sides of interior walls.

They are often combined with additions to living spaces such as kitchen extensions to make them more functional for families. This arrangement also provides plenty of space for storage and utilities.

It is worth noting that a double storey extension will increase the weight of your home, which can impact the foundations depending on where you live. If there are any questions about whether this would be suitable in your area, it is best to consult with a structural engineer before undertaking any work with an architect or builder.

Adding a Double Storey Extension to the Rear

A double storey extension to the rear is an excellent way of adding space without moving house or changing your existing home’s layout. The first thing you need to consider when designing and building this type of addition is how it will connect with other parts of the house, such as stairs – if there are any at all. For instance, to connect the extension with the upper floors of an existing home, you’ll need a staircase.

One advantage of adding the extension to the rear is that you will be adding square footage to the back of your house rather than at the front. As a result, there should be less traffic going up and downstairs in this part of the house.

If there is no upstairs access, it may make sense to run your stairs down one side or along the back for easy movement between rooms. It’s also worth considering how you want the space in your new extension – do you want more bedrooms with en-suites or a living room with enough space for the whole family?

Adding a Double Storey Extension to the Side

If you are considering adding a double storey extension to the side of your home, it is essential to consider how this will affect light. For example, the orientation and inclination of windows in an existing property can be affected by extending one side. As well as that, extra rooms created with a two-storey extension on either side may not receive natural light at the same time of day, which will make it difficult to use.

A two-storey extension on one side may not be possible, depending on your home’s orientation and weight rating. If you are unsure whether this would work for you, consult with an architect or builder beforehand.

An advantage of this setup is that it can be a good opportunity to add more living space if your home is in an urban area where houses are close together.

Why Are Two-Storey Extensions So Popular?

It is difficult to add an extension to the front of your property and would increase traffic on stairs.

The number one reason why double storey extensions are so popular with homeowners is their space-efficient design. In addition to being an excellent way for families or those living alone to make better use of rooms they already have, it can be a great way to add extra living space in urban areas where there is not much room for new homes.

Most people opt for brick or concrete blockwork on the exterior with plasterboard lining. Still, you can also get an extension built using timber frame and clad with weatherboard, asbestos cement boards products like Reynobond® Fleece-backed metal sheets or a mix of materials.

Permitted Development Rights for Two Storey House Extensions

In England, a two-storey extension is permitted development. This means that there are no planning requirements for an individual building inspector to approve this type of construction – as long as the householder follows certain rules and regulations.

A permit is required in Wales if you’re extending on more than 25% of the original floor area or if the extension is less than 0.25 metres from a boundary line – but in England, this isn’t necessary unless you are applying for planning permission because of other considerations

There Are Certain Rules and Regulations Which You Must Follow When Adding On Two Storeys

– It can’t be taller than the highest part of your house

– It can’t exceed a height and width greater than half that of your home extension. For example, if you have an existing 100m² floor space on three storeys, then it would not be possible to add a two-storey extension with more than 50m² in area

– It can’t be any closer than 0.25 metres to a boundary line

– You must tell your neighbours about the planned extension and give them written notice of when it will start

Planning Permission To Build a Two Storey Extension

You will need planning permission for any two-storey extension which is more than 25% of the original floor area or if it’s less than 0.25 metres from a boundary line.

To get planning permission in England, you must submit an application to your local authority that includes:

  • A site plan (showing where the extension will be)
  • A maximum floor plan (showing the size of the extension, including internal stairs and landings)
  • The height, width and area of any new extensions. You must also show these details on a site plan if possible

If you are building an extension that is less than 25% of your original floor space, it is unnecessary to submit an application.

Do I Need Building Regulations Approval To Build a Double Storey Extension?

Building Regulations Approval is unnecessary for a two-storey extension if it falls under the ‘Permitted Development Rights’ section of the Building Act (England).

Two Storey House Extension Ideas: How To Design Yours?

Two-storey extensions offer a great way to make better use of rooms you already have at home or add extra living space. But, how do you design them?

Internal Layout Ideas for Downstairs and Upstairs Rooms

Downstairs: The downstairs design can be flexible, but here are some ideas for a two-storey extension concerning the layout of rooms.

  • You might want to use your ground floor as an office or a craft room – which could also work well with kids’ games and messy activities like cooking do their best.
  • You might want to use the first floor as bedrooms – which could be great for younger children who need their own space.

Upstairs: There are many ways you can design a two-storey extension upstairs, but here are some ideas and considerations that may come in handy.

  • It’s essential to consider your family’s needs and how you want to use the new space.
  • Put bedrooms on either side of a central stairway, with one designated as an en suite bathroom – this could be great if there are older children sharing rooms who need privacy from younger kids.
  • Separate bedrooms by gender or age group, which would make it easier for parents to keep track of their children.
  • Consider the size and layout of rooms because this may affect your living space on ground level – for example, if you place an ensuite upstairs, there will be less room downstairs in a two-storey extension design.

Bi-Folding vs Sliding Doors for Double Storey Extensions

When putting in a two-storey extension, you may want to consider the doors.

  • Bi-folding doors will give you more space and make it easy for people to walk through – but they require lots of width on your staircase or new hallway
  • Sliding doors are great if there’s no room on the stairs, as they don’t need a lot of width. But, they can be tricky to use if you’re not used to them

Exterior Materials for the Extension

Don’t forget to think about the materials you will use for your exterior, as these could also affect how much light comes into the extension.

  • Brick and stone are solid but can be expensive – they’re suitable in two-storey extensions that have been around a while
  • Tiles or cladding create a clean look with lots of natural light but can be expensive
  • Timber cladding is lightweight and relatively inexpensive, making it a popular choice for two-storey extensions in the UK

Adding a Two Storey Extension to a Detached House

A two-storey extension to a detached house can have many benefits, either for the home or its occupants. First, you must get an architect involved in the planning stages – they will help with all aspects of design and construction.

Adding a Two Storey Extension to a Semi-Detached House

A two-storey extension to a semi-detached house can be a great way to increase the living space, but you must get an architect involved in design and construction – they will help with all aspects of planning.

Adding a Two Storey Extension to a Terraced House

A two-storey extension to a terraced house can be great for increasing the living space, but it’s essential you get an architect involved because they will help with all aspects of design and construction.

Adding a Double Storey Extension to a Listed Building

A two-storey extension to a listed building can provide you with much-needed living space without compromising the character of your home. It’s important that you get an architect involved in planning – they will be able to help with all aspects of design and construction.

Adding a Double Extension in a Conservation Area

A two-storey extension in a conservation area can be great for adding living space to your home, but it’s important you get an architect involved because they will help with all aspects of design and construction.

How Do You Find and Choose the Right Extension Architect?

  • Ask friends, family and neighbours for recommendations – then ask them what qualities the architect they recommend has
  • Talk to extension architects in your area; you may want someone who lives close by or one that is willing to travel. Find out how big their team is (building an extension can be a very time-consuming process)

How Do You Find and Choose a Good Reliable Builder for Building a Two Storey Extension?

  • Make sure your builder has experience in building extensions – it’s important that they can adapt their plans and ideas if something goes wrong
  • A cheaper quote may tempt you, but some builders will use inferior materials or cut corners

What Is The Cost of a Two Storey Extension?

  • A two-storey extension on a standard detached house should cost around £65,000 – £95,000
  • A two-storey extension on a semi-detached house should cost around £70,000 – £85,000
  • A two-storey extension on a terraced house should cost around £65,000 – £95,000.

How Long Does It Take to Build a Double Storey Extension?

The time it takes to build a two-storey extension will depend on many factors, including the size of your extension and whether or not you’re building from scratch. It can take anything from six to eighteen months for an average-sized double storey extension in either a detached or semi-detached house with no planning issues.

How Can Scenario Architecture Help?

  • We offer free consultations so you can find out what your options are and how much it will cost
  • You must be clear about the layout of your extension before work begins – so you can get help with all aspects of design.

By following the above considerations, you will be able to get the results you need.