Anderson Architects
Full Width Extensions: Redefine Your Home
Unlock the Potential of Your Property with Anderson Architects
A full width extension is one of the most transformative additions you can make to your home. By building across the entire rear width of your property, you can dramatically increase your ground floor living space, flooding your home with natural light and creating the open-plan environment you’ve always dreamed of.
At Anderson Architects, based in the UK, we specialise in designing seamless, stylish, and highly functional full width extensions that not only look incredible but also add significant value to your life and property.
The Power of a Full Width Extension
Imagine a new, expansive area that is perfectly tailored to your modern lifestyle. A full width extension gives you the space to create:
A Vast Open-Plan Kitchen/Diner: The ultimate hub for family life and entertaining.
A Light-Filled Living Area: Featuring large sliding or bi-fold doors that dissolve the boundary between your home and garden.
A Dedicated Utility Room & WC: Discreetly tucked away to keep your main living space clutter-free.
A Home Office or Playroom: Offering flexible space that adapts as your family grows.
Our Design Philosophy: Seamless Integration
A successful extension shouldn’t look like an add-on; it should feel like an integral, intentional part of your home. Our architectural approach focuses on:
Maximising Natural Light: We expertly use large-format glazing, rooflights, and strategic orientation to bathe your new space in daylight, often negating the need for artificial lighting during the day.
Contextual Design: Whether you live in a period Victorian terrace or a modern semi-detached house, we ensure the new structure complements the existing property, using high-quality materials and thoughtful detailing.
Navigating Planning Permission: Full width extensions often require detailed planning applications. We manage the entire process, including liaising with local UK planning authorities and ensuring compliance with Permitted Development Rights where applicable.
The Anderson Architects Process
We believe in a clear, collaborative, and stress-free journey from initial concept to final design.
Initial Consultation & Feasibility: We meet you on-site to discuss your vision, budget, and how a full width extension can best meet your family’s needs. We assess the property’s constraints and potential.
Concept & Sketch Design: We present multiple design options, using 2D and 3D visualisation to help you truly see the new space and how it flows with the existing layout.
Detailed Design & Planning: Once a concept is agreed upon, we create detailed technical drawings and submit all necessary documentation for local council approval.
Building Regulations & Tender: We produce comprehensive drawings and specifications required for Building Control approval and prepare a robust package to obtain accurate quotes from contractors.
Construction Support (Optional): We can offer on-site support, acting as your independent eye to ensure the build quality matches our design specifications.
Ready to Begin Your Transformation?
Contact Anderson Architects today to schedule your initial consultation and discover how we can design the perfect expansion for your home.
A full width extension is more than just added square footage; it’s an investment in a better quality of life.