Eight London house extensions that maximise space and light

For our latest lookbook we've gathered eight London homes that have traded in unused garden space for contemporary and light-filled living areas.

Rear extensions are a popular option for transforming the pokey side returns and galley kitchens of Victorian and Edwardian housing, abundant in many areas of London.

The eight examples below showcase how extensions can bring contemporary flair to a more traditional home and optimise living space for entertaining, relaxing and cooking.