Extending upwards

Vanessa and

Will Rome bought a rundown 1930s bungalow and spent £59,325 transforming it into their perfect family home. The works involved extending up to create another storey. The couple are no strangers to major building projects thanks to their business, Alchemy Architects, so they were able to cut costs by taking a DIY approach, buying an off-theshelf attic truss pack from a local timber frame firm.