The brief was to provide a large kitchen, family room, and master bedroom suite that would enhance this family home.

The existing kitchen was in a small room at the front of the house with a very low ceiling. It opened out into various extensions with varying floor levels. It was also felt that the existing front entrance needed to be improved.

Working closely with the clients, we prepared several options, exploring how the layout and flow of the house could be improved before deciding. This version relocated the front entrance door into what was the family dining room. Located at the centre of the house overlooking the driveway, it was used as a route upon a final ve to the kitchen.

With some internal layout changes, we created a sizeable entrance hallway that feeds into the kitchen, family room, living room, and the remainder of the house. We also created a new ground-floor cloakroom. The new kitchen family room runs the entire depth of the house and opens out into the south-facing rear garden through corner feature bifold doors, bringing the garden into the house. On the first floor, a large new master bedroom suite has been created with a wardrobe area and contemporary ensuite.

Once planning permission was granted, we prepared the necessary Building Regulations drawings and application, followed by Working Drawings and a Tender Pack to be issued to prospective builders. We guided the client through the applications and Tender processes and appointed a builder.

The client was keen for us to oversee the build process and ensure that the spirit and design of the extension were seen through to completion. Regular site meetings were held between the client, builder and Architect to keep on top of the works, and we issued monthly certificates confirming the valuations issued by the builder.​

Working closely with the brilliant Building Contractor YBC Ltd, we created a stunning, modern family home.