Ground floor extension in Brandesburton

The brief

With a young family and an active lifestyle, the clients wanted a home that could evolve with them: a bright open-plan kitchen where the family could cook, eat, and relax together, dedicated areas that would grow with the children, and a stronger connection to the garden.

Remove the existing rear extension and replace it with a larger, modern single-storey addition contrasting with the traditional style of the house. A green roof would improve the outlook from the bedrooms above. The garden was to gain a separate garden room for the children, an aviary, and a koi carp pond, while inside, the staircase was to be replaced with a contemporary oak design.

The solution

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At the heart of the transformation is a new open-plan kitchen and dining space designed around natural light: expansive bi-fold doors open directly onto the garden, with large glazed panels either side strengthening the visual connection to the outdoors.
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The extension is topped with a sedum green roof: a living surface that improves the view from the bedrooms, adds thermal insulation, and supports local wildlife.
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The rear garden was designed to include a custom garden room for the children alongside the clients' aviary and koi carp pond.
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The original staircase was replaced with a sleek oak design with glass side panels, bringing a contemporary feel to the interior.

The outcome

A contemporary, multi-functional space that brings the family together, adds long-term value, and adapts as the children grow, all while keeping a strong connection to the outdoors.

Ground floor extension, Brandesburton

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