The homeowners of this beautiful house in Hertfordshire were keen to replace their outdated and underused uPVC conservatory with a larger orangery in order to merge their kitchen and dining room into one large open-plan space.

The brief was to transform the interior ground floor of the property by knocking through the rear elevation of the house, creating additional space and merging the two rooms. A bay window was replaced with two pairs of beautiful double doors that opened out onto the patio, giving the family a new access route into the garden. The new floor plan allowed for an additional utility room, which was designed to be stylish and functional with plenty of storage.

Before, the house had separate rooms that felt closed off and gloomy. Now, the family has a large, bright and airy living space that has become the heart of the home. Sunlight streams in through the large timber roof lantern, which helps to define the space while acting as a focal point. The new orangery includes a partial solid wall complete with a new feature fireplace for the family to gather round in the evenings during the winter.