Five Reasons to Extend
This open plan kitchen - diner looks like it's straight from a catalogue! The large skylights in the roof of the extension bring in so much more light than the origional kitchen would have experienced with a small window facing into a dark side return area, and ultimately looking into the neighbours garden. The Crittal style doors are clever replicas which have an ageless quality without the hefty price tag of the Crittall brand. Little details like this lift the whole project to a timeless level, which won't age.
When designing a home extension, we advise clients to opt for glass doors, be that French Doors, Crittal Doors or modern bi-folds, fitted with a running track which is recessed into the floor. The glass makes for a wonderful boundary between the inside and out. To go a step further and really blur the boundaries between the garden and living space, it is a good idea to select a garden floor surface of a similar style, shape and colour to the indoor flooring.
Building an extension offers the ability to include extra utilities you may not have had enough room for previously. A utility room offers so much more than a space for laundry; we often incorporate a pantry, an extra sink, an extra freezer (useful if you like to entertain), and even a dog shower. This is a brilliant way to enhance the practicality of your home extension and make it completely revolve around you and your life.
A £1m house will have stamp duty sitting at around £45k, which is the very cost of an average Ground Floor Extension. Why not see if you can invest it in your current property, and avoid the disruption that comes with moving. By extending your home you instantly make it more desirable for new families if you ever decide to sell.
Most Victorian terraces lack natural light towards the rear. One of the best ways to flood a ground floor with natural light is to have a series of Velux or skylights running along the side return. These modern methods have been perfected to maximise natural light penetration. It’s the perfect way to create a beautifully light filled and modern space for your home.
One of the main reasons to extend is to gain additional space. You might be surprised to hear that extending by just one meter into that side infill of your home makes the entire rear room seem so much bigger. A loft is also a good option to further utilise space within your home, often allowing for an extra bedroom and en suite.
This kitchen side return extension has made the most of the little used closet return yard space, without making the garden feel any smaller. The use of bi-folding doors makes the garden bigger in summer as it comes inside the kitchen, whilst remaining snug in winter with the bespoke window. This property now has the perfect balance of inside and outside spaces.
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