A modest single storey extension to an attractive property in the crescent known as Hilltop in Linlithgow Bridge. The scheme design seeks to create open plan living space with kitchen and dining amenity included. Large glazed sliding doors create connection to a new patio space which is level with the floor of the house. A glass corner window provides views out to the garden, whilst a strip of rooflights allows light to penetrate deep inside. A new structural opening is formed to open the extension to the existing house and create a new open plan hub for family life. The new extension is provided with underfloor heating to complement the traditional radiators within the existing property. Materials are deliberately restrained, white render, timber cladding and alu-clad glazed screens to create a clean contemporary aesthetic.

To execute this outdoor alfresco kitchen to meet and exceed Australian Fire Safety Standards, we used complete reconstituted stone bench tops and included this beside and around the entire built-in BBQ. Heat and moisture resistant board was used for the doors and carcasses to give a luxurious feel to this outdoor kitchen. Complete with an outdoor dining table and chairs, an outdoor bar fridge and an outdoor rangehood, this space is sure to be bustling with entertainment all year round.

Design ideas for a small contemporary gender neutral nursery in London with multi-coloured walls.

The open plan extension is filled full of natural light thanks to the narrow frames of the sliding doors and the two flat rooflights. Architects: MOOi Architecture Photographer: Matthew Smith

Traditional facade retained in a heritage sensitive area
Photo of a small traditional house exterior in Sydney.

A sleek single storey extension that has been purposfully designed to contrast yet compliment a traditional detached house in Sheffield. The extension uses black external timber cladding with the inner faces of the projecting frame enhanced with vibrant Cedar cladding to create a bold finish that draws you in from the garden

A sleek single storey extension that has been purposfully designed to contrast yet compliment a traditional detached house in Sheffield. The extension uses black external timber cladding with the inner faces of the projecting frame enhanced with vibrant Cedar cladding to create a bold finish that draws you in from the garden

A sleek single storey extension that has been purposfully designed to contrast yet compliment a traditional detached house in Sheffield. The extension uses black external timber cladding with the inner faces of the projecting frame enhanced with vibrant Cedar cladding to create a bold finish that draws you in from the garden

A sleek single storey extension that has been purposfully designed to contrast yet compliment a traditional detached house in Sheffield. The extension uses black external timber cladding with the inner faces of the projecting frame enhanced with vibrant Cedar cladding to create a bold finish that draws you in from the garden

A sleek single storey extension that has been purposfully designed to contrast yet compliment a traditional detached house in Sheffield. The extension uses black external timber cladding with the inner faces of the projecting frame enhanced with vibrant Cedar cladding to create a bold finish that draws you in from the garden

Matt Clayton
Design ideas for a small contemporary open plan living room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a plastered fireplace surround and no tv.

Inspiration for a small and black modern two floor house exterior in Melbourne with wood cladding and a pitched roof.

Small nautical balcony in Barcelona with a roof extension.

This very slick flat roof contemporary extension has extra large skylight in the roof and slim profile sliding doors across the rear. The kitchen has been positioned in the original dining room space to keep it nicely compartmentalised, without obstructing the traffic path on entrance in from the hallway. It also brightens up the darker zone of the space, pushing dining and living into the actual extension and, as such, the brightest part of the room. We also created a utility cupboard following the line of the staircase to the side of the kitchen entrance which keeps it away from the main kitchen and reduces the noise.

If space in the garden is limited, why not consider a Garden Room Extension? The Miniature Manors team built this beautiful cedar clad extension for a client in Brighton. The space has provided a modern home office environment for a growing family. Garden Room Extensions are perfect for both smaller city terraces and larger countryside properties, and will always add value to your property.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne.

Small and white contemporary bungalow concrete detached house in Bordeaux with a hip roof and a mixed material roof.

This is an example of a small and white contemporary bungalow concrete detached house in Bordeaux with a hip roof and a mixed material roof.

The clients of this fantastic project contracted New Spaces and Baxter Design to work together to collaboratively design and price the extension to their existing cottage home in Narrabundah. Together with Baxter Design, we worked closely with the owners through the design process, ensuring that the project was aligned with their desires for their home, and their budget. Following the successful design process, New Spaces were contracted to build the extension. The facade design features reclaimed brick, paired with a dark timber cladding for the ultimate contemporary look, joining with the contrasting cottage through a linkway. Internally, a large and bright lounge room features solid blackbutt timber flooring, and is accompanied by a delightfully pink powder room. Views to the gum trees are taken in at both ends of the staircase leading up to a generous master bedroom. The uniquely green ensuite has been planned for and finished to the highest degree, and features a custom vanity and quality fixtures. The smooth build of this extension was achieved according to the client's expectations and budget. It is a testament to the success of the design and build process, which involves thorough planning, cost analysis, and reduces the instances of variations and unknowns.