Photo of a medium sized scandi bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, black tiles, grey walls, grey floors, an open shower, grey worktops, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and flat-panel cabinets.

Inside of the open plan kitchen & dining area. Photography by Chris Kemp.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Kent with beige floors, white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Contemporary dining area in rear extension with large area of glass that draws the outside space in. The new contemporary extension is set juxtaposition to the traditional features of the existing house. A feature wall of concrete plaster reflects the concrete effect large format tiles on the floor. The kitchen units are bespoke spray lacquered with an exposed ply edge.

Rob McDougall

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This wraparound kitchen extension in West London has been designed to feel both modern and inviting. The steel blue cabinetry adds a bold, contemporary touch, balanced by the warmth of light parquet flooring. Skylights and large glass doors bring natural light into the space, while the open-plan layout connects the kitchen, dining, and garden areas seamlessly. It’s a practical yet stylish transformation, perfect for everyday family life and entertaining.

Rob McDougall

This wraparound kitchen extension in West London has been designed to feel both modern and inviting. The steel blue cabinetry adds a bold, contemporary touch, balanced by the warmth of light parquet flooring. Skylights and large glass doors bring natural light into the space, while the open-plan layout connects the kitchen, dining, and garden areas seamlessly. It’s a practical yet stylish transformation, perfect for everyday family life and entertaining.

The owners wish to reconfigure the downstairs of their property to create a space which truly connects with their garden. The result is a contemporary take on the classic conservatory. This steel and glass rear extension combines with a side extension to create a light, bright interior space which is as much a part of the garden as it is the house. Using solar control glass and opening roof lights, the space allows for good natural ventilation moderating the temperature during the summer months. A new bedroom will also be added in a mansard roof extension.

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and brown worktops.

The first floor extension houses a new master bedroom with Vaulted ceilings whilst there is a walk through dressing area leading onto the en-suite shower room

Amos Goldreich Architecture has completed an asymmetric brick extension that celebrates light and modern life for a young family in North London. The new layout gives the family distinct kitchen, dining and relaxation zones, and views to the large rear garden from numerous angles within the home. The owners wanted to update the property in a way that would maximise the available space and reconnect different areas while leaving them clearly defined. Rather than building the common, open box extension, Amos Goldreich Architecture created distinctly separate yet connected spaces both externally and internally using an asymmetric form united by pale white bricks. Previously the rear plan of the house was divided into a kitchen, dining room and conservatory. The kitchen and dining room were very dark; the kitchen was incredibly narrow and the late 90’s UPVC conservatory was thermally inefficient. Bringing in natural light and creating views into the garden where the clients’ children often spend time playing were both important elements of the brief. Amos Goldreich Architecture designed a large X by X metre box window in the centre of the sitting room that offers views from both the sitting area and dining table, meaning the clients can keep an eye on the children while working or relaxing. Amos Goldreich Architecture enlivened and lightened the home by working with materials that encourage the diffusion of light throughout the spaces. Exposed timber rafters create a clever shelving screen, functioning both as open storage and a permeable room divider to maintain the connection between the sitting area and kitchen. A deep blue kitchen with plywood handle detailing creates balance and contrast against the light tones of the pale timber and white walls. The new extension is clad in white bricks which help to bounce light around the new interiors, emphasise the freshness and newness, and create a clear, distinct separation from the existing part of the late Victorian semi-detached London home. Brick continues to make an impact in the patio area where Amos Goldreich Architecture chose to use Stone Grey brick pavers for their muted tones and durability. A sedum roof spans the entire extension giving a beautiful view from the first floor bedrooms. The sedum roof also acts to encourage biodiversity and collect rainwater. Continues Amos Goldreich, Director of Amos Goldreich Architecture says: “The Framework House was a fantastic project to work on with our clients. We thought carefully about the space planning to ensure we met the brief for distinct zones, while also keeping a connection to the outdoors and others in the space. “The materials of the project also had to marry with the new plan. We chose to keep the interiors fresh, calm, and clean so our clients could adapt their future interior design choices easily without the need to renovate the space again.” Clients, Tom and Jennifer Allen say: “I couldn’t have envisioned having a space like this. It has completely changed the way we live as a family for the better. We are more connected, yet also have our own spaces to work, eat, play, learn and relax.” “The extension has had an impact on the entire house. When our son looks out of his window on the first floor, he sees a beautiful planted roof that merges with the garden.”

The first floor extension houses a new master bedroom with Vaulted ceilings whilst there is a walk through dressing area leading onto the en-suite shower room

A complete modernisation and refit with garden improvements included new kitchen, bathroom, finishes and fittings in a modern, contemporary feel. A large ground floor living / dining / kitchen extension was created by excavating the existing sloped garden. A new double bedroom was constructed above one side of the extension, the house was remodelled to open up the flow through the property. Project overseen from initial design through planning and construction.

Green roof and patio adjacent to Master Bedroom
This is an example of a small beach style master bedroom in Devon with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, yellow floors and a vaulted ceiling.

We put in an extra bathroom with the extension. We designed this vanity unit, which was custom made, and added in large baskets to hold towels and linens. We love using wall lights in bathrooms to add some warmth and charm.

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary loft bedroom in London.

Painted shaker kitchen with a Corian worktop. Cabinets painted in Farrow and Ball Shaded White. 40mm thick Glacier White Corian. Satin Nickel cup handles and knobs.

A Victorian semi-detached house in Wimbledon has been remodelled and transformed into a modern family home, including extensive underpinning and extensions at lower ground floor level in order to form a large open-plan space. Photographer: Nick Smith