A 19th Century farm complex in the middle of Dartmoor National Park, Devon. This farmhouse and its associated barns were in much need of refurbishment and renovation. The brief was to create a new large family home, combining the Farmhouse and the Attached Barn with a contemporary glass extension between. Ancillary accommodation for guests and parties would be provided within the former milking parlour barn. Partial demolition removed the 1950’s extensions and attached garage. The farmhouse now boasts 4 large bedrooms with ensuites, sitting room, dining room and a generous kitchen/living area within the ‘Glass box’. This light-weight metal and glass extension utilised glazing systems of the highest quality and technology, and allows panoramic views of the surrounding grounds and the park beyond and creates an axis of movement and light through the existing buildings. Each sliding glass panel, supplied and installed by Cantifix that forms this extension are 3.8m high and 2m wide; at the time the upper limits of what was achievable.

Lyndon Douglas
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and an island.

On this large wraparound kitchen extension we extended out into the side return, utilising a dead space, and into the rear garden. The result is a multifunctional kitchen and dining space that is open and bright. The extension roof is a gable design with a pitched roof in the side return. The benefit of this design is the height that is created, which makes the space feel so much bigger. Another feature is the angles created by the roof structure, particularly in the side return where glass is angled to give better light reach into the original space underneath the first floor. A large fixed glass panel was installed above the bifold doors on the exterior rear wall to create a feature and maximise light, whilst enhancing the connection with the outside. Most other roofs would typically create a lower ceiling, so in a large open space like this it is a real opportunity to be creative and add atmosphere.

Photo of a medium sized classic back patio in London with no cover.

A two-floor contemporary conservatory built in steel and glass replaced the existing two-storey timber and glass extension that looked onto a large north facing rear garden. In order to create a degree of privacy within the extension, steel framed mesh screens were installed internally and stained softwood shutters were added externally. Photography: Lyndon Douglas

The extension of this handsome Edwardian House, located in the Royal Tunbridge Wells Boyne Park Conservation Area, includes a large open-plan kitchen and living area overlooking the garden, a new utility area and a new master bedroom. This is combined with a general program of refurbishment and re-configuration throughout. With the extension acting as a modern services ‘plug-in’ for the house, the sustainable credentials of the property are improved by increasing the distribution of natural light, upgrading the fabric of the building and providing a completely new heating and services strategy. This project was shortlisted for an RIBA award in 2014.

Design ideas for a medium sized modern single-wall kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white floors and white worktops.

A 19th Century farm complex in the middle of Dartmoor National Park, Devon. This farmhouse and its associated barns were in much need of refurbishment and renovation. The brief was to create a new large family home, combining the Farmhouse and the Attached Barn with a contemporary glass extension between. Ancillary accommodation for guests and parties would be provided within the former milking parlour barn. Partial demolition removed the 1950’s extensions and attached garage. The farmhouse now boasts 4 large bedrooms with ensuites, sitting room, dining room and a generous kitchen/living area within the ‘Glass box’. This light-weight metal and glass extension utilised glazing systems of the highest quality and technology, and allows panoramic views of the surrounding grounds and the park beyond and creates an axis of movement and light through the existing buildings. Each sliding glass panel, supplied and installed by Cantifix that forms this extension are 3.8m high and 2m wide; at the time the upper limits of what was achievable.

Adelina Iliev Photography
Medium sized and white contemporary two floor detached house in London with metal cladding.

A simple lean-to glazed frontage transforms the back of this house dramatically. By creating a open plan kitchen dining room with utility area off to the side and extending out just a small way, we bring the light into the now larger room, achieving a WOW factor to the back of this 1970's house. The utility room window features fused glass art by House of Ugly Fish. Photos by Amy Hooton

The extension of this handsome Edwardian House, located in the Royal Tunbridge Wells Boyne Park Conservation Area, includes a large open-plan kitchen and living area overlooking the garden, a new utility area and a new master bedroom. This is combined with a general program of refurbishment and re-configuration throughout. With the extension acting as a modern services ‘plug-in’ for the house, the sustainable credentials of the property are improved by increasing the distribution of natural light, upgrading the fabric of the building and providing a completely new heating and services strategy. This project was shortlisted for an RIBA award in 2014.

On this large wraparound kitchen extension we extended out into the side return, utilising a dead space, and into the rear garden. The result is a multifunctional kitchen and dining space that is open and bright. The extension roof is a gable design with a pitched roof in the side return. The benefit of this design is the height that is created, which makes the space feel so much bigger. Another feature is the angles created by the roof structure, particularly in the side return where glass is angled to give better light reach into the original space underneath the first floor. A large fixed glass panel was installed above the bifold doors on the exterior rear wall to create a feature and maximise light, whilst enhancing the connection with the outside. Most other roofs would typically create a lower ceiling, so in a large open space like this it is a real opportunity to be creative and add atmosphere.

This is an example of a medium sized modern conservatory in Other.

Light dining space with bifold doors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.

The internal living spaces expand into the courtyard for seamless indoor / outdoor living. Photo by Peter Bennetts
Inspiration for a medium sized and red contemporary bungalow brick house exterior in Melbourne with a pitched roof.

Rear elevation showing loft and extension
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back patio in London with no cover.

Medium sized open plan living room in Melbourne with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Design ideas for a small contemporary house exterior in London.

Fine House Photography
Medium sized traditional open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue splashback, metro tiled splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, beige cabinets and beige worktops.