What problems do you want to solve?: I want to replace a large, dark leaking conservatory with an extension to bring all year round living and light into a dark kitchen. Open my cellar floor to be one with the garden, Tell us about your project and your ideas so far: I’ve replaced the kitchen in the last 5 years, but the conservatory is a go area in the winter, I have a beautiful garden and want to be able to see it all year. My idea would be to build an extension for living with a fully opening glass door, partial living roof with lantern. Then I would like to take down the external wall between the kitchen and the new room to make it one space. Things, places, people and materials you love: I work as a consultant virologist and have spent the last 15 months on the frontline in work for long hours, I love nature and green space. I love my garden. Our last holiday was to Vancouver island - whale watching and bird watching. I want sustainable and environmentally friendly living.

What problems do you want to solve?: I want to replace a large, dark leaking conservatory with an extension to bring all year round living and light into a dark kitchen. Open my cellar floor to be one with the garden, Tell us about your project and your ideas so far: I’ve replaced the kitchen in the last 5 years, but the conservatory is a go area in the winter, I have a beautiful garden and want to be able to see it all year. My idea would be to build an extension for living with a fully opening glass door, partial living roof with lantern. Then I would like to take down the external wall between the kitchen and the new room to make it one space. Things, places, people and materials you love: I work as a consultant virologist and have spent the last 15 months on the frontline in work for long hours, I love nature and green space. I love my garden. Our last holiday was to Vancouver island - whale watching and bird watching. I want sustainable and environmentally friendly living.

One of the only surviving examples of a 14thC agricultural building of this type in Cornwall, the ancient Grade II*Listed Medieval Tithe Barn had fallen into dereliction and was on the National Buildings at Risk Register. Numerous previous attempts to obtain planning consent had been unsuccessful, but a detailed and sympathetic approach by The Bazeley Partnership secured the support of English Heritage, thereby enabling this important building to begin a new chapter as a stunning, unique home designed for modern-day living. A key element of the conversion was the insertion of a contemporary glazed extension which provides a bridge between the older and newer parts of the building. The finished accommodation includes bespoke features such as a new staircase and kitchen and offers an extraordinary blend of old and new in an idyllic location overlooking the Cornish coast. This complex project required working with traditional building materials and the majority of the stone, timber and slate found on site was utilised in the reconstruction of the barn. Since completion, the project has been featured in various national and local magazines, as well as being shown on Homes by the Sea on More4. The project won the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Main Award for ‘Maer Barn, 14th Century Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn Conversion to Family Dwelling’.

One of the only surviving examples of a 14thC agricultural building of this type in Cornwall, the ancient Grade II*Listed Medieval Tithe Barn had fallen into dereliction and was on the National Buildings at Risk Register. Numerous previous attempts to obtain planning consent had been unsuccessful, but a detailed and sympathetic approach by The Bazeley Partnership secured the support of English Heritage, thereby enabling this important building to begin a new chapter as a stunning, unique home designed for modern-day living. A key element of the conversion was the insertion of a contemporary glazed extension which provides a bridge between the older and newer parts of the building. The finished accommodation includes bespoke features such as a new staircase and kitchen and offers an extraordinary blend of old and new in an idyllic location overlooking the Cornish coast. This complex project required working with traditional building materials and the majority of the stone, timber and slate found on site was utilised in the reconstruction of the barn. Since completion, the project has been featured in various national and local magazines, as well as being shown on Homes by the Sea on More4. The project won the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Main Award for ‘Maer Barn, 14th Century Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn Conversion to Family Dwelling’.

Timber Decking Verandah Maintenance Timber should be maintained every 12-18 months Russell Jackson
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic balcony in Brisbane with a roof extension.

Onix Studio Alexandre Mermillod
Medium sized rustic balcony in Lyon with a roof extension.

Timber Decking Verandah Maintenance Timber should be maintained every 12-18 months Russell Jackson
Photo of a medium sized rustic balcony in Brisbane with a roof extension.

The retro dining setting carries the black and white colour theme from the home's interior onto the deck. It's a great spot to sit and watch the bird life at tree top height. The dining table and chairs were found at an op shop in pretty shabby condition. After being sand blasted and powder coated, they look a treat!

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic side veranda in Other with a roof extension.

Dark Blue/Black Kitchen from Wren Kitchens. Black Granite Worktops - Steel Grey Crocodile Finish. Bespoke tall cupboard. Vinyl plank flooring. Range Cooker. Modern caged pendant lights. Glass roof light. Photograph: Chris Kemp

Photo of House Exterior
This is an example of an expansive rustic back terrace in Auckland with a water feature and a roof extension.

Medium sized rustic ensuite bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, quartz worktops, black floors, a hinged door and white worktops.

Design ideas for a medium sized rustic galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.

Onix Studio Alexandre Mermillod
Photo of a medium sized rustic balcony in Lyon with a roof extension.

Front balcony leading to entry
Photo of a medium sized rustic side terrace in Auckland with a roof extension.

This is an example of a medium sized rustic side veranda in Other with a roof extension.

Metro tiles traditional bathroom
Small rustic shower room bathroom in London with blue cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, terrazzo worktops, grey floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.

One of the only surviving examples of a 14thC agricultural building of this type in Cornwall, the ancient Grade II*Listed Medieval Tithe Barn had fallen into dereliction and was on the National Buildings at Risk Register. Numerous previous attempts to obtain planning consent had been unsuccessful, but a detailed and sympathetic approach by The Bazeley Partnership secured the support of English Heritage, thereby enabling this important building to begin a new chapter as a stunning, unique home designed for modern-day living. A key element of the conversion was the insertion of a contemporary glazed extension which provides a bridge between the older and newer parts of the building. The finished accommodation includes bespoke features such as a new staircase and kitchen and offers an extraordinary blend of old and new in an idyllic location overlooking the Cornish coast. This complex project required working with traditional building materials and the majority of the stone, timber and slate found on site was utilised in the reconstruction of the barn. Since completion, the project has been featured in various national and local magazines, as well as being shown on Homes by the Sea on More4. The project won the prestigious Cornish Buildings Group Main Award for ‘Maer Barn, 14th Century Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn Conversion to Family Dwelling’.

This is an example of a small rustic ensuite bathroom in Other with a corner shower, green tiles, porcelain tiles, engineered stone worktops, an open shower, grey worktops, a floating vanity unit and exposed beams.