Regine villedieu Immobilier
Inspiration for a large classic house exterior in Le Havre with stone cladding, a hip roof and three floors.

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 a small side return extension to a Victorian terraced house in the heart of Camden Town. With space at a premium, we designed an inside-out lightweight exposed timber frame construction that creates a working wall incorporating services, shelving and recesses between the structure in the clients new dining area. A large pivot door opens out into the garden, working alongside the glazed roof to provide a light and airy addition. We have worked closely with the clients to achieve a low-cost yet design-led scheme to improve their home. A stripped back approach and simple palette of materials create a contemporary space for the clients to enjoy. PUBLISHED This project was published in the June 2015 edition of Grand Designs Magazine in their Extensions Special. AWARDS Longlisted for the 2016 Don't Move, Improve! competition. Finalist in the Best Small Project category of the Camden Design Awards 2015 Photos - Troy Hodgson

Photo of a large contemporary kitchen/dining room in London with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

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.

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.

A two storey side extension and one storey rear extension, loft conversion and full house refurbishment. The final house is 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, with a very wide open plan kitchen, gym and living room. The refurbishment highlights were, Italian porcelain tiles throughout, K render, Alu-clad windows throughout, ultra slim aluminium sliding door, underfloor heating throughout, NEST thermostats. We also had prefinished internal panelled doors for high quality finish.

Photo of a large contemporary open plan dining room in London with white walls and beige floors.

Gorgeously small rear extension to house artists den with pitched roof and bespoke hardwood industrial style window and french doors. Internally finished with natural stone flooring, painted brick walls, industrial style wash basin, desk, shelves and sash windows to kitchen area. Chris Snook

Rachael Smith
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.

This wraparound extension in Highgate (N6) transformed the ground floor into a bright, open-plan kitchen and dining space with a much stronger connection to the garden. The design combines new facing brickwork, large rooflights and a generous open layout with characterful finishes including parquet flooring, a shaker-style kitchen and timber details, creating a practical family space that still feels warm and individual.

The extension, situated half a level beneath the main living floors, provides the addition space required for a large modern kitchen/dining area at the lower level and a 'media room' above. It also generally connects the house with the re-landscaped garden and terrace. Photography: Bruce Hemming

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

Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.

Periscope House draws light into a young family’s home, adding thoughtful solutions and flexible spaces to 1950s Art Deco foundations. Our clients engaged us to undertake a considered extension to their character-rich home in Malvern East. They wanted to celebrate their home’s history while adapting it to the needs of their family, and future-proofing it for decades to come. The extension’s form meets with and continues the existing roofline, politely emerging at the rear of the house. The tones of the original white render and red brick are reflected in the extension, informing its white Colorbond exterior and selective pops of red throughout. Inside, the original home’s layout has been reimagined to better suit a growing family. Once closed-in formal dining and lounge rooms were converted into children’s bedrooms, supplementing the main bedroom and a versatile fourth room. Grouping these rooms together has created a subtle definition of zones: private spaces are nestled to the front, while the rear extension opens up to shared living areas. A tailored response to the site, the extension’s ground floor addresses the western back garden, and first floor (AKA the periscope) faces the northern sun. Sitting above the open plan living areas, the periscope is a mezzanine that nimbly sidesteps the harsh afternoon light synonymous with a western facing back yard. It features a solid wall to the west and a glass wall to the north, emulating the rotation of a periscope to draw gentle light into the extension. Beneath the mezzanine, the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces effortlessly overlap. Also accessible via an informal back door for friends and family, this generous communal area provides our clients with the functionality, spatial cohesion and connection to the outdoors they were missing. Melding modern and heritage elements, Periscope House honours the history of our clients’ home while creating light-filled shared spaces – all through a periscopic lens that opens the home to the garden.

Inspiration for a large classic kitchen/diner in London with a single-bowl sink, marble worktops, white splashback, an island, white floors and grey worktops.

Tom Ross
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and a breakfast bar.

Finished rear garden at this completed home in Coombe Dingle, Bristol, featuring a generous lawn and clear views of the newly finished property. The landscaped outdoor space creates a practical, family-friendly garden that complements the clean, modern exterior.

Completed residential property in Coombe Dingle, Bristol, showcasing a clean exterior finish and careful attention to detail. This Bristol building project demonstrates the high standard of workmanship carried through to the final result.