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This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen/dining room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white walls and a two-sided fireplace.

Modern Rear Elevation
Large and red contemporary two floor brick detached house in West Midlands with a hip roof.

Design ideas for a large industrial galley kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete worktops, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.

Large contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.

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.

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.

The conservatory used as a living/dining/entertaining space. Multiple French doors open out onto the beautiful gardens and natural bush setting. Track lighting runs the perimeter of the central curved beam. There is a rendered bench around the curve of the conservatory windows as informal seating.

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.

David Butler
Design ideas for a large contemporary enclosed dining room in London with white walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.

Adam Coupe
Large contemporary rear extension in Hertfordshire.

Rhiannon Slatter
This is an example of a large and black contemporary two floor rear extension in Melbourne with metal cladding.

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.

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.

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.