Our clients have always loved the location of their house for easy access to work, schools, leisure facilities and social connections, but they were becoming increasingly frustrated with the form and size constraints of their home. As the family has grown and developed their lifestyles and living patterns had changed. Their three bedroomed link detached house was starting to feel small and it was proving to be increasingly unsuitable for their lifestyle. The separate downstairs living areas were dividing the family, they were struggling to fit in a room big enough to accommodate them all to sit down and eat together. As a result of the small separate living, kitchen and dining spaces they were spending little time in each other’s company. They desired to create a long term solution for their young family to grow into and enjoy. Rather than moving house or self-building from scratch, they decided to stay in the location that they loved and to add a modern extension to their existing home. They aspired to create a modern, functional space for everyday family life, whilst improving the curb appeal of their home to add value. We were appointed by our clients to create a design solution to replace the old, cold, and leaking conservatory to the rear of the property, with a modern, light filled, open plan home extension. The intention for the new large open living space was to break down the room barriers and respond to the needs of the family to support their home life into the foreseeable future. Delivering on time and within budget were essential. With a young family and pets at home it was essential for minimal disruption to their daily lifestyle. The family needed help from our team at Croft Architecture to swiftly and successfully acquire Planning and Building Control Approval for their project to progress rapidly, ensuring project completion on time and to their determined budget. In Context A families, needs, wants, and desires are constantly changing as they mature, yet our family nests stay static, and can obstruct the ease and enjoyment of everyday life if they don’t adapt in line with modern living requirements. Our Approach The client’s home is located in a suburb of the city of Stoke-on-Trent in North Staffordshire. Their original house is a three bedroomed link detached family home that’s located on a mature housing estate close to the Trent and Mersey Canal. The original home is immediately connected to the properties on either side via the garage link, with a neighbouring property flanking wall also located at the base of their rear garden too. Before progressing with the project we advised the family to inform all of their adjoining neighbours of their intention to extend. It's often much better to take the neighbourly approach and to inform neighbours of works in advace, so that they can express any concerns,which are often easily resolved. Other matters to discuss with neighbours may be the need to have a Party Wall agreement. For more details about Party Wall Regulations click here to take a look at our blog. To create the space that our clients aspired to achieve the neighbouring properties needed to be taken into consideration. Design Approach The site available was compact so a balance needed to e struck to provide a generous amount of floor space for the new extension. Our clients needed our help to create a design solution that offered them a generous amount of extra space whilst bearing no visual impact on the neighbouring properties or street scene. The development of the design for the home extension referenced the style and character of the homes in the immediate neighbourhood, with particular features being given a contemporary twist. Our clients had done their own research and planning with regards to the required look, finish and materials that wanted to use. They liked oak beamed structures and they wanted to create a light space that seamlessly opened into the garden, using a glazed oak beamed structure. However, oak comes a price and our clients had a determined budget for the project. Numerous companies were contacted for prices to reflect their budget and eventually perseverance paid off. The oak structure was sourced locally in Staffordshire. The design of the newly extended family space complements the style & character of the main house, emulating design features and style of brick work. Careful design consideration has been given to ensure that the newly extended family living space corresponds well with not only, the adjoining properties, but also the neighbouring homes within the local area. It was essential to ensure that the style, scale and proportions of the new generous family living space to the rear of the property beard no visual impact on the streetscape, yet the design responded to the living patterns of the family. The extension to the rear of the home replaces a conservatory spanning the full width of the property, which was always too cold to use in the winter and too hot in the summer. We saw the opportunity for our clients to take advantage of the westerly afternoon/evening sun and to fill the space with natural light. We combined the traditional oak framing with modern glazing methods incorporated into the oak structure. The design of the extension was developed to receive the sunlight throughout the day using roof lights, with the evening sun being captured by the floor to ceiling grey framed bi-folding doors. The pitched roof extension creates an internal vaulted ceiling giving the impression of a light, airy space, especially with the addition of the large roof lights. The updated light grey, high gloss kitchen and light grey marble countertops help reflect the light from the skylights in the ceiling, with a zesty lime grey block splashback creating a perfect accent colour to reflect the family’s fun personalities and to bring life to their new living space. The extension is an open room with the kitchen and dining room all sharing the same space. White walls have been combined with wooden flooring and oak structure to create a sense of warmth. The oak beams really come into their own in this large open plan space, especially with the vaulted ceiling and large folding doors open seamlessly into the back garden. Adding an oak framed extension with the floor to ceiling glazing has enabled the family to get the ‘wow factor’ within their budget. Externally, our team at Croft Architecture have created a clean, traditional addition to the existing period property, whilst inside the dwelling now has a new, sleek, light and spacious family ‘hub’ that seamlessly connects with the existing home and the garden. Our team has also worked closely with the client to consider the project as whole and not just the home extension and new additional garden space. The design of the external space has been carefully remodelled to ensure that the ground not only, works for the family, but also successfully enhance the visual appearance. A strong working relationship between our team, the client and the planners enabled us to gain the necessary permissions promptly, rapidly propelling the project forwards within a short time frame. We enjoyed working with the project team and we’re extremely pleased to successfully deliver the completed project in accordance with our client’s timescales and budget.

ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、三角天井) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、マルチカラーの床、三角天井) の写真

Open concept living & dining room. Dramatic and large abstract wall art over glass table and lucite chairs to open up small space.
サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、ベージュの壁、ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、茶色い床、三角天井) の写真

In the dining room, the old French doors were removed and replaced with a modern, black metal French door system. This added a focal point to the room and set the tone for a Mid-Century, minimalist feel.

Mezzanine view connection from first floor to lower floor living areas
シドニーにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、三角天井) の写真

フェニックスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、三角天井) の写真

トロントにあるお手頃価格の小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、三角天井) の写真

Foto: Vito Fusco
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

Organic table top center piece on concrete dining table. Wood elements give a calm California coastal style.
オレンジカウンティにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (三角天井、白い壁、ラミネートの床、茶色い床) の写真

Balboa Oak Hardwood– The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

contemporary eat in kitchen
ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

お手頃価格の中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

the interior design of the Open Concept kitchen-living room. mid-century Interior Ideas, Space-saving tricks to combine kitchen & living room into a functional gathering place with a spacious dining area. rest and play, Open concept kitchen with an amazing view, white kitchen furniture wooden flooring, beautiful pendant lights and wooden furniture, Living room with awesome sofa, piano in the corner, tea table, chair, and attractive photo frames

Post and beam open concept home dining room
お手頃価格の中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、吊り下げ式暖炉、茶色い床、三角天井、板張り壁) の写真

The dining space in this home embodies the perfect fusion of rustic charm and modern sophistication. As you step into the room, your attention is immediately drawn to the breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows that surround the space, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the room. These expansive windows create a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoor surroundings, offering panoramic views of the picturesque landscape. The design of the dining space is characterized by a captivating contrast of elements. The black trim framing the windows and doorways adds a bold and contemporary touch, creating a striking visual frame that accentuates the beauty of the outdoor scenery. This black trim continues throughout the room, tying the design together. One notable feature in the dining space is the presence of rustic ceiling beams. These weathered and textured beams bring a touch of warmth and natural authenticity to the room. They serve as a visual anchor, adding a rustic charm that complements the modern elements of the space. The attention to detail extends to the floor, where a black monolith kul grilles floor vent cover is seamlessly integrated. This vent cover not only serves its functional purpose but also adds a touch of elegance and continuity to the design. Its black monolith finish harmonizes with the black trim, creating a cohesive and polished look. The dining area itself is furnished with a stylish and contemporary dining table and chairs. The materials and finishes are carefully selected to blend with the overall aesthetic of the space. The combination of sleek lines, rich wood tones, and possibly some metal accents creates a captivating juxtaposition of rustic and modern elements. The overall ambiance of the dining space is one of sophistication. The interplay between rustic ceiling beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, black trim, and the kul grilles floor vent cover creates a visually stunning and inviting atmosphere. It is a space where the homeowners can enjoy meals while being surrounded by the beauty of nature, basking in the seamless integration of rustic and modern design elements. The attention to detail extends to the floor, where a black monolith kul grilles floor vent cover is seamlessly integrated. This vent cover not only serves its functional purpose but also adds a touch of elegance and continuity to the design. Its black monolith finish harmonizes with the black trim, creating a cohesive and polished look. The dining area itself is furnished with a stylish and contemporary dining table and chairs. The materials and finishes are carefully selected to blend with the overall aesthetic of the space. The combination of sleek lines, rich wood tones, and possibly some metal accents creates a captivating juxtaposition of rustic and modern elements. The overall ambiance of the dining space is one of sophistication. The interplay between rustic ceiling beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, black trim, and the kul grilles floor vent cover creates a visually stunning and inviting atmosphere. It is a space where the homeowners can enjoy meals while being surrounded by the beauty of nature, basking in the seamless integration of rustic and modern design elements.

メルボルンにあるお手頃価格の広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの天井、三角天井) の写真

it's always fun to see how someone decorates their white shaker kitchen once we leave. This couple LOVES color, so it wasn't a surprise to us when they introduced this funky, colorful zebra print into their dining and kitchen space.

We created breakfast bar seating areas either end of the staff room, relaxed seating for two adjacent to the crittall windows and larger communal bench seating either side of the central column, providing a combination of options to the staff.