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.

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Kate Hansen Photography
メルボルンにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、緑のキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

The Brief The brief of this project required a contemporary kitchen upgrade to suit the recent building work that had taken place at this property. An island was a desireable inclusion, with the design ideally making the view to the garden a focal point of the room. Unique elements were also required to add an individual style to the project as well as to maximise storage. Design Elements The combination of cabinetry used in this project was a key design element. The two-tone space makes use of matt effect satin grey cabinetry with concrete slate grey furniture used for textured accents. Designer George has created a great design that points to the garden area as desired by this client, with a layout that also makes the most of two skylights. The appliances required as part of this renovation were to be high specification to include useful function. A Neff Slide & Hide oven with pyrolytic capability features beneath a combination oven, with a full height refrigerator and washing machine integrated behind cabinetry. Special Inclusions To achieve the brief of this project, feature glass units have been incorporated. These nicely break up wall units and provide this client with a nice space to store glassware and decorative items. Designer George has utilised quartz worktops around the view to the garden, creating a nice feature of this area. For convenience an in-built soap dispenser features next to the sink area. The quartz used is from supplier Silestone and has been chosen in the stellar snow finish to compliment kitchen features. Lighting has been well-thought out in this space, with George employing pendant lighting above the island space, in cabinet lighting for feature units, and ambient lighting beneath wall units. At this clients request, a popular 30cm wine cabinet has been included within the island area. Project Highlight The integrated storage involved in this project is a particular highlight. This client required clever use of space, to include all amenities and items. To conquer this element, designer George has incorporated vast storage into the island space, with exposed wood drawers and end storage used. The End Result The lasting impression of this project is a wonderfully designed space. Designed to include all the desirables of the project brief, with an especially well thought-out area created around the garden view. If you have a similar home project, consult our expert designers to see how we can design your dream space. To arrange an appointment visit a showroom or book an appointment online now.

Entertaining Space - A contemporary, sleek kitchen with clean lines, nothing fussy. Designed to achieve a harmonious look with a seamless connection to the living and dining areas. The concealed storage and the floating cabinetry brings additional interest to the design, recessed into studwork for a bespoke finish. Email info@interior360.com or call 02890709360 to make an appointment. www.interior360.com

Designed by Simon Cox from Joyce Kitchens, this stunning kitchen features an abundance of storage space and a practical U-shaped layout. Uniting the living area and kitchen, the dual-height island bench delivers everyday convenience. Fitted with TANDEMBOX antaro drawers by Blum and two LeMans II corner units by Häfele, the kitchen provides plenty of highly functional storage space. Bevelled-edged SmartPanel® acrylic doors in ‘Alaska SuperGloss’ were selected for the cabinetry, which is beautifully complemented by the ‘Intense White’ Caesarstone benchtops. Polytec veneer in ‘Natural Oak’ features on the overhead cabinetry and island-bench extension, which fosters a warm and welcoming ambiance. The central position of the island allows for simultaneous cooking and socialising, while perfectly accommodating the homeowners’ passion for entertaining.

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
他の地域にある広いインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

デンバーにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、グレーのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンターシンク、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、御影石カウンター、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

アデレード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キッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Kath Heke Real Estate Photography
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、トラバーチンの床、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Great Room
サンフランシスコにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Large open plan modern kitchen with beautiful built in storage.
ロンドンにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (一体型シンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、セラミックタイルの床、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

アデレード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キッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The Brief The brief of this project required a contemporary kitchen upgrade to suit the recent building work that had taken place at this property. An island was a desireable inclusion, with the design ideally making the view to the garden a focal point of the room. Unique elements were also required to add an individual style to the project as well as to maximise storage. Design Elements The combination of cabinetry used in this project was a key design element. The two-tone space makes use of matt effect satin grey cabinetry with concrete slate grey furniture used for textured accents. Designer George has created a great design that points to the garden area as desired by this client, with a layout that also makes the most of two skylights. The appliances required as part of this renovation were to be high specification to include useful function. A Neff Slide & Hide oven with pyrolytic capability features beneath a combination oven, with a full height refrigerator and washing machine integrated behind cabinetry. Special Inclusions To achieve the brief of this project, feature glass units have been incorporated. These nicely break up wall units and provide this client with a nice space to store glassware and decorative items. Designer George has utilised quartz worktops around the view to the garden, creating a nice feature of this area. For convenience an in-built soap dispenser features next to the sink area. The quartz used is from supplier Silestone and has been chosen in the stellar snow finish to compliment kitchen features. Lighting has been well-thought out in this space, with George employing pendant lighting above the island space, in cabinet lighting for feature units, and ambient lighting beneath wall units. At this clients request, a popular 30cm wine cabinet has been included within the island area. Project Highlight The integrated storage involved in this project is a particular highlight. This client required clever use of space, to include all amenities and items. To conquer this element, designer George has incorporated vast storage into the island space, with exposed wood drawers and end storage used. The End Result The lasting impression of this project is a wonderfully designed space. Designed to include all the desirables of the project brief, with an especially well thought-out area created around the garden view. If you have a similar home project, consult our expert designers to see how we can design your dream space. To arrange an appointment visit a showroom or book an appointment online now.

Kath Heke Real Estate Photography
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、トラバーチンの床、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

メルボルンにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photo Credits: Sean Knott
他の地域にある広いインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

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.

Opened up the kitchen in this townhouse to create a larger more welcoming place to gather. Finished it off this heart of the home with a sleek modern feel.