Project Location : Emersons Green, Bristol

The homeowners wanted additional space for an expanding family and also the space to work from home. After discussions with the homeowners, we concluded that a two storey side extension over the existing double garage would provide them with the much needed additional space.

One garage is retained, with the conversion of the other garage to provide an additional habitable room.

Two large bedrooms were created at the first floor.

The matching roof over the extension results in a beautiful large family home.

Project Location : Wick, Near Bristol

Our clients had recently acquired the home, and were interested in improving its layout and space.

initial discussions centred around a rear extension. However, this would result in the dining room having very little light.

Our recommendation was a Two storey rear extension, to replace the existing aging ground floor rear extension. Furthermore, the conclusion was to completely re-design the entire house, with a wonderful open-plan lounge leading to the rear extension and four large double bedrooms at first floor.

Here we can see the side and rear elevations showing the significant addition that the two storey extension provides and the way in which the extension blends with the existing house.

Following the planning permission application, The local planning office agreed that the design was in-keeping with the existing house and approved the scheme in its entirety.

Since the garden was a key feature of the home, a Juliet balcony has been added to the large master bedroom, to overlook the enormous garden.

Roof windows have been used throughout the design to provide light into the stair well and other rooms at first floor.

Although the existing kitchen was of reasonable size, the homeowners loved the idea of a large kitchen and open-plan dining space, all looking onto the garden via stunning folding/sliding doors.... having the effect of 'bringing-the-outside-in'.

The open-plan lounge has views through the large opening into the kitchen onto the folding/sliding doors.... allowing you to enjoy views of the garden - even from the front of the house.

The grand staircase is a stunning centre-piece of the lounge, with open-treads to give a greater feeling of light and space.

What was a dark and seldom used dining room is now an attractive, bright and open living space.

To maintain the light and open-plan design of the home, roof windows have been placed in the master-bedroom ensuite, main family bathroom, within the master bedroom itself and over the stair well. This floods light into all areas of the home, all the way down to the ground floor.

The staircase rises to a landing, allowing you to turn each way to the front or back of the house. The large gallery landing provides views down into the lounge and kitchen. And since the roof window is above the stairwell, you can see the sky from the ground floor !

All the roof windows are fitted with remote controls and integral blinds.