Private Client

Budget

£100k

A Victorian semi-detached house in need of modernisation presented a common problem: a cramped kitchen with poor flow and weak connections to the rest of the home. The client wanted a solution that would open up the space, improve circulation, and create a functional, light-filled environment suitable for modern family life.

The project proposes a rear infill extension designed to transform the kitchen into a spacious, integrated hub for the home. By flipping the kitchen orientation and incorporating a larger sliding door to the garden, the extension maximises natural light, prioritises views, and improves the connection between indoors and outdoors. A wrap-around step down to the garden subtly negotiates the level change, creating a seamless transition between spaces.

The single-volume design is both bold and cohesive, clad in zinc standing seam to contrast with the existing timber and glass. Large bespoke skylights capture expansive views of the sky, filling the interior with dynamic light and a sense of openness. The angled cladding around the glazing highlights the double-pitched sawtooth roof, adding depth to the elevation and creating a striking central focus for the extension.

The Carlton Road extension transforms the home, creating a bright, flowing kitchen that connects effortlessly to the garden and surrounding spaces. The design balances practicality with a strong visual identity, blending robust, contemporary materials with thoughtful spatial planning to future-proof the house as a welcoming family home for years to come.