Modern/ Light Extension to a 1930’s Semi-detached House in Beckenham
Project Type: Renovation and Extension
Location: Beckenham, South London
Project Profile: The project included a full width single storey extension, re-configuration to the ground floor layout, refurbishment and new kitchen.
Build Time: 4 months
The house is a semi-detached property located in Beckenham, South London. The main part of the project centred around a new single storey extension to the rear of the house, to create a large open-plan kitchen, dining and family area. A new external seating area is included allowing a seamless inside to outside social area.
The whole ground floor was renovated including a new utility space and downstairs W.C.
Homeowner Brief:
Lisa wanted a large open-plan space which centred around the kitchen. The space was to be light and modern, and the space to flow outside.
Home Profile:
The original house was a 1930’s semi-detached with two main living rooms and a small kitchen, with the garage structure to the side. The proposed extension is a single storey across the rear of the house.
The new extension is single storey, with a simple flat roof and pure white rendered walls. A large set of sliding doors run across the back, with a full height slit window to the kitchen area. A pair of large flat rooflights are included, helping to flood the space with natural daylight.
The stone terrace is flush with the internal space, and a series of steps lead down to the garden.
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Key Design Features:
The open-plan family space centres around a large central island, with high level seating at both ends and a central hob. The island is lifted off the floor on feet allowing the parquet flooring to run underneath, giving the sense of increased space.
The island is a rich black with a light white worktop. The run of units are also white, creating a contrast. The kitchen is a modern shaker style with a recessed extract hood. Other design characteristics include feature lighting over the island and a large pantry cupboard.
The family snug seating area is centred around the original fireplace with the dining space at the end of the extension.
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