Beautiful Extension to an Edwardian semi-detached house in Bromley

• Project Type: Renovation and Extension

• Location: Bromley North, South London

• Build Time: 4 months

The project involved the creation of a single storey extension to an Edwardian semi-detached house in Bromley North. The extension was designed with a pitched roof, large glazing to the rear and a large triangle window to the gable. 

It was designed with London stock brickwork to contrast the dark glazing to the rear.

Homeowner Brief:

John and Diane wanted a spacious kitchen and family space that provided views overlooking the garden. The aim of the proposed scheme was to maintain and enhance the original features, whilst adding a modern light extension.

Home Profile:

The house is an Edwardian semi-detached house located in Bromley North. The house maintains many of its original features to the front, including large sash windows and open front porch.

Selection of views

Key Design Features

The main design feature of the extension is the simply designed glazed wall to the rear overlooking the garden. This glazing includes thin profile sliding doors and a large triangle window above. One of the benefits of slim lined sliding doors, is that the views of the garden are less intrusive than with chunky or bi-fold doors, thus allowing for greater views over the garden. 

Beyond the sliding doors is a patio area with a series of staggered steps leading down to the garden.

Another important feature is the structural design and ensuring that the first floor annex was supported. In order to achieve a clean open-space,  the beam to the rear was cranked to follow the pitched roof slope, this helped to  avoid any cross beams or requirement for a pillar.

Click Through Gallery

Moving Inside

The kitchen is designed in a modern shaker style with simple white colouring and a large central island. A rich blue was used to the walls to contrast the kitchen cabinets, whilst a row of three pendant lights have been positioned over the island to add accent lighting. 

Other features of the kitchen include;  an induction hob with central extraction on the island, to the back wall is located high level ovens,  and a large American style fridge freezer is located down the run of units down one side. 

Timber flooring runs from front to back, with accent chairs located to the family snug area.

Before and After 3D Cut-through Plans

Before: 3D Floorplans

Route to Planning:

Due to the extension being a wrap-around the proposed scheme required a homeowner full planning application through Bromley Planning Department.