Skithorne Road.

This carefully considered project involved a modest yet transformative side extension and internal reconfiguration, designed to improve spatial flow, daylight, and day-to-day functionality for the client’s evolving needs. Architecture North Ltd led the project from initial concept through to delivery, ensuring that every intervention made a meaningful contribution to the quality and usability of the home.

The original layout had several limitations, particularly around the ground-floor WC, which was awkwardly located within the kitchen and dining area. Relocating the WC to a newly constructed room off the entrance hallway allowed this area to function more appropriately as a guest facility, while unlocking much-needed space in the kitchen. This reconfiguration paved the way for a more open, comfortable kitchen and dining space, tailored to suit both intimate family meals and entertaining larger groups.

The side extension, though modest in scale, plays a significant role in enhancing the atmosphere and experience of the home. Designed with a glazed lean-to roof, the new addition is flooded with natural light throughout the day. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glazed double doors strengthen the visual and physical relationship with the rear garden, introducing a sense of openness and connection that was previously absent. The once-enclosed interior now benefits from a much stronger dialogue between inside and outside.

Internally, the spaces were reconfigured to improve flow and flexibility, with careful attention paid to circulation, proportion, and light. Finishes and materials were selected to complement the existing character of the home while offering a contemporary uplift that feels both fresh and cohesive.