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The Brief
Our clients required a complete re-design for the ground floor. They required a new single storey rear extension to create an open plan kitchen diner and living space and to maximise light and the views into the surrounding garden. In order to acheive this, they wished for full height windows, slimline bi-fold doors, a roof light, and a vaulted ceiling.
About The Project
'My clients live abroad and had purchased a property in central Norwich which they wished to renovate throughout and add a rear single storey extension. Their intention was to rent out the property initially and then retire here, so the challenge was to create a design that would appeal both to the rental market and also to the individual requirements of my clients.
The existing kitchen was too small and dark, and did not make use of the beautiful surrounding garden and woodland. The extension was to create a single open plan kitchen diner and living space, which could open out even further into the garden. So I designed slimline bi-fold doors that could open fully onto the patio and courtyard, and full height angled windows either side of the central wood burner. I included three sources of heating; a wood burner, underfloor heating, and radiators to ensure this new space would be as warm and inviting in the winter months as it is in the summer, with various remote temperature controls.
Whilst located in central Norwich, this property sits within a conservation area and backs onto woodland. Careful plans and management was needed to ensure the protected trees were kept safe during all the works.
To match my clients' brief, the overall colour scheme was light and neutral with white walls, and light grey kitchen cabinets with white quartz worktops and splashbacks, but I wanted the tall built-in cabinets to be in a dark indigo to provide contrast, which my clients loved. The porcelain floor tiles adding subtle colour and texture.
What Our Client Says
'We are so pleased with the work undertaken by Rebecca and her team. From initial design through to completion in less than three months was outstanding!'
'The design gave us a modern kitchen/diner with a real wow factor and the team were simply excellent and always looked to ensure our needs were met.'
'Attention to detail and care at all stages meant great results were achieved and quite simply what was potentially a complex process was made simple and enjoyable – not something you can usually say about building works!'
'We would like to say a huge thank you to Rebecca and all the team – really great work guys! – Thank you.'
Mr & Mrs Pollit
