Challenge
Our task was to refresh a family home by opening up the kitchen-living-dining area and adding a utility room that led to the garden. Plus, we had to add an entirely new level to the house via a loft extension. While that might sound simple, the added challenge was that our clients were opposed to building a second staircase for the upwards extension. So, we needed to extend the original staircase up to the new floor - a tricky endeavour.
Approach
Maximising space when renovating a semi-detached house requires intelligent design and an innovative approach. Fortunately, the large property size and expansive garden allowed us to create two infill extensions — one at the rear and one at the side of the existing structure. We submitted two separate planning applications to cover the infill extensions and loft conversion.
Solutions
Having successfully won the appeal for the loft conversion, we helped our clients achieve their ultimate vision of a sole staircase to the new top floor. With a reconfigured layout and enhanced ground-floor living space, they are now able to enjoy the privacy of their stylish top-floor master bedroom while the kids have plenty of room in which to play, study, and socialise.