Extended Period semi
Modern industrial With the help of an architect, Vanessa and Paul have added a cool, contemporary extension to their Edwardian home – with a surprise pop of colour
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aking the decision to hire an architect is often a case of weighing up the pros and cons. On the one hand, it’s an additional expense. On the other hand, if you choose well, you’ll receive guidance on everything from planning restrictions to layout and design, all while taking your own ideas into account. The end result will be a functional, fluid space that works perfectly for your lifestyle. That’s exactly what Vanessa and Paul found when they hired Paula of Butterfield Architecture to help them design an extension to their Edwardian semi. With a background in design, Vanessa had plenty of ideas for how the space should look, but Paula’s skills were invaluable in making the space work for them and dreaming up solutions the couple had never thought of themselves. As a result, the family have a stunning, sociable kitchen-diner stamped with their unique take on an industrial scheme. Over these pages, Vanessa explains how they created the space.
Crittall doors open onto decking, making the garden feel like an extension of the kitchen. Crittall doors, John Knight Glass. Decking, Benchmark Timber
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