This 1980s house was transformed through a two-storey rear extension and garden room, opening up the plan and strengthening the relationship with the landscape. The design maximises views across the Misbourne Valley while significantly improving the flow and usability of the ground floor.
Large sliding doors connect the open-plan kitchen and dining space directly to the terraced garden, establishing the extension as the heart of the home. The adjacent garden room uses a restrained palette of aluminium and solid oak, delivering a calm, contemporary architectural expression.
A glazed rear elevation creates a clear visual axis from the entrance hall to the valley beyond. At first floor level, French doors with Juliette balconies provide light and outlook for the bedrooms, supporting a simple, durable design that enhances everyday living and long-term use.
A renovated kitchen and new glazed garden room breathe new life into the main living hub for this family home. The modern, open plan interior design allows plenty of natural light to flow throughout each space, while allowing the stunning countryside views to take centre stage.
Warm timber paneling and contemporary glass highlights define the interior palette, with solid oak beams and sliding doors subtly defining the borders between each space. Frameless glazed balustrades are integrated inside and without, allowing natural light to flow uninterrupted throughout.
A floating log burner adds a rustic country touch to the games room. In the kitchen and living spaces, dark joinery provides a bold contrast against the clean white lines that characterise the walls and floors across the renovation.
This modern garden is a thoughtful response to its sloping site, designed to embrace the expansive valley views. A series of carefully considered tiers creates distinct yet connected spaces for family life, from dining and entertaining on the upper terrace to relaxation and play by the poolside below.
Structured lawns and soft, textural planting lead down towards the swimming pool and garden room, adding layers of seasonal interest. As evening falls, a discreet lighting scheme highlights the changes in level and key planting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Architecture
Landscape Design
Buckinghamshire
Delivered
Barr Build