Exploiting the slope

Open plan kitchen dining extension with hidden utility room.

Why is this special?

Moving the steps inside the house giving extra height in the kitchen and doors direct to a sloping garden.

The Challenge

A garden several steps down, and at an angle that took away the view from inside. Neighbouring extensions all had steps at the back. We knew we could do better.

Our Solution

Moving the steps inside the house and angling the back wall to face the garden created this stun-ning double height kitchen area, now opening direct on to a terrace for outdoor meals. The extra height not only feels special but shares the view out with the original dining room whilst hiding the dishes. The angle means the kitchen faces straight in to the garden, and you don’t spot the utility and downstairs loo hiding behind the main stairs.

The Results

A bespoke extension where extra height not only provides the wow factor and a real connection to outside, but let us add south west facing high level side windows for afternoon sun.