This project in Tankerton involved extending and remodelling the ground floor of a period property to create a brighter, more generous and sociable heart for the home.
The existing kitchen and dining area was expanded and reorganised to form a spacious open-plan room that works equally well for everyday family life and entertaining. A long rooflight draws natural light deep into the plan, while the beautifully crafted timber framed doors doors create a strong visual and physical connection between the kitchen, dining area, terrace and garden.
The design combines traditional and contemporary elements to give the extension its own character while ensuring it remains sympathetic to the original house. Carefully matched brickwork relates the new addition to the existing building, while the clean lines of the parapet roof give it a simple, modern form. Traditionally detailed timber windows and doors soften the contemporary architecture and introduce a sense of craftsmanship and permanence. Thank you to RP Joinery, who made all the doors and windows for the project, for their excellent craftsmanship.
Internally, natural materials add warmth and texture throughout the space. Timber is used for the kitchen island, worktops, shelving, windows and doors, complementing the muted green cabinetry and subtle pink accents. These softer materials and colours help to create a calm, welcoming interior that feels both contemporary and comfortably at home within the period property. The kitchen was made and fitted by Kutchenhaus Canterbury adding a sleek, modern finish and great customer service.
Together the rooflight and carefully composed glazing allow the new architecture to feel open and modern without overwhelming the original house.
The completed project demonstrates how a thoughtfully designed extension can transform the way a home feels and functions, creating more space, improving the quality of natural light and establishing a stronger relationship with the garden.
Thank you to Blatch & Green, the contractors, whose excellent attention to detail helped bring the design to life and who were a pleasure to work with throughout the project.
From the clients:
Thank you for all your work to help design and create our new kitchen space which we love! we appreciated your oversight and how you talked us through the process which was all new to us.
