This family home located in the heart of Bedfordshire greenbelt underwent a top-to-toe architectural renovation, with a vision to create a bright, light-filled series of cohesive living spaces across the width of the property, both rear and front. The re-design included a double storey rear extension to give more living space to the kitchen and dining/ family room, with full-width glazing onto the wide patio and garden views beyond. The interior remodelling also allowed for an additional, more formal living room, cinema room, playroom, utility, prep kitchen/larder, x6 double bedrooms + ensuites throughout.

 

Lightness and brightness were key considerations in the design vision for this contemporary renovation. Creating a series of double height voids + an open stairwell allows light to stream into the heart of the house + additional large format doors + openings at the ground floor means light flows from front to back. While each room across the back of the property has its own identity + interior style, one can step out from any room on to the patio/garden + go back into the next, giving a feeling of spacious connections + contemporary living.

 

The expansive surrounding landscape was also re-worked to compliment the contemporary architecture

+ to encourage interplay with internal spaces. The leafy site consists of a large swimming pool, pool house, out buildings + a detached double garage/showroom.