Ground Level Terrace with a Pergola and a Roof Extension Ideas and Designs

‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

A mid-century modern masterpiece, this ageless and eye-catching four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence speaks of timeless style and effortless elegance. Featuring an undercroft garage and an elevation highlighted by sleek lines and pops of pastels, this home sits comfortably in the established streetscape. Inside, a wide entry leads to the living area and study. Tucked away in the west wing is the extraordinary master suite, with vast his-and-hers wardrobe, plus luxury ensuite. The light-filled living area, dining area, kitchen and games room focus on the outdoor entertaining area, with the entire space able to be opened up for ease of entertaining. The kitchen features both a scullery, walk-in pantry, and adjoining laundry. To the rear of the home, you’ll find three large bedrooms, each with their own ensuite. This is an effortlessly stylish sanctuary for the young family who call it home, with an abundance of living areas, both inside and outside. Finalist 2025 HIA custom built home 1.7 million to 2.5 million

A serene covered outdoor patio. It features a white V jointed ceiling with a skylight, offering natural light. Beyond the patio, there's a backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a fence.

A bespoke Bioclimatic Retractable Pergola installed at a residential property in London. The motorised roof opens fully at the touch of a button, transforming the garden into a sheltered outdoor room in minutes. Finished in RAL 7016 Anthracite with integrated LED lighting, vertical zip blinds and infrared heaters — designed for year-round use in the British climate. Installed by Violux, specialists in premium outdoor living across the UK.

Très belle réalisation d'une Tiny House sur Lacanau fait par l’entreprise Ideal Tiny. A la demande du client, le logement a été aménagé avec plusieurs filets LoftNets afin de rentabiliser l’espace, sécuriser l’étage et créer un espace de relaxation suspendu permettant de converser un maximum de luminosité dans la pièce. Références : 2 filets d'habitation noirs en mailles tressées 15 mm pour la mezzanine et le garde-corps à l’étage et un filet d'habitation beige en mailles tressées 45 mm pour la terrasse extérieure.

The Don lies in a quiet pocket of Brunswick: an area dotted with heritage homes and rich with manufacturing history. Looking past years of neglect, our client saw the promise of the existing weatherboard house - with its circa-1900s charm, brick chimneys and beautiful Victorian details – and sought to transform it into a versatile family home. A careful renovation and restoration has preserved the cottage’s traditional features and layout, and this front section of the home has been reconfigured to contain refreshed bedrooms and bathrooms. The original hallway beginning at the front door now leads through to the north-facing rear extension, where living spaces and courtyards unfold on either side of this central spine. The kitchen is the axis of this zone: spacious, hardwearing and practical, it’s well-equipped for passionate cooks and effortlessly accommodates family gatherings. It connects easily to the two living spaces, the dining room, and the patio nestled in the garden. Inspired by Brunswick’s masonry history, red brick is the bedrock of the extension. It serves as a continuous floor that stretches from the internal rooms out to the patio, providing a robust surface fit for family life. Slicing through this earthy foundation is the smooth brightness of steel - a lightweight contrast in the form of external cladding, benchtops, light fittings and handles throughout. In the spaces between these two elemental materials, pale green finishes, soft neutrals and rich timbers round out the balanced, lush interiors of an enduring family home.

Massimo Interiors was engaged to style the interiors of this contemporary Brighton project, for a professional and polished end-result. When styling, my job is to interpret a client’s brief, and come up with ideas and creative concepts for the shoot. The aim was to keep it inviting and warm. Blessed with a keen eye for aesthetics and details, I was able to successfully capture the best features, angles, and overall atmosphere of this newly built property. With a knack for bringing a shot to life, I enjoy arranging objects, furniture and products to tell a story, what props to add and what to take away. I make sure that the composition is as complete as possible; that includes art, accessories, textiles and that finishing layer. Here, the introduction of soft finishes, textures, gold accents and rich merlot tones, are a welcome juxtaposition to the hard surfaces. Sometimes it can be very different how things read on camera versus how they read in real life. I think a lot of finished projects can often feel bare if you don’t have things like books, textiles, objects, and my absolute favourite, fresh flowers. I am very adept at working closely with photographers to get the right shot, yet I control most of the styling, and let the photographer focus on getting the shot. Despite the intricate logistics behind the scenes, not only on shoot days but also those prep days and return days too, the final photos are a testament to creativity and hard work.

When it comes to garden projects, we are keen to see the final results, so that we can share, with our existing and prospective customers, some garden inspiration and outdoor kitchen ideas. We were really pleased when Martin Baker, managing director of Baker’s Garden Buildings got in touch to share some images of a recently completed project that included a Grillo Outdoor Kitchen. With such an incredible final result, and some stunning pictures to match, it only seemed right that we jumped at the opportunity to find out more about it. We were lucky enough to be able to chat with both Martin and the happy client who were able to tell us a bit more about the vision behind the project, the process and the results.

Terrasse côté terre / Anne-Claire Deriez Direction Artistique et Design / Photo ©Yann Deret

Trees, wisteria and all other plantings designed and installed by Bright Green (brightgreen.co.uk) | Decking and pergola built by Luxe Projects London | Concrete dining table from Coach House | Spike lights and outdoor copper fairy lights from gardentrading.co.uk

The Summer House 2 is a significant new addition to an historic house just outside the CBD of Orange. The new works include the restoration of the existing house, new living and sleeping areas as well as new garaging and workshop areas. The new work is arranged around a protected north-east facing landscape courtyard. The relationship between inside and outside allows the landscape courtyard to become a primary living space that is overlooked and easily accessed from all key spaces in the house. Northern light penetrates deep into the plan and windows are strategically placed to capture the favourable north easterly breezes.

A bespoke Bioclimatic Retractable Pergola installed at a residential property in London. The motorised roof opens fully at the touch of a button, transforming the garden into a sheltered outdoor room in minutes. Finished in RAL 7016 Anthracite with integrated LED lighting, vertical zip blinds and infrared heaters — designed for year-round use in the British climate. Installed by Violux, specialists in premium outdoor living across the UK.

Modern timber-clad extension to a house built around a tree. Photographer - Drew Echberg