Small and Beige House Exterior with a Tiled Roof Ideas and Designs

Foto: Christoph Göckel

A two storey house with feature gable formed in contrasting brickwork with full height glazing to the front to define the entrance

The finished exterior of this gorgeous small home in Mt Colah has beige timber cladding, white timber architraves and a stunning dark blue added to the front fence, pergola and front door. The mature garden, a mix of natives and exotics help to bed the home into its context. Image taken by Desmond Chan, Open2View

Ed Kingsford

Two storey side extension, internal reconfiguration and single storey rear extension.

Ponds help control the temperature in a tropical house. A timber bridge over connects the carporch to the terrace. large windows and sliding doors help to bring the outside into the House.

Coach House refurbishment, with new oak framed garage with new tiled roof.

We were commissioned by our clients to design a light and airy open-plan kitchen and dining space with plenty of natural light whilst also capturing the views of the fields at the rear of their property. We not only achieved that but also took our designs a step further to create a beautiful first-floor ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom which our clients love! Our initial brief was very clear and concise, with our clients having a good understanding of what they wanted to achieve – the removal of the existing conservatory to create an open and light-filled space that then connects on to what was originally a small and dark kitchen. The two-storey and single-storey rear extension with beautiful high ceilings, roof lights, and French doors with side lights on the rear, flood the interior spaces with natural light and allow for a beautiful, expansive feel whilst also affording stunning views over the fields. This new extension allows for an open-plan kitchen/dining space that feels airy and light whilst also maximising the views of the surrounding countryside. The only change during the concept design was the decision to work in collaboration with the client’s adjoining neighbour to design and build their extensions together allowing a new party wall to be created and the removal of wasted space between the two properties. This allowed them both to gain more room inside both properties and was essentially a win-win for both clients, with the original concept design being kept the same but on a larger footprint to include the new party wall. The different floor levels between the two properties with their extensions and building on the party wall line in the new wall was a definite challenge. It allowed us only a very small area to work to achieve both of the extensions and the foundations needed to be very deep due to the ground conditions, as advised by Building Control. We overcame this by working in collaboration with the structural engineer to design the foundations and the work of the project manager in managing the team and site efficiently. We love how large and light-filled the space feels inside, the stunning high ceilings, and the amazing views of the surrounding countryside on the rear of the property. The finishes inside and outside have blended seamlessly with the existing house whilst exposing some original features such as the stone walls, and the connection between the original cottage and the new extension has allowed the property to still retain its character. There are a number of special features to the design – the light airy high ceilings in the extension, the open plan kitchen and dining space, the connection to the original cottage whilst opening up the rear of the property into the extension via an existing doorway, the views of the beautiful countryside, the hidden nature of the extension allowing the cottage to retain its original character and the high-end materials which allows the new additions to blend in seamlessly. The property is situated within the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and our designs were sympathetic to the Cotswold vernacular and character of the existing property, whilst maximising its views of the stunning surrounding countryside. The works have massively improved our client’s lifestyles and the way they use their home. The previous conservatory was originally used as a dining space however the temperatures inside made it unusable during hot and cold periods and also had the effect of making the kitchen very small and dark, with the existing stone walls blocking out natural light and only a small window to allow for light and ventilation. The original kitchen didn’t feel open, warm, or welcoming for our clients. The new extension allowed us to break through the existing external stone wall to create a beautiful open-plan kitchen and dining space which is both warm, cosy, and welcoming, but also filled with natural light and affords stunning views of the gardens and fields beyond the property. The space has had a huge impact on our client’s feelings towards their main living areas and created a real showcase entertainment space.

Before and After of Home Renovation

Nestled in the Holtermann Estate heritage conservation zone we were tasked with transforming a dilapidated townhouse into a modern and bright family home. We took to restoring the front façade to it's former glory whilst demolishing rear to make way for a modern two storey extension and garage with rear lane access. A central light well spills light into the opening plan kitchen, living and dining rooms which extend out to a generous outdoor entertaining area. The stairs lead you up to the bedrooms, which include a luxurious loft style master bedroom complete with walk-through robe and ensuite.

Nestled in the Holtermann Estate heritage conservation zone we were tasked with transforming a dilapidated townhouse into a modern and bright family home. We took to restoring the front façade to it's former glory whilst demolishing rear to make way for a modern two storey extension and garage with rear lane access. A central light well spills light into the opening plan kitchen, living and dining rooms which extend out to a generous outdoor entertaining area. The stairs lead you up to the bedrooms, which include a luxurious loft style master bedroom complete with walk-through robe and ensuite.

Committente: Studio Immobiliare GR Firenze. Ripresa fotografica: impiego obiettivo 24mm su pieno formato; macchina su treppiedi con allineamento ortogonale dell'inquadratura; impiego luce naturale esistente. Post-produzione: aggiustamenti base immagine; fusione manuale di livelli con differente esposizione per produrre un'immagine ad alto intervallo dinamico ma realistica; rimozione elementi di disturbo. Obiettivo commerciale: realizzazione fotografie di complemento ad annunci su siti web agenzia immobiliare; pubblicità su social network; pubblicità a stampa (principalmente volantini e pieghevoli).

The single story houses included raked ceilings under the gable ends and a bonus mezzanine floor. The tropical design includes terraces and timber screens.

We have opened up the rear of this home to create an cosy open plan family space which includes the Kitchen, Dining and TV Area