Case study
Smart Design in Action
Smart Transformation of a Compact 3-Bedroom Home
Before
A 3-bedroom detached home with under 90sqm of floor area.
The ground floor layout was fragmented, featuring a small, isolated kitchen and an awkwardly shaped living room.
A long garage ran alongside the house but was underused.
Key Challenges:
- Cramped and disconnected ground floor spaces
- Inefficient use of the garage
- Limited daylight and poor flow between rooms
What We Did
All within Permitted Development – no planning application required.
- Rear ExtensionNew extension built behind the garage to unlock new interior space
- Garage ConversionTransformed into a playroom or flexible reception space
- Open Plan LayoutKnocked through the living room wall to create a light-filled open zone combining sitting, dining, and kitchen areas
- Kitchen RelocationPositioned in the new extension with a breakfast bar to encourage sociable living
- New Patio DoorsInstalled to replace the old single door, opening up to the garden
- Utility + Shower RoomAdded convenience and practicality to the ground floor
- Front PorchGave a neater and more welcoming street-facing entrance
- Future-ProofingThe structure allows for a first-floor extension above the garage and rear in the future
After
A modern, connected family home with approx. 115sqm of usable space.
The new layout supports open living, improves natural light, and makes the most of every square metre.
Key Achievements:
- Increased Usable Area
- Open Yet Zoned Layout
- High-Impact, Low-Intervention Upgrades
- Ready for Growth
- Improved Market Appeal
This smart redesign turned a tight, compartmentalised house into a modern, adaptable home, perfect for everyday family life and occasional entertaining.
Key Gains:
This transformation proves that big improvements don’t require big permissions. With strategic planning and clever layout thinking, we delivered a more spacious, stylish, and sale-ready home — all within permitted development rights.
Key Gains:
- Connected Living: The once-separated kitchen and living spaces now form a seamless open-plan zone that flows from the front to the back of the house — ideal for busy mornings, social evenings, and everything in between.
- Improved Natural Light: New glazed patio doors and open plan accomodation bring in daylight from both directions, making the interior feel more spacious and inviting.
- Enhanced Functionality: The kitchen relocation created room for a dedicated utility area and a practical ground floor shower/WC — perfect for guests or post-garden clean-ups.
- Flexible Extra Room: The former garage now serves as a playroom, second lounge, hobby space, or home office — easily adaptable as the family’s needs evolve.
- Smarter Entry & Storage: A new porch gives definition to the main entrance, adds kerb appeal, and provides shelter and storage for coats and boots.
- Future-Proof Design: Structurally ready for a first-floor extension, the home can grow with its owners — adding future bedrooms or a master suite without reworking the ground floor.
This transformation proves that big improvements don’t require big permissions. With strategic planning and clever layout thinking, we delivered a more spacious, stylish, and sale-ready home — all within permitted development rights.
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