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@RenovatingNumber64 | Creating a seamless family living space

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Aluminium casement windowsGrand Slider II

With a growing family, the homeowners of this 1960s bungalow wanted to extend their home to create a bright, open-plan space that could be enjoyed every day. The vision was simple but ambitious: a communal area where cooking, relaxing and family life could flow naturally, with a strong connection between indoors and outdoors.

“We wanted a space where we could sit, cook and just enjoy being together as a family. Somewhere our little boy could run in and out, and where everything felt open and connected.”

Seeking inspiration online

Design inspiration came online especially Pinterest and Instagram, with a clear desire for a modern kitchen, a generous island and a spacious open-plan layout. A strong indoor-outdoor feel was central to the design, influencing both the layout of the extension and the choice of doors.

“I’ve always had that desire to have a nice kitchen with an island and an open-plan feel. I spent so many hours just scrolling through pictures picking up inspiration from what I liked and what we thought would work with our space and it was so helpful, not just for the big decisions like colours and layouts but also for the little finishing touches.”

Letting in the light and framing the view out

When it came to glazing, the homeowners considered both bifold doors and sliding doors. Ultimately, sliding doors proved to be the perfect solution for maximising openness and creating uninterrupted views. The doors were a key element of the design, carefully positioned on both sides of the extension to pull in light throughout the day and to allow the inside space to flow effortlessly onto the patio.

“Our doors were really important to us. We spent a lot of time researching the different systems because we wanted to create a space so you could walk around and it feels like you’re outside when you’re in. Cooking, eating, relaxing – it all just flows together.”

The result is a seamless transition between the interior and exterior, with the patio acting as a natural extension of the living space. The homeowners opted for the Grand Slider II system with the profile matching the windows frames and the structure of the extension”

“We looked at theEDGE2.0 but actually what was interesting was when we looked at how the doors fitted with the extension as a whole, we’ve got so much glass that we didn’t necessarily need the really slim frames, for some reason the slightly wider profiles just seems to really fit the exposed beams and feel of the room – plus they spend so much time open during the summer that kind of made the decision for us.”

Transforming how the home is lived in

The extension has completely transformed how the family uses their home. The new space has become the heart of the house, used from morning to night.

“We live in here. We do everything in this space. From the moment we wake up, we’re in here.”

In the summer months, the sliding doors are left open, filling the room with fresh air and natural light and creating a space that is perfect for entertaining.

“The doors are always open when it’s sunny. It’s just a lovely atmosphere especially when we have family and friends round – it is just such a usable space and it has completed changed how much time we spend outside as well.”

Follow more about the story of this build on Instagram @RenovatingNumber64

Location: South Norfolk
Contractor: Self-build
Architects: John Jenkins Architectural Designs
Photos: Chris Taylor Photography

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Modern open-plan living and dining area with large glass doors, skylights, a wooden table with white chairs, and a blue sectional sofa facing a garden.
Modern living room with a navy sectional sofa, round wooden coffee table, wood-burning stove, wall-mounted TV, and large glass doors overlooking a garden.
A modern door with a large metal handle is open, revealing an outdoor garden. A leafy green plant is positioned inside near the doorway.
Modern open-plan living space with skylights, exposed wooden beams, a large black sofa, dining table, and sliding glass doors overlooking a garden.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, large sliding glass doors open to a garden, allowing in natural light.
Open-plan living and dining area with large sliding glass doors, skylights, exposed beams, brick accent wall, and modern furnishings.
A narrow horizontal window set in a brick wall with small decorative items on the sill; stacked firewood is visible on the right side.
Modern living room with a navy sofa, round wooden coffee table, and wood-burning stove, featuring large glass doors overlooking a grassy backyard with trees and a fence.
A close-up of a metal door handle with an open glass door, revealing a modern interior with a brick wall, wood stove, baskets, and a TV.
A room with a fireplace and a fireplace and a glass door.
A modern dining room with a wooden table, white chairs, a potted plant, a floor lamp, and large glass doors overlooking a backyard with trees and a wooden fence.
A small window set in a red brick wall, with a trailing plant, candles, and a glass placed on the windowsill. Trees and a roof are visible outside.
Modern open-plan living and dining area with large glass doors, skylights, a wooden table with white chairs, and a blue sectional sofa facing a garden.
Modern living room with a navy sectional sofa, round wooden coffee table, wood-burning stove, wall-mounted TV, and large glass doors overlooking a garden.
A modern door with a large metal handle is open, revealing an outdoor garden. A leafy green plant is positioned inside near the doorway.
Modern open-plan living space with skylights, exposed wooden beams, a large black sofa, dining table, and sliding glass doors overlooking a garden.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, large sliding glass doors open to a garden, allowing in natural light.
Open-plan living and dining area with large sliding glass doors, skylights, exposed beams, brick accent wall, and modern furnishings.
A narrow horizontal window set in a brick wall with small decorative items on the sill; stacked firewood is visible on the right side.
Modern living room with a navy sofa, round wooden coffee table, and wood-burning stove, featuring large glass doors overlooking a grassy backyard with trees and a fence.
A close-up of a metal door handle with an open glass door, revealing a modern interior with a brick wall, wood stove, baskets, and a TV.
A room with a fireplace and a fireplace and a glass door.
A modern dining room with a wooden table, white chairs, a potted plant, a floor lamp, and large glass doors overlooking a backyard with trees and a wooden fence.
A small window set in a red brick wall, with a trailing plant, candles, and a glass placed on the windowsill. Trees and a roof are visible outside.

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