Before And After – A Rear Extension Opens This House To The Garden

September 18, 2019
Before & After - British architecture studio CAN, have designed a modern rear side extension to open the back of this Victorian terrace house to it’s garden. #Renovation #RearExtension #HouseExtension #ModernHouseExtension #Architecture
Photography by Jim Stephenson

British architecture studio CAN, have designed a contemporary rear extension to open the back of this Victorian terrace house to the garden.

Before the extension, the rear of the home was dark and crowded, with only a single side door connecting the interior to the garden.

Before Photo - The rear of the home was dark and crowded, with only a single side door connecting the interior to the garden. #BeforeRenovation #Kitchen
Photography by Jim Stephenson

The new floor plan shows how the architects aimed to create a large family space with new kitchen/diner, and bring light into the back of the north facing rear of the house.


FLOOR PLANS - Before & After - British architecture studio CAN, have designed a modern rear side extension to open the back of this Victorian terrace house to it’s garden. #Renovation #RearExtension #HouseExtension #ModernHouseExtension #Architecture

The new extension features a glazed roof that brings in light, while the floor throughout the rear of the house was lowered to provide additional head height and a consistent level with the new patio.

A large pivoting door allows unobstructed views of the garden, visually extending the space, and providing an easy way to access the yard.


This new and modern rear extension features a glazed roof that brings in light, while the floor throughout the rear of the house was lowered to provide additional head height and a consistent level with the new patio. A large pivoting door allows unobstructed views of the garden, visually extending the space, and providing an easy way to access the yard. #RearExtension #HouseDesign #HouseExtension #PivotingDoor
Photography by Jim Stephenson

The bright blue and white striped facade is softened by a full wall pink curtain, bringing interest to the space and providing privacy when needed.


Facade Ideas - The bright blue and white striped facade is softened by a  full wall pink curtain, bringing interest to the space and providing privacy when needed. #Facade #StripedFacade #ModernArchitecture
Photography by Jim Stephenson

Inside, the material palette has been kept minimal with whitewashed Douglas Fir joinery and a seamless resin floor.

The use of Douglas fir continues for the structural fins and window reveals, while a plant shelf runs the length of the extension and takes advantage of the light from the windows.


Inside this modern rear house extension, the material palette has been kept minimal with whitewashed Douglas Fir joinery and a seamless resin floor. The use of Douglas fir continues for the structural fins and window reveals, while a plant shelf runs the length of the extension and takes advantage of the light from the windows. #WhitewashedWood #ModernInterior #PlantShelf #Windows #RearExtension #HouseExtension
Photography by Jim Stephenson

The large open plan space has become the new heart of the home for the clients and their young family, with an new living / dining area and a kitchen featuring an enamel splatterware worktop and floating shelves.


Kitchen Ideas - This modern kitchen has whitewashed Douglas Fir cabinets, an enamel splatterware worktop, and a plant shelf that runs the length of this new extension. #ModernKitchen #WhitewashedWood #PlantShelf
Photography by Jim Stephenson

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Kitchen Ideas - This modern kitchen has whitewashed Douglas Fir cabinets, an enamel splatterware worktop, and a plant shelf that runs the length of this new extension. #ModernKitchen #WhitewashedWood #PlantShelf
Kitchen Ideas - This modern kitchen has whitewashed Douglas Fir cabinets, an enamel splatterware worktop, and a plant shelf that runs the length of this new extension. #ModernKitchen #WhitewashedWood #PlantShelf
Facade Ideas - This modern house extension features a bright blue and white striped facade. #Facade #StripedFacade #ModernArchitecture
Inside this modern rear house extension, the material palette has been kept minimal with whitewashed Douglas Fir joinery and a seamless resin floor. The use of Douglas fir continues for the structural fins and window reveals, while a plant shelf runs the length of the extension and takes advantage of the light from the windows. #WhitewashedWood #ModernInterior #PlantShelf #Windows #RearExtension #HouseExtension
Inside this modern rear house extension, the material palette has been kept minimal with whitewashed Douglas Fir joinery and a seamless resin floor. The use of Douglas fir continues for the structural fins and window reveals, while a plant shelf runs the length of the extension and takes advantage of the light from the windows. #WhitewashedWood #ModernInterior #PlantShelf #Windows #RearExtension #HouseExtension