Over the last year, almost all of us have experienced increased pressure on our living spaces and a need to organise our homes to optimise their layouts, and to cope with working from home or homeschooling.
The concept of a ‘multi-functional living space’ has become very popular and these luxurious extensions can be created with bespoke features to suit almost any design brief and, with modern build specifications, are designed for year around enjoyment.
We have partnered with the award-winning designers at David Salisbury to provide you with 5 inspirational home extension ideas to help you start the creative process!
Contemporary orangeries
A modern orangery is so much more than a room for enjoying views of your garden. Long gone are the days of the old analogy of a conservatory that is too hot in summer and too cold in winter.
Nowadays, orangeries are the very essence of chic, sophisticated living – whether they are designed as an open plan kitchen extension, living room, dining room or combination of all of these functions, a bespoke orangery will become your favourite at home.
Add bi-fold doors to create the ultimate indoor/outdoor living, connecting your home and garden spaces seamlessly together.
Oak framed extensions re-styled
Oak is a beautifully natural material where we typically accentuate the tones of this timber by designing oak framed extensions with exposed wooden joinery.
Whilst this more rustic look might suit an older property, or one situated in the country, why not add painted windows and doors to bring this look up to date and complement any environment?
Freestanding garden room
Of course, not every property will suit the addition of an extension. Perhaps your home has already been extended or the immediate space around your property does not lend itself to an extension. In these cases, a freestanding garden room is the ideal solution and a stylish addition to your garden area.
A garden room is another example of multi-functional living space - a relaxing room to get away from it all; the perfect space for outdoor entertaining; or the ideal environment for a home office? What would you choose?
Two storey townhouse extension
Extending a terraced property or townhouse can often be a challenge due to the more compact nature of these spaces. If that sounds like your current challenge, it’s best to seek some expert advice.
In this example, we designed a double-storey orangery extension for this London home, adding space for a larger kitchen on the first floor, whilst connecting the basement to the garden area via the addition of a new staircase.
Classic conservatory
Over the past few years, an orangery or garden room has tended to be the most popular style of glazed extension, as their design features make them more adaptable for different functions, particularly as kitchen extensions. But there is something about a beautifully designed conservatory that cannot be emulated for the views and sheer volume of natural light that they can add to your home.
A bespoke design will ensure your conservatory is elegantly proportioned and will complement the characteristics of your existing home.
A key consideration when deciding to add an orangery, conservatory or garden room to your home is how to style it. Here at ufurnish.com we have a large range of furniture and home furnishings to ensure you get the most out of our new space. Discover our range of furniture and home furnishings from over 100 retailers here.
If you’re considering extending your home this year, whether this is to create a more flexible but luxurious living space or simply to increase your enjoyment of your house and garden, take the first step and request David Salisbury’s inspirational brochure or visit their site here.
