To unlock the full potential of this beautiful home in Sale, we began by designing and building a rear extension. In doing so Mrs Rushton increased floor space and completely reframed how the kitchen could function. This new structure laid the foundation for a reimagined interior, with bifold doors opening to the garden and an overhead atrium window bringing daylight deep into the space.
The original kitchen in this Sale home lacked the flow and brightness the clients were after. Our solution: a full-width rear extension, designed to open up the footprint and invite in natural light. A large rectangular structure was added to the back of the house, forming a spacious new kitchen-dining zone connected to the garden.
A glazed atrium rooflight was set into the new structure, drawing daylight into the centre of the space. Below, expansive bifold doors extend the kitchen out into the garden, perfect for hosting summer gatherings or enjoying morning light with coffee. The result is a space that feels calm, generous and intrinsically connected to the outdoors – a complete shift from the enclosed feel of the previous layout.
Inside, the utility room was repurposed to create a new downstairs WC, allowing for a better internal flow without compromising convenience. The entire ground floor now works better for everyday life, while offering flexibility for hosting and relaxing.
