Rear and Side Extension Creating Family Space in Ealing
Jonathan and Rachel live in a large semi-detached home in Ealing. They approached Model Projects with a brief to create a single-storey side and rear extension. The aim was to design a spacious, open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area for the whole family to enjoy.
Project Type: Renovation and Extension
Project Profile: Ground floor renovation including single storey extension and new modern kitchen in Ealing
Location: Ealing, West London
Build Time: 5 months
The original ground floor layout featured a living room at the front, with a dining room located directly behind. At the rear, a separate kitchen led into an additional dining area. Jonathan and Rachel wished to preserve the character of the front rooms while transforming the rear of the property into a modern, open-plan family space.
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Key Design Features
Model Projects created an L-shaped extension that wraps around the existing building. The right side of the extension features a pitched roof with roof lights and a distinctive front-facing feature window. The roof was finished with tiles to match the original house, ensuring cohesion between old and new. On the left-hand side, additional roof lights were incorporated to maximise natural light, while large bi-folding doors span the rear elevation, offering expansive views of the garden and flooding the space with daylight.
Working closely with Jonathan and Rachel, Model Projects developed a layout that defined distinct functional zones within the new open-plan space. To the right, a U-shaped kitchen with white units and grey worktops provides a practical area for cooking and meal preparation. A timber breakfast bar and structural column subtly divide the kitchen from the more relaxed living zones beyond.
To the left, a dining area was designed featuring a built-in L-shaped bench paired with a large dining table. A striking exposed London stock brick feature wall runs the full length of the space, adding warmth and texture.
At the rear of the extension, a cosy corner with a log burner creates a comfortable retreat, perfectly positioned to enjoy views of the garden especially during the colder months.
A new garden terrace at the rear provides a seamless transition between the house and the outdoor space, enhancing the indoor-outdoor connection.
Before and After 3D Cut-through Plans
After: 3D Floorplans (Ground and First)
Before: 3D Floorplans (Ground and First)
Route to Planning
An approved planning application was granted through a full planning application.
