Tim and Maria, Kings Langley Extension & Loft Conversion
Tim and Maria have lived in their four-bedroom detached home in Hertfordshire for over 11 years. They approached Model Projects with the vision of enhancing their home to better suit their growing needs. Their goals included creating a light-filled orangery extension to the side of the property and reconfiguring the ground floor to create an open-plan kitchen and dining space. Additionally, they wanted to maximise the potential of the house by adding two new bedrooms through a loft conversion.
Project Type: Renovation and Extension
Project Profile: The expansion of this detached house including oragory style extension and full loft conversion in Kings Langley
Location: Kings Langley
Build Time: 6 months
To achieve this, Model Projects designed a stunning orangery-style extension adjacent to the existing dining area. The dividing wall was removed to create a seamless flow between the original interior and the new space. A large, central skylight forms the focal point of the orangery, flooding the room with natural light during the day. At night, a hidden LED detail around the skylight provides a soft, ambient glow. Full-width bi-fold doors to the rear complete the transformation, opening the space out onto the garden and creating a strong connection between indoors and outdoors.
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Project Design and Features
The key element of the design brief was to ensure that the new extension seamlessly blended with the existing house. To achieve this, materials were carefully chosen to mirror the original property. A matching render finish was applied, complemented by white-framed rooflights and windows to maintain a cohesive and unified aesthetic.
Internally, a classic cream U-shaped country-style kitchen was selected and integrated into the extended space. It was cleverly combined with the dining area to create a layout that is both open-plan and well-zoned allowing each area to serve a distinct purpose while maintaining a strong sense of connection.
On the new loft floor, two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom, and a dedicated storage room were created. To achieve functional room sizes and head height, Model Projects designed and delivered two rear dormers, which enhanced both floor area and usability.
A new staircase was installed to provide access to the loft. This opened into a generous vaulted landing area with an upper gallery space, capped by a large flat rooflight that brings natural light deep into the centre of the home. A series of pendant lights were arranged to follow the stairwell, adding both drama and elegance. The design of the new staircase was carefully matched to the original, ensuring a harmonious flow between the floors. The result is a space that feels both grand and effortlessly integrated with the rest of the house.
Route to Planning
Planning was achieved through a full planning application (householder).
