Bread House

A kitchen extension that we designed to a beautiful Edwardian property in Brentwood, designed around family life - and a love of baking!

The existing large conservatory had become an underused space - too cold to comfortably use in winter and too hot in summer. We designed a kitchen extension, transforming the footprint into a warm, practical and characterful space that can be enjoyed by the whole family throughout the year.

The ground floor was reconfigured to create an open-plan kitchen and dining space, a cosy snug, study, utility room and, most importantly, a dedicated room purely for baking bread.

The defining feature is a series of bespoke Crittall doors and window, framing views out to the garden and creating a strong visual connection between the new extension, patio and garden. The soft, curved profile of the central arch brings warmth and character to the contemporary extension - with a playful nod to the shape of a freshly baked slice of bread.

Between the existing house and new extension, we created a new courtyard to bring light, greenery and a moment of calm into the heart of the home. Within the snug, a bespoke oriel window overlooks the courtyard, creating a playful little seat that has quickly become a favourite spot for the children to sit, read and watch the garden beyond.

Outside, the extension opens directly onto a generous, level-access patio, creating an easy transition between the kitchen and garden. Designed for entertaining, family gatherings and children to play, the patio looks out onto a beautiful green garden, making the landscape feel like a natural extension of the living space.

A thoughtful transformation shaped around the rituals of family life, replacing an impractical conservatory with a light-filled extension that connects the home to the garden — and celebrates a genuine love of bread-making!