Glass Gable Kitchen Extension for a Family Home in St Neots

The owners of this family home in St Neots approached us with a common problem: their existing conservatory was unusable for most of the year, being too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Their goal was to replace it with a more practical and enjoyable space, creating a large, sociable family area alongside a separate, cosy snug.

Because the clients had such a clear vision for what they wanted to achieve, the design process was a calm and collaborative experience. Our role was to translate their ideas into a workable plan, ensuring a smooth and prompt journey through the planning application stage.

We designed a single-storey extension that, while simple in its lean-to form, incorporates several features to give it a 'wow' factor. We managed the planning application to remove the old structure and make way for this far more usable addition to the home.

The key elements of the design include:

• A vaulted ceiling that creates a wonderful sense of height and volume within the space.
• A striking glass gable end, which not only looks fantastic but floods the new room with natural light.
• Generous sliding glass doors that open up to the garden, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor areas.

The finished extension has completely transformed how the family uses their home. The open-plan space now contains a generous kitchen island and a dedicated bar area, creating the perfect social hub for enjoying time with friends and family.

By replacing an impractical conservatory, this project has delivered a bright, beautiful, and highly functional space that serves as the new heart of the home, all year round.

If this project has inspired you to think about what's possible for your own home, we'd love to help. We are a design practice with over a decade of experience creating beautiful home extensions across Cambridgeshire.