Traditional British Home in Brick Gets Fabulous Modern Extensions in Wood

Giving your traditional home a modern upgrade is one that demands a great deal of care. This becomes even more important when the house in question is a historical family home with a stunning brick exterior that takes you back in time. The Gatti House feels like a luxurious little castle from the past; a home where tradition is paramount. Yet the latest set of extension to this house feel anything but dated with contemporary theme being blended seamless with the classic look. A series of decks extends the home outdoors and into its lush green gardens that offer a relaxing and natural refuge.

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Revamped and extended by Adam Knibb Architects, the residence still holds much of its timeless appeal and the brick part of its façade has been left untouched. A new kitchen and dining area are the focal point of the extensions with sliding glass doors connecting the spaces with the world outside. Dining area has a wood and white theme about it and smart partitions delineate it from the kitchen next to it. The glass doors not only blur the more rigid indoor-outdoor boundaries, but also ensure that the interior is now filled with ample natural light. [Photography: Martin Gardner]

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The kitchen will be opened up to give a more spacious area with lots of storage, that leads the user to the proposed dining room, which has been separated by timber fin partitions that create a sense of enclosure in the dining room creating a snug environment together with the wood burner.