The original layout of this house was top heavy with six bedrooms upstairs; however, the kitchen was a tiny, dark space in the back corner of the house, unusually accessed off the dining room which also functioned as a corridor into the second lounge. The second lounge was a later addition but failed to address the main problem: the inadequate kitchen for such a substantial family house. The new layout extends the second lounge space to provide an open-plan, multi-functional kitchen, dining and living space. The original dining room was subdivided to provide a much-needed play room and grander hallway. The original kitchen was divided into a downstairs’ WC and ample utility space for a family home. The dining area, now located in a glazed extension, benefits from a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen allows views over the dining and living area towards the substantial, rear garden. To create a light and airy living space, the additional glazing tracks light throughout the day. Privacy is ensured as the extension steps back, meaning it is barely visible from the street scene. The two bifold doors to the dining room allow for dreamy indoor/outdoor living space during summer.