Making room
for family life.

A home that
evolves with you.

In the Suffolk countryside, our homes often have a way of evolving over time.

Some have stood for generations, gradually adapting to the changing needs of the families who call them home. Others have been extended, altered and reimagined, each new addition becoming another chapter in the building's story.

This cottage in Heveningham is a lovely example of how an existing country home can be given a new lease of life.

A cottage
with room to grow.

Set in the quiet Suffolk village of Heveningham, just a few miles from Halesworth, the original property had the familiar character of a traditional country cottage: old brickwork, a weathered pantiled roof and views out towards the garden.

The project involved creating a substantial new living area across the rear of the house, providing a more generous and versatile space for everyday life.

Rather than simply adding another room, the extension was an opportunity to change how the home could be enjoyed.

More space to gather, more natural light and a better connection between the house and garden.

Creating
a space of its own.

Inside, the design brought together traditional details and a more contemporary approach to family living.

Exposed timber ceiling beams introduced warmth and character, while the generous proportions created a sense of openness that contrasted with the more intimate rooms often found in older cottages.

A recessed feature wall was incorporated at one end of the room, providing a focal point within the new living space.

Large glazed doors opened the room towards the garden, allowing natural light to become an important part of the interior.

As the plasterboarding and finishing work progressed, what had once been an exposed building site began to feel like a natural extension of the home.