Romford Contemporary Family Home – Extension & Loft Conversion

The homeowners sought a bold redesign to update the façade, expand the living area, and create versatile spaces suited to contemporary family living. Key requirements included:

• Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area
• Additional bedrooms and updated bathroom
• Full loft conversion with dormer window
• Dedicated home office space and improved garden access

• Double-storey rear and side extension
• Redesigned front porch with seamless structural integration
• Full loft conversion featuring a dormer and gable glazing
• Modernisation of the façade using render, slate, and vertical timber cladding
• Installation of rooflights and large-format windows for increased natural daylight
• Complete interior remodelling planned (kitchen, flooring, lighting to follow)
• Construction of an outbuilding for use as a home office or studio

Planning permission was granted by Havering Council with careful attention to:

• Neighbour privacy (revised window designs, no rear balcony)
• Maintaining streetscape character through balanced symmetry and materials
• Flood resilience and enhanced garden access
• A contemporary yet respectful look fitting the suburban context

• Before: Outdated roughcast exterior, cramped interior layout, underused garage space
• During: Structural work including excavation, scaffolding, new roof structure and steel framework
• After: A sleek, modern family home featuring:
  • Elegant rendered front façade with bespoke vertical timber detailing
  • Slate tiled roof with conservation-style windows and dormers
  • Open rear elevation with full-width gable-glazed window
  • Streamlined, low-maintenance landscaping

The finished home beautifully combines striking architectural details with everyday functionality, adding significant long-term value. The use of natural textures and clean lines reflects the homeowners’ modern lifestyle while blending seamlessly with the neighbourhood.