Light green painted in frame kitchen and dining area

A large extension was added to the rear of this property we recently worked on in Worcester to create an open plan contemporary kitchen, dining and living area to accommodate all the family (3 young children and a dog).

Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, this beautiful converted barn has been home to a lively family—including three children, two dogs, and Pickle the cat—for nearly 20 years. Originally a working cowshed, the barn’s rustic soul remained intact with its green Aga, terracotta tiles, and exposed beams. But when it came time to update their beloved kitchen, they envisioned a space that was lighter, brighter, and better suited to modern family life.

Period properties are fantastic buildings in which to create a dream kitchen, especially when they include a rear extension that lets the light flood in. This Victorian house had a complete single-storey renovation at the back, with an extension for the new kitchen-diner-living area plus utility room complete with skylights and full-height, full-width sliding doors to seamlessly connect the inside and outside spaces.

For the owners of this charming 18th century listed Cotswold stone barn in Warwickshire, a full renovation project also included creating a spacious open-plan kitchen diner. Having bought the property in 2020, the couple have lovingly spent time giving their home a completely new look, sympathetically designed to complement the warm, honey-coloured local Cotswold limestone that adorns the walls.