Extending a HOME PERIOD
Living through a global pandemic has reminded us that our homes are more important to us than ever before. They have evolved from simply places to live into refuges from the external world. The increased time we have spent indoors has placed more demands on our homes to deliver higher quality living environments. However, despite most modern homes standing up to the rigours of 21st-century living, many older properties are lagging behind in terms of the quality of space and comfort level they provide.
Period homes, those built before 1919, are no exception. These buildings often have more traditional layouts than their modern counterparts, with individual rooms accessed from a central hallway, rather than the open-plan spaces favoured today. The interiors can be darker due to smaller windows, ceilings can be lower and there is often a poor connection with the outside space. Despite this, older properties appeal to the nation’s desire for stability and sense of nostalgia.
So, how can you bring a period property into the 21st century without losing its history and character? One way to bridge the gap from period property to modern home is to extend; the
