This rear extension to a detached property in Leicester creates a large open plan living kitchen to the rear of the property which opens onto the garden. The ground floor is clad in black vertical timber with the master bedroom being extended above with a Juliet balcony looking over the garden.

The ability, thanks to the use of folding sliding doors, to open up an entire side of this Huddersfield property means that garden and kitchen can be joined seamlessly; allowing you to keep an eye on the kids, chat with guests or just admire the view, whilst cooking up delicious food in your new Apropos kitchen extension. For more information and images visit us on Pinterest or Facebook by searching AproposUK.

Image 4 of 18 from gallery of Hurdle House / Adam Knibb Architects. Photograph by James Morris

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