All the original house details were replicated to ensure a seamless integration of the extension. The timber windows were all double glazed with low-e glass removing the need for blinds or screening.

Special attention to detail was paid to ensure that the extension was seamless to the existing house. The external window architraves conceal the edge of the bagging to the brickwork for a neat finish.

The brief from the client was to have a light, bright sunroom with a Hamptons beach house kind of feel to it.

The sunroom was designed to have a light, bright clean look while having plush, comfortable furnishings.

As part of the extension the concrete paths were paved over in slate. The rickety side gate was replaced with a custom designed archway wall with curved topped gate.

The interior space was designed to be generous in size so as 3 x three seater couches could be accommodated while comfortably walked around.

The sunroom opens up onto the rear patio area and garden which were all redone as part of the project.

Pam Morris - Spectral Modes

The sunroom connects to the original kitchen through the custom reproduction doors on the left while the French doors on the right lead out to the new patio area.

Pam Morris - Spectral Modes

The "shipping trunk" coffee table is to tie in with the sunroom / beach house theme.

The TV is recessed into the wall above the fire place for subtlety. The joinery on the right is for display so has mirror backing and internal lighting. The bottom cabinets have mesh in them to conceal Cabasse speakers and subwoofer. All the AV gear is concealed in the middle row of cabinets on the...

This photo shows the back of the house before the renovation including the original granny flat. To the right of the photo is the garage which was the first renovation addition to the house in about 1996.

The existing back of the house before the renovation but after the granny flat had been removed.

The existing front of the house.

Existing front of the house and front garden.

The completed rear of the house and new garden beds and slate paving.

The completed sunroom and outdoor entertaining area.

Looking out across the completed back yard. There is 20,000 litres of rain water storage under the grass and paved area.

The sunroom connects to the outdoor entertaining with a curtain style mesh screen to allow for vision and breeze without insects. The roof over is motorised so can be used as a sun shade or full roof being waterproof when closed. It provides the best of all types of roofing year round.

As part of the renovation a 5kw solar system is included.