A room that ticks all the boxes. This open plan living, kitchen and dining room has become the hub of the home, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the company of friends and family. Situated in the heart of Yorkshire and surrounded by magnificent towering trees and lush green lawns – Oak Tree House is a 19th Century residence. Natural Heritage listed at Grade II for its historic interest. Having been built for an entirely different family dynamic, the flow, function and feel of the property were not ideal for modern-day living. This home was crying out for additional space. An extension that wouldn’t feel out of place amongst the organic surroundings and would remain timeless as it ages amongst ancient trees. Our clients wanted an extension that would fill their main living areas with floods of natural light, whilst providing them with the space they needed to socialise and relax as a family. The original room, although beautifully decorated, was narrow and difficult to manoeuvre during the busy comings and goings of family life. It felt constrained, enclosed, and dark, with an awkwardly positioned step, slicing and dividing the room in two. Preventing the desired effortless flow from the seating area to the dining space. An orangery addition, bursting with natural light, was the perfect solution to create a large open plan space that felt wonderfully expansive and welcoming. The new orangery sits neatly balanced beside the property, with a backdrop of sumptuous foliage and views out to the generously sized garden and rolling fields beyond. We created an opening from the previous French doors, located in the dining area, that led out to the new orangery. This Old dining area has been transformed into new kitchen, with a quartz-topped island linking the original interior space with the new timber orangery. With so much additional space the homeowners even made room for a drinks cupboard, hidden behind mirrored sliding doors.