Rear Extension and Garden Studio for Updated Outdoor Space

Project Snapshot

Project Overview

This family home in Dartry required a smarter, more usable approach to the rear living space. The existing conservatory no longer performed well year-round and limited the connection between the kitchen and dining area and the garden. At the same time, the homeowners wanted additional flexible space outdoors without cluttering the garden or compromising design.

Shomera delivered a dual solution: a warm, light-filled rear extension that transforms the heart of the home, alongside a discreet, multi-functional garden studio that blends storage and adaptability. All executed with careful detailing and strong architectural continuity

Client Brief

The clients’ objectives were clear:

Replace the underperforming conservatory with a well-insulated, year-round extension
Improve light, flow, and usability in the kitchen-dining area
Add a modern garden studio suitable for work, hobbies, or retreat
Integrate practical storage within the studio without impacting its appearance
Minimise disruption and unnecessary cost where possible

Shomera’s Design & Build Solution

Shomera approached the project as a coordinated indoor–outdoor upgrade, carefully sequencing works to maximise value and performance:

Demolished the existing conservatory and constructed a clean-lined mono-pitched rear extension, significantly improving insulation, comfort, and flow
Opened up the rear kitchen-dining wall to integrate the new extension and draw light from the east-facing garden
Upgraded existing patio doors to Rationel aluclad joinery, enhancing thermal performance while maintaining a refined aesthetic
Removed and replaced flooring through the kitchen and dining area, continuing it seamlessly toward the front of the house (with clear advance guidance on continuity requirements)
Reconfigured the radiator layout, relocating one vertical radiator and adding another to maintain efficient heat distribution in the open space
Retained the existing kitchen layout and electrics, reducing disruption and keeping costs tightly controlled
Built a bespoke Shomera Garden Studio featuring a cleverly integrated shed section, accessed via a hidden door to preserve a minimalist external appearance

The Final Result

The rear extension now brings warmth, light, and usability into the centre of the home, creating a practical, well-connected kitchen-dining space that works year-round. The garden studio provides flexible additional space for work, relaxation, or hobbies, with storage discreetly concealed within the design.

Together, the two elements demonstrate how thoughtful planning and precise execution can transform both indoor and outdoor living without unnecessary complexity or disruption

Project Highlights

Mono-pitched rear extension replacing outdated conservatory
Rear kitchen-dining wall breakout for improved light and flow
Rationel aluclad patio doors for enhanced thermal performance
Full flooring replacement from kitchen/dining toward front of house
Updated radiator layout for efficient heat distribution
Existing kitchen retained to minimise disruption and cost
Bespoke Shomera Garden Studio with hidden-door shed section
Delivered on time and within budget

Experience the Shomera Difference

With Shomera, you’re not just gaining extra space, you’re choosing a partner you can trust to deliver it beautifully, efficiently, and with total peace of mind.