Side and Rear Extension with Full Ground Floor Renovation

Project Snapshot

Project Overview

This detached Dublin home underwent a comprehensive transformation to modernise its layout while preserving the original structure’s classic character. With a south-southwest-facing garden and excellent potential for expansion, the brief focused on creating a light-filled, open-plan living area that works better for family life and connects naturally with outdoor space.

Shomera delivered a carefully planned renovation and extension that enhances flow, comfort, and long-term liveability.

Client Brief

The homeowners wanted a home that:

Felt more open, contemporary, and connected to the garden
Featured an open-plan ground floor suited to daily living and entertaining
Included a modern utility room and improved internal organisation
Updated insulation, joinery, and overall energy performance

Stayed compliant with planning permission requirements for the side and rear extension

Shomera’s Design & Build Solution

Shomera’s in-house architectural and project management team delivered a holistic, functional solution:

Demolished the existing lean-to extension and built a spacious side and rear extension to open up the ground floor
Created a dedicated utility room that improves organisation and daily flow
Executed a 5-metre rear wall breakout to maximise connections between indoors and the garden
Installed glazed internal doors to draw daylight deep into the living spaces
Excavated and levelled the garden where needed for a smooth floor transition
Upgraded the home’s performance with external insulation and matching brick slip detailing to preserve original character
Relocated the boiler and upgraded joinery for improved efficiency and style
Included thoughtful landscaping coordination to make the indoor-outdoor connection visually seamless

The Final Result

The extension and full ground-floor renovation dramatically improve usability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. The open-plan living space is bright and welcoming, flowing naturally to the garden. External upgrades make the home more energy efficient and visually refined, while careful detailing ensures the new work feels cohesive with the original building.

The result is a more functional, comfortable family home designed to stand the test of time.

Project Highlights

Full ground-floor renovation with dedicated utility room
Side and rear extension with a 5m wall breakout
Planning permission obtained for new extension
External insulation with brick slip finish
Upgraded joinery and relocated boiler
Glazed internal doors to maximise natural light
Garden-level excavation for improved access and continuity
Delivered on time and on 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.