The house, though detached and a good size, no longer accommodated the living requirements of the family especially during larger family and social occasions. Existing kitchen and dining rooms were separate from each other, too small for every day family needs and had become outdated. Clients’ brief was to create a utility room/mud room (young family very active in sports) and large, light-filled open plan kitchen, dining and living area to the rear. In addition a connection to the front living room was desirable for larger, social occasions.