House ExtensionsThe transformation delivers a bright, highly liveable ground floor that connects seamlessly to the garden.
- Location
- Mount Merrion, Dublin
- Project Type
- Ground Floor Renovation & Single-Storey Extension
- Size
- 83.7m² total project area, including 23m² new extension
Project Overview
This semi-detached Dublin home had a series of older additions, built before 1963, that no longer suited the family's lifestyle or layout needs. The clients wanted a brighter, more functional ground floor with improved flow and a stronger connection to the garden.
Shomera reconfigured the entire ground floor and added a modest but highly effective single-storey extension. The result is a modern, practical, and light-filled living space that transforms the way the family uses their home.
Client Brief
The homeowners approached Shomera with clear goals: to improve the flow, natural light, and usability of the ground floor, create a stronger indoor-outdoor connection to their east/north-east facing garden, and convert the underused garage into a purposeful space.
They also wanted the kitchen, utility, and bathroom areas refreshed, with all works delivered within planning-exempt guidelines.
Design & Build Solution
Our in-house architectural team worked with the site's constraints to create a smart, streamlined design:
- Added a 23m² single-storey extension with flat-roof elements to maximise light and head height without disrupting the roofline
- Opened up dining and living areas through careful demolition to improve flow and natural light
- Converted the existing garage into a modern home office, with raised flooring, full insulation, and a bespoke arched-head window
A modest single-storey extension, delivered within planning-exempt guidelines, breathing new life into an older Dublin home.
Refined Details & Upgrades
- Introduced refined details including Crittall-style windows, a pocket door, and custom external joinery
- Enhanced garden access by removing a raised patio and adding new steps down to the garden
- Updated services, relocating the boiler to free up internal space and improve utility layouts
The Result
The transformation delivers a bright, highly liveable ground floor that connects seamlessly to the garden.
Everyday spaces such as the kitchen, bathroom, and utility now work more effectively for family life, while the new office adds long-term functional value. The project showcases how thoughtful design and build quality can breathe new life into older Dublin homes.
Project Highlights
A full ground-floor renovation and 23m² extension that rework how this Mount Merrion home lives day to day.
- Full ground-floor reconfiguration and renovation
- 23m² single-storey extension with new garden access
- Garage conversion into a fully insulated home office
- Crittall-style windows, custom joinery and a pocket door
- ISO-accredited build delivered on time and on budget
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