Are you considering a single-storey side extension for your home but unsure how to use it?
Elevate your home’s living spaces and make the most of your property with these six innovative side extension ideas from GRK Architecture.
These will turn your house into a comfortable and stylish haven.
1. Lavish Master Suite Retreat
Create a carefully designed space to enhance your comfort and well-being. Imagine a spacious bedroom with luxurious bedding and curtains in your chosen accent colour, accompanied by warm white lighting.
Add a custom-built wardrobe for ample storage and indulge in an en-suite bathroom featuring a standalone bathtub, steam shower, and a large sink unit surrounded by marble tiled walls.
A private lounge with a fireplace completes the suite, providing a cosy, relaxing spot after a long day.
2. State-of-the-Art Home Office
In today’s remote work and personal productivity world, a state-of-the-art home office within a single-storey side extension offers a unique opportunity to combine function with style.
Picture a workspace flooded with natural light, featuring a sleek, custom-built desk with drawers for efficient storage and ergonomic furniture to support your body during long workdays.
3. Entertainment Area
Upgrade your home by adding an area designed to be the centre of fun.
Whether it’s a modern home theatre for movie buffs, a gaming area with the latest consoles, or a specially designed bar for hosting, this entertainment area offers relaxation, fun, and sophistication that significantly improves your overall quality of life.
4. Personal ‘Spa’ Bathroom
Create a peaceful retreat of luxury and relaxation with a minimalist bathroom to bring a top-tier spa’s calm and tranquil atmosphere into your home.
A freestanding slipper tub, natural stone tiles, soft yellow lighting, and stone shelving for scented candles create a perfect environment for unwinding and relieving stress.
5. In-House Library
Transform your side extension into a quiet reading space for you and your family.
To enhance the reading experience, add an upholstered bench against floor-to-ceiling windows, partitioning walls to create cosy spots, custom bookshelves, and dimmable, colour-changing lighting.
6. Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
Install large sliding glass doors or foldable walls to connect the inside of your home with the outdoors seamlessly.
This layout not only brings in more natural light but also minimises the divide between your home and nature, offering a way to enjoy different seasons from the comfort of your home.
