Devonshire Alterations

A great example of how to alter your home without having to extend.

For this project, Albyn Architects reimagined the layout by removing internal walls to create a beautiful open plan Kitchen/Dining/Family space. Forming a new external opening, and fitting new Crittall style doors, provides the space with a stunning focal point, as well as allowing direct access to the garden and allowing more natural daylight into the space.

The existing Utility was divided into two areas and wasn't functional. Stripping out a dividing wall, adding in a new rooflight, insulation, replacing the windows and doors has turned this into both a functional and aesthetically pleasing space.

Lastly, and this may just be an architect thing, but the change in the appearance of the existing outbuildings is remarkable. See below before and after photos to demonstrate the change.

Devonshire Alterations — Before/After Photos

Issues with existing house

Tired Kitchen with limited unit/worktop space and no Dining area
Under-used separate Dining Room
Lack of natural daylight
No direct access to garden
Utility not functional and cold

Solution

Remove internal walls to create Kitchen/Dining/Family space
Utilise existing cupboard space to increase Kitchen size and provide sufficient space for an island
Form new double door opening to rear
Refurbish existing Utility, adding insulation, new rooflight and fitting new units
Refurbish external appearance of Utility/Outbuilding

Devonshire Proposed