Being the north side of the house, old tiny-patio layout made it impossible to enjoy the outside at the back. The architect took the opportunity to enlarge the patio so that it would have sun and shade. The builders then laid a retaining wall all the way across the back and levelled up the remaining garden – and it all looks splendid.

The level of the patio has been raised a huge amount and there is almost level access as you step from inside to outside. With all the bifold doors folded away in their open position, this should make a a very attractive inside/outside living area in summer. And you don’t have to bend down to weed the flower beds!!  The grey rectangles in the wall are downlighters to illuminate the space at night.

The doorway on the right (double doors) is the back of the sewing room. Triple doors to the left open from the breakfast area and kitchen.

The slabs are actually vitrified porcelain and in an intriguing colourway called “copper”.  It has different characters in the wet and dry days.

Doors to the kitchen and breakfast area

Early spring sun – it should get much better mid season!

Downlighter