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family in Chorlton are now living in the home of their dreams after their dated 1920s bungalow was given a stunning,
modern redesign by Raynes Architecture. The brief was to create something that is fully acces- sible to all, without diminishing a feeling of style and space. The Manchester firm is led by multi-award
winning RIBA chartered architect Lisa Raynes and takes a personal approach to design, using two-way dialogue with clients. For the owners of The Quoins, the reconfiguration was not only a way of invigorating their home and making it accessible, but also of future proofing the build- ing. The final design achieves this through subtle detailing and a layout which fluidly incorporates a lift and wet rooms. The new work extends the footprint of the
house, provides an en suite wet room facility to the ground floor bedroom and separate toilet and utility rooms. Widened doorways make access between rooms a breeze while under- floor heating ensures a high quality and unclut- tered finish.
To the rear, the house opens out into a spa-
cious, mixed-use area combining a family room, dining area and kitchen. Bifold and French doors flood the space with natural light to create a warm and welcoming environment. The previously gloomy upper floor rooms
have also been illuminated through the intelli- gent use of roof lights and large windows. The central lift provides access to the landing area, leading to two extended bedrooms and a large bathroom. The en suite master bedroom now includes a walk-in dressing room and opens out effortlessly onto a generous balcony. Outside, white render, blue facing brick and
slate tiles combine in a minimalist facade which gives the house an eye-catching, modern finish. To make maximum use of the building’s south- east facing roof area photovoltaic roof panels have also been installed. The homeowner Sylvia Forshaw said: “The refurbishment has really lifted our spirits and we are extremely happy to be moved in. We were able to have open and frank discussions with Raynes Architecture throughout the design
process and the results are fabulous. The down- stairs rooms now feel much more spacious and I have been able to move back into the master bedroom upstairs. It’s almost like being on holi- day all the time.”
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For more information see the website
www.raynesarchitecture.co.uk, email
lisa@raynesarchitecture.co.uk or call 07989 744 336
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