Timber-clad rear extension to a detached family home in Balerno, Edinburgh

Willow Tree Place

A dining room extension was added to this detached family home to connect the living spaces to the garden. The ground floor was remodelled to create a series of interconnected spaces for family life.

Generous sliding doors open onto a raised terrace, while a roof lantern brings sunlight into the north-facing dining room.

Light-filled garden room with roof lantern and sliding doors opening onto the terrace
Siberian larch cladding and planter detail on the Willow Tree Place extension
Dining room extension with roof lantern and views into the garden

Location:
Balerno, Edinburgh

Project type:
Renovation, extension and remodelling

Services:
Full architectural service, interior design

Photography:
Douglas Gibb

The extension was designed to create a brighter, more connected family home, opening the ground-floor living spaces towards the garden. Siberian larch cladding gives the addition a warm, natural character and will gradually weather to a soft silver-grey.

Open-plan dining room with roof lantern, picture window and garden access
Wide sliding glass doors connecting the timber-clad extension to the garden terrace
Kitchen and breakfast bar within the remodelled Balerno home

Before the work, the ground floor was divided into separate rooms and the existing conservatory did not provide the generous, connected living space the family wanted. The north-facing dining area also needed more natural light and a stronger relationship with the garden.

Existing conservatory before the renovation and extension in Balerno, Edinburgh
Timber-clad rear extension to a detached family home in Balerno, Edinburgh