A Simple Pitched-Roof Extension in Harborne

A little more room for everyday life

This design proposal explores how a modest addition to a familiar Birmingham family house could make the kitchen and dining area more comfortable. The emphasis is on a useful extra room, a clear route to the garden and a scale that sits naturally beneath the existing first-floor windows.

A roof and materials that feel at home

Warm red brick and a straightforward tiled lean-to roof give the extension a traditional appearance. White-framed French doors and a separate kitchen window divide the rear elevation into practical openings, while two rooflights introduce daylight further into the room.

Keeping the project manageable

The proposal uses a simple rectangular footprint and familiar materials. These choices provide a sensible starting point for a discussion about scope and budget. Actual construction costs would depend on the measured property, specification and contractor quotations.

Small house extensions in Harborne

A compact extension still deserves careful thought about furniture, storage, daylight and how the new room connects to the existing home. This proposal shows the kind of focused design conversation a homeowner can begin with Hepburn Architects. The image is an architectural visualisation of the proposal; it does not record a completed building.