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N8, North London · Extension + Renovation

A brighter rear and a kitchen the whole family lives in, N8

A kitchen extension with exposed steel, roof glazing and a window seat beside the garden-facing island.

Location
N8, North London
Project type
Extension + Renovation
Completion period
2025–2026
Kitchen extension and renovation in N8

The brief

Create a kitchen with places to cook, pause and enjoy the garden.

Construction and installation by Better Homes.

The work we delivered

  • Extension works and key structural interventions
  • Kitchen installation and integrated interior upgrades
  • Final decoration, detailing and completion checks

A closer look

The details that make this home its own

Exposed beam beside roof glazing, timber detailing and a window seat.
Exposed beam beside roof glazing, timber detailing and a window seat.

Structure becomes part of the room

The dark steel beam remains visible beside the roof glazing. Its finish connects visually with the garden door frames and kitchen cabinetry. Timber slats and a built-in window seat soften that contrast, creating a place to sit beside the working kitchen.

Project gallery

Photographs from the completed project

The outcome

What the finished home offers

  • An island sink facing into the kitchen and towards the garden.
  • A window seat alongside the kitchen work area.
  • Exposed steel and dark frames balanced with warm timber detailing.

Useful to know

Questions, answered

Could you deliver a similar project to this N8, North London home?
We can review a similar brief with you. The work shown here is extension + renovation. Your existing structure, access, approvals and specification will determine the right scope and construction approach for your property.
Can I bring my own architect or drawings?
Bring your own architect or choose one we recommend. Either way, Better Homes builds your home and can manage the coordination for you: arranging discussions, following up questions and speaking on your behalf with your agreement. You stay in control of the design, budget and approvals. Your architect prepares the drawings and agreed professional submissions; we manage construction. Our proposal sets out the coordination support you want, each appointment and the fees before you commit.
Will my project cost the same as this one?
Each quotation is based on the property and agreed scope. Photographs cannot establish structural work, access constraints, services or product allowances. Share your brief and drawings so we can discuss a realistic budget.

Your next step

Discuss a similar project for your home

Whether you have drawings ready or just the beginnings of an idea, we would love to hear about it. Tell us about your home and your budget, and we will help you work out a sensible next step.

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