![Before & After - British architecture studio CAN, have designed a modern rear side extension to open the back of this Victorian terrace house to it’s garden. #Renovation #RearExtension #HouseExtension #ModernHouseExtension #Architecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/before-and-after-rear-house-extension-180919-1206-01-800x487.jpg)
Photography by Jim Stephenson
British architecture studio CAN, have designed a contemporary rear extension to open the back of this Victorian terrace house to the garden.
Before the extension, the rear of the home was dark and crowded, with only a single side door connecting the interior to the garden.
![Before Photo - The rear of the home was dark and crowded, with only a single side door connecting the interior to the garden. #BeforeRenovation #Kitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/before-photo-rear-extension-180919-1208-02-800x1067.jpg)
Photography by Jim Stephenson
The new floor plan shows how the architects aimed to create a large family space with new kitchen/diner, and bring light into the back of the north facing rear of the house.
![FLOOR PLANS - Before & After - British architecture studio CAN, have designed a modern rear side extension to open the back of this Victorian terrace house to it’s garden. #Renovation #RearExtension #HouseExtension #ModernHouseExtension #Architecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-rear-house-extension-architecture-floor-plan-180919-1205-03-800x823.jpg)
The new extension features a glazed roof that brings in light, while the floor throughout the rear of the house was lowered to provide additional head height and a consistent level with the new patio.
A large pivoting door allows unobstructed views of the garden, visually extending the space, and providing an easy way to access the yard.
![This new and modern rear extension features a glazed roof that brings in light, while the floor throughout the rear of the house was lowered to provide additional head height and a consistent level with the new patio. A large pivoting door allows unobstructed views of the garden, visually extending the space, and providing an easy way to access the yard. #RearExtension #HouseDesign #HouseExtension #PivotingDoor](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-rear-house-extension-architecture-180919-1205-06-800x1000.jpg)
Photography by Jim Stephenson
The bright blue and white striped facade is softened by a full wall pink curtain, bringing interest to the space and providing privacy when needed.
![Facade Ideas - The bright blue and white striped facade is softened by a full wall pink curtain, bringing interest to the space and providing privacy when needed. #Facade #StripedFacade #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/stripey-house-facade-180919-1206-07-800x1000.jpg)
Photography by Jim Stephenson
Inside, the material palette has been kept minimal with whitewashed Douglas Fir joinery and a seamless resin floor.
The use of Douglas fir continues for the structural fins and window reveals, while a plant shelf runs the length of the extension and takes advantage of the light from the windows.
![Inside this modern rear house extension, the material palette has been kept minimal with whitewashed Douglas Fir joinery and a seamless resin floor. The use of Douglas fir continues for the structural fins and window reveals, while a plant shelf runs the length of the extension and takes advantage of the light from the windows. #WhitewashedWood #ModernInterior #PlantShelf #Windows #RearExtension #HouseExtension](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-living-area-with-row-of-skylights-180919-1207-05-800x1146.jpg)
Photography by Jim Stephenson
The large open plan space has become the new heart of the home for the clients and their young family, with an new living / dining area and a kitchen featuring an enamel splatterware worktop and floating shelves.
![Kitchen Ideas - This modern kitchen has whitewashed Douglas Fir cabinets, an enamel splatterware worktop, and a plant shelf that runs the length of this new extension. #ModernKitchen #WhitewashedWood #PlantShelf](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-light-kitchen-with-skylights-floating-shelves-180919-1207-04-800x1146.jpg)
Photography by Jim Stephenson
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