Haven Lodge, St Albans

Overhaul a slightly tired home to introduce light, fully functional and welcoming, open plan spaces.

The brief: To transform a home built in 2005, into a light and fully functional modern family home with technical mod-cons.

The budget: £300,000

The challenges: To move the existing kitchen and living room, and create a new open plan kitchen/dining/living room with modern appliances, lighting features and technical details perfect for family living.

The aesthetic: Beautifully light with large sliding doors, built-in storage with lighting features and bold colour choices throughout.