Designing comfort and better living in North Shields home

How Acre Design reimagined a North Shields townhouse with a rear extension and lantern roof to improve flow, comfort, and entertaining space

Our clients in North Shields had recently purchased a contemporary townhouse — a home spread across three levels with a non-traditional layout. While the property offered breathtaking views of the River Tyne from the first-floor living area, it also presented daily challenges. The kitchen was located on the ground floor, meaning constant trips up and down stairs whenever family and friends gathered for meals.

They came to Acre Design with a clear request: to make their home more practical without losing the beauty of its design.

A design solution focused on lifestyle

Our proposal was a single-storey rear extension at entrance level, designed to create a generous dining and entertaining space directly connected to the kitchen. To preserve light and openness, we introduced a striking lantern glass roof, keeping the structure visually elegant while maintaining a discreet overall height. This ensured the design complemented the home, avoided overshadowing neighbouring properties, and kept planning straightforward.

Transforming the flow of family life

The result will be a home that feels more intuitive, where daily routines no longer involve navigating unnecessary stairs. The new space creates a hub for entertaining, allowing family and friends to cook, dine, and socialise together on the same level. It’s a simple but transformative change, one that improves the way the property works for its owners while enhancing its long-term value.

For our clients, this extension is not just an addition; it’s a rethinking of how their home supports the way they live, day to day.

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