"Disputed renovations: a stunning loft conversion and rear extension revamp an Edwardian dwelling"
Couple Transforms Edwardian Home with Renovation Project
Esther Hamilton-Dick and her late husband Tom embarked on a transformative home renovation journey, turning their Edwardian house in Nottingham into a modern family home that reflects their personalities.
The couple, who were inspired by a passion for interior design, decided to sell their previous house and move into rented accommodation in search of a suitable home for their growing family. This decision led them to a detached Edwardian house that they discovered after leafleting around a hundred houses in the area.
The house, which originally had a small kitchen and brick-built conservatory that blocked off side access to the garden, underwent a significant overhaul. Esther and Tom planned a full Edwardian house renovation, with a focus on modernizing the rear of the property.
Architect Izzy Swain of Swain Architecture drew up plans to open up and extend the ground floor, creating a large open-plan kitchen diner and family room, as well as a utility room. The kitchen-diner extension design included full-width windows overlooking the garden, with two sets of patio doors at each side.
To save money, the couple spray painted the kitchen cabinets themselves. The windows chosen for the renovation have the look of old-school metal-frame windows with a relatively slim frame, but offer the benefits of modern windows in terms of insulation and security.
The bathroom was originally knocked through from a separate toilet and bathroom, but they removed the archway to make it feel like one room. The couple also made the decision to increase their budget due to an inheritance, allowing them to renovate the bathroom as well.
Permitted Development rights allowed them to extend out by four metres, but the loft conversion required planning consent due to its volume and exterior finish. There was a tense moment when the loft windows were installed flush instead of recessed into the cladding, costing thousands to rectify.
The house is a testament to the couple's hard work and determination, with the loft conversion creating an extra bedroom, dressing room, and en-suite bathroom. The final piece of the renovation was the garden landscaping, which took a year and a half to complete.
Tom, who passed away in September 2023, was endlessly supportive and encouraged Esther's passion for interior design. In memory of their shared project, Esther started a design service via Instagram (@waitingforflorence) inspired by the home they created together.
The renovation project serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding the type of loft conversion that would best suit a property and understanding the cost of a kitchen extension when planning a similar home renovation. Esther still loves living in the house and it remains a reflection of both her and Tom's personalities.
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