Denham Green Place Alterations
Connecting a Period Home to its Garden
An open-plan kitchen and dining space and a light-filled garden room have transformed how this period home in Trinity, Edinburgh, works for a young family.
The key move was to turn the rear annex into a bright garden room, with large windows and a glazed door bringing in lots of daylight.
Internally, a bespoke timber bench seat wraps around the room, creating a cosy, informal place next to the kitchen to sit, read or play.
The external walls of the garden room were insulated internally with a cork-based insulating plaster, a natural and sustainable material that improves thermal performance and helps the stone walls breathe.
The kitchen combines IKEA carcasses with custom-made plywood fronts by ThreeFourFive, achieving a bespoke appearance without the cost of a completely custom-made kitchen. The island sits at the centre of the open-plan space, whilst full-height cupboards provide valuable storage. The client’s choice of bold colours also gives the space a bright, distinctive character.
The upstairs shower room was also reconfigured and refurbished to create a brighter, more practical space with a calmer character.
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Project Details
Location: Trinity, EdinburghStatus: Completed February 2026
Contractor: Crescent Building Contractors
Structural Engineer: NStructural
Photography: Shaun Barton Photography
Kitchen Design: ThreeFourFive Furniture