BERKSHIRE FAMILY HOME
A full transformation of a family home — balancing contemporary design and craftsmanship
PROJECT TITLE: Berkshire Family Home
LOCATION: Berkshire
COMPLETION DATE: July, 2025
PROJECT TYPE: Renovation & Extension
ARCHITECT: Absolute Architecture
DESIGNER: Absolute Interior Design
A complete renovation of a family home in Berkshire delivered in under 10 months. We combined thoughtful design, practical reconfiguration and high-quality detailing to create a functional, modern family home for our clients.
This project involved the full renovation and extension of a dated property in Berkshire. Working alongside Absolute Architecture and their interior design team, the brief was to create a home that worked better for modern family life improving layout, performance and character.
DESIGN AND APPROACH
The house was stripped back to brick, allowing for a complete internal reconfiguration and the addition of a new double garage extension. The reworked layout introduced open, connected living spaces with distinct zones for work and relaxation.
Every stage was planned around precision delivery — from sequencing and procurement to trade coordination and quality control. The result: a clean, cohesive build that delivered on both design intent and programme.
Every element was coordinated, detailed and delivered to match the ambition of the design.
KEY FEATURES
Full Renovation & Extension - complete reconfiguration back to brick, including a double garage addition.
Improved Family Flow - open-plan living spaces balanced with quiet, defined areas for work and rest.
Home Gym - designed and installed by Pulse Fitness in the new extension.
Energy Efficiency - upgraded insulation, roof repairs, and air-source heat pump.
Office & Master Suite - reimagined for flexibility and comfort.
Bespoke Joinery & Kitchen - handcrafted by Crabbe’s Carpentry and Snug Kitchens.
Landscaping - JD Landscaping created strong indoor-outdoor flow through layered materials and planting.
SITE CONSIDERATIONS AND PLANNING CONSTRAINTS
The project required careful management of site and environmental challenges:
No-dig zone: Special foundations to protect existing tree roots and local ecology.
Restricted access: Private road access managed through tight scheduling and communication with neighbours and suppliers.
Sustainability focus: Prioritised efficient systems and low-impact materials throughout.
Coordination and planning were key — detail and sequencing made the difference.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIERS USED
Farrow & Ball | Little Greene | Mandarin Stone | Quorn Stone | Origin Windows | Todd Doors & Ironmongery | Newbury Bathrooms | Harvey George | Neptune | CDC Electrical | WTM Plumbing | Crabbes Carpentry | Soho Home | Pooky Lighting | Multi-Turn Staircase | JD Landscaping
RESULT
The Berkshire project represents a complete reinvention that involved turning a tired house into a calm, functional and design-led home. Delivered within 10 months, the build balanced programme control, design precision and material quality.
Every detail from the layout and structure to the finishing materials reflects One Oak Construction’s approach: manage early, communicate clearly, deliver precisely.
A home built for modern living — designed with intent, delivered with precision.
