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The Courtyard: Ranmoor / Broomhill, Sheffield

Status: Completed

Location: Ranmoor / Broomhill, Sheffield

Project Scope: A kitchen/dining area. New utility and fully accessible shower room.

A stone-built single-storey house extension on the edge of Ranmoor and Broomhill.

The Courtyard: A stone-built single-storey house extension on the edge of Ranmoor and Broomhill. Backyard patio with stone paving, showing the well in the foreground

Design Process

This project sits on the edge of Ranmoor and Broomhill, two of Sheffield’s most characterful neighbourhoods. The house is built from stone and full of original charm, but like many older homes, the layout no longer suited the family's needs.

The brief was straightforward: create a better kitchen and dining space, add a utility room, and include a fully accessible shower room. But the result has gone far beyond just the practical.

We’ve always enjoyed working with traditional buildings. There’s something special about giving them a new lease of life, helping them meet the needs of modern families while still respecting the character that made them so loved in the first place.

For us, it’s not about pastiche or contrast — it’s about finding the right balance and letting the original building guide the design while introducing new ideas that bring comfort, practicality and joy.

The Courtyard: A stone-built single-storey house extension on the edge of Ranmoor and Broomhill. A bright open-concept kitchen and dining area with large sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor patio.
The Courtyard: A stone-built single-storey house extension on the edge of Ranmoor and Broomhill. A modern kitchen with white cabinets, an exposed brick chimney, and a large island counter with a wooden extension.
The Courtyard: A stone-built single-storey house extension features a bright dining area with large sliding glass doors leading to a backyard, complete with a table adorned with a polka dot tablecloth, wooden chairs, and indoor plants.
The Courtyard: Open-plan kitchen and dining area with a brick accent wall, white cabinetry, blue kitchen island with wooden bar stools, and a large window with a sliding door leading outside. Decor includes framed art, a clock, and ceiling lights.
The Courtyard: traditional house extension made of local stone. Patio view
The Courtyard: traditional house extension made of local stone. A Modern yet warm kitchen with white cabinets, a blue island with a wooden countertop, copper pendant lights, a brick wall, a colourful tile backsplash, and framed art on the wall.

The extension is single-storey, built from locally sourced stone to sit comfortably alongside the existing house. Traditional materials and craftsmanship are matched with a fresh, contemporary palette inside, where clean lines, soft colours and thoughtful finishes create a calm and inviting atmosphere.

Because the extension faces north, natural light was key. We added rooflights and large glazed doors to flood the space with daylight. The new kitchen and living area now feel open, social and connected to the garden: somewhere the whole family can enjoy, whether cooking, relaxing or entertaining.

The Courtyard: traditional house extension made of local stone. Modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a brick accent wall, hanging copper pendant lights, and framed artwork on the wall.

During the early stages on-site, we uncovered an old well tucked just beneath the surface. Rather than remove it, we chose to celebrate it. It now forms part of the hard landscaping: a subtle reminder of the site’s history and a nice talking point within the courtyard garden.

This is a quiet project in many ways, but one that shows how well-considered design can make a real difference to how a home works and feels. It respects the past, responds to the present, and hopefully, will be enjoyed long into the future.

The Courtyard: traditional house extension made of local stone. Modern kitchen with a wooden island, three bar stools, artwork on the wall, a potted plant, and a glass sliding door revealing an outdoor area with greenery.