Extensions & Conversions · Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
Garage to open-plan kitchen
A double garage converted into an open-plan kitchen and living space in Frinton-on-Sea. The work included structural alterations and a complete interior fit-out.
- Service
- Garage conversions
- Status
- Completed project
- Location
- Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
- Photographs
- 5

Work included.
- Internal demolition, structural openings and steel installation
- External brick infill, paired windows and bifold glazing
- Plastering, flooring and complete kitchen fit-out
Discuss a garage conversion
Tell us what you want to convert, how you would like to use the space and whether any drawings or approvals are already in place.
Discuss a garage conversionFrom garage structure to living space.
These stages show the structural work completed before the kitchen was installed. The drawing and design preview are illustrations prepared before work started; the first and last images are photographs.

Photograph 01Existing site
The garage was stripped back so the existing walls, floor levels and structural requirements could be checked.

Project drawing 02Project drawing
The drawing shows the openings, kitchen wall, circulation space and main fitted elements.

Design preview · computer-generated illustration 03Materials and finishes
Brick, light-coloured joinery, metal and timber finishes were reviewed against the agreed layout.

Photograph 04Completed project
The converted garage became a complete kitchen and living room.
Project photographs.
5 photographs from the job, in order. Select a photograph to enlarge it.

Garage opened up with temporary propping before the new structure was installed

Structural steelwork installed across the opened garage interior

Close progress view of the steel frame and retained masonry

Converted open-plan room plastered and ready for the fitted interior

Completed working wall within the converted open-plan kitchen
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Tell us what you want to build.
Tell us what work you need and where the property is. Ron or Andrew will review your enquiry; photographs or drawings can follow.