08/09/2026
A 1930s house. A contemporary family home. One oak-framed transformation. 🌳🏡
Not every dream home starts with a new build.
For Mared and Nick Morant, the answer was unlocking the potential of a dated 1930s property with a bespoke two-storey oak-framed extension that completely reimagined the way they live. The finished home is so transformed that they describe it as "completely unrecognisable."
Designed around a striking glazed oak gable, this project proves how oak can add both structural integrity and architectural character without compromising on modern design.
Project highlights:
• A dramatic double-height glazed oak gable.
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living space filled with natural light.
• Exposed structural oak replacing the need for visible steelwork.
• Floor-to-ceiling glazing that connects the home with the garden.
• Bespoke oak detailing carried through into the first-floor master suite.
This wasn't simply an extension — it was a complete reinvention of the home.
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Read The Morants' full case study on our website.
https://www.welshoakframe.com/case-study-the-morants/