Project Background
Westlands Farmhouse, a heritage-listed property, required a modern extension to replace an outdated 1980s conservatory. Our client wanted us to help them create a light-filled kitchen space that connected seamlessly to the outdoors. Capturing natural light was also important, while balancing the farmhouse’s traditional aesthetic with a contemporary glazing solution. Most important was retaining the existing charm and character of Westlands Farmhouse, whilst adding a dramatic modern extension.
Solarlux sliding doors in Wiltshire. A Modern Extension for a Heritage Property
Creating a fully glazed kitchen in a heritage property posed unique challenges. First, our client had a strong desire to move their kitchen out from the thick stone walls which define the farmhouse and out into daylight.
As with most family houses, the kitchen is the heart of the home. So, the choice of sliding doors needed to work with the overall kitchen design, colour scheme and room layout. With a south facing elevation, we also needed to ensure the room did not overhead or have excessive solar gain. The sliding doors were also needed to provide open views and an inviting transition from indoors to the farmhouse garden, enhancing natural light and airflow while ensuring the best possible thermal performance.
The solution was an open corner set of Solarlux Cero sliding doors, configured to offer the best views when closed and the seamless connection to the outside space when open.
Cero Sliding Doors
Solarlux Cero III sliding doors were chosen as the perfect solution for Westlands Farmhouse. Cero III are triple-glazed sliding doors can achieve U-Values below 1.0Wm2K and come in many sliding door configurations. The technical superiority of these doors also allows them to be made in panels up to 15m2 each. Cero III are top of the line sliding doors with outstanding capability, thermal performance, and above all first-class design.
With 98% glass, 100% secure, and a unique 34mm slim sightline all around, Cero sliding doors would provide the high-end sliding door solution for this beautiful kitchen extension project. In the open corner design, there is no better way to open up two sides of the kitchen extension and the supporting post inside the room provides a distinctive architectural feature.
We designed the Solarlux sliding doors in Wiltshire as an open corner set with three panels on the front of the extension and two panels on the side. Designed with the all-important flush threshold with full weather protection, these luxury aluminium sliding doors are packed with design features and innovations.
Solarlux Cero Sliding Doors Product Features
In this beautiful home, the Solarlux Cero doors enhance both functionality and aesthetics with their high-spec features. Integrated ventilated glazing and insulated aluminium profiles maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, especially beneficial in a south-facing room. The minimalistic design incorporates a flush floor track, creating a nearly invisible threshold between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Sophisticated rollers provide the slightest and smoothest sliding action, whilst helping the track to stay clean. Triple glazed safety glass with solar coatings helps keep the room cool in summer and warm in winter.
The Westlands Farmhouse extension now showcases a modern kitchen that seamlessly blends into its surroundings. Our professional installation of Cero sliding doors creates an inviting, versatile indoor-outdoor space. The slimline, architectural-grade glazing solution has allowed the kitchen to become a central gathering point for family activities, entertainment, and daily life, while also preserving the property’s heritage style.
Solarlux Sliding doors in Wiltshire and South West of England. Contact us today.
We are delighted to have been involved in this project and helping our client. Solarlux Cero sliding doors provide the ideal blend of minimalist design, premium materials, and energy efficiency. The result is a sophisticated extension with modern architectural appeal, perfect for a heritage-listed building.
A Solarlux Cero III sliding door promises a unique door experience, for high-end projects seeking the best in luxury aluminium sliding doors. These incredible sliding doors are available to view in our Corsham showroom.