wine room doors & yes vision sliders, chislehurst

This Edwardian Arts and Crafts house, originally designed by the esteemed architect E.J. May, is steeped in architectural history and presented a unique opportunity for our clients. They were drawn to its inherent character and envisioned a sensitive modernisation that would introduce open living spaces and a luxurious master suite while preserving the building’s heritage.

Recognising the limitations of the existing structure, which hindered the possibility of expansive glazing and unified areas, the clients identified a substantial empty space adjacent to the original house as the ideal location for a complementary modern extension. To explore options for maximising light and creating seamless transitions, they visited our showroom in Biggin Hill, where they expressed interest in our acclaimed YES Vision sliding door system.

During their visit, our conversation expanded to enhance their envisioned open-plan kitchen with a bespoke wine room system. As part of our latest product line, introduced in 2025, we now offer a luxury wine room door system designed to create a sophisticated and temperature-controlled environment for wine storage and display. We were thrilled to collaborate with the talented team at Great British Kitchens & Interiors, utilising their expertise to craft a beautiful and functional cabinetry design that integrates perfectly with our elegant wine room door.

The modern extension, featuring our sought-after YES Vision sliding doors, will provide the open living spaces the clients desire and flood the interior with natural light, creating a striking contrast with the original Edwardian architecture. Additionally, the bespoke luxury wine room, seamlessly integrated into the open-plan kitchen design in partnership with Great British Kitchens & Interiors, will serve as a sophisticated focal point and an ideal environment for the clients’ wine collection.

This project exemplifies how thoughtful design and innovative glazing solutions can modernise a historic property respectfully, creating a bespoke living space that caters to contemporary lifestyles while celebrating its architectural legacy.