A Rainsford Extension in The Irish Times

Thursday February 5th 2009

Rainsford Builders were delighted to have their work featured in The Irish Times Property Section.

The article was part of the regular "My Space" feature, where homeowners talk about their own home.

Lighting Designer Niamh Barry was delighted with the extension and garden room constructed by Rainsford Builders at her new home in Dublin 3.

Niamh very kindly mentioned that We also have a great builder in Eddie Rainsford...They were a nice crew and there were no problems".

You can see more photos of this extension in our photo gallery section.

More from the Irish Times article....

How did you go about designing the extension?

I wanted an extension that was as bright as possible and contemporary. I love the idea of a glass box on a Georgian house, expressing the difference between old and new. But, while I kept that idea in mind, it wasn't really possible here because of the design of the house. It was built in the 1930s and is simple and plain. Also, while I absolutely love the glass-box look I had to think practically. This is a home, not a gallery. We live with two kids, dogs and a cat so I went for something softer.

Are you happy with the way the house has turned out?

I love it. The extension really works visually and practically.