BlueDoor Architecture

18/09/2025

From crumbling walls and exposed brickwork to clean lines and modern design — this is the journey of what was once an old shop in, Leith.
We’re turning a neglected property into a boutique, one-bedroom apartment with split-level living. Compact, stylish, and designed for modern life in the heart of Edinburgh.
Follow along as we bring this space back to life!

15/09/2025

As our Scottish Borders project gathers steam, we will be keeping you updated with regular blog posts. Expect things to be a little quiet for a bit while we work on the technical design, but here's a link to our Chapter 1 blog post.

Every so often, a project comes along that perfectly captures what we believe architecture should be: thoughtful, sustainable, and deeply personal. One of our current self-build projects in the Scottish Borders has just achieved planning permission, and we are now working towards full building appro

12/09/2025

Welcome to BlueDoor Architecture — previously known as Canaan Consulting!
We’ve rebranded to better reflect who we are today: a residential architecture practice in Edinburgh, specialising in bespoke new builds, renovations, and extensions.
What hasn’t changed is our commitment to designing homes that are both practical and inspiring:
New-builds crafted from the ground up to fit your life.
Extensions that enhance and expand your living spaces with sensitivity.
Renovations that modernise while respecting your home’s character.
Our ethos remains simple: great design happens when innovation, sustainability, and respect for place come together.
The new name is a doorway into a new era — but our dedication to clients and quality design remains exactly the same. 💙

15/08/2024

Here are some progress pictures from our two-storey family home extension to accommodate a growing family in Musselburgh. We are extending the entire length of the property. This project will create a new, spacious open-plan living/dining/kitchen area on the ground floor, with a utility room and kids' playroom. The upstairs will benefit from a new main bedroom suite with a dressing room and ensuite bathroom.

01/08/2024

We have a new extension underway in with a lovely view of the hills behind. A new Mater bedroom with an ensuite. The additional space will allow some renovations in the existing house. Along with the additional space this extension will add value to the house.

17/05/2024

Some before and after pictures of our Portobell Townhouse renovation.

16/03/2024

A before and after comparison of what is now the main family bathroom

12/03/2024

Portobello Townhouse renovation project update. The existing top-floor toilet has been enlarged by removing the water storage cupboard, and a kids-only shower room has been created. An existing first-floor bedroom has also been repurposed to create a magnificent family bathroom.

04/03/2024

Here's an update on the ongoing renovations at the Portobello Townhouse project. We have removed the unsightly partition in the original first-floor drawing room to make a magnificent primary bedroom with room for his 'n' hers bespoke fitted wardrobes.

03/03/2024

Here's an update on the ongoing renovations at the Portobello Townhouse project. The top floor has been designated as the kids' zone, with three bedrooms, a shower room, and a TV Den just for them.