JLK Architects

JLK Architects JLK Architects is a family-run practice in Nottingham designing homes, commercial spaces and adaptive reuse projects across the East Midlands.

We create sustainable, thoughtful architecture that enriches lives and stands the test of time. JLK Architectural Design provides Architects and Project Managers across the East Midlands.

What if your patio became another room?An outdoor room isn't simply a patio with some furniture.It's a space with purpos...
05/08/2026

What if your patio became another room?

An outdoor room isn't simply a patio with some furniture.

It's a space with purpose. Somewhere that feels connected to your home and is just as enjoyable to spend time in.

For this project, the terrace sits between two extensions, creating a sheltered courtyard that feels intimate while remaining open to the surrounding landscape.

A brise soleil spans overhead, defining the space today and supporting a future vinery. As the grapevines mature, they'll form a natural canopy, providing dappled shade through the summer while creating a beautiful feature that changes with the seasons.

Sliding doors blur the line between inside and out, allowing the kitchen to flow effortlessly onto the terrace. Whether it's breakfast in the morning sun, an afternoon with a book or a glass of w**e overlooking the mature garden, the space becomes an extension of everyday life.

The best architecture doesn't just create more rooms.

It creates better ways to live.

Could an outdoor room transform the way you use your home?

๐Ÿ“ Based in Nottingham, serving the East Midlands.

๐ŸŒฟ Specialists in sustainable architecture, eco homes and bespoke extensions.

How can you make your home feel more connected to the garden?It isn't just about adding bigger doors.The most successful...
03/08/2026

How can you make your home feel more connected to the garden?

It isn't just about adding bigger doors.

The most successful spaces make you feel connected to nature through light, colour, materials and carefully considered views.

In this kitchen, every design decision helps strengthen that connection:

๐ŸŒฟ A large rooflight fills the space with natural daylight.

๐ŸŒฟ Full-height glazing creates a seamless transition to the patio and garden beyond.

๐ŸŒฟ A soft green kitchen reflects the colours of the landscape.

๐ŸŒฟ Real timber flooring and oak seating introduce natural warmth and texture.

๐ŸŒฟ Light walls and ceilings allow the garden to become the focal point rather than competing for attention.

The result is a space that feels calm, bright and naturally connected to its surroundings.

Sometimes the best room in the house isn't defined by four walls. It's where your home and garden become one.

If you're planning an extension always remember to think about how you want it to feel.

๐Ÿ“ Based in Nottingham, serving the East Midlands
๐ŸŒฟ Specialists in sustainable architecture, eco homes and bespoke extensions

16/07/2026

Why settle for the expected?

One of the greatest opportunities in any project is having the confidence to design around your lifestyle rather than copying what everyone else has done.

For this home, the brief was about more than creating extra space. It was about changing how the owners experience their home every day.

The design reconnects the house and garden in both directions. From inside, the garden becomes part of everyday living. From outside, the extension feels like it belongs within the landscape.

A few details that make the difference:

๐ŸŒฟ Charred timber cladding creates a natural connection to the mature trees and established planting.

๐ŸŒฟ The extension has been carefully designed around existing tree roots, allowing the landscape to remain an integral part of the site.

๐ŸŒฟ A brise soleil creates a sheltered courtyard that will eventually become a vinery, providing shade during summer while supporting climbing grapevines in the years ahead.

Every project is different because every client lives differently.

Your home should reflect that.

If youโ€™re planning an extension, donโ€™t just ask how much space you can add. Ask how your home could work better for the life you want to live.

๐Ÿ“ Based in Nottingham, serving the East Midlands
๐ŸŒฟ Specialists in sustainable architecture, eco homes and bespoke extensions

Is your home becoming too hot every summer?With hotter weather becoming more common across the UK, many homes struggle t...
09/07/2026

Is your home becoming too hot every summer?

With hotter weather becoming more common across the UK, many homes struggle to stay comfortable.

The good news? You donโ€™t always need air conditioning.

Simple design decisions can make a huge difference, from external shading and better ventilation to thoughtful window placement and improved insulation.

Swipe through for five architect-approved ways to keep your home cooler naturally.

Which room in your home gets the hottest?

๐Ÿ“ Based in Nottingham, serving the East Midlands

๐ŸŒฟ Specialists in sustainable architecture, eco homes and thoughtful design.

Thinking about improving your home?One of the most common questions we hear is:โ€œDo I need planning permission?โ€The answe...
25/06/2026

Thinking about improving your home?

One of the most common questions we hear is:

โ€œDo I need planning permission?โ€

The answer depends on the type of project, where you live and the planning history of your property.

As a quick guide:

๐Ÿก Extension โ†’ Maybe

๐Ÿ  Loft conversion โ†’ Usually not

๐ŸŒณ Garden room โ†’ Usually not

๐Ÿšœ Barn conversion โ†’ Often yes

๐Ÿ› Listed building โ†’ Almost certainly

Planning rules can be surprisingly complex and what applies to one property may not apply to another.

At JLK Architects we help homeowners navigate planning permission, Permitted Development rights and Listed Building Consent applications across the East Midlands.

What project are you considering?

Let us know below and weโ€™ll tell you whether planning permission is likely to be needed.

๐Ÿ“Based in Nottingham, serving the East Midlands

๐ŸŒฟ Specialists in sustainable architecture, eco homes and adaptive reuse

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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