Home improvements & building · Lancing
A better everyday layout in Lancing.
Lancing connects the coastal plain with an older northern village. Beach Green marks its seafront, St James retains medieval fabric, and Lancing College Chapel draws on French Gothic architecture. For INTEGRAL, based in Brighton and Hove, that variety is a reason to start with your own home: its layout, existing services and the activities it needs to accommodate, from a bathroom refit to a more connected kitchen.
How can your layout make everyday arrivals easier?
For a household that spends time on the beach or outdoors, the route back into the home can shape a useful renovation. Think about where wet coats, shoes, bags and cleaning equipment go before they reach the kitchen. A utility space does not have to be large to be purposeful. Discuss washing, storage and circulation together, including whether changing a door position would make the arrangement easier to use.
Look at the whole ground floor
In a home with a compact kitchen, the first question may be how adjacent space is used. A refit, internal alteration and extension each offer different possibilities. Compare them against your need for seating, preparation space and storage before choosing a direction. If the floor layout changes, include heating, plumbing and ventilation in the conversation so the new room arrangement and the building services are planned as one project.
Respond to the individual street
North Lancing’s surviving flint boundaries and historic buildings are a distinct part of the village, while other addresses have different construction and layouts. A contemporary bathroom or tiled floor should be designed around what is actually there. Existing levels, walls and access need to be checked rather than inferred from the postcode. For a heritage-sensitive property, establish any specific requirements with the authority before making decisions about alterations or external equipment.
Need help sourcing materials?
If you haven’t yet sourced your materials, or would like help choosing products and finishes, we work hand in hand with our sister company, Old Bank Kitchens, to help you find the right options for your project.
Local information and useful reading
Background on Lancing and resources to help you explore the area. Requirements for any work depend on the individual property and should be checked with the relevant authority.
A sense of place
Three local points of interest.
Landmarks and historical connections in and around Lancing.
Lancing Beach Green
This open space and playground sits beside Lancing’s beach, providing a clear reference point along the coastal plain.
St James the Less
The church on Manor Road is largely thirteenth-century, with an earlier Transitional Norman south porch and a distinctive low roof over its central tower.
Lancing College Chapel
Designed by R H Carpenter in 1868, the chapel uses French Gothic forms and stone from the college’s former quarry at Scaynes Hill.
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Find Lancing.
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Before we begin
Planning work in Lancing?
Every project starts with a conversation.
Can you combine a kitchen and utility project in Lancing?
Yes, these rooms can be discussed as a connected brief. Share the existing layout and what needs to be stored or accommodated, then we can consider their plumbing, access and fitting sequence together.
Does North Lancing’s character affect a renovation?
The conservation appraisal identifies specific local features, but requirements depend on the property and the proposed work. Check the individual address with Adur District Council and share any relevant information before the design is settled.
Let’s begin
Tell us how your Lancing home could work better.
Send your postcode and a few photographs, along with the rooms you want to change. We can begin with the practical improvements that matter most to your household.