If you’ve ever wished for more room to gather, entertain, or enjoy family meals, you’re not alone. Dining space is one of the most common areas homeowners want to expand. With today’s Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), adding a warm, stylish dining area is faster and more achievable than ever.
At Shanette Superior Space, we recently helped a family create a new dining space with a 5.2m x 4m insulated steel extension. Manufactured in Kilbeggan and installed in just one day, this project highlights how steel frame systems and composite panels can transform a home.
Why This Family Needed More Dining Space
The homeowners already loved their property but felt limited by the lack of space for a proper dining area. They wanted a solution that would feel like a natural extension of the home, provide year-round comfort, and complement the existing design of their house.
A Fast, Modern Way to Extend Your Home
To meet these needs, we manufactured a steel extension at our Kilbeggan facility using Kingspan insulated composite panels. This panelised approach reflects the principles of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), where precision off-site manufacturing allows for quick, efficient on-site installation.
Unlike traditional blockwork or brick builds, an insulated steel extension minimises disruption and reduces build times significantly. In this case, the structure was installed in just one day, allowing the homeowners to enjoy their new space almost immediately.
Design Features That Made the Difference
This project combined practicality with a modern finish:
A sloped roof (2.9m down to 2.6m) for a sleek, contemporary profile.
An anthracite grey exterior that tied beautifully to the opposite side of the house, helping the extension blend seamlessly into its surroundings.
French double doors and three windows with a split top-open design, flooding the new dining area with natural light.
The concrete base and interior fit-out were completed separately by the client, giving them flexibility to design the interior to their taste.
From One-Day Build to Year-Round Comfort
The finished result is a bright, welcoming dining extension that feels like it has always been part of the home. Thanks to the insulation performance of the Kingspan panels, the steel extension provides comfort in every season while adding long-term value to the property.
The homeowners were delighted with the outcome and praised the professionalism of our team throughout the process.
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Steel Extensions
This project is just one example of how steel extensions in Ireland are solving space challenges quickly and effectively. Homeowners are choosing this MMC approach for:
Faster installation times compared to traditional builds.
High-performance insulation for year-round comfort and energy savings.
Design flexibility to complement existing homes.
Irish-made quality, with every Shanette extension manufactured in Kilbeggan.
For builders and contractors, steel extensions also offer reliability, precision, and the efficiency of Modern Methods of Construction.
Next Steps for Expanding Your Living Space
If you’re looking to add extra dining space at home, an insulated steel extension could be the ideal solution. Shanette’s panelised MMC builds combine speed, quality, and durability to create modern, functional spaces.
Visit us at our show areas in Kilbeggan (N91 PC56) or Dublin (D12 PY54), or explore more domestic project case studies to see how we’ve transformed homes across Ireland.
For larger builds and structural systems, discover our sister company Shanette Steel Frames, delivering MMC solutions for homes, extensions, and commercial projects nationwide.
This project is also featured in our case study section.
