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LocationLondon
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Project TypeResidential
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Size240SQM
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Year2016
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CollaboratorsGraham Gaunt Photowork
The transformation of this Hackney home was a study in balancing bold, contemporary living with the enduring charm of Victorian architecture. Our approach centred on opening up the rear of the ground floor, creating a seamless transition between the interior and the landscaped garden. The addition of expansive bifold doors and large roof lights floods the kitchen with natural light, while the oriel window—a standout feature—offers a cosy kitchen perch that projects into the garden, blurring the boundaries between inside and out.
Internally, we reconfigured the layout to introduce three generous bedrooms and two thoughtfully designed bathrooms, ensuring every inch of space serves the needs of modern family life. The palette is a curated mix of bold and subtle hues, layered with tactile finishes that reflect both the home’s heritage and the client’s personal style. Every detail, from the joinery to the decorative flourishes, was chosen to create a space that feels both distinctive and deeply welcoming.
The result is a uniquely characterful home—contemporary yet rooted in its Victorian past, and above all, a place that feels truly lived in and loved
Window Seat
Designing a window seat into the scheme of a room can be a way of utilising an awkward space or creating something out of nothing! This is the perfect example of the latter. In the absence of a breakfast bar the addition of a window seat has created a place to sit closer to the person in the kitchen. It’s introduction also gave us the opportunity to add textiles and colour, injecting instant style into the space. Window seats are always popular, providing nooks for reading, taking in the outdoors, and a different perspective.
