The owners wanted to make better use of their home without losing the character that made it special. Working alongside the architect, the project centred on opening up the ground floor, improving natural light and creating a more sociable layout that could better support modern family life.
Location:
East Sheen, London
Architect:
Arthur Architects
Project Type:
Full Rennovation
Completed:
2019
Services:
Rear Extension
Side Return Extension
Loft Conversion
Full Renovation
Structural Alterations
Like many Victorian properties, the existing layout felt fragmented and disconnected. The challenge was not simply to add space, but to improve how the home functioned day to day, creating a stronger relationship between cooking, dining and family living.
The reconfigured kitchen, dining and living spaces now work together as one connected environment. Open sightlines and improved circulation create a natural flow throughout the ground floor while providing flexible spaces for both family life and entertaining.
Rather than removing every trace of the existing building, key features were carefully integrated into the design. Original materials sit comfortably alongside contemporary interventions, creating spaces that feel both timeless and modern.
Homeowner, East Sheen
Reimagining every detail for contemporary family life