Our clients approached us having recently purchased a Victorian terraced house in Dulwich in need of some serious TLC. Derelict but full of original charm, the house offered generous proportions, ornate cornicing and original marble fireplaces. This creative young couple wanted a home to grow into and the brief was to transform this neglected structure into a spacious place to unwind—and to host lively gatherings—celebrating the building’s heritage whilst introducing a modern classic feel to the interiors.

The ground floor living spaces were too compartmentalised and the connection between the interior and the garden was compromised by an excessively low ceiling to the existing three storey closet wing. We added a full width rear extension and sank the new snug into a ‘conversation-pit’ arrangement, allowing the space to align naturally with the garden and reconnect the hallway to daylight. This move unlocked a fluid, open-plan living area anchored by a beautiful handcrafted West & Reid kitchen and framed by arched Crittall doors opening onto the garden. Additional bedrooms were provided by a full width dormer extension at roof level and the house was renovated throughout. In keeping with our clients passion for design and sense of fun, each room expresses its own personality, breathing life back into this old house.