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Interior Design & Architectural Project Info

During the early design stages, we identified the right proportions for the extension, which needed to be large enough to fit the new kitchen and dining areas comfortably but not so large as to become too expensive or overbearing on the compact garden. Together, we tested several options to arrive at the optimal depth. The final solution is generously set back from the rear wall of the house to create an intimate courtyard at the kitchen level and comfortable access to the garden steps. Although compact, the extension allows reimagining the kitchen and dining areas into a functional, spacious room with plenty of light and storage. By extending the kitchen and dining area into the side garden, we created new access to the rear of the house through the former rear sitting room window. The new space in the middle of the house is transformed into a service area with a small WC, coat storage and access to the cellar. The compact kitchen and dining area are achieved through bespoke joinery and seating furniture we designed with the clients and ordered from Italy. The front sitting room is opened to create a larger, more comfortable space, with more direct access to the entrance, improved insulation and windows, and new finishes. From an interior design point of view, we had lots of fun interpreting and redesigning the client’s references, ranging from classical Victorian to early 20th century Bauhaus and a lot later Art Deco influences. The front sitting rooms maintain a classical taste, with herringbone parquet flooring and muted decoration: a very subtle grey band replaces skirting boards and cornices, resulting in a lighter feeling. Instead, the kitchen and dining room are an ‘explosion’ of colour and geometry with black and white joinery, multicoloured floor and walls. The strong geometry of the composition refers to both Bauhaus and the Art Deco examples we discussed with the clients.

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