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ARCHITECT JW Bespoke Architecture and Interior Design www.jwbespoke.co.uk


DOORS & WINDOWS Complete Window Systems completewindowsystemsuk.co.uk


BRICKS TBS


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ROOFLIGHTS Velux www.velux.co.uk


The couple also “couldn’t resist” choosing the et blac satin finish enineered wooden oor for the itchen e could hae had tiles but I’m not a fan of kitchen spaces that have tiled sections with wooden sections for the rest of the room  prefer a oor that unifies a space,” explains Simon. The theme of black extends throughout the home. One side of the new extension is painted completely black, including the sloped ceiling which counter-intuitively makes it feel much larger. “Black is an elegant, contemporary colour, and has so much depth. I much prefer it to the grey interiors which have become so ubiquitous,” says Simon. The extension has delivered two generously sized bedrooms, as well as the new family bathroom, front liin room, and a lare bedroom with expansive views from the loft room. “As with any extension to an existing house, making it feel part of the home, without the need to weave through endless corridors, is important,” asserts Joe. “But I think we achieved it here.”


Joe puts an emphasis on designing a route


through the extended house that feels as though it ‘could have always been that way.’ The exception is arriving at the new open plan space to the rear which hits you with the wow factor  its an area filled with liht, space, different levels and forms, which all provide a canvas for contemporary interior desin finishes


“It all combines to create a really warm


environment that makes you feel cosy and comfortable straight away, while also being super striking and contemporary,” explains Joe.


EXTERNAL APPEARANCE The external aesthetic of the renovation draws inspiration from the original house’s shapes and forms. An interesting aspect of the original home was that, despite being in a row of terraces, the plots were taken on by different builders at that time, so there are


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subtle variations in their design. Its original exterior boasted an asymmetric


nature which the team wanted to introduce into the rear elevation of the extension. The team were also keen to avoid a large set of doors at the rear. “Having a separate window is super practical for natural ventilation – particularly when combined with the small window to the rear of the kitchen space for cross-winds,” explains Joe. The picture window serves the dining space


and provides another cosy nook for reading or pondering while looking out to the garden. A charred larch claddin was then specified for the recessed section, to contrast but also complement the brickwork.


Some sustainability considerations were woven into the project, with bricks sourced from large developments in London and the installation of a new gas combi boiler, coupled with underoor heatin hile low energy was not the couple’s primary focus, the measures reected a conscientious approach to environmental impact within the project’s budget.


Now comfortably settled into their transformed home, the family are very happy with the way it’s turned out. They have found joy in the newly separated spaces – each area having its distinct purpose, from the front liin room to the lare itchen extension that now serves as the heart of the house. In stark contrast to the previous layout, the downstairs area is now a blend of openness and privacy, providing a balance of social and more tranquil, private spaces. eectin on the proects success, the couple’s architect expresses particular satisfaction with the ‘can-do’ nature that defined his clients attitude espite budet constraints and the unforeseen impact of external pressures like the pandemic, Joe enthuses: “Simon and Jo knuckled down and pulled through to create such a wonderful home that will serve them for many years to come.”


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