For years, we’ve been told that if you want to open up a house and improve the way you live, you need to knock down walls. But bigger is not always better – and lifestyle changes have created a need for architectural changes. Emma Love asks, is open-plan living a thing of the past?
Large open-plan spaces have their benefits, but there’s a lot to love about a more cellular layout where every room has a defined purpose. Thomas Croft Architects teamed up with interior designer Suzy Hoodless to remodel this Arts & Crafts house, which had been poorly updated over the years: there are moments of grandeur, but also necessary moments of intimacy