East London Whole House Renovation in Classical Style

Project Year: 2017

• Country: United Kingdom

• Location: East London     

The Renovation Project

Sarah and Matthew purchased their East London Victorian Terrace house to carry out a whole house renovation. Their aim was to create a five bedroom family home. Their design brief included a loft conversion, side to rear extension and whole house renovation. Updated services such as lighting and heating were also required. The principle design feature was to maintain the original period features throughout the house.

The living room and dining room were opened up to provide one large, formal living room in which to relax and enjoy. The utility room was decreased in size and replaced with a smaller utility room and separate toilet. The rear side extension provided a stunning open plan kitchen area , with dining and seating areas. The kitchen was created with white units and blue central island housing sink and seating for two.

Design and Features

The Model Projects Design Team worked with Sarah and Matthew to keep the traditional elements of the Victorian era and blend them subtly in with the new. Coving and wooden doors provided a classical feel throughout the ground floor, providing a contrast with the large bifold doors to the rear. A series of rooflights run down the side of the extension that pull light to the space below and throw natural light into the formal living room towards the front.

Moving up stairs to the first floor, the second bedroom was used to provide a stunning walk in wardrobe and ensuite for the master bedroom. Sarah and Matthew were able to maximise storage space.

The loft conversion provided a large bedroom with ensuite, and built in eaves storage. The chimney breast going up into the roof was used to provide a feature wall. Roof lights ensure the room is bright, providing a wonderful bedroom for guests to enjoy.

Route to Planning

Both the rear side extension and loft conversion were submitted and approval given under the property’s  permitted development rights.