House in West Hampstead

Refurbishment project creates light and space in family home

In 2012 we were commissioned to refurbish and extend a house in West Hampstead, London.

Refurbishment on the upper two floors provides a study, two small bathrooms, two bedrooms and an en-suite master bedroom. The majority of the work was undertaken on the ground floor, opening up the existing layout to provide a generous, open and contemporary kitchen/living space. Due to extensive demolition of load-bearing elements, good coordination with the structural design was essential to the programme and success of the project. A small extension to the rear of the property allows a rooflight to bring light into the kitchen without compromising the neighbours’ or the clients’ privacy.

It was a pleasure to work with a genial client who had a background in design and was highly involved in the design process and choice of finish. Fittings and materials are of a high spec; bespoke joinery by Jack Trench creates crisp, clean lines and ample storage, and lighting by Karen van Creveld defines and warms the spaces.

Details

ClientPrivate

ValueConfidential

CompletionJul 2014

Area200 m2

Structural engineerMartin Redston Associates

ContractorPaul Ray

LightingKaren van Creveld

JoineryJack Trench