A tired, small 1970's house was refurbished and extended to become a modern, light-filled, sunny family home. The original house didn't take advantage of its leafy, expansive site, so the extension pushed north and opened up to the sun and outdoors. Living areas flow onto spacious, sunny outdoor areas to the north, and a generous hallway flows through to a new pool and the mature, leafy trees of the neighbouring park. A strong, geometric form sits wide on the site and its pitched roof creates open, airy, light-filled interior spaces. High windows give glimpses of the sky and surrounding trees, and side windows provide a green, leafy outlook to the reserve next door. A muted but rich finishes palette and carefully designed cabinetry complement the lofty architecture. This busy young family can now live and thrive in their beautifully spacious, well-functioning home.

Our client sought fixtures in keeping with the midcentury style of the home. The pendant in the entry is a fantastic example, whilst in the hall to the children's bedrooms the feature piece is the midcentury cabinet. Photographer: Matthew Forbes

William Goddard Photography

The entrance hall of this contemporary new build is generously scaled and benefits from abundant natural light, enhancing the sense of arrival. Glazed double doors provide a framed axial view from the hall through the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space, extending visually to the rear garden and drawing the exterior into the interior experience. At the half landing, bespoke recessed shelving is integrated into the wall, forming a considered library niche that contributes both function and spatial character.

Smoked and finished in a metallic hard wax oil, this is a contemporary take on the traditional parquet de Versailles design. It works beautifully in this Belgravia apartment. The parquet has a plank border running around the perimeter. All the blocks are engineered, bevel edged, tongue and grooved on all 4 sides Compatible with under floor heating.

The Reclaimed Flooring Company

We love this photo not only for the beautiful finish of all of the fixtures and fittings, but for Albert the dog as well. We think you'll have to agree that he sets the entrance into the dining room off beautifully. The dining room can be fully enclosed with white painted double french doors, sporting solid clear glass Delf knobs. With a set of bi-fold doors at each end of the dining room, it can be opened up to a balcony to the front and provide direct access to the Alfresco area from the rear. The Dining room also incorporates a large walk in storage space fitted out with shelving and cabinetry to accommodate platters, glasses, dinnerware, cutlery, and all of the acoutrements that go hand in hand with entertaining a large family and social circle. The entire room is set off by beautiful wallpaper hung horizontally, a fruitwood table that seats 10 comfortably in cream upholstered chairs. The three pendant lights were created from a beautiful wallpaper.

Kilian O'Sullivan

Nicola Tirelli

Nell'ingresso è stato eliminato un arco ormai fuori moda, sostituito lo spatolato che incupiva lo spazio e tinteggiato di bianco le pareti per dare luminosità, sul mobile in primo piano, una campana di vetro conserva fiori di carta (glicini) colorati in stile (diy)

This fabulous wall of Vitsoe shelving made in Camden and designed by Dieter Rams. And you can take it with you to your next house.

Nick Stephenson

The dramatic link between old and new.