The Project: Reconfiguration of ground floor kitchen/diner and second floor master suite in a large, four storey Victorian Villa in Conservation Area. ​ My Role: Spatial planning, interior architecture, interior design concepts, detailed design, bespoke kitchen design, bespoke joinery design, lighting design, specification, procurement, product sourcing, project support, liaising with trades ​ Timeframe: Initial consultation - March 2022. Project Completion - March 2024. ​ £: 36 days plus initial consultation ​ Photography - Alice Kemp

A modern dark wood adn stone kitchen is brighten with bold orange accent dining chairs

Elegant dining area in kitchen with large oak table by Fiona McDonald, Gubi dining chairs, console table, gallery wall of mixed artworks and Frank Gehry Cloud pendant

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.

Soaring ceiling height in the dining room

A relaxed family room has been created in what was originally the rear servants wing, complete with maids stair up to the first floor bedrooms. Interior design, including the under stair joinery, are by Studio Gorman. Photograph by Prue Ruscoe

Lighting Design and Shading Integration Photo: Andrew Peppard, Alastair Lever, Gareth Gardener

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Ronald Tillemann, Rotterdam

Internally a palette of existing granite walls has been paired with Jerusalem limestone stone flooring from Mandarin Stone , and wide-plank oak flooring. Existing timber ceiling and roof structures have been retained where possible – retaining the character of the property. Feature panels of black walnut line the kitchen and entrance hall joinery, adding warmth to the calm colour palette. Wood burners were supplied by Kernow Fires .

Eclectic living room in converted School House apartment. Photography by Fisher Hart