Illustration of a two-story brick house with a gray roof and multiple windows, smoke coming from the chimney, and people gardening and playing outside.

House 120

We were approached by the client to reimagine the rear of their home, where the existing kitchen and utility spaces offered no connection to the garden and the dining area was confined to a dark, enclosed space with limited views.

Our design introduces a new side entrance leading into a practical utility area, freeing up the remainder of the space to create an open, light-filled layout. This reconfiguration establishes a clear visual and physical route from the hall through to the garden, enhancing the sense of flow throughout the home.

By relocating the kitchen, we were able to form a generous entertaining space that accommodates both a snug and a dining area. Expansive folding sliding doors open seamlessly onto the garden, blurring the boundary between indoors and out and transforming the rear of the house into a welcoming, versatile space perfect for family life.

Reconfiguration of a Victorian home

Kitchen sink with a chrome faucet, white cabinetry, exposed brick wall, and a wooden-framed window overlooking a brick building.
View of an interior brick-walled room seen through a large sliding glass door, with a patterned armchair, a floor lamp, and a decorative tree with hanging ornaments inside.
Close-up of a modern, minimalistic gray cabinet with clean lines and tiled flooring.
Interior view of a house showing a brick wall, doorway leading to another room, and part of an Easter decoration with branches and hanging ornaments on the left side.
Floor plan of House 120, showing ground floor with patio, kitchen, living/dining area, and utility room, including measurements and layout details.

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