An Architect’s House. Shepherds Bush

LONDON. W12
2019

For this three-floor refurbishment in a mid-Edwardian terrace in West London, we balanced period character with a layout that accommodates the demands of modern family life.

The creation of a versatile living area to the rear of the house formed the heart of the home and the main focus of the project. We designed this space as both a fully functioning kitchen and a flexible space for entertaining, working, everyday living, or simply as somewhere for the children to get their homework done.

Our design incorporates artisanal materials, high-quality crafted finishes, and bespoke pieces – including a configurable scullery-style table, Calacatta marble surfaces, and Crittal-style glazing. To create a room that didn’t visually define itself as ‘kitchen’, we concealed utilities behind bespoke period-correct wood-panelled doors, minimised hard surfaces and avoided wall cabinets. The result is a seamless, multi-functional room with a strong sense of space.

The scope of the project extended to the design of the media room, children’s bedrooms and family bathroom. We also reconfigured the master bedroom to include an understated ensuite, featuring a bespoke framed washstand that we designed specifically for the property.