Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects have recently completed a refurbishment and extension of a family home in Leytonstone, London.

Sliding doors

Wall shelves

Window bench

The client wanted a living space for a growing family. So, the main priorities were making sure they had a very strong link with the garden. As well as enough space for a large dining table.

Bright living room

Kitchen

Study room

Downstair toilet

The team radically transformed the existing long narrow kitchen by partially extending it out to the side to create a new dining space and widen views onto the garden.

Freestanding bath

Green bathroom

Walk-in shower

Big round mirror

The architects used a rich palette of color and materials throughout the home that includes a yellow lounge, a terrazzo showroom, and a family bathroom with palm print wallpaper.

Shower room

Terrazzo bathroom

As the architects say, the most challenging part was creating the additional space required, without extending the property too much and blowing the budget. To achieve this, they only extended it partly to the side.

Brick slips

Corner glazing

Herringbone tile

This created enough space for a large dining table, whilst also maintaining light into the existing living areas of the house and not blowing the budget.