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Thoughtful Transformation of a 1920s Family Home
Thoughtful Transformation of a 1920s Family Home
A family home in St Albans with a tactile, light filled rear extension alongside a double side extension and attic conversion. The house used to be a tired, pebble dashed 1920s house now reimagined into a spacious, modern home designed for family living.
Before
Before
During Construction
During Construction
After
After
Modern Family Living
Modern Family Living
By extending the ground floor at the rear, a generous open plan kitchen, dining and living area is created, perfect for everyday life and entertaining. A carefully integrated two storey side extension added two additional bedrooms, ensuring the home comfortably accommodates a family of five.
Seamless Design that Blends Function and Form
Seamless Design that Blends Function and Form
Tall kitchen cupboards flow seamlessly into the utility wall, cleverly transforming into the stair handrail. Plywood louvres conceal a hidden pivot door leading to the utility room and downstairs toilet, preserving a clean, continuous aesthetic throughout the space.
Innovative Use of Materials
Innovative Use of Materials
In a UK first, the extension walls were constructed from clayblocks, left exposed in the rear addition to celebrate their natural texture. These distinctive elements are paired with a palette of complementary materials, including a birch plywood ceiling canopy, glulam beams and cork flooring tiles, creating a richly tactile environment.
Craftmanship and Creativity at Every Turn
Craftmanship and Creativity at Every Turn
A passion for woodworking is evident throughout the home, with timber elements adding warmth, cohesion, and character. Sleek plywood frames unify the design, while custom built kids’ beds feature a whimsical hidden reading nook, creating a space that inspires imagination and playful exploration.
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