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An extension and loft conversion dramatically boost space in this Victorian house, while its rear glazing brings the wow
This south London home is almost unrecognisable from five years ago, when Hamael Javaid of The Market Design & Build first saw it. The owners had already had architectural plans drawn up for a rear and side extension plus a loft conversion, and Planning Permission was in place. Hamael and his team swooped in to make it all happen, designing a top-to-toe refurbishment of the entire property, too, that would suit a young family and bring their Victorian home brilliantly into the 21st century.
The kitchen was previously very narrow, but, by building into the side return, it now has space for an island plus a dining table and chairs.
Underfloor heating is fitted in the new extension. Differences in ground level meant Hamael had to alter floor construction plans here. “It was supposed to be a solid floor, but we had to change it to a block and beam one,” Hamael says. “There’s always something new like this to deal with when you’re doing a big construction job.”
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Underfloor heating is fitted in the new extension. Differences in ground level meant Hamael had to alter floor construction plans here. “It was supposed to be a solid floor, but we had to change it to a block and beam one,” Hamael says. “There’s always something new like this to deal with when you’re doing a big construction job.”
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Here’s how the house floor plans looked before the renovation…
…and here are the proposed plans for the rear and side extensions, as well as the loft conversion.
This before shot shows the rear of the property, with its side return.
The rear of the house is now transformed by the extension and lots of glazing.
The glazing on the rear wall stretches from the loft right down to the first floor bedroom, bisecting the original roof line. “There’s a beam in between,” Hamael says, “and the upper part has zinc cladding to create one finish.”
Glazing, IQ Glass.
Glazing, IQ Glass.
There’s also generous glazing on the section of the rear extension that protrudes into the garden, reaching almost to the roofline. The dog-leg shape here creates additional space inside for a reading nook, as well as patio space outside directly off the kitchen.
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In addition to all the glazing at the rear, roof lights running the length of the extension ensure the space is flooded with light at any time of year. “The owners wanted it to be as bright and light as possible,” Hamael says.
All the kitchen cabinetry is designed along one wall, with a large island supplying additional storage. The deep green of the units is teamed with plenty of crisp white, while brass handles add warmth.
The design choices were made collaboratively between Hamael and the owners. “We had site meetings every week, and discussed with them what they wanted,” he says. “We shared our interior design ideas with them on site.”
Kitchen, John Lewis & Partners.
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The design choices were made collaboratively between Hamael and the owners. “We had site meetings every week, and discussed with them what they wanted,” he says. “We shared our interior design ideas with them on site.”
Kitchen, John Lewis & Partners.
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In addition to nine drawers on the kitchen side, the island contains a wine fridge, open storage and space for two people to sit.
A wide opening leads into the middle room, designed as a transitional space. Hamael preserved original features in the Victorian part of the house, including the beautiful ceiling rose seen in the living room beyond.
The colour palette throughout the house features soothing greens, rich blues and earthy reds, giving a cohesive and calm feel to the whole property.
The colour palette throughout the house features soothing greens, rich blues and earthy reds, giving a cohesive and calm feel to the whole property.
The middle room contains a small drinks trolley and some open shelving.
The built-in shelving in the living room was already in the space, but was painted a rich blue to refresh it.
Pale wooden parquet flooring, laid in a herringbone pattern, runs throughout the ground floor, tying together the Victorian part of the house with the new extension.
Pale wooden parquet flooring, laid in a herringbone pattern, runs throughout the ground floor, tying together the Victorian part of the house with the new extension.
The lighting throughout is new, but the owners kept some of their existing furniture, including this sofa. Its soft pink tone is picked up in other rooms around the house, including the family bathroom, and again on storage in the office.
The master bedroom has the same soft neutral hues used elsewhere, and the warm undertones bring a cosy feel to the space.
On the first floor, the nursery has views of the garden through the large window that runs right up into the office above. A slim window runs along the right-hand wall, but, despite being small, Hamael still fitted it with a blind to help block light and ensure the baby sleeps well.
The family bathroom on the first floor features pink tiles and brass fittings.
The office is on the top floor, in the loft conversion, and its desk fits right across the floor-to-ceiling window.
The shower room in the loft conversion features bold green tiles, laid in a herringbone pattern to echo the ground floor parquet.
It took about seven months to complete the work on this house, and the owners moved out while it took place. Once finished, they were delighted. As they said in their review on Houzz, “It was not an easy job for Hamael or the team (as a terraced house with no side access), but at all times we felt we were in good hands and that the job would be completed to a high standard. We were very happy with the whole process, and how the build has been finished, and it has received many compliments.”
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It took about seven months to complete the work on this house, and the owners moved out while it took place. Once finished, they were delighted. As they said in their review on Houzz, “It was not an easy job for Hamael or the team (as a terraced house with no side access), but at all times we felt we were in good hands and that the job would be completed to a high standard. We were very happy with the whole process, and how the build has been finished, and it has received many compliments.”
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What do you like best about this extension and redesign? Let us know in the Comments.
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Who lives here? A couple with a baby
Location Brixton, south London
Property An end-of-terrace Victorian house
Size Three bedrooms and two bathrooms
Designer Hamael Javaid of The Market Design & Build
Project year 2021
When Hamael first saw this end-of-terrace property, it felt cramped and dated. “It was a typical old Victorian house with a small kitchen on the ground floor at the rear and three bedrooms upstairs,” he says.
Architectural plans included extending the kitchen into the side return and pushing out a little at the rear, too. The property would also be extended into the loft, creating a further office and bathroom.