A renovation of a beautiful family home in Hampstead Garden Suburb, originally built in the early 1900s in the Arts & Crafts style. The house is Grade II listed and sits within a conservation area, which meant that the architectural and design proposals required careful consideration from the outset, with a number of early decisions and details needing to be presented as part of the planning and listed building approval process.
Our approach was to respect the character and heritage of the original house while making it work better for modern family life. Throughout the renovation, materials, colours and finishes were carefully selected to complement the existing architecture. Darker timbers were introduced to sit comfortably alongside the original staircase, while warm, heritage-inspired colours helped retain the sense of depth and character found throughout the house.
On the ground floor, the layout was reconfigured to create a more natural connection between the kitchen and TV room. A new walkway between the two spaces improved the flow of the floor plan, while opening up the areas around it to create a more practical arrangement for everyday family life.
Upstairs, the guest bathroom was completely renovated, creating a calm and understated space inspired by the feel of a boutique hotel. Green and white porcelain tiles were paired with warm brassware to add depth and contrast while remaining sympathetic to the period of the property.
The children’s bedrooms were given a more playful and personal feel. A bespoke safari mural was designed around the bunk bed, with the illustrated landscape carefully positioned within the room. This was paired with a warm burnt-orange wall colour, creating a characterful space that felt playful without losing the overall sense of cohesion within the house.
The second floor was transformed into a considered master suite, incorporating a full walk-in wardrobe and dedicated dressing area. The design focused on creating a quieter, more private part of the house, with a restrained palette of natural materials and warm tones.
Across the renovation, the aim was to create a home that felt appropriate to its history while being practical for the way the family lives today. The original Arts & Crafts character remained central to the design, with each new material, colour and detail carefully considered to complement rather than compete with the architecture.
