London: Lamorna House in St John’s Wood

 St John's Wood, Westminster, Greater London, UK

Architects: KSR Architects & Interior Designers

Interior Designer: Clifton Interiors

Landscaper: Kate Gould Gardens

Photographer © Rachael Smith

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KSR Architects & Interior Designers:

We were commissioned by an ambitious couple to remodel and enhance space to their existing three-storey home in St John’s Wood Conservation Area. The clients wanted a fun and contemporary design whilst retaining some of characteristics of the original property, formerly part of a chapel. Arched doorways, Crittall sliding doors and a kitchen extension were included to create a more spacious home for the young family. A diverse specification of materials coupled with an imaginative use of colour achieved a sophisticated, timeless, and fun space for the family to grow into.

Uniqueness of the project:

The Victorian house was originally attached to a Georgian Wesleyan chapel and retains several features associated with this, including arched doorways and stone cast windows. The design carefully blends these historic elements with contemporary interventions to create a home that responds to the clients’ lifestyle.

The main objective:

The brief was to transform the tired and dated house in St John’s Wood into a home suitable for a young family of five. The clients wanted the space to be stylish and contemporary for entertaining, yet fun and functional for everyday family life. Additional space was required for living and entertainment to accommodate the growing family. The house had been occupied by a couple and incorporated an artist’s studio, a conservatory, as well as several charming features reflecting its history.

Key tasks:

The key challenge of the project was enhancing the space for the young family whilst retaining the sense of the history of the property. As much of the original ground floor was subdivided into separate rooms with many doors, it was carefully remodeled to achieve more space and better flow from entrance to the kitchen extension and the landscaped garden beyond. Pocket doors and glazed arched openings were included to create light filled rooms, whilst retaining separation and privacy between the different spaces when required.

Large, glazed sliding doors to the kitchen extension enables the space to flow easily between indoors and outdoors. A large skylight over the kitchen island provides enhanced natural light into the heart of the space. As part of the planning conditions a green roof was incorporated into the design where only wild-flowers were planted.

Size : 559 Sqm

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