Jess & Hugo's Shepherd's Bush Renovation
Jess and Hugo purchased their Victorian terrace in Shepherd’s Bush with the vision of creating their dream family home. While the property had previously undergone significant extensions including a rear extension and a loft conversion with a full-width mansard dormer it retained much of its original charm, such as the classic front façade with traditional sash windows.
Project Type: Renovation and Extension
Project Profile: Whole house renovation to a period property in Shepherd Bush
Location: Shepherds Bush, London
Build Time: 3 months
The house was in good condition, but the couple wanted to add their own personality and design sensibility to the space. Their brief focused on maintaining the elegance of the original Victorian architecture while introducing subtle modern elements, and most importantly, maximising natural light throughout the home.
The entire house was thoughtfully renovated, with upgrades including new flooring, fresh decoration throughout, a bespoke Shaker-style kitchen, a large family bathroom, and a new master ensuite.
A striking contemporary feature was the installation of Crittall-style black-framed windows and doors to the rear of the ground floor. These open onto the courtyard garden and provide a bold contrast to the period detailing of the home, while complementing the clean lines of the new kitchen.
Upstairs, one of the most impactful changes was the reconfiguration of the first floor to include a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom for the master bedroom. This was achieved by dividing the original middle bedroom, allowing for both spaces to be accessed via flush-fitting pocket doors that elegantly disappear into the wall.
The new family bathroom was designed in harmony with the home's period character, combining modern comfort with timeless style.
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Kitchen Design and Features
Jess and Hugo selected a classic Shaker-style kitchen as the heart of their newly renovated family home. The design centres around a large central island, perfectly positioned in the middle of the open-plan space. The layout features a single run of cabinetry along one side, balanced by the statement island which anchors the kitchen both visually and functionally.
The space is beautifully illuminated by natural light, pouring in through a full-length glazed roof along the annex flank, and framed by striking Crittall-style doors and a full-height fixed window to the rear.
Crafted from solid painted timber, the cabinetry uses a combination of Tulipwood and Plywood. The perimeter units are painted in a soft white, while the island introduces a bold contrast in deep teal blue. Each unit follows a classic square-frame Shaker profile, defined by inset panels and elegant proportions.
The worktops are a light granite, complementing the double butler sink installed in the island. A large gas range cooker is set into the original chimney alcove, with a discreet flush-mounted extractor recessed above for a clean, integrated finish.
Two pendant lights hang above the island, creating a visual focal point, while subtle ambient lighting completes the rest of the space.
The surrounding walls are painted in Middleton Pink by Farrow & Ball, providing a warm, sophisticated backdrop. Large Cavendish Cream porcelain tiles, laid in a stacked formation, complete the look with a sense of order and modern simplicity.
Jess and Hugo Review
"My husband and I engaged Model Projects to manage our recent house renovations. We had bought a Victorian house in W12 which needed to be fully refurbished, including some structural amendments.
I began working with Kathryn even before we purchased our house, as i was keen for her professional input during my property search. Having finally exchanged on our house we got to work immediately, in order that the builders could move in on day 1, following completion. Model Projects managed this entire process, including finding our builder (George) and his brilliant team. They created the drawings, applied for the permissions and managed all the additional services we need (engineer reviews etc). The process was seamless and i knew we were in capable hands as soon as i saw the Creation Pack. Kathryn and team were then on hand throughout the entire building work process and we are absolutely delighted by the finished product.
Model projects were a pleasure to work with, as they were respectful of my ideas but also had plenty of their own. Not to mention there 'little black book' which meant absolutely anything was possible, as K and team always knew a vendor who could deliver on what i wanted, within my budget.
I would highly recommend this firm to anyone and, in fact, we are about to start stage 2!"
Before and After 3D Cut-through Plans
After: 3D Floorplans (Ground and First)
Before: 3D Floorplans (Ground and First)
Route to Planning
As the property had already been extensively extended the only requirement for planning was the change to the rear glazing. This was carried out through a Certificate of Lawfulness application under the properties Permitted Developments Rights.
