Warwick Gardens London Refurbishment with a Extension

This project involved the transformation of a two-bedroom lower ground floor apartment in Kensington, London. The design focused on reconfiguring the internal layout to improve flow and functionality, alongside extending the property to create an open-plan living space and an additional bedroom.

Project Type: Renovation and Extension
Project Profile: The expansion of a ground-level flat in a historic terrace property with a single-story extension.
Location: Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London
Build Time: 5 months

A new stone staircase was introduced at the entrance to the flat, providing a grand and welcoming approach. At the front of the apartment, Model Projects designed a flexible guest room or nursery, complete with integrated storage beneath the bay window.

To the rear, a large open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area was created, opening out onto a walled courtyard garden. Full-width glazed bifold doors flood the space with natural light and offer uninterrupted views of the garden beyond. The interior design was tailored to reflect the clients’ personal style incorporating cherished pieces like their antique dining table, which now sits harmoniously within the new space. The living area was designed to feel distinct from the kitchen, offering a comfortable and quiet setting with a strong connection to the outdoors.

The extension also made space for a home study, which is subtly divided from the main living area with double doors, allowing flexibility between open living and quiet retreat. The master bedroom suite was reimagined to include a walk-in wardrobe and an elegant ensuite, enhancing both the functionality and luxury of the space.

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Project Design and Features

The kitchen forms the heart of the open-plan living space a carefully crafted centrepiece that brings together traditional design and contemporary style. Hand-painted in a classic Shaker style, the cabinetry features clean lines, subtle detailing, and handleless units for a refined, understated look.

The layout is a simple yet functional line and island configuration, with the sink thoughtfully positioned in the breakfast bar and a feature range cooker placed along the rear wall. A vintage glass splashback introduces a layer of depth and character, perfectly complementing the rich olive green cabinetry and simple grey worktops. The warmth of the olive tones is further enhanced by dark timber drawers, creating a sophisticated contrast within the scheme.

Large-format limestone tiles run throughout the space, helping to reflect light and maintain a sense of openness and brightness. Subtle lighting and smooth wall finishes contribute to the clean, modern aesthetic, while carefully retaining and enhancing the apartment’s original period features.

Client Review

It was a fantastic experience with Model Projects from start to finish. We began with reimagining the space from a two bedroom flat to a three bedroom, with the potential to extend into an upstairs flat in the future and create a maisonette. Kathryn was our project manager and ensured that we got a lot of support, ideas and assistance throughout. She took a lot of the pain out of the process and bought much needed fun and creativity.

The builder tending process was made simple and we found a fantastic company in GJ Design, who were efficient and delivered to plan and almost on time (the delay was partly our fault with moving goal posts). Having lived in the space for almost a year now, I cannot recommend Model Projects or the process of having assistance on a building project more highly. I've referred them to all of my friends contemplating home renovations.