South London Terrace House Whole House Renovation
Amelia and Edmund live in a four-bedroom, mid-terrace house in South West London. With a growing family, their priority was to improve the internal layout of the house to better suit their lifestyle, without extending the existing footprint. Their goal was to create a more practical and efficient home, with particular focus on a new kitchen and bathroom.
Project Type: Renovation and Extension
Project Profile: The house had a full renovation including a new kitchen
Location: Stockwell, South London
Build Time: 4 months
Model Projects worked closely with the couple to reimagine the use of space, demonstrating that a well-considered redesign can deliver transformative results even without major structural changes. A key intervention was the reconfiguration of the lower ground floor. By slightly reducing the size of the front bedroom, the design team were able to create a new, spacious utility and shower room.
The utility area was carefully planned to ensure appliances and clutter could be neatly concealed, providing a functional and streamlined space. This strategic approach maximised the potential of the existing layout, enabling the home to feel more spacious, organised and future-proof for family life.
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Key Design Features: A Fresh Layout and Timeless Details
On the ground floor, the original layout featured a kitchen to the rear and a dining room to the front of the house. To create a more functional and spacious arrangement, Model Projects reimagined the internal flow by switching the positions of these rooms. This allowed for the creation of a generous kitchen space at the front and a more intimate, cosy dining area to the rear.
The new kitchen was designed in a classic Shaker style, featuring navy cabinetry, white marble-effect worktops, and a traditional white butler sink. Gold-toned fittings and accessories were introduced to add a contemporary elegance, blending traditional character with modern finishes. A U-shaped layout with a central island was chosen to optimise the space for cooking and food preparation, while maintaining a sense of openness and practicality for family life.
Amelia and Edmund also sought to create a larger and more comfortable family bathroom. By removing the existing airing cupboard and reclaiming space from the adjacent hallway, Model Projects were able to double the bathroom’s original footprint. The resulting space now accommodates a bath, separate shower, hand basin and toilet combining modern comfort with traditional style. Black and white square tiles were laid in a classic pattern on the floor, while large white wall tiles ensure the space remains bright and clean-lined.
To complete the renovation, all the windows were replaced with modern sash units, in keeping with the home’s Victorian heritage, enhancing both the performance and period charm of the property.
Route to Planning
Due to the works being solely internal alteration a planning application was not necessary for this project.
