Parisian chic in South London… We were briefed to reconfigure this large Victorian semi-detached home and ‘bring back the grandeur’ in line with clients’ preference for a Parisian apartment aesthetic.
- Project type: Full refurbishment including extension
- Project size: 2800ft2
- Architect: Daykin Marshall Studio
- Contractor: Rubix Construction and Development
- Landscape Designer: Rebecca Lyle Garden Design
- Photographer: Nick Smith
- Completion: 2022
Balham
London
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The monochrome palette ensures cohesion throughout the property and enables modern pieces to sit comfortably with elegant antique furniture.
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The re-landscaped gardens, complete with sedum roof and living wall bring the outside in for extra interest.
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We opened up the space in this beautiful family home, providing capacious storage, a pantry, study, multiple bedrooms and a relaxing cinema room.
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To make the most of the spaciousness of the new layout, we gave the family the flexibility to close off some of the spaces to create more intimate spaces – essential as the children in this family of four grow older.
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Our client now has a home that feels warm, welcoming and full of character yet with an elegant demeanour that sets it apart from the crowd.
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