All & Nxthing is responsible for the complete overhaul of this 1890’s Victorian cottage, located in De Beauvoir Town, London, England, United Kingdom. The scope of this project entailed taking a dilapidated old cottage and transforming it into a bright and airy new layout which included an extension. A passion project for the designer/homeowner, who re-designed this for himself, his wife — and two cats!
Every inch of this red brick cottage was transformed, utilizing its beautiful original bones, while adding to its character. Highlights include the double height bathroom with exposed brick and bateau tub and the extended open plan kitchen with exposed beams, concrete floors, log burner and our bespoke kitchen design incorporating Terrazzo and reclaimed parquet worktops. There are a total of three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms in this home.
Above: The wood-burning stove is from The London Stove Co. Offering relaxation and comfort, the sofa is the Mags modular sofa from Hay. Serif TV: Samsung.
What We Love: This Victorian cottage is not only a beautiful home, but it has character and is cozy and welcoming. The mingling of old and new adds personality. There is a masterful blend of styles, industrial, Scandinavian, traditional and modern — all adding visual interest. Overall we find this to be a a stunning and inspiring house with so many unique details throughout… especially the bathroom!
Tell Us: What do you think of the overall transformation of this Victorian cottage? Any details you would like to have seen done differently? Please share with us your thoughts in the Comments!
Above: In this minimal kitchen, the custom cabinetry is by Gregos Builders and Contractors. The black blue cabinet paint is by Farrow & Ball. Hanging shelf above the island is made of Carrara marble. It is used for accessory display and for hanging plants. The 1950s German pendant lights with an industrial Bakelite finish were found at an antiques market.
Above: At the sink, the Evo brass kitchen faucet is by Tapwell.
Above: The countertops are terrazzo, while the 10¾-foot-long island is covered with reclaimed parquet flooring — sealed with oil for water-resistance.
Above: In the living room, the Sofa is MAGS by HAY in Kvadraft Fabric. The flooring is Micro cement by Kote London, while the steel doors are by IDF Aluminium.
Above: Squid Ink wall paint: Paint and Paper Library.
Above: In the powder bathroom under the staircase, the Spotted Plum wallpaper is by Martyn Thompson Studio.
Above: Setting Plaster wall paint: Farrow & Ball; Snow White floorboard wax: Osmo.
Above: The sink is from White Wolf; brass fixtures: Bert & May.
Above: The towel warmer is from Plank & Pipe.
Above: When the homeowner’s bought this home, it did not have a bathroom! They had to use a portion of another room to create this bathroom space. The ceiling was vaulted, while steel bars were added to support the chimney above. A skylight was also added to flood the space with natural light.
Although this bathroom was small, they also wanted a separate shower space. It was turned into a watertight wet room. There is a glass screen to shield the toilet from water, while all the materials are water-resistant.
Above: Five layers were removed in this bedroom to expose an original fireplace. The fireplace paint is Down Pipe – Farrow & Ball.
Above: In the guest bedroom, the area to the right of the exposed brick wall is part of the addition.
Above: At the rear of this semidetached Victorian home, part of the new addition is clad in black cedar.
Photos: Emma Thompson
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