Project Notes
The owners: Annie Browning a charity worker, lives here with her husband, Ollie, a company director, and daughters Florence, four, and Matilda, 22 months
The property: A four-bedroom, semi-detached 1930s house in Twickenham, London
Total project cost: £146,500
Annie and Ollie were, at first, dubious about moving into this former student house in Twickenham. After some persuasion from Ollie, they decided that with tender loving care, they could turn this worn down 1930s property into their dream home with a kitchen extension.
Working with architect Kevin Gould, they demolished the conservatory and extended the rear to create more space. They used the kitchen units and flooring to divide the open-plan area, and installed roof beams to get the look they really wanted.
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Kitchen units from British Standard help divide the kitchen-diner from the living area. The bar stools are from Sunbury Antiques Market. The breakfast bar has ample but easily accessible storage space to stow away Florence and Matilda’s toys. Appliances, Miele
The floor tiles are a combination of plain and patterned designs from Azulej by Mutina at Domus. Wooden flooring, German Flooring Direct. Rooflights, Velux. Bi-fold doors, Klöeber
The time and space-saving Quooker hot water tap is one of Annie’s favourite appliances. The main tap is by Blanco. Shelves, English Salvage. Kitchen, British Standard
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