Reimagined to deliver a strong interior presence within a modest footprint, responding to a brief for impact, light, and longevity, the existing home carried a clear heritage character - the design sought to honour this while introducing contemporary elements, sharpening spatial clarity and daily function. A second-floor rear extension was added, signalled internally by a black-framed threshold that marks the transition between old and new.

Given the tight site, light became a central driver of the interior strategy. Internal courtyards and carefully positioned glazing draw daylight deep into the plan, allowing the liberal use of black-painted joinery and walls without compromising brightness. The kitchen and stair area are deliberately finished in paler tones to distinguish from the darker living zones and define circulation zones. Kitchen and dining flank an open courtyard. Bathrooms are compact and traditionally detailed, reinforcing the home’s heritage sensibility.

The first floor extension responds to strict planning controls, with sloped walls carefully resolved through joinery and a built-in window seat to capture light. Throughout, warm timber floors, panelled walls, and contemporary furniture create balance and tactility. Prioritising thoughtful detailing over excess, we demonstrate how careful interior design elevates a small house into a refined, light-filled family home.