Victorian terrace revamps

We’ve handpicked a selection of stunning renovations and extensions to these popular properties that allowed for extra living space filled with natural illumination

A thorough layout redesign along with lowering of the floors – marked by the lines painted on the walls – improved head height in the living areas and gave this dwelling an expansive feel. Fraher Architects 020 8291 6947 www.fraher.co The owners of this Victorian terrace wanted to utilise the area under the pitched roof to create a study and reading room. The architects designed an L-shaped dormer lined with white oiled spruce plywood interiors. Studio Octopi 020 7633 0003 www.octopi.co.uk This wraparound extension features extra-large skylights to give the impression of a glass roof and maximise natural light. The designers created an open-plan kitchen-dining-living area while maintaining a dividing wall with the rest of the house. A triangular window above the internal French door boosts brightness in the adjacent rooms. Plus Rooms 0800 917 7127 www.plusrooms.co.uk The master ensuite in this London home was entirely redesigned, with the original chimney providing the line for a symmetrical his and hers basin area. Yellow Cloud Studio 020 8533 2946 www.yellowcloudstudio.com The owners of this period property wanted to change the enclosed and dark layout to transform their dwelling into a stunning, modern home. Their architects designed an infill extension with large expanses of glass as well as specifying Crittall doors and windows for an industrial feel. Mustard Architects 020 8533 8162 www.mustardarchitects.com