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The Remodeling Of This Home's Rear Addition Created A Light-Filled Interior

An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home.

Cox Architects has sent us photos of a project they completed that included the re-modeling of a 775 square foot (72 sqm) brick addition.

Before

The original Edwardian house, located in a leafy South London Conservation Area, already had a rear brick addition, however, it was not bright enough on the interior for the current owners.

BEFORE - An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home.

The solution was to open the addition up completely by adding a skylight and a wall of sliding glass doors. As the large skylights were quite heavy, specialist lifting equipment was required to haul each one over the top of the house before being carefully lowered into position.

DURING - An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home.

After

The updated addition, which also included landscaping of the garden, is now bright and open, seamlessly connecting with the outdoor areas.

An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home.

There’s a built-in bench at one end of the patio, with the other an open space for a pair of chairs.

An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home.

Inside, there’s a sitting area at one end that’s been furnished with four chairs and a coffee table.

An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home includes a sitting area, dining area, and kitchen.
An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home includes a sitting area with a skylight.

The dining area, which is located directly beneath the skylights, has a large 8-person dining table surrounded by wood chairs.

An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home includes a sitting area and dining area for eight people.
An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home includes a sitting area and dining area for eight people.

The new kitchen wraps around the side of the original living room and includes a large island with seating and a wood slat accent that complements the other wood design elements throughout the interior.

An updated brick extension for an Edwardian home includes a sitting area, dining area, and kitchen.
A modern kitchen with a large island, black and white cabinetry, and wood slat accent.
A modern kitchen with a large island, black and white cabinetry, and wood slat accent.

Another skylight shines natural light onto the island during the day, while small spotlights provide light at night.

A modern kitchen with a large island, black and white cabinetry, and wood slat accent.

A mirrored built-in shelf creates the feeling of the space being larger than it is.

A mirrored built-in shelf creates the feeling of the space being larger than it is.

A casual living room with built-in cabinets and shelving has a view of the light-filled addition and the garden beyond.

A casual living room with built-in cabinets and shelving, has a view of the light-filled addition and the garden beyond.

Here’s a look at the before and after floor plans, showing the layout transformation.

The floor plan of a home before an updated extension was added.

The floor plan of a new addition.
Photography by Matt Clayton Photography | Photoshoot Stylist: Here There + Home | Architect & Project Manager: COX ARCHITECTS | Builder: Elson Properties London Ltd | Structural Engineer: Jonathan Darnell | Kitchen design and build: Benjamin Alexander Kitchens Ltd | Exterior Landscaping: Tom Massey | Glazing Specialist Subcontactors: Maxlight Ltd and Stella Rooflights

Source: Contemporist

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