Enhancing a Victorian home's kitchen space through the addition of four practical zones
Transforming a Victorian Villa in West London: A Modern Kitchen Extension
A Victorian villa in West London has undergone a remarkable transformation, with a bespoke kitchen extension adding modern functionality and light-filled spaces to the property. The extension, costing £40,000 to complete, was designed with a focus on practicality and light, featuring four distinct zones: kitchen, island, dining area, and lounge.
The kitchen zone showcases bespoke cabinetry designed by HUX London, boasting hidden storage solutions and sleek, minimalist finishes. A Velux window was installed for additional light and flow, while a timber-clad island was installed at the heart of the kitchen for food preparation and casual gatherings.
The dining area, equipped with a mid-century dining table and chairs, seamlessly integrates with the kitchen-diner extension through the addition of an overhead skylight. The sliding glass doors and large windowpane further enhance the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Careful attention was paid to lighting, with concealed fittings and strategically placed fixtures ensuring the space is well-lit and inviting. The matching porcelain tiles extend into the garden path, creating visual continuity.
The extension also includes a comfortable Roche Bobois corner sofa adjacent to the kitchen for relaxation. The flooring in the new extension includes embossed porcelain tiles and metal mosaic inlays, maintaining the heritage of the period home while being modern and functional.
The existing rear extension was demolished to create a blank slate for the new modern extension. This transformation resulted in a modern, functional, and light-filled space that is sure to be the heart of the home for years to come.
This bespoke kitchen extension, with its four functional zones, bespoke cabinetry, timber-clad island, skylights, and outdoor integration, falls within the £50,000 to £120,000 bracket in the UK market today, reflecting both size and level of finish. Factors influencing cost include size and complexity, materials, skylights and outdoor integration, average single-storey extension cost, and contingency.
- The modern kitchen extension, costing £40,000 to complete, includes a comfortable Roche Bobois corner sofa adjacent to the kitchen for relaxation.
- The extension's flooring features embossed porcelain tiles and metal mosaic inlays, maintaining the heritage of the period home while being modern and functional.
- The Velux window was installed in the kitchen zone for additional light and flow, contributing to the overall brightness of the space.
- The dining area in the kitchen-diner extension is equipped with a mid-century dining table and chairs, enhancing the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Sliding glass doors and large windowpanes in the extension further integrate indoor and outdoor spaces, offering an extension of the home-and-garden lifestyle.
- The four distinct zones of the extension, including kitchen, island, dining area, and lounge, were designed with practicality and light in mind.
- The bespoke cabinetry, designed by HUX London, showcases hidden storage solutions and sleek, minimalist finishes, providing efficient storage options for kitchen essentials.
