Houzz Tour: A tiny London home has a Makeover Astonishing - For those struggling with small living space, this remarkable metamorphosis of a dilapidated shop with a tiny footprint in east London offers both hope and inspiration. "Everyone laughed," said the architect Fiona Kirkwood when it revealed its intention to make the small ruin in east London in a home. "But I was convinced and am stubborn about it," she added, and the building was turned into a remarkable three-story house.
From long difficult planning process to gain access to the manufacturers and the extremely tight space constraints, the project was certainly not without its challenges, but the results are amazing.
Houzz at a glance
Location Bethnal Green, east London
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms bathroom
who lives here Fiona Kirkwood and Benjamin Morgan
Architect Fiona Kirkwood Kirkwood McCarthy
This is interesting The site is incredibly narrow 3.7m at its widest
Photos © Tim Crocker
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with such a small site, the biggest problem was to overcome the small size, explains Fiona. Then there was the long planning process. 'Bethnal Green was heavily bombed during the war and this site is one of the few such conservation areas, so it was important for the facade remained red brick, she said.
Factors such as the right to light and near a canal while strongly influenced the shape of the building might take. "We knew it had to be vertical, and the impression was such that you could not get a room on each level. But I knew I wanted two bedrooms and two bathrooms, "she explains.
He made the very simple basic structure to determine based on the public flow to private, with two bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground and first floor level and the main living space in the basement. "Once we realized that the conceptual structure, it was about handling the architectural structure to falsify the sense of space, said Fiona.
He made the very simple basic structure to determine based on the public flow to private, with two bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground and first floor level and the main living space in the basement. "Once we realized that the conceptual structure, it was about handling the architectural structure to falsify the sense of space, said Fiona.
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One of the most defining features of the house is the amazing feeling of space and light, given its small size. It was thanks to a thoughtful design that took into account the details and functions of all. "With such a small space, everything must have a dual function to optimize performance, whether the storage, light or sound," says Fiona.
Even if the house is an example of contemporary architecture, Fiona was aware it had to be a home first and foremost. "We wanted it to be comfortable and relaxed, she said, she juxtaposes contemporary architectural elements with things like a thick Persian rug and a spongy couch.
Bluebell sofa, Sofa.com. Walls painted bright white, Dulux. Reflect buffet, Muuto. Tavolo table by Magis at The Conran Shop. NY11 dining room chairs, Norr11. Drum side table by Softline in a clean room.
Even if the house is an example of contemporary architecture, Fiona was aware it had to be a home first and foremost. "We wanted it to be comfortable and relaxed, she said, she juxtaposes contemporary architectural elements with things like a thick Persian rug and a spongy couch.
Bluebell sofa, Sofa.com. Walls painted bright white, Dulux. Reflect buffet, Muuto. Tavolo table by Magis at The Conran Shop. NY11 dining room chairs, Norr11. Drum side table by Softline in a clean room.
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Fiona has taken care to ensure the basement did not feel like a basement, it had risen as high as possible to earn as much of a view outside as possible.
whole house is pushing what can be done on a very small site, Fiona said. The steps of the court, for example, are all carefully designed to be the seat height. "The court is of the furniture - it's like an amphitheater. We had 20 people sitting there. It becomes a great social center for the house and much of the indoor-outdoor integrated sense, we wanted to create, "she says.
She planted the life itself wall with a friend gardener landscape using Woolly Pocket Living Wall Planters and flowers, herbs and plants of New Covent Garden Flower Market. The wall becomes direct sunlight and stands where an old toilet used to be. The greenery at once recognizes that old structure was there, and offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere to the small courtyard, and herbs for the kitchen
Living Wall Planters, Woolly Pocket.
whole house is pushing what can be done on a very small site, Fiona said. The steps of the court, for example, are all carefully designed to be the seat height. "The court is of the furniture - it's like an amphitheater. We had 20 people sitting there. It becomes a great social center for the house and much of the indoor-outdoor integrated sense, we wanted to create, "she says.
She planted the life itself wall with a friend gardener landscape using Woolly Pocket Living Wall Planters and flowers, herbs and plants of New Covent Garden Flower Market. The wall becomes direct sunlight and stands where an old toilet used to be. The greenery at once recognizes that old structure was there, and offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere to the small courtyard, and herbs for the kitchen
Living Wall Planters, Woolly Pocket.
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to further enhance the connection between inside and outside, Fiona decided to continue the brick terrace on the basement floor. 'The outer material traditionally gives a sense of casual courtyard inside, she said. As an Australian living in London, the mixture outside and was very important in the design.
lights stage Lighting Hunza at Moonlight design.
lights stage Lighting Hunza at Moonlight design.
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Fiona's house and Benjamin extends only to the end of their court. Beyond is a mews garden shared by their neighbors, which include furniture designers and artists, so that space has become a kind of workshop area.
Although the front elevation of the property had to be brick red to comply with the Building Regulations, Fiona wanted to express some of his old identity - he had long been painted black brick - in high elevation in the back.
Although the front elevation of the property had to be brick red to comply with the Building Regulations, Fiona wanted to express some of his old identity - he had long been painted black brick - in high elevation in the back.
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The sub- ground is opened, and on the other side of the room is the kitchen. Fiona has kept all the walls and cabinets throughout the white house with black accents on the railings, windows, handles and other details. Black and white was there from the start, "she says. "It was an easy paddle that compensate all the tonal variations in the masonry. It has become a rule we stuck to very strict, "she adds.
white lacquered push door release and a Silestone worktop white keep clean and simple cuisine, while under stairs storage ensures not an inch of space is wasted. "It's sort of the principle of home," Fiona said, "everything is really functional, but discreet and well executed.
The staircase leading walnut on the ground floor become those perforated steel at the top to allow natural light from the landing window in the basement.
white lacquered push door release and a Silestone worktop white keep clean and simple cuisine, while under stairs storage ensures not an inch of space is wasted. "It's sort of the principle of home," Fiona said, "everything is really functional, but discreet and well executed.
The staircase leading walnut on the ground floor become those perforated steel at the top to allow natural light from the landing window in the basement.
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the raised ground floor is a guest bedroom that doubles as a study, plus a bathroom. "We decided to just a curtain instead of a wall because we wanted to interact with the courtyard and basement below," Fiona said.
The regulation of the specified building the railing must be at least 00 cm high, but Fiona worked if she 1100cm high, the upper part can be cut out and doubled black aluminum to form shelves and improve the light and the interaction with the rest of the space.
main key to the success of the house is the consideration that went into every detail. Rather than opting for more space by creating three complete floors, Fiona has chosen to add to the mezzanine level, resulting in an integrated and much more spacious. "It was important to know when not to add floor space to make it feel bigger," she says.
Sofa; Luca Carver soft chair; dressing table, all Ligne Roset. flooring black American walnut, Woodfloors4 U.
Browse mezzanines most wonderful
The regulation of the specified building the railing must be at least 00 cm high, but Fiona worked if she 1100cm high, the upper part can be cut out and doubled black aluminum to form shelves and improve the light and the interaction with the rest of the space.
main key to the success of the house is the consideration that went into every detail. Rather than opting for more space by creating three complete floors, Fiona has chosen to add to the mezzanine level, resulting in an integrated and much more spacious. "It was important to know when not to add floor space to make it feel bigger," she says.
Sofa; Luca Carver soft chair; dressing table, all Ligne Roset. flooring black American walnut, Woodfloors4 U.
Browse mezzanines most wonderful
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double railings as library on the other side - another example the creative use of space in this house. "Any surface or area that can possibly store something done, says Fiona. 'You need to overthink everything when you work at this scale -. It can get really chaotic otherwise "
Fiona and Benjamin had an art collection of great and colorful West African Jack Bell Gallery Mayfair. "We knew we had to keep them as quiet spaces as possible to let the soft furnishings and art to add color and interest," says Fiona.
Wall by Light Years, Skandium.
Fiona and Benjamin had an art collection of great and colorful West African Jack Bell Gallery Mayfair. "We knew we had to keep them as quiet spaces as possible to let the soft furnishings and art to add color and interest," says Fiona.
Wall by Light Years, Skandium.
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Fiona describes decide the layout for the stairs as "an extensive exercise. It was important to minimize their impact on floor space, and in the end she decided that the most effective way to do this is to group in the southeast corner. From there it was a matter of finding how they can add character and quality performance.
"It was important to have continuity of materials," says Fiona. She knew the story of the house is a mixture of bricks in the basement and walnut for the top two floors, and the color scheme is black and white. "I wanted to be able to read the nuts and brick together, and walnut with black, and black with brick, she said. So the staircase of the basement is walnut with black steel railings, and other flights are steel.
In this image, the front door is to the right of the window, study / bedroom and bathroom are directly behind, and the arch marks the stairs up to the master bedroom.
The lightweight bricks are the neighbor, and the horizontal line is where the ceiling of the old building was. "We have left open because you do not have as high an acoustic performance here - plus it is another nod to the history of the house," says Fiona.
"It was important to have continuity of materials," says Fiona. She knew the story of the house is a mixture of bricks in the basement and walnut for the top two floors, and the color scheme is black and white. "I wanted to be able to read the nuts and brick together, and walnut with black, and black with brick, she said. So the staircase of the basement is walnut with black steel railings, and other flights are steel.
In this image, the front door is to the right of the window, study / bedroom and bathroom are directly behind, and the arch marks the stairs up to the master bedroom.
The lightweight bricks are the neighbor, and the horizontal line is where the ceiling of the old building was. "We have left open because you do not have as high an acoustic performance here - plus it is another nod to the history of the house," says Fiona.
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the door of the master bedroom is downstairs, keeping the top floor open and fluid. Although there is a bathroom on the lower floor, Fiona was eager to have a bath here. "I'm obsessed with having baths, and it was the only place we could fit one, she said. "After bathing, it kind of snowballed into a bathroom because it is convenient to have a loo here too," she adds. "It actually turned out really well. It is like living in a hotel style room, and you have a bathroom closed down for when you want to be private.
The drawers have been specifically designed to not be too high to exaggerate the low ceiling. Black aluminum handles connect with floors below for a harmonious whole.
Tiles, Domus Tiles. Vero Washbowl 500mm basin Duravit.
The drawers have been specifically designed to not be too high to exaggerate the low ceiling. Black aluminum handles connect with floors below for a harmonious whole.
Tiles, Domus Tiles. Vero Washbowl 500mm basin Duravit.
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planning regulations to the form of this piece would necessarily awkward. So, Fiona made a characteristic sloping ceiling by installing LED headlamps.
"We tried not to have too much overhead lights in the space," she said. "Everything was very specific - more on carefully studied lighting zones to make sure it does not become ostentatious, she adds.
Bifold doors onto a small patio create another link with the outside. "The other day it was snowing in the morning, and we opened all watching from the warmth of the bed."
fabric was cut to the specific angle of the glass wall to create a curtain that is beautifully above the walnut floor when closed.
Divina Melange 2 curtain fabric Kvadrat. Silo pendant light, zero lighting Informer. Shetland bed, The Natural Bed Company.
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"We tried not to have too much overhead lights in the space," she said. "Everything was very specific - more on carefully studied lighting zones to make sure it does not become ostentatious, she adds.
Bifold doors onto a small patio create another link with the outside. "The other day it was snowing in the morning, and we opened all watching from the warmth of the bed."
fabric was cut to the specific angle of the glass wall to create a curtain that is beautifully above the walnut floor when closed.
Divina Melange 2 curtain fabric Kvadrat. Silo pendant light, zero lighting Informer. Shetland bed, The Natural Bed Company.
Read expert advice on folding doors
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Basement
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Ground floor
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First floor
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