Victorian terrace renovation

High-quality glass side extension and rear extension. Planning approval was made possible by demonstrating a well-conceived, high-quality design which visually separates the extensions whilst responding to the rhythm and pattern of adjacent properties.

The Victorian semi in Toronto had great bones and the perfect location on a tree-lined avenue. See the results of this dramatic renovation by Joel Bray!

So apparently I am a grown up. I'm not sure when it happened. But all of a sudden I am married (last weekend - teeny tiny civil service with our parents - heavenly) I am pregnant (still convinced the bump is just doughnuts) and have embarked on that very big and exciting and terrifying building

With a new side return and a fresh, modern kitchen, this small Victorian terrace has become a much loved family home.

Here are the dimensions of our home (rounded to make it easier 🤣) When we moved in the estate agents plans claimed the house was 85sqm but given we’ve added almost 20sqm with the loft conversion I don’t think that was right and they must have included the colossal shed that was in the back garden in that size since it was in the floor plan 🤷‍♀️ anyway, I haven’t included the specific dimensions of the snug area in our kitchen or the hallway, landing and stairs but they are included in the…

When renovating a 19th-century Victorian terrace house in South London, Patalab Architecture first turned to its bones. “The house, when purchased by our client, was in a tired state and there were major structural issues that needed to be addressed, justifying the opportunity to fundamentally rearrange the layout,” says Uwe Schmidt-Hess, founder and director, noting its narrow width at 4 meters, or roughly 13 feet.

Laura Stephens has injected colour and energy into a tired family home, creating an uplifting space for the homeowner's new phase of life

We share before + afters from our very own Victorian terrace garden makeover and how we did it on a budget.

From the kitchen to the living room, every space has been reworked.