House Renovation and Extension in Sydenham

Kitchen Reception Bathroom

Location

Sydenham, London

Year

2025

Construction Cost

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Type of Project

Extension and full renovation

This full renovation and extension of an Edwardian house in Sydenham pairs a new kitchen and dining space with the home’s original character. Black-framed glazing opens the kitchen to the garden, while the front rooms keep their bay windows, fireplace and panelling, set against a calm palette of soft whites, warm oak and dark painted accents.

The Kitchen

Tall oak-fronted units line one wall of the new kitchen, with an island and splashback in Oak. A slim window runs above the splashback, pendant lights hang over the island, and at the far end black-framed doors open the dining space to the garden.

““We worked with My/Architect to secure design and planning for the future development of our home, and the whole planning process was very smooth. Any changes we needed were handled quickly, and the tender system made choosing the right builder straightforward. We were really pleased with the experience”

Dan and Ali — Lambeth, 2025 — Homeowner

Reception Rooms

The reception rooms keep their period character, with a fireplace and panelled walls framing a calm, neutral scheme. Black-framed glazed doors link the rooms while keeping each space distinct, letting light pass through the house.

Hall & Staircase

Dark-painted panelling runs up the staircase, set against a crisp white newel post and balustrade. Along the hallway, an archway and pendant lights mark the route through the house, giving the entrance a strong, considered character.

The Bathroom

The bathroom is lined in dark, veined paint, with a glass shower screen and warm wall lighting. The deep tones make a deliberate contrast with the lighter rooms elsewhere in the house.

Materials Palette

Cabinetry & Joinery

Oak veneer

Surfaces

Oak & Marble effect splashbacks

Hardware & Fixtures

Brass effect

Frames & Details

Black-framed

Walls & Finishes

Painted panelling

Bathroom

Maroon glazed tiles

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“We worked with My/Architect to secure design and planning for the future development of our home, and the whole planning process was very smooth. Any changes we needed were handled quickly, and the tender system made choosing the right builder straightforward. We were really pleased with the experience.”

Dan and Ali — Lambeth,