Location
Hackney, London
Year
2025
Construction Cost
£125,000
Type of Project
Extension and kitchen renovation
This warm, light-filled kitchen extension in Hackney combines natural clay-plastered walls, bold blue cabinetry and a skylit dining space anchored by a bespoke timber bench. Exposed red steel adds character, while large garden-facing doors create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, forming a bright, crafted family space designed for everyday living.
The Kitchen
Warm natural light washes across clay-plastered walls, a bespoke oak bench and soft geometric textiles, creating a calm, crafted dining space that connects directly to the garden. Generous rooflights frame the sky, while muted tones and tactile materials bring a gentle, contemporary character to this space
“My/Architect understood exactly what we wanted. They managed every detail, from planning permission through to the final finish. We couldn’t be happier with our new home.”
Miles D — Homeowner
Window Seat
The window seat is crafted in warm oak, running the full length of the glazing to create a generous, built-in nook that anchors the dining space. Its geometric, handwoven backrest adds colour and softness, while the low sill height and garden views make it a calm, inviting spot for solitude.
Colourful Cabinetry
The kitchen’s colourful cabinetry forms a playful yet refined backdrop, with matte blue fronts framed in pale timber and accented by warm brass pulls. Integrated storage is thoughtfully arranged around the dining area, keeping clutter hidden while displaying personal touches. Soft clay-plastered walls and terrazzo surfaces balance the vibrant palette with a calm, crafted warmth.
Kitchen Details
The kitchen pairs soft timber wall units with playful blue lower cabinetry, unified by terrazzo worktops and a subtle speckled splashback. Brass pulls add warmth and tactility. Above, the exposed red steel beam becomes a sculptural feature, its bold colour cutting through the calm, plastered interior to give the space character and rhythm.
Materials Palette
Cabinetry & Joinery
Birch plywood & matte blue laminate
Surfaces
Terrazzo worktops and splashback
Hardware & Fixtures
Brushed brass handles and wall lights
Frames & Details
Black aluminium glazing
Walls & Finishes
Hand-applied clay plaster
Garden Boundary
Timber slatted fencing
Ready to Start Your Project?
“Dani and the team were exceptional. From the creative ideas, the patience in putting together the drawings and re-drafting when needed, to the support and advice all along the process; everything was of the highest quality.”
Syed S — Greenwich,