BRINGING LIGHT INTO A FAMILY HOME XUL Architecture renovate a family home in the heart of Hampstead Garden Suburb’s conservation area This family home situated on a popular 1930s street in the heart of Hampstead Garden Suburb has undergone a full renovation and rear extension. The family recently grew in size with the addition of a baby, so the pressure was on to reimagine this house for the needs of a 21st-century family whilst respecting the history of a 1930s conservation area. XUL Architecture set about bringing light into this home through ingenious ways such as light panels either side of the front door drawing light into a previously dark entrance hall. As you arrive in the space, the view through to the garden is unobstructed with a clear line through 62 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk
the hallway and past the natural tones of the kitchen carpentry. A subtle rear extension created space for a skylight to fill the kitchen with light whilst staying within the guidelines of the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust. The clients chose a cool palette of blues and greens creating a cosy space in the evening, whilst during the day the rooms are filled with light and warmth. The house has clearly defined spaces for the family to live in, moving away from the trend of the last decade to open spaces up. Working from home with a young family created a need for partitioned spaces that can be used at different times of the day.
