Cheriton Square House

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Magri Williams completed a residential extension and full refurbishment of a house in Cheriton Square, Balham, London. Acting as both architect and interior designer, the studio carefully balanced the existing house with the new extension to create a calm and considered home.

The rear extension is detailed to sit comfortably within its context, drawing on the scale, proportions and material language of the original building. Subtle shifts in brickwork, junctions and openings allow the new addition to feel contemporary, while remaining sympathetic to the character of the house.

A timber-lined portal forms a clear threshold between the existing building and the new extension. It creates a carefully framed moment between the two spaces, while drawing long views through the house and allowing natural light to travel deeper into the plan.

The kitchen is defined by a restrained palette of natural materials and bespoke joinery. Soft timber tones, integrated storage and minimal detailing create a space that feels calm, functional and robust for everyday family life.

In the lounge, the more traditional character of the house is retained, with original proportions and detailing carefully respected. A consistent tonal palette and considered joinery help tie this room back to the newer interventions, creating continuity across the home.

The bathroom continues the same quiet material language, with muted finishes, bespoke vanity joinery and integrated detailing creating a serene and practical space.

Photography James Retief