In line with the owners’ love of mid-century style, we brought a sense of updated minimalism to this 1930s London terrace, reworking the ground floor by opening up the front and middle rooms. The key to this project was to rationalise the space and make considered use of a poorly executed existing extension and loft conversion. That meant correcting sight lines, levelling floors and moving walls. For an airy and textural feel, the studio eschewed built-in joinery either side of the sitting room’s chimney breast, sourcing local vintage pieces instead. We opted for wide, natural floorboards, simple painted brickwork, monochrome accents, such as the strung pendant lights by Menu, and fluid silhouettes. Soft brass elements in the bathroom echo that feel. The next stage of the renovation will see a gentle reworking of the first floor, with an emphasis on materials such as cork and sisal.