With a little help

Aided by an architect and interior designer, Amy and Harry Brown have transformed their dark kitchen into a cheerful, multipurpose space for the whole family

WORDS Jennifer Grimble

HOMEOWNERS Amy and Harry Brown LOCATION Herne Hill, south London PROJECT Rear and side return kitchen extension BUILD ROUTE Engaged architect and interior designer, main contractor project managed HOUSE SIZE 137m² KITCHEN SIZE 40m² EXTENSION COST £53,319 BUILD TIME Six months TIMELINE Property purchased MARCH 2021 Planning approval SEPTEMBER 2021 Construction works started NOVEMBER 2021 Works complete JUNE 2022 With a view to starting a family, Amy and Harry Brown began searching for a spacious, move-in ready home around Herne Hill, south London. “We liked the area, so began renting locally while looking to buy,” Amy explains. The couple wanted a property that allowed for growth and could adapt to their various needs. “I love socialising, so I wanted an open and airy kitchen diner,” says Amy. “I’d always loved…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2024

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