A WORK OF ART

From elaborate mantlepieces to stained glass windows, period houses often come with a host of beautiful original features.

But for those of us with a more modern property, it can be difficult to make our own mark. When faced with blank walls, box rooms and not a bit of intricate coving in sight, how can you add character to an empty home? For Anna and John, the answer came in the form of an extension and some clever design trickery. In expanding their kitchen-diner, they’ve created a unique space with high ceilings and exposed woodwork that contrasts with the original 1950s structure of their terraced home.

The couple have plenty of experience between them. John, an architect,