This reimagined Victorian home in Forest Gate transforms a compact property into a sanctuary for simple living and entertaining. Natural materials like exposed timber, cork flooring, and bold colours harmoniously connect indoor and outdoor spaces. Key features include a bespoke timber window bench with a large sliding window, pivot doors, full-length roof-lights, and bright pink steelwork, reflecting the couple’s playful vision. Retained joists and unexpected finishes, such as terrazzo tiles on the façade and patio, add delightful moments throughout the space. Prioritising reuse, energy efficiency, and low-carbon materials, the design creates a home built for longevity and well-being.