A Victorian terraced house, based in Parsons Green (Hammersmith and Fulham, London) belonging to a photographer and her family, was extended and refurbished to deliver on the client’s desire for bright, open-plan spaces with an elegant and modern interior that’s the perfect backdrop to showcase their extensive photography collection.  A pared-back approach was taken to the layout and interiors, focusing on transforming the ground floor into a series of serene, light-filled spaces. The open-plan living areas are set over two levels with steel-framed glass partitions that enhance the open-plan layout but help to simply and unobtrusively delineate spaces. Large skylights in the new kitchen maximise daylight and the curved ceiling draws the eye upwards to frameless views of the sky whilst restricting views of neighbouring houses. Old and new co-exist peacefully as the design blends minimalist interiors with subtle textures and varying colours to create distinct but versatile spaces alongside the original features of the property. In the kitchen and living spaces, the muted colour palette allows the photography, which is showcased across the gallery walls, to take centre stage. Rich, warm-toned joinery is used as a counterpoint to the flooring with a floor-to-ceiling red elm bookcase and satin walnut kitchen cabinet becoming focal points of the design.