This project in Hampton is a 4-bedroom terraced property from the late 1920’s located in Hampton in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The property is typical to the area, which consists mainly of terraced and semi-detached houses. When our client approached us, their property had already been renovated to the first and second floors, and they needed help to resolve the ground floor plan to suit their needs. The property as it was had an early 1980’s rear extension which housed their kitchen; however, this extension was poorly designed meaning that spatially the plan did not flow comfortably and didn’t take full advantage of the aspect to the garden. Both neighbours already had full width rear extensions to their properties and so we agreed that this was a good way of moving forward to achieve the best use of the site. The proposed infill extension successfully created a new large and open kitchen / dining / living space with a new WC and utility room where there is less natural light. By reinstating the original wall between the front reception room and previous dining space, the proportions of the living space to the rear are more commensurate to family living and create a cosy internal environment. The new extension utilises large Crittall style glazing for the new doors and windows, as well as 2 large new sky lights which draw light deep into the plan. Importantly for this project, we also designed the lighting scheme for our client to maximise the comfort of the internal spaces, which in balance with the bright finishes, contrasting black fixtures and minimalist furniture creates a harmonious, cosy and crisp interior.