BATTERSEA RENOVATION

Through the addition of a loft extension, wide side return, and substantial basement excavation, this property was transformed from a modest three-bedroom house into a six-bedroom family home. The brief sought a balanced aesthetic—rooted in classic, traditional design yet softened with a relaxed, informal sensibility—creating a timeless and versatile backdrop for a growing family who love to entertain.

Lighting and electrical design were integral to the scheme, carefully considered to provide flexibility from day through to evening. Below ground, 2.5-metre ceilings are complemented by a generous lightwell, drawing natural light deep into the space and transforming the basement into an area that feels bright and inviting. To the rear, the open-plan kitchen and dining space is defined by a striking pitched skylight, spanning nearly four metres, and a Crittall-style glazed wall, both maximising natural light and strengthening the connection to the garden.

Bespoke joinery, designed throughout by CMI, plays a central role in unifying the interiors. In the double reception room, a full-length wall of shelving integrates a concealed passage leading discreetly to the basement stair. In the basement, tailored joinery incorporates antique brass picture lights and sliding panels, allowing a large cinema-style television to be elegantly hidden when not in use. The principal suite is complete with a bespoke dressing room and an en suite featuring a statement double shower.

Interior view through black-framed glass doors of a staircase with a wooden newel post, a small wooden side table with a vase of red flowers, patterned tile floor, and white walls.
A view through black-framed glass doors into a room with white built-in bookshelves filled with vintage books, a ceramic vase, a small framed photo, a lamp, and decorative items.
Living room with a white sofa, wooden coffee table, and built-in bookshelves. A large bay window with shutters and curtains, and a round ceiling light fixture.
Living room with white sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, two white table lamps, framed wall art, large window with shutters, beige curtains, and greenery outside
Living room with white sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, window with shutters, cream-colored curtains, and decorative pillows.
Living room with a white sofa, yellow patterned pillows, a gray floral pillow, a wooden coffee table with purple flowers in a gray vase, and a gallery wall of nine framed black-and-white images of vintage tool illustrations above the sofa.
White built-in bookshelf with multiple shelves filled with decorative books, vases, a framed photo, a small sculpture, a lamp, and other decorative items.
White built-in bookshelf with decorative books, candles, and a large vase, next to a white fireplace with a framed picture of ocean waves on the wall.
Interior view of a living room with a white fireplace on the left, a wooden floor, and a tall white bookshelf filled with vintage books and decorative items. A hidden doorway leads to another room with a white railing.
Living room with yellow velvet sofa, round mirror, black metal accents, adjacent to white bookshelf and dining area with glass door leading to outdoor space.
Bright, open-concept kitchen and dining area with large windows, wooden floors, a long wooden dining table with chairs, a breakfast bar with stool seating, and minimalistic decor including a vase with purple foliage and wall clock.
Bright living room with green sofa, two tall floor lamps, coffee table with a small plant, dining table with a large glass vase of dark purple leaves, and large windows letting in natural light.
Living room with a green sofa, striped throw pillows, a black side table with a white jar, a tall lamp, a large green glass vase, and a framed hummingbird watercolor painting on a beige wall. There are two leopard print poufs on a light-colored rug.
Interior of a modern living room and dining area with a skylight, a dining table with chairs and a bench, a green velvet sofa, a black sideboard with a large green vase, and decorated with plants and artwork.
View through white double doors into a living room with a navy blue sectional sofa, framed wall art, and a large window with curtains.
Living room with a dark blue sectional sofa, beige ottoman, and wooden side tables, decorated with throw pillows, framed artwork of train tracks on the wall, a large window with curtains, and a patterned area rug.
Living room with white built-in bookshelves, framed artwork, a blue sofa, an ottoman, and a rug on dark wood flooring.
Living room with built-in white shelves, colorful artwork of train tracks, and a coffee table with a pink book and a vase of flowers.
Living room with a wall-mounted flat-screen TV displaying a misty forest scene, framed artwork of train tracks on either side, a wicker coffee table with a plant and magazines, and white built-in shelving.
A white built-in bookshelf with various decorative items, books, and a TV remote, next to a black-framed glass door, on a dark wood floor with a patterned rug.
Living room with a navy blue sofa, decorative pillows, a wooden sideboard with artwork, a white chair, a coffee table with flowers and books, and a view into a kitchen with blue cabinets and green plants.
A wooden sideboard with multiple small drawers, topped with stacked books, a gold pineapple decor, and a white lampshade. Behind, a wall with three framed art pieces. To the right, a wicker chair.
A bedroom nightstand with a gold-colored vase of flowers, a glass of water, and a book. Above it is a wall-mounted lamp. Part of a gray upholstered headboard and pillows are visible to the right. The wall is painted light blue.
A beige dresser with three drawers and silver knobs, topped with the books and bottles, a woven wicker chair with a blue patterned cushion, a white table lamp on a black side table, a large landscape painting with blue sky above, and white curtains l
A bedroom with light blue walls, a bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a wall-mounted lamp, a mirror, and a white closet with double doors.
Modern bathroom with a walk-in shower featuring a frameless glass door, gold fixtures, and tiled walls, a white vanity with a marble countertop, and a patterned blue and white floor.
Modern bathroom with double marble sink vanity, gold fixtures, large decorative mirror, and a walk-in shower with glass enclosure and tiled walls.
Double sink bathroom vanity with marble countertop, brass faucets, a large rectangular mirror with a metallic frame, wall-mounted light fixtures, and a potted plant reflected in the mirror.
Modern bathroom with white vanity, marble countertop, gold fixtures, and a glass-enclosed shower with beige tiles and a window.
A bathroom sink countertop with a marble surface, gold faucet, and two matching gold handles. A mirror is above the sink, and a black and white container of black straws is on the right.
A white dresser with multiple shoes, a small pink purse with a gold chain, a large glass vase with greenery and berries, two yellow lamps, and various candles or containers on top, in front of a wall with a large black-framed mirror.