Studio Hallett Ike has added the smallest white living space behind the blackened timber facades of a Victorian flat in north London. The apartment, ER Residence, is located on the ground floor of a Victorian terrace. The studio said that before the intervention, the layout of the apartment was much more balanced, but unfortunately only accommodated one bedroom. Now, thanks to the extension to the rear, the apartment contains a second bedroom that doubles as a study and a dining room.

With a muted colour palette and an emphasis on natural materials throughout, the apartment retains many of its traditional Victorian features, contrasting against parred back contemporary additions. The garden was also extensively redesigned and the property now boasts a vibrant exotic garden, complementing the hand-charred timber cladding of the extension.

Interior design has also been thoughtfully carried out- specifying and designing furniture pieces, reviewing art and lighting, and upgrading existing floor and wall finishes, to ensure the scheme comes together and feels cohesive throughout.