Exposed Brick and Wooden Beams in an Extended London Home

This four-bedroom home in London is a wonderful example of how old charm and modern design can come together beautifully. Reimagined by the design studio Forgeworks, this home combines Victorian architecture with contemporary features, all while paying close attention to materials, textures, and the surrounding area.

As you step inside, the home feels elegant yet comfortable, with all the features you’d expect for modern living. Original brickwork and exposed steel sit alongside large glass windows, natural timber, and polished concrete, creating a perfect mix of old and new.

moody sitting room wooden floor bay window

After entering the house, you walk into a double reception room where light streams in through traditional sash windows.

dark gray sitting room bay window fireplace

Thanks to the large windows, including a bay with wooden shutters, there is plenty of natural light flowing in. The dark gray walls are a nice contrast to this brightness.

dark gray walls living room
living room niche bookcase

The house is decorated in a wonderful blend of styles. In the sitting room, a traditional Victorian fireplace sits side by side with midcentury-style furniture.

dark gray living room brick fireplace built-in bookshelves
double doors to kitchen
kitchen extension exposed brick wooden ceiling
modern kitchen white cabinets concrete worktop kitchen island

The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, ideal for both family time and entertaining guests. It connects effortlessly to the garden, with a built-in seating nook placed under a large picture window.

modern kitchen white cabinets

Modern white cabinets are paired with a concrete countertop and white backsplash tiles.

white kitchen concrete worktop window seat bench
kitchen corner built-in bench

This cozy spot is perfect for reading, dining, or simply enjoying the view of the garden as daylight changes throughout the day.

corner bench
kitchen extension glass doors to garden

The exposed wooden ceiling beams and exposed brick wall add texture and warmth, softening the clean lines of the space.

kitchen dining table with bench exposed brick wall
kitchen extension exposed brick wall garden doors
small city garden

The garden is thoughtfully landscaped with carefully selected plantings and areas for outdoor living. At the back of the garden is a separate brick-built workshop.

small garden city home
garden with kitchen extension
garden terrace
hall wooden staircase
bedroom exposed brick wall built-in gray wardrobes
bedroom exposed brick gray wardrobes antique dresser

Upstairs, the bedrooms continue the home’s calm and relaxing feel. Each room is a peaceful retreat, with high ceilings and soft, neutral colors.

gray-green walls bedroom
kids bedroom exposed brick pink wardrobe
kids bedroom exposed brick wall
charming kids bedroom raised bed
dark blue kids bedroom
dark blue kids bedroom colorful wallpaper

One of the children’s rooms is decorated with a tropical wonderland wallpaper called ‘Reverie Black’ by Holden.

view into bathroom
bathroom combined shower bath white tiles

The first floor is home to three bedrooms and a bathroom with a combined shower and bath.

attic bedroom storage under slanted ceiling
attic bedroom colorful wallpaper

The top floor, under the slanted ceilings, is home to a grand master suite where the walls are decorated in the ‘Exuberance’ wallpaper from Harelequin.

bathroom colorful wallpaper
bathroom walk-in shower gray herringbone tiles

The top-floor suite features a large bathroom with a bath, a separate shower, and marble floor tiles paired with gray and white tiles laid in a herringbone pattern on the walls.

bathroom white herringbone tiles
bathroom marble tiles herringbone wall tiles bath and shower
exterior pink front door Exposed Brick and Wooden Beams in an Extended London Home

The house is listed for £1,250,000 at Aucoot.