The existing terrace layout was compact and disconnected, with the kitchen isolated at the rear and little connection to the outdoors. By carefully reconfiguring the plan, Se Déa introduced flow, light and proportion back into the home. The rear was excavated to improve ceiling height and bring greater balance with the scale of the front rooms, while circulation paths were overlapped with room functionality to achieve an open-plan living space without compromising on privacy. Large doors now open directly to the northern garden, filling the terrace with daylight and creating natural cross-ventilation.

Materiality anchored the interiors, balancing Victorian character with a softer, contemporary expression. Pale timbers, creamy stones, and blush hues enriched the feminine palette, while restored sandstone and wrought iron balustrades preserved the terrace’s period character. Textured renders, painted brickwork, and reimagined period tiling added layers of depth and tactility to the façade, ensuring the home feels authentic to its Paddington setting while offering a softer, contemporary layer of family comfort.