STUDIOBUA
Studio Bua remodels cramped Victorian townhouse to create a light , storage-filled family home
StudioBua has completely transformeda once darkand cramped Victorian fourstorey townhouse inLondon intoa light-filledhomewithplentyof storage . The house now hasanuninterrupted flow andissuitable forentertaining andfamilylife .
Mark Smyth , co-founder of Studio Bua comments , “ We were initially approached by the client to rework the ground and basement floors . Once work commenced , it quickly turned into the transformation of the entire house . The space was dark , compartmentalised and unsuitable for a young family . We have created a scheme that is toddler-friendly but also has sophisticated spaces for the adults to enjoy when the kids have gone to bed .”
The house had anorth-facing kitchen extension built in 90s , which was dark , badly insulated and poorly planned . The kitchen needed to be better suited to family life , with plenty of space for breakfast , homework writing and to accommodate highchairs . Due to budget restrictions and sustainability concerns , Off-the shelf kitchen units allowed for more money to be spent on the finishes , fixtures and fittings , including high quality quartz worktops and German appliances . A bespoke , oaklinedoriel windowseat has been added to create a cosy breakfast and play area , which adds a warm , tactile element to the otherwise minimal space . This small intervention allows the owners to cook while entertainingt heir two small children . The layout was informed by Studio Bua co-founder Sigrún Sumarliðadóttir ’ s observation of her own daughter playing in their Bua-designed kitchen in Oslo .
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