![Nicholas Kirk Architects has completed the refurbishment of a period property in London, England, that included a new charred timber bedroom addition. #ShouSugiBan #BedroomAddition #BlackenedTimber](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/brick-house-with-blackened-wood-addition-300719-1159-01-800x585.jpg)
Photography by Agnese Sanvito
Nicholas Kirk Architects has completed the refurbishment of a period property in London, England, that included a new charred timber bedroom addition.
The clients, a young couple with a baby on the way, wanted to transform their home into an oasis away from the busy city, where they could relax and enjoy their surroundings.
Here’s a look at the building and yard they were working with…
![Nicholas Kirk Architects has completed the refurbishment of a period property in London, England, that included a new charred timber bedroom addition. #BritishArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/brick-architecture-before-renovation-300719-1201-02-800x1500.jpg)
The interior of the building has received a bright update, with the main social areas of the house designed to take advantage of the large windows, while hidden lighting above the kitchen adds a warm glow to the room.
![The interior of the building has received a bright update, with the main social areas of the house designed to take advantage of the large windows, while hidden lighting above the kitchen adds a warm glow to the room. #OpenPlan #Kitchen #LivingRoom #Dining #ModernInterior](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/open-plan-kitchen-dining-living-room-300719-1201-04-800x536.jpg)
Photography by Agnese Sanvito
A guest bedroom has been updated with wood-framed folding glass doors that open to the yard.
![Door Ideas - This modern guest bedroom has wood-framed folding glass doors that open to the updated yard. #GuestBedroom #DoorIdeas #FoldingDoors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-bedroom-open-to-yard-300719-1200-05-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Agnese Sanvito
In the bathroom, the lower half of the room has been kept white, while a picture rail provides a place to display art and also acts as a small space for storing items above the vanity.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this modern bathroom, the lower half of the room has been kept white, while a picture rail provides a place to display art and also acts as a small space for storing items above the vanity. #BathroomIdeas #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-bathroom-design-300719-1201-06-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Agnese Sanvito
The house also received a new addition in the form of the main bedroom. A brick wall provides a backdrop for the bed, while wood beams have been left exposed.
Windows have been included to show off the yard and outdoor living room.
![Bedroom Ideas - In this bedroom, a brick wall provides a backdrop for the bed, while wood beams have been left exposed. Windows and a door provide a view of the outdoor lounge and bbq area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-bedroom-with-brick-wall-300719-1200-07-800x1104.jpg)
Photography by Agnese Sanvito
The shou sugi ban addition provides contrast to the original brick building, and helps to create a color palette for the outdoor space, where there’s a lounge, a bbq, and an alfresco dining area.
![Landscaping Ideas - This modern shou sugi ban addition provides contrast to the original brick building, and helps to create a color palette for the outdoor space, where there's a lounge, a bbq, an alfresco dining area, and planters. #OutdoorSpace #ArchitectureIdeas #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/brick-house-with-blackened-wood-addition-300719-1159-08-800x1128.jpg)
Photography by Agnese Sanvito
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