![A modern extension with a large skylight that adds natural light to the kitchen, dining area, and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-051022-646-01.jpg)
Architecture and interiors firm Finkernagel Ross has recently completed a contemporary rear extension to a traditional Victorian home, located in West London, England.
![A modern extension with a large skylight that adds natural light to the kitchen, dining area, and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-051022-646-02.jpg)
The rear extension, which connects the new interior spaces to the garden, has floor-to-ceiling windows and a large sliding glass door.
![A modern extension with a large skylight that adds natural light to the kitchen, dining area, and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-051022-646-03.jpg)
Inside the new extension is a kitchen, living room, and dining area, however one of the key design elements is a long skylight that fills the interior with natural light.
![A modern extension with a large skylight that adds natural light to the kitchen, dining area, and living room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-living-room-kitchen-dining-051022-653-04.jpg)
![An open plan living and dining area with a skylight.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-living-room-kitchen-dining-051022-653-05.jpg)
The skylight travels along one side of the open plan room, from the living room to the dining area, and provides a glimpse of the rear wall of the original house.
![An open plan living area with a skylight, that also opens to the garden.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-living-room-kitchen-dining-051022-653-06.jpg)
![A modern extension has a large skylight above the dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-dining-skylight-051022-653-07.jpg)
![A modern extension has a large skylight above the dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-dining-skylight-051022-653-08.jpg)
The dining area, furnished with a wood table and bench, and dining chairs with black frames, also includes a large colorful artwork by Puck Steinbrecher.
![A modern dining room with a bright yellow artwork.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-dining-room-yellow-artwork-051022-654-09.jpg)
At night, the skylight allows for views of the stars.
![A modern extension with a long skylight.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-house-extension-dining-skylight-051022-653-10.jpg)
![A modern house extension with a large skylight.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-extension-skylight-051022-654-11.jpg)
In the kitchen, matte black cabinets have been chosen to contrast the white island and backsplash.
![A modern kitchen with matte black cabinets, and a white backsplash and island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-extension-black-white-kitchen-skylight-051022-654-12.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with matte black cabinets, and a white backsplash and island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-extension-black-white-kitchen-051022-654-13.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with matte black cabinets and white backsplash.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-extension-black-white-kitchen-051022-654-14.jpg)
Inside one of the kitchen cabinets is a hidden bar with glass shelves.
![A modern kitchen cabinet hides a bar with glass shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-extension-black-white-kitchen-051022-654-15.jpg)
![A modern kitchen cabinet hides a bar with glass shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/modern-extension-black-white-kitchen-051022-654-16.jpg)
A few steps leading up to a wood-framed doorway connect the new extension to the interior of the original house.
![A few steps leading up to a wood framed doorway connects the new extension to the interior of the original house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/contemporary-stairs-wood-door-frame-skylight-051022-657-17.jpg)
Once through the doorway, you’re greeted with a secondary living space with built-in shelving and cabinets, and comfortable furniture.
![A contemporary living room with built-in bookshelves and cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/contemporary-living-room-051022-657-18.jpg)
![A contemporary living room with built-in bookshelves and cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/contemporary-living-room-shelves-051022-657-19.jpg)
![A contemporary living room with comfortable furniture and built-in bookshelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/contemporary-living-room-built-in-bookshelves-051022-657-20.jpg)
![A contemporary living room with comfortable furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/contemporary-living-room-built-in-bookshelves-051022-657-21.jpg)
![A contemporary living room with built-in shelves and cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/contemporary-living-room-built-in-bookshelves-051022-657-22.jpg)