![An alcove was updated to include shelving and a secret pivoting door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/remodel-hidden-door-010121-902-01.jpg)
Brosh Architects has completed the renovation and transformation of a Victorian house in London’s Notting Hill.
Included as part of the remodel was the creation of a wall in an alcove at the bottom of the stairs.
![Before remodel - an open dining room that leads past the stairs and into the kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/before-remodel-hidden-door-010121-902-02.jpg)
The wall of the alcove was brought forward and a wall of shelving was created. This allowed additional space for the bathroom.
![An updated early Victorian townhome interior with black framed glass doors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/remodel-hidden-door-010121-902-03.jpg)
However, the door to the bathroom needed to be brought forward as well, and the designers did this by creating a secret hidden door within the shelving unit.
![A wall of shelving hides a secret pivoting door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/remodel-hidden-door-010121-902-04.jpg)
The pivoting door sits within the surrounding shelves, has a simple wood handle that matches the other wood details, and swings open to reveal the bathroom.
![This pivoting door which sits flush with the surrounding shelves and has a simple wood handle that matches the other wood details, and simply swings open to reveal the bathroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/remodel-hidden-door-010121-902-05.jpg)
Keep scrolling if you’re interested in seeing what the rest of the home looked like before the renovation…
![Before remodel - the kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/before-kitchen-remodel-010121-903-06.jpg)
![Before remodel - the dining room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/before-dining-room-remodel-010121-903-07.jpg)
![Before photo - A home school room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/before-kids-bedroom-remodel-010121-903-08.jpg)
The remodeled home includes an updated interior with design choices inspired by the early Victorian era, however, it’s been bought up to modern-day standards.
![This remodeled townhome includes an updated interior with design choices inspired by the early Victorian era, however it's been bought up to modern day standards.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/london-brick-townhouse-010121-903-09.jpg)
Throughout the home, different shades of blue and green paint by Farrow & Ball, and hidden lighting were included to create a calm and inviting interior, while an outdoor patio includes a custom built-in bench.
![A sitting room with a mirrored wall that reflects the natural light from the window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/formal-living-room-010121-904-10.jpg)
![A sitting room with wood floors and black-framed doors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/formal-living-room-010121-904-11.jpg)
![A patio with a built-in bench.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/outdoor-patio-built-in-bench-010121-904-12.jpg)
The kitchen was completely redesigned with light wood cabinets and a large skylight, bringing more natural light into the space. Opposite the kitchen is a built-in bench below the window.
![This kitchen was completely redesigned with light wood cabinets and a large skylight, bringing more natural light into the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-kitchen-wood-cabinets-010120-904-13.jpg)
![A built-in bench with storage below the window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-built-in-bench-010120-905-14.jpg)
A previous guest room was transformed into an office with a library, that also has a ladder for reaching the high shelves.
![A previous guest room was transformed into an office with library, that also has a ladder for reaching the high shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-home-library-010121-905-15.jpg)
In the bedrooms, traditional elements have been paired with modern touches, like light fixtures and furniture.
![In this bedroom, traditional elements have been paired with modern touches, like light fixtures and furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-light-blue-kitchen-010121-90516.jpg)
In the main bathroom, the floor has been raised and is now home to a freestanding bathtub and a shower with a black framed door. The main bedroom suite also includes a walk-in closet with mirror front cabinets and a wall mirror that reflects the natural light from the windows.
![In this master bathroom, the floor has been raised is home to a freestanding bathtub and a shower with a black framed door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-bathroom-freestanding-bathtub-010121-906-17.jpg)
![This contemporary master suite includes a walk-in closet with mirror front cabinets and a wall mirror that reflects the natural light from the windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/walk-through-mirrored-closet-010121-906-18.jpg)
In the kid’s bedroom, bright blue walls create a colorful backdrop for white bunk beds, shelving, and a small desk.
![In this kids bedroom, bright blue walls create a colorful backdrop for white bunk beds, shelving, and a small desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/modern-kids-bedroom-bunk-beds-010121-906-19.jpg)