![A modern house addition with a wood exterior and an interior with a dining area and kitchen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-house-addition-221220-1154-01.jpg)
British firm FAB Architects have renovated and extended a terraced house in Croydon, England, that includes playful forms and wood accents.
The extension was inspired by the client’s son who loves trains, and features tongue-and-groove larch cladding.
![This modern house addition features tongue-and-groove larch cladding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-house-addition-221220-1154-02.jpg)
![This modern house addition features tongue-and-groove larch cladding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-house-addition-221220-1154-03.jpg)
The wood detailing continues through to the interior of the new addition, where a dining area has a sliding glass door that provides views of the back garden. There are also built-in banquettes that wrap around the corner of the space, while round skylights add a touch of natural light.
![A modern dining area that has built-in banquettes that wrap around the corner of the space, while round skylights add a touch of natural light.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-dining-room-built-in-bench-221220-1154-04.jpg)
![A modern dining area that has built-in banquettes that wrap around the corner of the space, while round skylights add a touch of natural light.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-dining-room-built-in-bench-221220-1154-05.jpg)
The dining room also includes a small window bench that sits below a round mirror.
![A built-in window bench sits below a round black-framed window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-built-in-bench-221220-1154-06.jpg)
An arched doorway connects through to the kitchen, while a built-in wood shelf makes use of a small niche.
![A modern interior with vertical wood accents and built-in shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-arched-doorway-221220-1155-07.jpg)
![A modern interior with vertical wood accents and built-in shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/arched-doorway-built-in-shelves-221220-1155-08.jpg)
In the kitchen, black cabinets contrast the white countertop, while an arched pass-through connects to the dining area.
![In this contemporary kitchen, black cabinets contrast the white countertop, while an arched pass-through connects to the dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-kitchen-221220-1156-09-scaled.jpg)
Opposite the kitchen is a small powder room that includes a dark ceiling, mirrors that line the corner, a wood vanity, and white tiles.
![A small powder room that includes a dark ceiling, mirrors that the line the corner, a wood vanity, and white tiles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-bathroom-221220-1156-10.jpg)