Vertical Strips Of Wood Are A Theme That Continues From The Exterior To The Interior Of This House Addition

December 23, 2020
A modern house addition with a wood exterior and an interior with a dining area and kitchen.

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.
This modern house addition features tongue-and-groove larch cladding.

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.
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.

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.

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.
A modern interior with vertical wood accents and built-in shelves.

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.

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.
Photography by Gareth Gardner