Explore An Islington Townhouse With Seriously Cool Kids Spaces

By Lotte Brouwer 2020-07-28T08:57:22Z

THE PROPERTY

A 1615 square foot townhouse in Islington has been completely redesigned and transformed into a modern home by Scenario Architecture, cleverly incorporating cosy nooks and playful kids spaces.

The interior of this townhouse, located in a gated development, moments from the Regent’s Canal, was in need of a modern overhaul. The name of the project ('The Nook') was inspired by the homeowner’s brief: to design a series of nooks within a progressive, innovative design, while maintaining the house’s existing structure. Cosy nooks pop up throughout the property as intimate spaces where the family can enjoy time together, or alone.

GROUND FLOOR

Having to preserve the original layout pushed the architects to think more creatively with how to orientate the space. Rather than eliminating walls to create an open plan, they enhanced the home’s essential elements with tailored joinery.

“The existing building structure gave us an opportunity to be creative with how we orientated the space. Rather than opening up rooms to create a large living space, we created multiple intimate spaces to allow the family to spend time together or enjoy the space separately,” explains architect Ran Ankory.

Entering from the ground floor, the family are greeted by a warm walnut floor and staircase with a glass bannister to increase the feeling of space. The ground floor was opened up to become an open-plan kitchen and dining room with ‘nooks’ created in corners for reading and playing.

FAMILY ROOM

The first floor was transformed into a maritime playground with curved steel walls lined with fishnets to create an open plan, secret and playful space.

This playful space is brightened by skylights, and features lots of built-in storage for toys, books and art supplies.

SHOWER ROOM

Upstairs, a shower room hides behind a double vanity, contained within its own private nook.

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Photography: Luke Hayes

Lotte Brouwer

Lotte is the Digital Editor for Livingetc, and has been with the website since its launch. She has a background in online journalism and writing for SEO, with previous editor roles at Good Living, Good Housekeeping, Country & Townhouse, and BBC Good Food among others, as well as her own successful interiors blog. When she's not busy writing or tracking analytics, she's doing up houses, two of which have features in interior design magazines. She's just finished doing up her house in Wimbledon, and is eyeing up Bath for her next project.