This bright and beautiful Peckham property belongs to Kate, who is one phase down of her Resi reno journey. In 2023, she completed a ground floor side infill to create a lighter and more spacious kitchen dining area, and we have recently commenced phase two, an extension to her loft.

The decision to buy this property was fuelled by Kate's desire to downsize and live mortgage-free. Having been subjected to a challenging renovation journey marred by builder-related stress in her previous home, she decided to take a different approach this time around. Kate selected Resi as her trusted partner for her project, opting for a team that could not only design her vision, but also help to connect her to a trusted builder in order to get it built.

Kate's project is not just about upgrading her property, but about creating a home that aligns with her lifestyle and interests. Before diving into renovations, Kate lived in the house for a while, observing the little things like how the light tracks, and getting to know its nooks and quirks.

Living in the house first was essential, but I definitely put up with a hovel for a little while!

The ground floor was trapped in the 60s with a dark middle room, a separate galley kitchen and a grim lean-to bathroom with a corrugated asbestos roof. The vision was to get rid of this series of small, dark rooms to create a lighter, open space that lended itself to her love for cooking and entertaining guests. The bathroom to the rear of the property was removed completely, giving the space where it stood back to the garden. We removed the walls separating the dining room from the kitchen and extended into the dead space to the side of the house. This created the feeling of a larger, open plan and multi-functional kitchen dining area, with ample room for relaxation. We added lots of glazing to the rear of the property, which not only floods the space with natural light but also allows Kate to look out and enjoy the garden in all weathers.

Photography by Peter Furlong.