The “don’t move, improve” philosophy has been adopted by the owners of this house in the heart of Notting Hill, where, along with Nash Baker Architects, we transformed a cramped and outdated Victorian house into a modern, light, family home.

A simple design palette—herringbone floors, white walls, limed-oak joinery—gives the house a calmness and cohesion. We complemented this with a mix of contemporary and mid-century furnishings that are stylishly elegant, but also robust enough for family life.