A creative reinterpretation of an awkward understairs layout in a classic southwest London basement and ground floor flat. We reworked a bathroom and guest bedroom configuration to create a generous main bedroom and ensuite, re-siting an existing entryway to allow for a generous shower and freestanding bath. Textural terracotta toned brick slips and matte black tapware introduce a softly industrial note, while the silhouette of the staircase is incorporated into the scheme. A newly designed bedroom features soft greys and warm russets. Upstairs, we also refurbished a cloakroom, picking up on the green and white tones of the family bathroom and added a new glazed door to the rear to channel in light.