Family life has been transformed for the I-lamiltons in their 1930s north London home thanks to a new full-width extension with floor-to-ceiling folding doors. “We definitely entertain a lot more now,” says Suzanne, who
lives with husband Derren and their young daughters, Lola and Ruby. “We have a lot of relatives and our home has become the meeting point for family gatherings.” Originally the space was a confusion of smaller rooms, including an outside WC, but with the help of Urban Solutions the kitchen has been consolidated and extended into the garden. Kitchen designer Neil Lerner then created a streamlined, handle-free kitchen using Antique White lacquered cabinets, topped with Glacier White Corian.
The kitchen is packed with all the latest appliances, but the built—in coffee machine by Miele and Quooker hot water tap that make cooking en masse a breeze are the two that Suzanne prizes the most. “Both were expensive but well worth it,” she explains, “especially when there are lots of people to cater for.” Retro elements such as the Edon chrome pendant lights and Bombo bar stools, plus curvaceous Verner Panton dining chairs lend personality, while bespoke sofas in Suzanne’s current favourite shade, aubergine, add a splash of colour to the living area. This kitchen comes into its own in the summer when, on fine days, the aluminium framed folding doors are pushed right back, effectively doubling the space. “l love the scale ofit,” Suzanne says. “There’s so much more room to cook, entertain and socialise.”