Paul Archer Design

Lady Margaret Road is a full-house interior refit that reimagines a family home through considered rich materiality and a high-quality finish. Working within the constraints of an existing rear extension, the project presented an opportunity to explore a new architectural approach, one that embraced the long, linear layout while creating zones.

The heart of the home is a generous, long kitchen-dining space, open in volume and quietly dramatic in scale. Its proportions are enhanced by richly detailed walnut joinery, fluted cabinetry, and confident blocks of colour. Rather than fragmenting the space, the design relies on material continuity and clean lines to create a cohesive, flowing environment that supports both family life and informal gathering. The palette is tactile and contemporary, with an emphasis on natural finishes that elevate the everyday.

The existing rear extension posed design challenges due to its depth and scale, but these were resolved by allowing the architecture and interiors to work in tandem. Polished concrete flooring with exposed aggregate runs throughout the ground level, reflecting light and grounding the space with a durable, elegant surface. Floating steps lead directly from the living space into a newly designed garden by Lucy Wilcox, reinforcing the connection between inside and out.

Former back rooms, once disconnected from the life of the house, have been transformed into adaptable spaces for study, work, and wellbeing - including a dedicated yoga room and home office, supporting flexible patterns of use. Bathrooms were approached with restraint and precision, featuring minimal detailing and clean geometry for an uncluttered experience.

Lady Margaret Road exemplifies how thoughtful interior architecture can respond to the needs of contemporary family living, with a high end finish.