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Located in the <strong>Teddington district of southwest London, this three-bedroom<\/strong> Victorian home has been transformed into a modern and functional space that celebrates natural light, authentic materials and <strong>contemporary design<\/strong>.   <strong>\n<\/strong>The heart of the intervention is the opening of the <strong>ground floor towards the garden<\/strong>, which has led to the creation of a unique environment where <strong>the kitchen, dining area and living room<\/strong> blend harmoniously. Before the renovation, the house suffered from the classic problems of Victorian terraces: a <strong>narrow corridor kitchen<\/strong>, underused corridors and separate rooms. Forgeworks has been able to seize these challenges as opportunities, generating a fluid, bright space perfect for everyday life.    <strong>\n<\/strong>One of the elements that immediately catches the eye is the <strong>large custom-made concrete kitchen island<\/strong>, six meters long and designed to be the fulcrum for both meal preparation and conviviality. Around it is a completely customized kitchen in <strong>birch plywood<\/strong>, which combines functionality and aesthetic cleanliness in perfect Scandinavian style. ","testo_b":"The skilful use of natural light is another key point of the project: <strong>five skylights<\/strong> and a <strong>large pivoting door<\/strong> allow the entire room to be deeply illuminated and, when opened, create a fluid connection with the <strong>outdoor terrace<\/strong>. These elements not only enhance lighting, but also strengthen the link between inside and outside.   <strong>\n<\/strong>The architectural style adopted by Forgeworks is characterized by clean lines and honest materials: white-painted bricks, stainless steel, light gray concrete and black cedar wood cladding for the exterior extension. This visual language recalls the elegance of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/it\/lifestyle\/a39980520\/che-cose-e-come-nasce-lo-stile-scandinavo\/\">Scandinavian design<\/a><\/strong>, giving the home a contemporary and refined aesthetic, without sacrificing practicality.   <strong>\n<\/strong>The renovation also involved the sleeping area: a cold and uncomfortable room was transformed into a <strong>bright home office<\/strong>, while the new <strong>family bathroom<\/strong> reflects a monolithic and clean approach thanks to the terrazzo resin. In addition, the entire ground floor has been insulated to ensure better <strong>energy efficiency<\/strong>, in line with the needs of a modern and sustainable home. <strong>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forgeworks.co.uk\/works\/a-house-of-birch\">A House of Birch<\/a><\/strong> represents more than just a renovation: it is a project that balances <strong>contemporary design<\/strong>, everyday functionality and respect for the history of the building. 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