Timeless APPEAL

Designer Naomi Astley Clarke is known for classic yet exciting schemes and she's worked her magic in this townhouse which was shouting out for a lift

- JULIET BENNING

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY A townhouse

ROOMS Hallway, sitting room, kitchen-diner/living area, snug, playroom-gym, utility, study, six bedrooms, five bathrooms (three en suite)

LOCATION West London

HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT? The clients had visited a previous project of mine and were eager to work with me. They already had Simon Smith & Michael Brooke Architects involved and planning permission for the work had been granted.

WHAT WERE THE BIGGEST PRIORITIES FOR THE HOMEOWNERS? The house was in a reasonable condition, but it wasn't to their taste. They wanted to dig a basement and extend on both the ground and top floors. They wanted interiors that were exciting, interesting, and bright. It needed to be a cheerful and convivial home. With a dog, a toddler, and teenage daughters, every stage of life is represented, so the house had to be practical. All the floorplans throughout were reconfigured and the new basement has a laundry room, shower room, and playroom-gym.