1 SERVED IN STYLE
In a London home, Yellow Cloud Studio reimagined the kitchen serving hatch with a timber volume inserted between the cabinetry and adjacent dining room. ‘It achieves a level of separation between each space, while acting as a storage and display unit, and hiding the structural and mechanical elements of the building.’ Eleni Soussoni and Romanos Tsomos, directors, Yellow Cloud Studio
2 TWO IN ONE
In creating an extra bedroom in a small side extension, the architects realised they could make the space feel larger with a bifolding wall opening that can be left open when the room is not in use. ‘It creates a f lexible space that can be used as both a home office or a third bedroom. By itself, it provided little additional area to the property, but by opening this up to the living space with a folding wall, the spaces feel much bigger.’ Craig Hutchinson, founder of Hutch Design
3 SLIDING DOORS
Kitchen maker Uncommon Projects came up with a clever way to create a flexible connection between a kitchen and the wider open-plan space. ‘When the client approached us, they thought they would have to keep the kitchen enclosed with the existing wall, separating it from the stairs. We came up with the idea of double sliding doors to get over this unusual functional requirement. They loved the fact the doors can slide completely out of sight from the living room side when open, and inject some colour to the space when closed.’ Alan Drumm, co-founder, Uncommon Projects
4 HAPPY RETURNS
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modern extensions
WITH STRIKING USE OF COLOUR, MATERIALS AND SHAPE, THE LATEST DESIGNS ADD SO MUCH MORE THAN AN EXTRA ROOM
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colour decoded
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enduring style
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TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED
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ROCK OF AGES
The owners of a Menorcan home have made a stylish yet sustainable retreat using the island's signature stone
FORCE OF NATURE
An unexpected flood into what was already a dark basement flat prompted a new vision, full of light, natural materials and foliage
TOP OF THE WORLD
High above the busy streets of Bangkok, two talented designers have created a tranquil retreat that nods to chic 1970s style and makes the most of the views
A PLACE IN THE SUN
An apartment within a former luxury hotel celebrates - and updates - the style of France's Côte d'Azur
OUTSIDE IN
The design of this modernist bungalow in South Africa was dictated by the trees on the plot and the desire for an indoor-outdoor flow