Renovating a late‑Victorian house in Parsons Green, a couple split between South Africa and London has turned the kitchen into a spacious, green‑hued hub that blends natural materials with modern functionality.
Design choices prioritize light and material harmony
Senior designer Greg Daulby of Cor Domi says the kitchen reflects the owners’ “love of natural materials and bold colours.” The remodel replaced a small extension with a longer, higher‑ceiling space, adding a side return and large skylights. The new layout lets daylight flood the room, while sliding doors open onto the limited garden, creating a visual link to the outdoors.
Worktops and splashbacks are crafted from Taj Mahal quartzite, paired with dark timber cabinets and lacquered green oak veneer supplied by Cor Domi. The range cooker and Smeg appliances sit beneath a Westin extractor, and the sinks and taps are from Blanco and Quooker. The herringbone flooring from Havwoods adds texture, echoing the natural palette that runs through the house.
One of the owners noted the kitchen needed strong gas cooking with robust extraction, a top‑tier coffee station and a layout that felt “effortless” for cooking, dining and socialising. The design team responded by carefully planning the flow, ensuring the space feels larger than typical London terraced homes.
Integrated joinery and consistent craftsmanship
Cor Domi handled the joinery and worktops for the kitchen‑dining area, four bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, while its sister firm Project London oversaw the overall renovation. “The property was stripped back to brick and modernised throughout,” Daulby explains, emphasizing the balance between functionality and the warmth of a lived‑in family home.
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Bathrooms continue the natural theme with zellige wall tiles and oak joinery, anchored by a 250 mm‑thick oyster‑white quartzite slab that supports double sinks. The stone’s weight required careful planning.
Bedrooms share the same material palette.
Designers often rely on higher ceilings and careful glazing to expand perceived space, a tactic evident here that highlights the importance of light in compact urban homes.
Large sliding doors remain a key feature, inviting the garden’s modest greenery inside and reinforcing the nature‑inspired aesthetic. Bright furniture in adjacent living areas adds a perky contrast to the otherwise neutral tones, while oak shelving provides functional storage without detracting from the design.
The space feels airy and welcoming.
