Budget Breakdown: In London, a Midcentury-Inspired Kitchen Update Leads to a $229K Home Revamp
Nicola and Patrick had been dreaming of an extension for almost two decades—and 4 S Architecture managed to pack everything they wanted into a smaller footprint than they expected.
Nicola and Patrick had been dreaming of an extension for almost two decades—and 4 S Architecture managed to pack everything they wanted into a smaller footprint than they expected.
From the moment they moved into their semidetached Victorian home in London in 2006, Nicola and Patrick Kendall dreamed of renovating their kitchen—but life and more pressing home improvements got in the way.
Located at the top of a steep hill overlooking a conservation area, the home had a ground-floor kitchen and a large, private garden—but connections between the two spaces were limited. The garden could be glimpsed through a tiny window above the sink, and the only access point was through a shoddy conservatory made from unplasticized PVC.
Nicola and Patrick Kendall‘s new kitchen features green kit kat tiles, a terrazzo-effect rubber floor, white cabinetry, and cherry veneer cabinets. The clients originally wanted teak cabinets, but 4 S Architecture suggested an alternative. "We couldn’t get behind teak as a product, so we used FSC-certified European cherry that has less air miles than American cherry," explains architect Julia Hamson. "The client was really pleased with the result."
Photo by Henry Woide
| $5,985 Site Work | $12,045 Foundations | $24,872 Structural |
| $29,887 Wall Finishes | $4,901 Flooring | $5,846 Roofing |
| $6,199 Electrical | $5,078 Plumbing | $8,568 Heating & Ventilation |
| $12,159 Landscaping | $15,561 Kitchen & Bath Fixtures | $14,244 Cabinetry |
| $13,734 Windows & Glazing | $13,633 Doors | $7,560 Tilework |
| $1,796 Metalwork | $325 Planning | $1,197 Approved Inspector |
| $5,229 General Contractor Fee | $33,674 Architect Fee | $687 Party Wall Agreement |
| $2,016 Measured Survey | $3,710 Structural Engineer | |
| Grand Total: $228,906 | ||
The home now features an elegant, brick side extension with a rounded form. "I really wanted a curved wall," says Nicola. "It all began with an image of a house on a mood board I put together on Pinterest."
Photo by Henry Woide
Before: The original garden was underutilized. "Before the renovation, the garden wasn’t the nicest," recalls Nicola. "We made the most of it but it just feels so much more polished and clean now. It’s more grown up."
Photo by 4 S Architecture
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