Lower ground was transformed from two small dark basement rooms into one bright open-plan kitchen and dining space. Modern white kitchen was imported from Italy and complemented with carrara quartz worktop and grey glass splash-back from a local stone supplier. Bespoke glass and steel lobby partition, which was required to comply with Building Control health and safety regulations, became one of the main features of the space. The partition complements well with the new bespoke steel staircase balustrade in the rest of the house. Photos by Richard Chivers