A Kitchen with Terracotta Tiles in a Renovated English Home

This two-bedroom house in the English town of Colchester has been carefully renovated and extended by its current owners, adding a wonderful kitchen extension with large glass Crittall doors leading to the garden.

Thanks to the renovation work by its owners, the 19th-century house perfectly blends old architectural features with contemporary design and beautifully designed custom joinery that adds plenty of storage space.

white living room bay window

As is typical for these old English houses, it has a double reception room. The front room has a charming bay window, and it is centered around a brick-built former fireplace.

green sofa white living room
white living room green sofa fireplace

The fireplace is flanked by custom joinery. Both rooms feature dark wooden floorboards and white walls, creating a harmonious look between the living spaces.

white living room fireplace
living room accent chair
double living room

The ground floor has an open layout from the front room to the kitchen extension in the back, adding a wonderful sense of space.

double reception room

The second sitting room is a cozy snug with a mustard yellow sofa and a brick fireplace flanked by bookshelves and cabinets.

kitchen terracotta floor tiles

The extended kitchen is the absolute heart of the home. Bespoke kitchen units by Apron Design are topped with a veined white quartz countertop. The light cabinets are paired with brass knobs and fittings and a double butler sink.

extended kitchen large dining table terracotta tiles

The terracotta floor tiles beautifully contrast with the light kitchen cabinets and add a warm, natural element to the kitchen space.

white kitchen brass fittings
light classic kitchen
kitchen dining table skylight

Two large skylights and a wall fitted with glass Crittall doors flood the extended kitchen space with natural light and create a nice connection with the outdoors.

first floor landing
wooden door bedroom
light bedroom built-in wardrobes

The house has two bedrooms. The largest room lies at the front of the house and is fitted with double built-in wardrobes fitted into alcove nooks.

built-in wardrobes bedroom
bathroom slanted ceiling black clawfoot bath
white subway tiles shower

The bathroom is partially lined in tongue and grooved paneling and features a freestanding clawfoot bath and a separate shower. The large skylight floods the attic space with natural light.

kids bedroom bunk beds

The second bedroom is also fitted with built-in wardrobes. The small room has a large window, and it is fitted with wooden bunk beds. Perfect for two children.

kids bedroom built-in wardrobes
extended kitchen space crittall doors
extended house garden
split level garden A Kitchen with Terracotta Tiles in a Renovated English Home

The garden is designed on two levels. The lower level connects the outdoor terrace with the extended kitchen, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. The upper grassy area features a path leading to the new black-cladded garden studio.

garden shed
yellow front door

A cheerful yellow front door topped with an arched window gives access to the renovated home.

exterior yellow front door

The house is listed for £485,000 at Inigo.