experience within our team

A dated home,
completely reimagined.

This substantial whole-home renovation was undertaken by a member of the team behind Common Spaces, transforming the property across the kitchen, bathroom, living spaces, bedrooms and circulation areas.

The project demonstrates the renovation and value-add experience that sits within our wider team today — from seeing the potential in an existing property to coordinating the work and creating a more considered, contemporary home.

project

Whole-home renovation

location

East Finchley, London

scope

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Living spaces
  • Bedrooms
  • Hallway & staircase
  • Flooring & finishes

before & after

The transformation

The renovation considered the home as a whole, creating greater consistency between individual rooms while updating the spaces for contemporary everyday living.

Living space & bay window

Living space & bay window before the renovation
before
Living space & bay window after the renovation
after

Redecorated throughout, creating a warmer, more contemporary living space.

Fireplace & living detail

Fireplace & living detail before the renovation
before
Fireplace & living detail after the renovation
after

The living area was updated with new finishes and details, including a more defined fireplace feature.

Bathroom

Bathroom before the renovation
before
Bathroom after the renovation
after

The existing bathroom was completely renovated with a new layout, fittings, tiling and finishes.

Kitchen

Kitchen before the renovation
before
Kitchen after the renovation
after

The kitchen was reworked and updated to create a brighter, more functional space.

Archway & finishing details

Archway & finishing details before the renovation
before
Archway & finishing details after the renovation
after

The circulation space was reworked with a new arched opening, creating a much stronger connection between the rooms.

experience behind common spaces

Good renovation is about more than updating individual rooms. It's about understanding how a property works as a whole — where investment will have the greatest impact, what should be retained, what needs to change and how each decision works with the next.

This project is a good example of that approach: practical decisions, considered finishes and improvements designed around the way the home is used.

get in touch

Thinking about your
own renovation?

If you're considering a substantial refurbishment or reworking several areas of your home, we'd be happy to hear what you have in mind.