Norwood Loft Conversion

Norwood House is a rear extension, loft conversion and refurbishment of a traditional Victorian terrace house in South East London. A loft conversion adds a calm, light-filled bedroom and en suite to the first-floor maisonette, transforming a previously underused roof space into a serene retreat. The new dormer, clad in standing seam zinc, is conceived as a crisp, sculptural form that contrasts gently with the original brick and slate, sitting confidently within the varied roofscape of South London.

Full-height glazing frames views across the surrounding rooftops, while sheer curtains soften the light that moves through the space throughout the day. Internally, the layout is compact but carefully resolved, with considered detailing and a focus on proportion and flow.

At ground level, a rear extension enlarges the apartment to include a bright new study overlooking the garden. Finished in muted grey brick, the extension complements both the existing house and the zinc dormer above, bringing a quiet sense of cohesion to the whole.

Scope
Loft conversion and full refurbishment

Stage
Completed, 2023

Renovated open-plan kitchen and living room in Norwood, South London, with timber cabinetry, a breakfast bar and a wood-burning stove.

Loft bedroom at Norwood House, with full-height timber wardrobes, a matching headboard, striped bedding and a rooflight.

Loft bedroom at Norwood House, showing a rooflight above the bed, a black reading light and built-in timber storage.

Built-in timber shelving beside a neutral sofa and grey fireplace surround in the renovated living room at Norwood House.

Living room detail at Norwood House, with a round timber coffee table, books and cups beside a neutral sofa.

Bedroom at Norwood House, with timber wardrobes, a matching headboard, grey bedding and a white bedside lamp.