Reighton Road by London-Based Daytrip Studio
An unassuming Victorian terrace property in the heart of one of East London’s trailblazing boroughs of Clapton was remodelled and renovated into a calming, minimalist sanctuary with comfortable ease. Daytrip Studio carefully reshaped the exterior and interiors to provide natural light and flexible, contemporary living spaces. Interventions to the architectural shell have been executed with discretion and simplicity; daylight is maximized through light wells, and a neutral, pale, yet warm material palette continues.
The ground floor kitchen has expansive glazed doors opening onto a stunning, tiered concrete garden. Lauren Finch of Tyler Goldfinch used a subtle mix of textured planting and landscaping to complement Daytrip Studio’s vision. A beautifully dappled silver birch tree sits anchored adjacent to the dining area in a circular well of pebbles, a nod to Japanese minimalism in contrast to the English wild overgrowth. Pale, sun-bleached larch fencing lines the exterior, and a variegated grey brick wall seamlessly continues into the interior, linking both spaces.
The lounge and study are appropriated as a traditional Victorian house with careful consideration of materials and tonality. Walls are reserved in soft cream tones, with restored cornices and new white oiled oak flooring throughout. Modern bathroom floors are tiled in English limestone and paired with hand-finished tadelakt walls. The Upper floors are more contemporary, with a loft extension awash with natural daylight and generous storage. An extensive excavation resulted in two separate basement spaces, each provided with natural light through three individual light wells at the rear and front of the house.
Anchored by the striking light well, this 30m2 concrete studio provides a perfect hideaway for home-based wellness activities or artistic pursuits. The concrete voids were left raw with exposed concrete ceilings, cast with the plastic wrapping intact to emphasize their construction process. Gently polished concrete floors run seamlessly throughout, adding subtle character with the comfort of underfloor heating. The basement comprises large bedrooms with built-in storage, and an additional multi-purpose studio space found sunken underneath the garden level.
Pearce of Beton Brut and Laura Fulmine of Modern Art Hire, who imbued the space with a gentle touch of sophistication, carefully curated the finishing touches. Their tasteful selection of contemporary Japanese and mid-century Italian pieces exudes timeless elegance. At the same time, the deep cream velvets and bouclé upholstery create a warm and inviting atmosphere, with unexpected sculptural artworks adorning the rooms with playful, youthful refinement.
