Huron House
Notting Hill, London, UK
Huron House is a four-storey Victorian terrace in Notting Hill, last altered more than 25 years ago. The clients sought to adapt the home to suit modern family life while preserving the character that first drew them to it.
What began as a modest brief — a new kitchen, improved connection to the garden, and reworking the rear extension — grew in scope when exploratory works revealed significant structural issues. Securing the building’s long-term stability became the foundation for a comprehensive renovation.
The project evolved into a complete reimagining of the house: rebuilding the rear extension for open-plan living, refitting bathrooms, designing bespoke joinery, and refining the interior architecture throughout. Our approach balanced the home’s original period detail with a calm, contemporary language.
A warm palette of natural materials — timber, clay render, concrete, and considered tile work — brings a sense of ease and cohesion to the spaces. The result is a light-filled family home where old and new sit comfortably together.
“This London renovation ticks all the boxes when it comes to less is more. Perhaps this is what makes minimalism so special - that when you take away the excess, when you take away the indulgent, you experience design and craftsmanship in its purest form.”
— enki magazine
“Varey Architects has found other ways to warm up even the most brilliant white space - the result is a space that is calm, airy, light. But also soulful, inviting, even enriching. It's quite a feat to pull all these ideas together.”
“Varey Architects celebrates natural light in Notting Hill house renovation.”
— dezeen
Photography: Taran Wilkhu Photography
Contractor: Hawksmoor Construction
Structural Engineer: Walder Sharp Consulting Engineers