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Modern Revamp Involving a Glass Roof Transforms This Dark Victorian House

Lighting is often an afterthought for potential homeowners dreaming up their house. But ultimately it is lighting that plays the most important role in defining the ambiance of your home. An old, three-story Victorian house in Cardiff, the Glasshouse is a wonderful example of how even the most dreary space can be turned into a cheerful, contemporary home using the right infusion of light! Brought in to radically alter the damp and dark interior of this classic home, Glen Thomas Architecture turned to a contemporary extension with a distinct, 9-meter long glass roof to get the job done.

Glass and dark aluminum extension for an old Victorian House in Cardiff

Along with the glass roof a series of floor-to-ceiling glass windows and a revitalized floor plan completely changed the aura of this Welsh family home. Using smart structural analysis, unnecessary old load bearing walls and pillars were done away with to create a more open, free-flowing interior. This also further ushered in natural light and spaces of the original Victorian Residence that were previously dark, now feel cheerful and inviting. The refurbished interior feels both contemporary and classic with the old gently transitioning into the new!

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9 meter long glass roof for the modern extension brings in plenty of natural light
Contemporary rear addition with glass roof for the three storey Victorian house
Double height extension with glass roof brings light into the Cardiff home
Exquisite contemporary kitchen and dining of The Glasshouse
Modern kitchen island in wood and gray
Slim console table and black and white framed art work for the contemporary home

It is the new dining area, kitchen and the long extension that becomes the social zone of the Glasshouse and sliding pocket doors were used sensibly throughout the residence to delineate space whenever needed. Modern lighting fixtures, contemporary décor, neutral color palette and warmth of Eucalyptus wood put the final touches on a makeover that is all about glass. [Photography: Richard Wood]

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Light-filled kitchen and dining of the Victorian home in Eucalyptus wood and gray
Long corridor connects the old house with the new kitchen and dining
Existing Victorian style interior is seamlessly combined with the contemporary addition
Striking aluminum extension of the Victorian House is partly visible from the street
Ground floor plan of the revamped Victorian House in Cardiff

Sherry Nothingam

Sherry is a blogger who loves to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys everything associated with design, décor and stylish modern trends. Born in California, Sherry has grown up on open ranches and in a wild setting, which has defined her taste for design and developed her interest in examining how structures and homes interact with the beauti[...]

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