Worcester Villas, Hove

Remodelling an Edwardian home, connecting the extended interior to the garden beyond.

The Stickland Wright interior design team worked with the client of this beautiful Edwardian, double fronted house in the heart of Hove.

The existing house had a large floor area but this was carved into a series of small rooms and lacked any connection to the rear garden. The client’s vision was to have a space that created a sense of serenity and balance, where the boundary between the interior and garden was almost non-existent.

Stickland Wright designed a full width extension with three rooflights and a useful good-sized internal utility space. We converted the loft into a bedroom with ensuite bathroom and infra-red sauna room and office space.

Contractor:

Garden Design: Rachel Goozee

Photography by James French.

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SERVICES PROVIDED

STICKLAND WRIGHT’s interiors team reimagined the floor plan to enhance both functionality and flow. The ground floor was replanned for maximum efficiency, while a rear extension—designed within permitted development criteria—expanded the main living space, seamlessly connecting indoors and out without requiring a full planning application. Additionally, we thoughtfully converted the loft, transforming it into a light-filled master suite that maintained a sense of spaciousness and tranquillity within the roof space.

As part of our SW+ service, our interior design team developed a comprehensive package of detailed drawings and specifications, issued to contractors to tender. Once the contractor was selected, we worked closely with them throughout the build, ensuring every design element was executed to the highest standard. Our hands-on approach and attention to detail helped bring the vision to life, resulting in a beautifully crafted home that balances aesthetics, functionality, and quality craftsmanship.

 “When we started the renovation process the key goals were to modernise, increase space but be sympathetic to the period of the house. I also wanted the focus to be on blurring lines between the outside and inside. This was achieved beautifully.” 

Client Testimonial