This triple-height glass cube has been attached to an extension that is the same size again as the original house, and connected to it by an open-tread glass staircase. It creates volume, and as a largely glass structure, it bounces daylight around the rooms.
The extension was designed by the owner, and constructed by Permasteelisa Interiors.
Glass house
Open-plan living
At ground-floor level, open-plan living, kitchen and dining areas flow into each other. The majority of the triple-height space is completely walled on two sides with acres of glass and steel. Dark wenge wood floors throughout the bottom floor help to connect the different living areas.
The modular sofas were from B&B Italia, and the flooring was from Listone Giordano.
Open-plan dining room
Because the kitchen-diner is a long way from the windows, a glass section was added in the ceiling, allowing natural daylight to flood into the room. Spotlights also help to lighten the space and lift the dark furnishings.
The bar stools are by Cattelan Italia from Harrods.
Kitchen-diner
Cool white gloss surfaces and stainless-steel worktops keep this end of the extension light and modern. The kitchen island and bar stools, coupled with the dining table, create a sociable area for the whole family.
The kitchen was by Boffi at Alternative Plans. The table was from B&B Italia and the chairs were from Vitra.
Home office
The study hovers in the middle of the vast space above the dining area, like a floating, glass-sided deck. Connected visually to the childrens bedrooms, living room, kitchen and garden, it acts as a central cog.
The pendant light was from Twentytwentyone, and the leather chairs were from Knoll.
Bedroom
This neutral, pared-back bedroom has a serene yet luxurious feel to it. The soft palette also allows the bed to take centre stage. Made from dark wood, the bed, headboard and bedside tables are one piece, working to create a sleek design.
The bed and bedside tables were by MisuraEmme.
Bathroom
Frosted glass doors leading from the bedroom slide back to reveal a fabulous hotel-style bathroom. To add a little drama, the custom-made Italian bathroom fittings and the bitter chocolate floorboards have been offset with a vibrant hit of blood orange glass.
Find a similar bathroom splashback at Ultimate Splashbac.
Bathroom shower
Reflected into the shower is the eye-catching orange used on the wall opposite. A gloss surface, with glass doors and white surrounding it, keeps this cubical feeling light and open.
The shower was from Flaminia.
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