Capablanca House

Light and Dark Joinery in Barnsbury

This four-bedroom home has a spacious ground-floor living area, a bright office, and a blend of white accents and dark oak. Slim sliding doors link the main areas to a garden and terrace, enhancing indoor-outdoor living and natural light.

Named after chess master Capablanca, this is a modern residential project that plays with dark and light to shape a bold environment. The four-bedroom home’s heart is the ground-floor living and kitchen area, which soars upward to an open-plan home office above, allowing sunlight from the south to flood deep into the interior.

White joinery and dark-stained oak define a bespoke palette, evoking the yin and yang of chess pieces while unifying contemporary aesthetic. Slim aluminium sliding doors connect the main living spaces to a wild garden and terrace, seamlessly merging indoors and out. The entire home has been meticulously renovated, ensuring each room benefits from abundant natural light and thoughtful spatial planning.

The resulting composition is understated yet bold, offering a luxurious sense of spaciousness and connection throughout. In every detail, this extension and refurbishment celebrates the delicate balance between form and function, elegance and practicality. It truly inspires.

Sleek dining room with a round wooden table, green chairs, and a garden view, epitomizing elegant interiors by a contemporary London architect
Open-plan kitchen leading to a serene garden with lush greenery, blending contemporary design and nature by a top London architect

Light : Double Height Office

Inspired by the natural beauty of sunlight, Capablanca House stands as a striking modern residential project that expertly maximises brightness through the use of expansive glazing and a thoughtfully designed double-height volume. The abundant natural light illuminates the interiors, animating the delicate interplay between dark and light elements throughout the home, and revealing a sense of clarity and spaciousness in every thoughtfully curated space.

Minimalist office nook with dark wood paneling, natural light, and a woven basket, reflecting modern residential architecture by a London architect

Craft : Dark Stained Oak and Joinery

Coffey Residential’s design-led dedication to exceptional craft emerges vividly in the meticulous detailing, from the bespoke white joinery to the luxuriously stained oak accents. Every surface within our homes speaks to uncompromising expert craftsmanship and enduring material integrity, reflecting our commitment to creating spaces that not only elevate everyday living but also stand the test of time.

Bright and minimal interior with a skylight casting geometric shadows, designed by a London architect for elegant residential architecture