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Expert living spaces services in Hackney, E8. Trusted by homeowners across London Borough of Hackney.
Hackney living spaces reflect the borough's creative identity. SOM Development designs reception rooms, studios, and open-plan living areas for properties across London Fields, Victoria Park, and De Beauvoir Town that combine Victorian character with contemporary design language—spaces that feel distinctly east London.
In Hackney's Victorian terraces, we take a fresh approach to the traditional reception room. Rather than conventional restoration, we often design living spaces that blend period features with raw, industrial elements: original cornicing alongside exposed-brick chimney breasts, restored timber floors beneath crittall-style internal glazed screens, and bespoke plywood joinery that provides modern storage within a period shell.
For warehouse and loft conversions, we design open-plan living spaces that celebrate the industrial volume and materiality of the building. Exposed steel, timber trusses, and raw brickwork form the backdrop for carefully curated living areas defined by furniture, lighting, and changes in floor level rather than walls.
Hackney living spaces frequently double as work spaces, and we design accordingly. Home-office alcoves with built-in desks and shelving, studio zones with enhanced natural lighting, and flexible furniture arrangements that adapt from working to relaxing throughout the day are standard elements of our Hackney designs.
Hackney's living spaces are as diverse as its housing stock—from grand Victorian reception rooms to double-height warehouse lofts. The borough's creative residents value distinctive design and are open to unconventional approaches that express their personal style.
A thoughtfully designed Hackney living space makes a powerful statement about the homeowner's taste and values. In a borough where design quality is genuinely appreciated, a well-renovated reception room or open-plan living area is a source of daily pleasure and social capital.
“SOM designed our Victoria Park terrace living space with exposed brick, a crittall screen between the front room and hallway, and custom plywood shelving. It is edgy but warm, and it perfectly reflects who we are. Everyone who visits wants to know who designed it.”
Kai & Freya D.
Victoria Park, Hackney
Three simple steps to your new living spaces in Hackney.
We visit your home, understand how you use each room, and suggest design ideas that maximise space, light, and functionality.
You receive a clear quote covering all structural work, finishes, and timelines — tailored to your vision and budget.
From knocking through walls to the final coat of paint, our team delivers beautifully finished living spaces with minimal disruption to your home.
Yes. We carefully remove plaster to reveal the original brickwork beneath, clean and treat the surface, and apply a breathable sealant that protects the brick while maintaining its natural appearance. Not all walls are suitable for exposure—we assess each wall individually.
Crittall-style screens are steel-framed glazed partitions that divide spaces while maintaining visual connection and light flow. We fabricate bespoke screens in slim steel profiles, glazed with clear, frosted, or fluted glass, to create distinctive internal boundaries.
Absolutely. We design flexible living spaces with integrated work zones—built-in desks, shelving, power outlets, and task lighting that create a professional working environment within a comfortable domestic setting.
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