# Highly Contemporary British Townhouses Merrett Houmøller Architects Adds a Beautiful Extention By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-townhouse References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/19/cornerstone-house-merrett-houmoller-architects-london-architecture/) & [merretthoumoller](http://www.merretthoumoller.com/cornerstone-house) Returning to its first official commission as a practice, [Merrett Houmøller Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrett-houmller-architects) updates this chic British townhouse to be brighter and have more space. The firm worked relentlessly to produce an atmosphere that included contemporary stylistic choices and allowed ample influx of light. In order to create a viable dynamic between the outdoor and indoor spaces, Merrett Houmøller Architects chooses to include a [rear extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terzetto-flat) to the British townhouse. The studio also made sure that the space is highlighted by creating a double-height interior. Merrett Houmøller Architects worked on the floor plan of the property to create a visual connection between the rooms in the British townhouse. A key consideration when doing so was to ensure the spaces still can provide a degree of privacy to the residents. Photo Credits: [Alan Williams](http://alanwilliamsphotography.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Stylistic Choices:** Opportunity for interior design firms to explore innovative and modern approaches to create unique living spaces. - **Indoor-outdoor Integration:** Opportunity for architecture firms to design extensions that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Double-height Interiors:** Opportunity for construction companies to implement innovative techniques for creating spacious and open interior spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design firms to explore innovative and modern approaches to create unique living spaces. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architecture firms to design extensions that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to implement innovative techniques for creating spacious and open interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke London Victorian Terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house.md) - [Craftsmanship-Based Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension.md) - [Contemporary Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2.md) - [Wildflower-Topped Extension Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoj-house.md) - [Mid-Century Home Modern Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventies-house.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Understated Modernist Artful Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio-1.md) - [London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peekablue.md) - [Minimalist Townhouse Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townhouse-vi.md)