# 50s-Inspired Renovated Basements Gundry & Ducker Add a Colorful New Extension to Home in Hackney By Amy Duong | Published 2023-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundry-ducker1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/11/20/gundry-ducker-revamp-victorian-terrace-london/) & [gundryducker](https://www.gundryducker.com/)  Design studio [Gundry & Ducker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camden-town-brewery-1) works on a special Victorian terrace house located in London's Hackney. It is defined by portholes and semi-circular emblems as a colorful update and extension of the location. It is inspired by a tonal palette from the 50s especially those that are seen in American kitchens when it focused on the rear extension and refurbished basement. The home also has a [new plywood staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house) that leads to the modern loft area. Speaking about the color palette, co-founder of the studio Christian Ducker tells [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-house-1) that "It's always a pleasure when you have a client who is interested in colour. The colours chosen for the lower ground floor were pink and yellow, which were taken from a kitchen advert in a 1950s magazine. The workshop space is a contrasting tutti-fruiti. The upper floor of the house is in a variety of shades of green ranging from dark green paintwork to light green timber stain this is intended to reflect its Victorian heritage." Image Credit: Jim Stephenson ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful 50s-inspired Design:** Design studios are incorporating colorful 50s-inspired design elements into their projects, taking inspiration from vintage color palettes and advertisements. - **Rear Extension and Refurbished Basement:** Architects are focusing on creating rear extensions and refurbished basements as a way to add space and modernize existing homes. - **Plywood Staircase and Modern Loft Area:** Creative use of plywood staircases and modern loft areas is becoming a popular design choice for renovating homes and maximizing vertical space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can explore incorporating colorful 50s-inspired design elements into their projects, creating unique and nostalgic spaces for clients. - **Architectural Design:** Architects can focus on rear extensions and refurbished basements, offering homeowners innovative solutions to add space and update their properties. - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in creating and installing plywood staircases and modern loft areas, meeting the demands of homeowners seeking modern and space-efficient designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Family Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2lg-studio.md) - [90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holboro-house.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Textured Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basalt-house.md) - [Mix Cultural-Inspired London Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mid-terrace-dream.md) - [Refurbished London Victorian Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-house.md) - [Caribbean-Inspired Retro Home Extentions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-house-1.md) - [Bubblegum Pink House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beacon-house.md) - [Elevated Design-Forward Pink Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-villa1.md)