# Victorian Home Extensions These Two Victorian Homes Have Been Connected into One Open Living Space By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-extension References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/09/29/delvendahl-martin-architects-victorian-semi-detached-house-extension-oxford/) & [dm-architects](http://www.dm-architects.co.uk/projects/view/semi-detached) London-based Delvendahl Martin Architects created this lovely home extension that combines two semi-detached houses into one beautiful family residence. Located in the center of the city of Oxford, England, this open concept home originally consisted of two separate [Victorian houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-terrace). The architects proceeded to combine the buildings with a [two-storey brick and glass home extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalog-house) featuring two staircases located in the middle of the plan. The two staircases are also unique with one constructed from reclaimed brick and the other built with [dark stained timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house). The newly formed 3,767 square foot structure has an open living space plan with contemporary decorative touches throughout including custom-made furniture and wooden timber handrails. The end result is a contemporary family home that still retains its charming Victorian period aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 50% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Home Extension:** Opportunity for architects and builders to create innovative and functional home extensions that combine multiple structures into one open living space. - **Open Concept Living:** Opportunity to design and build homes with open concept living spaces that provide a seamless flow between rooms and maximize natural light. - **Mixing Traditional and Contemporary:** Opportunity to blend traditional architectural elements, such as Victorian period aesthetic, with contemporary design features for a unique and stylish home. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new ways to combine separate structures and create open living spaces in residential properties. - **Construction:** Builders can specialize in constructing home extensions that connect multiple structures and incorporate unique staircases and design elements. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create custom-made furniture and decorative touches that blend traditional and contemporary styles in open concept living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Family Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition.md) - [Contemporary Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2.md) - [Garden-Overlooking Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newton-park-place.md) - [Minimal Modernized Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/will-gamble-architects.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Victorian Restored Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bindloss-dawes.md) - [Marbled Victorian Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conform.md) - [Morocco-Inspired London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrett-houmller-architects.md) - [Reimaged Edwardian Cottage Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hop-cottage.md)