# Vibrant London Home Extensions Studio S&M Adds An Extension to the Park House in Hackney By Amy Duong | Published 2025-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/01/31/office-sm-park-house-extension/) & [officesandm](https://officesandm.com/)  Local design firm [Office S&M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beacon-house) adds a [colorful extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-house-extension) to the Park House located in [London's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project) Hackney borough. The space is defined by a cat climbing frame and a comfortable window seat. It is just by Abney park and it replaces a leaky conservatory of the home with a dining and living area. This is catered to the owners and their cats to enjoy. The goal was to elevate the Park House's internal configuration whilst providing a relaxing space. The co-founder of Office S&M, Catrina Stewart shared with Dezeen, "The clients, both writers who love to read, wanted a multifunctional space where they could cook, eat, read and find inspiration in their surroundings. We created a landscape of soft seating that wraps around the kitchen and dining area, designed to meet the needs of both its human and feline residents. These versatile elements allow for a range of activities, enabling both people and cats to experience the park from different perspectives. The design invites discovery, making the most of the ever-changing views, and creating spaces that are both tranquil and inspiring." Image Credit: Ellen Hancock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 35% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet-friendly Architectural Design:** Innovative home extensions now incorporate elements specifically tailored for pets, such as cat climbing frames, enhancing the living experience for pet owners. - **Multifunctional Living Spaces:** Designing versatile environments that merge reading, dining, and relaxation activities provides homeowners with flexible spaces that adapt to their various lifestyle needs. - **Colorful Home Extensions:** Vibrant designs in home extensions add value and uniqueness to residential properties, transforming traditional spaces into visually stimulating environments. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Integrating pet-friendly features and vibrant aesthetics in residential projects offers a new dimension of customization in interior design services. - **Home Renovation:** The demand for multifunctional and pet-centric spaces is reshaping the home renovation industry, prompting new approaches in structural modifications. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers are innovating by creating adaptable furniture solutions that serve both human and pet needs, advancing the sector's offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revamped London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vatraa.md) - [Bubblegum Pink House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beacon-house.md) - [Flexible Family Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Street Party-Inspired Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supper-time.md) - [Garden-Overlooking Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newton-park-place.md) - [London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peekablue.md) - [Craftsmanship-Based Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension.md) - [Arched Brightened London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmental-house.md)