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Giving your home a fresh start: Our guide to thoughtful renovation

Living in your home for a while gives you a clear sense of what works and what doesn’t.

Maybe you need more space for a growing family, a home office, or a rental opportunity?

In this guide, we share practical tips, real London homes we’ve transformed and a glimpse of how we work, helping you make the most of your space, light, and flow, all while keeping your lifestyle at the heart of the design.

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About us

Get to know us

We’re known for bringing a fresh, sometimes quirky approach to reimagining period homes blending contemporary flair with a deep respect for original character. Our work strikes a careful balance between old and new: thoughtful, playful, and never afraid of statement colour or bold design details.

We don’t follow design trends for their own sake, instead, we approach each home on its own terms, creating spaces that feel naturally light and open, or calm and atmospheric, depending on what suits it bes

The Pencil and Brick architect and design team

Who We Are

Find out a little bit more about our team who bring your ideas to life

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Our Ethos and Values

Our philosophy is simple: great design and great delivery should always go hand in hand.

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A basement family room with a kitchenette, a polished concrete floor, and a 'fin-like' ceiling detail.

What we do

We offer architectural design or full design and build services, bringing creative thinking and hands-on expertise to both.

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Our Process

Our process helps you navigate planning, budgeting, and design making home renovations feel more joyful.

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Pencil and Brick

Pencil and Brick Architects Ltd. RIBA Chartered Practice No.20016109, Registered in England and Wales. Reg No. 08511999. Pencil and Brick Ltd, Federation of Master Workers No. 130675, Registered in England and Wales. Reg No. 12010077 © Pencil and Brick.