Langham Road.
A beautifully designed new build home in Teddington, SW London.
Written by Dan Burge | 20 January 2026
We were invited by homeowner Amanda to film and feature her beautifully crafted new build home in Teddington, South West London. Replacing a modest bungalow that once occupied the plot, the project is the result of several years of careful planning, design iteration, and lived-in decision-making, culminating in a family home that feels both timeless and distinctly personal.
Built between 2023 and 2024 and completed after a complex planning process, the house balances traditional street presence with a contemporary rear elevation. Designed in collaboration with Pelican Architecture and Design, the project demonstrates how a new build can quietly integrate into its context while offering generous, light-filled spaces tailored to modern family life.
“This was a house we walked past for ten years,” Amanda explains. “We always thought it was a great opportunity, but we were very conscious of keeping in character with the street while giving it a modern twist.”
A Familiar Face on the Street
One of the key ambitions for the project was subtlety. From the front, the house reads as established and traditional, blending seamlessly with neighbouring Edwardian and Victorian homes.
“One of our requirements was that if someone walked past, they’d say, ‘What a lovely old house,’” Amanda says. “We’ve had people genuinely surprised when I tell them it’s actually a new build.”
Red brick, classic proportions, and carefully detailed chimneys ensure the home sits comfortably within its surroundings, while the contemporary language is reserved for the rear elevation and internal spaces.
Designing Without Tunnel Vision
Unusually, Amanda and her family appointed two separate architectural practices at the concept stage, deliberately avoiding a single design direction too early.
“We didn’t want to be funnel-visioned down one route,” she explains. “It felt like a small price to pay to make sure we got the right design.”
Both practices arrived independently at a similar solution, traditional to the front and contemporary to the rear, giving the family confidence to move forward with Pelican Architecture and Design, who then developed the scheme into a cohesive whole.
A Home That Works for Real Life
Beyond aesthetics, functionality was paramount. With teenagers, sports kit, and a dog to accommodate, the house was designed around everyday mess and movement.
“We really wanted space for a utility room, a boot room, sports bags, all the stuff that us mums absolutely hate seeing in the hallway,” Amanda laughs.
The result is a carefully planned ground floor with generous circulation spaces, a double-height entrance hall, and storage integrated at every turn, areas that are often sacrificed in urban homes but prioritised here.
Living Rooms with Distinct Personalities
At the front of the house sit two reception rooms, each designed with a different mood in mind. One acts as a relaxed family space for the children, complete with built-in storage and hidden gaming zones, while the other serves as a more formal living room.
“We use this one more in winter,” Amanda says. “It’s got the log burner and feels warmer and cosier.”
Throughout, subtle detailing elevates the interiors, from beading used to suggest traditional panelling to coving painted the same colour as the walls. “It’s a bit of a cheat,” she admits, “but it really gives that classic feel without going over the top.”
The Heart of the Home
At the rear, the house opens into a dramatic double-height kitchen, dining, and living space flooded with natural light. Full-height glazing and symmetrical sliding doors blur the boundary between inside and out.
“We went through a lot of iterations of the kitchen,” Amanda explains. “My architect worried it might feel like a wardrobe, but I think it works really well because of the double height.”
Bespoke joinery by Bauhaus Construction conceals appliances and even a hidden utility room, allowing the space to remain calm and uncluttered. Automated curtains, mixed lighting finishes, and integrated speakers reinforce the sense that this is where the family truly lives.
Old Character, New Performance
While the house feels established, its performance is firmly contemporary. Underfloor heating runs throughout, powered by an air source heat pump, while flooring choices were carefully selected to maximise heat transfer.
“We wanted it to look old,” Amanda says. “I really didn’t want anything that felt too modern.”
Externally, the brick strategy continues this thinking. Red brick fronts and yellow stock brick to the rear reference historic building traditions, helping the new build sit naturally within the wider streetscape.
Vertical Moments and Private Spaces
Moving upstairs, the sense of generosity continues. Wide landings, double-height views, and a balcony overlooking the kitchen create moments of drama rarely found in London homes.
“Taking the scaffolding down and seeing how wide the landing was felt like a real wow moment,” Amanda recalls.
The first floor accommodates the main bedroom suite, family bathroom, and a home office, while the top floor houses the children’s bedrooms, guest space, and discreet storage for solar batteries and services. Each room is tailored to its occupant, from floral-tiled bathrooms to a New York–inspired teenage bedroom with exposed brick slips and built-in desks.
A Thoughtful New Chapter
Now fully settled in, the house reflects years of Pinterest inspiration, practical compromises, and confident decisions.
“I’ve got no interior design background whatsoever,” Amanda says. “I just saw things I loved and figured out how to make them work.”
The result is a home that feels both personal and considered, proving that new builds need not feel sterile or anonymous. Instead, this Teddington project shows how careful design, restraint, and a clear vision can create a house that already feels like it has a history of its own.
Project Credits
Architect: Pelican Architecture & Design
Contractor: Bauhaus Construction
Filmed & Produced by HomeInspire
Photography by InspireMedia
Written by Dan Burge | Founder of HomeInspire
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To see more about the construction & design itself, watch our full tour with Amanda on our YouTube channel!