Langham Road: A Beautifully Designed New Build Home in Teddington, SW London.
Produced & 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.”
Replacing a Bungalow with a Bespoke New Build in Teddington
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 Traditional Front Elevation with Contemporary Rear Extension
Blending with Edwardian and Victorian Neighbours
While the front elevation maintains a sense of heritage, the rear reveals the home’s modern identity. The contemporary rear extension opens dramatically onto the garden, introducing full-height glazing and clean architectural lines.
Externally, the brick strategy reinforces this dialogue between old and new. Red brick defines the front facade, while yellow stock brick to the rear references historic London building traditions. The result is a new build home in South West London that feels contextual and considered rather than stark or sterile.
Designing a Functional Family Home for Modern Living
A Home That Works for Real Life
Beyond aesthetics, functionality shaped every decision. With teenagers, sports kit, and a dog to accommodate, the house was designed around real daily 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.
Generous circulation areas, a double-height entrance hall, and practical zoning ensure the home works effortlessly for family life.
Storage, Boot Rooms and Practical Planning
Integrated storage is prioritised throughout the ground floor, from concealed cabinetry to a dedicated boot room and hidden utility areas. These are features often sacrificed in urban homes but essential in a well-designed family home.
The layout demonstrates how thoughtful planning can prevent clutter from ever reaching the main living spaces.
Living Rooms with Character and Warmth
Dual Reception Rooms with Distinct Personalities
At the front of the house sit two reception rooms, each with a different purpose. One functions as a relaxed family space for the children, complete with built-in storage and hidden gaming zones. 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.”
The separation allows the house to adapt to different moods and seasons.
Classic Interior Detailing with a Modern Approach
Subtle detailing elevates the interiors throughout. Beading suggests traditional panelling without overwhelming the space, and coving painted the same colour as the walls adds character without fuss.
“It’s a bit of a cheat,” Amanda admits, “but it really gives that classic feel without going over the top.”
The balance between restraint and personality ensures the house feels layered rather than themed.
The Double-Height Kitchen Extension
The Heart of the Home
At the rear, the house opens into a dramatic double-height kitchen extension that forms the social core of the home. Flooded with natural light from full-height glazing and symmetrical sliding doors, the space blurs the boundary between indoors and garden.
“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.”
The volume of the space prevents the cabinetry from feeling heavy, while vertical sightlines create a sense of architectural generosity rarely found in London homes.
Bespoke Joinery and Hidden Utility Spaces
Bespoke joinery by Bauhaus Construction conceals appliances and even a hidden utility room, allowing the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space to remain calm and uncluttered.
Automated curtains, layered lighting, and integrated speakers reinforce the idea that this is not simply a kitchen extension, but the true living hub of the home.
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Upstairs Layout and Bedroom Design
Vertical Moments and Wide Landings
Moving upstairs, the architectural drama continues. Wide landings, double-height views into the kitchen, and a balcony overlooking the main living space create visual connection between floors.
“Taking the scaffolding down and seeing how wide the landing was felt like a real wow moment,” Amanda recalls.
These vertical moments ensure the upper floors feel as generous as the ground level.
Tailored Bedrooms and Family Bathroom Design
The first floor accommodates the principal bedroom suite, family bathroom, and a bright home office. The top floor houses the children’s bedrooms, guest accommodation, and discreet storage for solar batteries and services.
Each room reflects its occupant’s personality, from floral-tiled bathrooms to a New York–inspired teenage bedroom with exposed brick slips and built-in desks. The design avoids uniformity, instead embracing individuality within a cohesive framework.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Design
Air Source Heat Pump and Underfloor Heating
Although the home feels traditional in appearance, its performance is firmly contemporary. Underfloor heating runs throughout, powered by an air source heat pump that replaces conventional gas systems.
Flooring was carefully selected to maximise heat transfer, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round.
Traditional Materials with Modern Performance
Amanda was clear that she didn’t want the house to feel overtly modern.
“We wanted it to look old,” she says. “I really didn’t want anything that felt too modern.”
By combining classic materials with modern building performance standards, the house achieves both visual longevity and environmental responsibility.
A Thoughtful New Build That Feels Established
Now fully settled in, the Langham Road project reflects years of 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 beautifully resolved new build home in Teddington that avoids the sterility often associated with contemporary developments. Instead, it feels established, warm, and entirely personal — a house that already carries a sense of history while performing to modern standards.
Project Info
Location: Teddington, London
Architect: Pelican Architecture & Design
Contractor: Bauhaus Construction
Photography by InspireMedia
Filmed & Produced by Dan Burge | Founder of HomeInspire
Written by Dan Burge | Founder of HomeInspire
Video Statistics
YouTube Views: 225,000 +
YouTube Impressions: 3,200,000 +
Instagram & TikTok Views: 550,000 +
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