Project

Ben and Vanessa Anders’ five-bed Victorian semi-detached home in Dulwich had not undergone any significant maintenance for 45 years. The couple decided upon a major refurbishment of the south London property that included extending the rear to accommodate a new open plan kitchen, as well as restoring many of the property’s original features in a traditional style, while ensuring it was functional for them and their young family.

Brief

With both Ben and Vanessa having a background in interiors, they had a strong sense of the style and design features they were aiming to achieve. The extended kitchen was set to be the focal point of the home with a deVOL Classic English Kitchen the star, topped with luxurious Arabescato Marble worktops – famous for its dramatic black veining – and finished with Bella Antique Brass cup handles and catches that perfectly complement the brass fixtures, including taps and light fittings. Working with Farrow & Ball to create the perfect colour palette throughout the home, the kitchen units were finished in Off-Black, with the wall cladding balancing the dark tones in School House White.

For the wiring accessories, a traditional low-tech solution was more in character in terms of style, but the functionality needed to support all the requirements of a modern family. They approached Hamilton at international interior design show Decorex to see if the British family-run company could assist with products that gave them both the look and functionality they were after.

Solution

From an aesthetic perspective, the Anders were set on a brass finish to be in-keeping with the kitchen and theme of the property’s design scheme, but they needed to source something that was cost-effective for their budget – Hamilton Hartland in Antique Brass was the perfect solution. The classic high-quality finish was exactly what they were looking for and it was priced competitively.

For functionality and flexibility, the home is predominantly fitted with 1, 2 and 3-Gang Rotary Dimmer Switches that allow the zonal lighting to be adjusted to the levels required by the family and their changing requirements. Meanwhile, at the entrance hall, 4-Gang 2-Way Toggle Switches are used due to their traditional style that is in-keeping with the period property and creates maximum visual impact as you enter.

Result

The Anders are thrilled with their finished home. Hamilton’s wiring accessories provide the perfect finishing touch for the traditional look and feel, while supporting all the functionality requirements of a modern family.

Products installed

Control plates

Hartland Collection – all mounted on single/double Antique Brass plates with Antique Brass switches and Black inserts.

Plates installed include

  • 79T24 – 4 Gang 20AX 2-Way Toggle

  • 79 3X40 – 3 Gang ON/Off Rotary 2-Way Switching Dimmer

  • 79 2X40 – 2 Gang ON/Off Rotary 2-Way Switching Dimmer

  • 79 SS2USBULT AB-B – 2 Gang 13A Single Pole Switched Sockets with 2x 2.4A USB Outlet

  • 79 SS1 AB-B – 1 Gang 13A Double Pole Switched Socket

  • 79 SS2 AB-B – 2 Gang 13A Double Pole Switched Socket

  • 79 J12B – 1 Gang RJ12 Outlet – Unshielded

  • ELMSS2GY – 2 Gang 13A Switched Socket Outlet