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In their query letter, Ben and Sarah were clear that they wanted a home that could accommodate all of life’s messes. “We don't want a white display kitchen that only looks good when it's clean and not in use. We want our kitchen to be able to work hard. We love to cook and when we do, there are usually lots of things on the go and a mess being made.”

The suburban backyard garage in Hertfordshire, England, that architect Olli Andrew of Hyper converted into a work studio is wrapped in charred larch wood pieces that give the impression of scales and foster biodiversity, providing a place for insects to nestle.

Floor Plan of The Rambler by Best Practice Architecture

The firm raised the height and increased the width of the new opening between the kitchen and dining room.

A third-floor kitchen looks out over a balcony garden and city views. Bar stools by Pick Up line the centralized island.