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THE FOREVER HOME
John Gahan has transformed his dark home into a welcoming space with a new kitchen extension and a clever glass link
PHOTOS BEN BLOSSOM
This semi-detached home in South East London has the best of both worlds – it is packed with period character and also benefits from a thoroughly modern addition that floods it with natural light. Owner, John Gahan, had lived in the area for many years and didn’t want to have to move away as he got older. So, he made the decision to futureproof his Victorian home and took the opportunity to transform the dark, unwelcoming kitchen into a bright and contemporary space at the same time.