Having grown from a family of three to five plus a dog, the owners of this early Victorian terraced house in Hackney desperately needed their house to evolve accordingly. We carved out a tranquil study which serves as an occasional guest bedroom on the top floor and reconfigured the main bathroom into a practical yet joyful space. We relished breathing new life into tired family heirlooms by repainting, reupholstering and thoughtfully repositioning them.