![A sliding panel above the fire in the living room can be opened to reveal a library of vinyl records.](https://www.studiomackereth.com/app/uploads/2017/01/Bentinck-Mews_The-Modern-House-6.jpg)
Bentinck Mews
Studio Mackereth has completed the full refurbishment and extension of a Victorian mews house in a quiet, cobbled lane in Marylebone, London. As one enters, a rough, sawn oak staircase with an illuminated, recessed handrail lifts on a gentle counter weight pivot to reveal a storage area for bikes beneath.
Through a full-height, concealed pivot door is the main living and dining area with a steel kitchen that can be concealed behind fumed oak bi-folding panels. A series of sliding doors and bespoke joinery maximises the sense of tranquility and volume while also ensuring every inch of space is used.
![The steel kitchen can be hidden from the living space with bi-folding timber panels.](https://www.studiomackereth.com/app/uploads/2017/01/Bentinck-Mews_The-Modern-House-4.jpg)
![A storey was added to the house to provide a master suite.](https://www.studiomackereth.com/app/uploads/2017/01/Bentinck-Mews_The-Modern-House-15.jpg)
![The mews house was entirely refurbished and a roof extension added.](https://www.studiomackereth.com/app/uploads/2017/01/Bentinck-Mews_The-Modern-House-1.jpg)
![A timber stair with a recessed handrail leads up to the bedrooms.](https://www.studiomackereth.com/app/uploads/2017/01/Bentinck-Mews_The-Modern-House-11.jpg)
![The timber stair is counter-weighted so it can be lifted to provide storage for the clients' bicycles.](https://www.studiomackereth.com/app/uploads/2017/01/Bentinck-Mews_The-Modern-House-10.jpg)
![Sketch of the counter-weighted stair.](https://www.studiomackereth.com/app/uploads/2017/01/Sketch1-1.jpg)