Home improvements & building · Kemptown
Thoughtful interiors for Kemptown’s next chapter.
Kemptown is Brighton’s eastern neighbourhood, with the planned Kemp Town estate forming one distinctive part of it. Sussex Square, Lewes Crescent and their private gardens have a different scale from the everyday community around St George’s Church. For INTEGRAL, based in Brighton and Hove, those contrasts make the individual address the starting point for a bathroom, fitted interior or commercial refurbishment.
What should you understand about the room behind the frontage?
Historic England records that many houses around the Kemp Town Enclosures have been converted into flats. An impressive exterior does not reveal the present layout or service routes. For an apartment enquiry, show the room, the landing and the approach from the street. Establish what is known about shared drainage and access before discussing a moved bathroom or larger tiles. The design needs to work within the building you occupy today.
Use repetition to give finishes a clear order
The long sequence of cast-iron arches at Madeira Terrace and the planned form of the estate gardens offer two local examples of rhythm. Indoors, a similar attention to alignment can make a restrained material palette feel resolved. Consider the relationship between tile joints, shelf edges, shower fittings and door openings. In an older room, measure the actual walls and levels carefully before settling a symmetrical pattern or the position of a prominent feature.
Plan around the people sharing the building
St George’s describes itself as both a church and community hub, a reminder that local buildings often serve several purposes. For a shop or other commercial interior, record how visitors, staff and deliveries move through the premises. Where homes share an entrance or sit above, explain the access arrangements and available storage. Bring tiling, heating and cooling requirements into the brief early so the fitting sequence can be considered as a whole.
Need help sourcing materials?
If you haven’t yet sourced your materials, or would like help choosing products and finishes, we work hand in hand with our sister company, Old Bank Kitchens, to help you find the right options for your project.
Local information and useful reading
Background on Kemptown and resources to help you explore the area. Requirements for any work depend on the individual property and should be checked with the relevant authority.
A sense of place
Three local points of interest.
Landmarks and historical connections in and around Kemptown.
Kemp Town Enclosures
Private gardens laid out in the 1820s form the centre of the planned estate around Sussex Square and Lewes Crescent.
Madeira Terrace
The eastern seafront’s Victorian cast-iron terrace has a long sequence of ornate arches, with its earliest section dating to 1890.
St George’s Church
On St George’s Road, this parish church also serves as a community hub within the wider Kemptown neighbourhood.
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Before we begin
Planning work in Kemptown?
Every project starts with a conversation.
Is Kemptown the same as the Kemp Town estate?
The estate around Sussex Square and Lewes Crescent is one distinct part of the wider eastern neighbourhood. Send the full postcode so the actual property and approach can be discussed.
Can work be considered in a converted Kemptown house?
Yes. Include the floor level, access route and any known shared services. Identify the details you wish to retain and establish any address-specific requirements before the proposed alterations are settled.
Let’s begin
Tell us about your Kemptown property.
Share your postcode, photographs and the room or business space you want to change. Include the route into the building as well as the interior.