When our clients approached us their home, built at the beginning of the 1900s, was extremely dated with pokey, dark rooms that were not conducive to relaxing in, cramped bedroom spaces lacking in storage and nowhere for the family to be together where they could spend time with each other. It was totally unsuitable for modern life. They had been working on designs to update the heritage home with architect John F Taylor. John's design included adding a 3 storey modern addition to the rear of the original 2 storey house. We provided some feedback on the designs to add further improvements within John's design framework and our expertise in the kitchen design.
The kitchen design won the Victorian Large Kitchen KBDi award 2019. Our design has also earnt its place on Channel 9s Season 2 of Australia's Best House presented by Megan Gale. (See the video here.)
Blending the traditional grand Victorian architecture with the modern light-filled addition required careful consideration. Recognising & respecting the beauty of the differences & how they blend together was a major factor in the design. Special consideration was given to how the light affects the different spaces to make them inviting, functional and stylish and spaces you want to spend time in.
The interior design concept is based on the idea of contrast: the traditional Victorian grandeur balancing against the new, modernist open addition, light surfaces with metallic accents against dark finishes, indoor living spaces that invite the outdoor space as an extension beyond the walls, formal traditional detailing balanced with casual, relaxed elements, culminating in the history and heritage transitioning to modern living.
A tiny powder is located under the main traditional Victorian style staircase. We wanted to create something special for this space that is a 'bit of a surprise' as well as being a bit glam. So the idea of an "Alice in Wonderland" experience evolved. The tiny space is enclosed with bronze paint and bronze mirror wall surfaces that reflect to infinity the light fitting and the observer, stretching the reality of the confines of the space and adding a sense of fun. Backlighting the mirror and stylish elegant fittings complete the atmosphere. We added special design details in all the new spaces including the tile pattern in the family bathroom with the led strip lighting creating atmosphere for a relaxing bath soak, to the timber chevron patterning that cascades down the double height custom home office desk. The end result is a skillful interior transitioning the spaces for comfortable modern living which has a timeless & effortless style that the clients love to share with their family & friends everyday.
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