A rickety 1960s beach shack occupied this sandy site close to Diamond Bay on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The sophisticated and well-travelled owners sought to retain its relaxed midcentury holiday house feel whilst extending and renovating both levels to a more appropriate level of comfort and elegance for them.

Large Walk in Shower. Removed Tub completely.

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Designer: Robert Griffin Photo Credit: Desired Photo A grand arch was created and the vanities inset slightly separating the space, grounding the area and giving it a sense of importance. In order to achieve this we moved the rear wall into the master closet approx 24" and installed a custom closet shelving unit. The wall was built with the counter top upper cabinet in mind, buy allowing the cabinet to recess in the wall approx. 4" we not only saved counter space but created an area the feels open and free flowing.

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Turkish stone tile, river rock shower floor, and an antique cabinet reworked to function as a vanity. Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photographers

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Removed a large unused corner tub to add a double custom vanity as well as a huge shower. This change opened up access to the window, brought in more light and created a serene space for my clients.

This Tempe home has gone through a major upgrade in the kids bathroom with a new custom shower, pre-made vanity, porcelain tile flooring, and all of the accessories to match. Here are some of the items we completed for the bath remodel: Installed a new tile shower floor with new subway tile for the shower wall; Installed rain shower and handheld shower heads; Installed a new pre-made vanity with dark brown cabinetry and a quartz countertop; Installed new and enchanting porcelain tile flooring.

Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

Using mosaic accents that match the surrounding tile allows an elegant touch without competing with the other glass mosaic accents in the bathroom. Designed By: Robert Griffin Photo Credit: Erin Weaver, Desired Photo