Live by the Sea Photography Interior Design - House to Home Design

Robert Walsh

A harmonious colour palette of blacks, beiges and golds allows works of art to be brought into dramatic relief.

Hannah Puechmarin

Orasy photography.

The opposing joinery and staircase create a strong relationship at both sides of the living space. The continuous joinery seamlessly morphs from kitchen to a seat for dining, and finally to form the media unit within the living area. The stair and the joinery are separated by a strong vertically tiled column. Our bespoke staircase was designed meticulously with the joiner and steelwork fabricator. The wrapping Beech Treads and risers and expressed with a shadow gap above the simple plaster finish. The steel balustrade continues to the first floor and is under constant tension from the steel yachting wire. Darry Snow Photography

Minimal black and timber kitchen in Bentleigh. Another Finney Project. Design by E&N architects.

With significant internal wall remodelling, we removed an existing bedroom and utilised a lounge room to pave the way for a large open plan kitchen and dining area. We also removed an unwanted file storage room that backed onto the study and existing kitchen which allowed to the installation of a fully insulated temperature controlled cellar. A galley style kitchen was selected for the space and at the heart of the design is a large island bench that focuses on engagement and congregation and provides seating for 6. Acting as the activity hub of the kitchen, the island consists of split level benchtop which provides additional serving space for this family of avid entertainers. A standout feature is the large utility working wall that can be fully concealed when not in use and when open reveals not only a functional space but beautiful oak joinery and LED lit display shelving. The modern design of the kitchen is seen through the clean lines which are given an edge through the layering of materials resulting in a striking and rich palette. The all-black kitchen works well with the natural finishes and rawness of the timber finishes. The refined lines of the slimline Dekton benchtops complimented by the dark 2-pac and large format tiles make for a timeless scheme with an industrial edge. A fireplace was installed in the seating nook off the kitchen which was clad in rustic recycled timber, creating a textural element as well as bringing warmth and a sense of softness to the large space.

Josie Withers

Experienced renovators decided a striking contemporary kitchen design was in order for this beachfront residence. Carefully selected kitchen cabinetry materials and benchtops made the best use of the kitchen design layout while working to a tight renovation schedule and budget. Featuring Laminex Absolute Matte Black joinery, contrasting Blackbutt Veneer overheads, and a combination of stunning benchtop finishes: Concrete, Timber and Dekton's Domoos.

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Chris Snook

Lisbeth Grosmann

John Vos