Family was key to all of our decisions for the extensive renovation of this 1930s house. Our client’s had already lived in the house for several years, and as their four children grew so too did the demands on their house. Functionality and practicality were of the utmost importance and our interior needed to facilitate a highly organised, streamlined lifestyle while still being warm and welcoming. Now each child has their own bag & blazer drop off zone within a light filled utility room, and their own bedroom with future appropriate desks and storage.
Part of our response to the brief for simplicity was to use vibrant colour on simple, sculptural joinery and so that the interior felt complete without layers of accessories and artworks. This house has been transformed from a dark, maze of rooms into an open, welcoming, light filled contemporary family home.
This project required extensive re-planning and reorganising of space in order to make daily life streamlined and to create greater opportunities for family interactions and fun.
Photography: Fraser Marsden
Photo Justin Alexander
Bathroom - tessaiko_oreo
This fun and colourful kid’s bedroom opts for an interactive, safe and playful space. The room uses splashes of reds and yellows with swathes of white to offset the glowing colour palette. The fun room includes playful furniture and an assortment of toys to keep the children occupied.
Photography by Ephraim Muller.
like the seating - kahlokaylen
Designed to look like a real life race car, this sporty red car bed will have your child racing to bed. This highly durable twin bed comes with LED headlights, detailed shiny rims and realistic racing stickers. Plus, the bed makes real car sounds and has a Knight Rider strobe light—all triggered by a wireless remote control. Bedroom accessories sold separately and include: desk, chair, dresser, wardrobe/closet, shelves, cushions.
Curated style! Traditional Tudor architecture gets a makeover with a brush of white paint on the walls and purple hued paint on the ceiling. The black horned sconces draws your eye in to a space exuding beauty and pleasure; where one can relax and enjoy the coherent decor.
Gordon Gregory Photography
Custom mahogany double doors and hand cut stone for exterior masonry
combined with stained cedar shingles
solid - skillbillies
Traditional hand painted, Shaker style kitchen with a Corian worktop and butler sink.
Photos by Adam Butler
Try a modern shade of grey
The beauty of this dark lead grey is that it goes with everything. It works well here with the red fridge and smaller red accents, but would look equally good teamed with soft pastel shades. This chameleon colour also lends itself to all types of styles – from retro to contemporary and country. The sloped roof of this kitchen could have made the room feel boxed in, but the decision to only use grey on the base units, and not on the wall cabinets, makes it look more spa - a_mcnicholl
Front porch with rocking chairs and a red door.
Photographer: Rob Karosis
Fun Interior with lots of color! A Vibrant Way of Life!
Interior Design: Ashley Astleford, ASID, TBAE, BPN
Photography: Dan Piassick