colours - white mixed with natural wood grey stone splash back and black stools - webuser_272264318
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
lemon tree instead of cactus at door - webuser_315959577
Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways.
Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design
Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine
colourful! - marianne_rogers8
A fun and colourful kids bathroom in a newly built loft extension. A black and white terrazzo floor contrast with vertical pink metro tiles. Black taps and crittall shower screen for the walk in shower. An old reclaimed school trough sink adds character together with a big storage cupboard with Georgian wire glass with fresh display of plants.
The filled in look. Lushness Some colour but not too much - isobelaross
Originally built in the 1930’s emerging from the International Style that made its way into Minneapolis thanks to visionary clients and a young architect, newly graduated from the University of Minnesota with a passion for the new “modern architecture” The current owners had purchased the home in 2001, immediately falling in love with style and appeal of living lakeside. As the family began to grow they found themselves running out of space and wanted to find a creative way to add some functional space while still not taking away from the original International Style of the home. They turned to the team of Streeter & Associates and Peterssen/Keller Architecture to transform the home into something that would function better for the growing family. The team went to work by adding a third story addition that would include a master suite, sitting room, closet, and master bathroom. While the main level received a smaller addition that would include a guest suite and bathroom.
BUILDER: Streeter & Associates, Renovation Division - Bob Near
ARCHITECT: Peterssen/Keller Architecture
INTERIOR: Lynn Barnhouse
PHOTOGRAPHY: Karen Melvin Photography
Traditional hand painted, Shaker style kitchen with a Corian worktop and butler sink.
Photos by Adam Butler
Colours dark and white and wall tiles - funky fridge - tanya_gillaly
ASID: First Place, Entire Residence, 2011
Dazzling Design Story in MSP, March 2012
All furnishings are available through Lucy Interior Design.
www.lucyinteriordesign.com - 612.339.2225
Interior Designer: Lucy Interior Design
Photographer: Jeff Johnson
Yes, cabinetry is a significant expense and one of the highest-ticket items of a kitchen renovation, but paint is only paint. It can be changed relatively easily and affordably and can lend much-needed personality to rooms that tend to be rife with safe resale-minded tile and finish selections. - karenrosie