Urban Oasis

This home was designed to support a young family with diverse needs and passions—from a keen chef to a talented writer and a budding artist. It was important that the spaces carried as much personality as the people who live within them. The kitchen was envisioned as the heart of the home, flowing seamlessly to the outdoors for relaxed summer living, while also offering a cosy retreat during the cooler months. Lush greenery was layered throughout the interiors to connect with the stunning landscaped exterior, reinforcing a sense of calm and vitality. The introduction of green marble tiles in the kitchen further strengthened this connection, echoing the nourishing greens that set the tone for the home.

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The Process

This project was shaped by a client with a strong sense of style and a clear vision - knowing what resonated while remaining open to exploration and discovery along the way. A curated collection of art, treasured objects, and distinctive furniture pieces became the springboard for the design direction

Early Design Workshops

As with all our projects, the process was highly collaborative from the outset. We began by curating a visual moodboard that captured ideas and references gathered through early conversations with the client, discussing not only how the spaces should function but also how they should feel.

Material Selection

Material selection was key to transforming the home’s modest early 2000s bones into a space that felt layered and lived in, integrating the client’s cherished furniture and collected treasures. We created a cohesive connection between these differing styles by embracing warm, bold paint colours, rich chocolatey tones, and natural materials with texture. The result is a layered, timeless interior with a contemporary edge - a careful nod to both old and new.

Bringing the Vision to Life

Understanding the client’s vision was at the heart of every choice. Through careful attention to their preferences and lifestyle, we shaped a space that feels deeply personal - layered and expressive, capturing the client’s individuality while balancing modern comforts with character.

Attention to Detail

Working closely with every trade - from the kitchen designer and builder to the tiler - we ensured that every detail was carefully considered and executed.

Finishing Touches

We were fortunate to collaborate with the client on the finishing touches, from window treatments to bedding, allowing the design to extend beyond the hard finishes and truly feel complete. The most rewarding moment came when the client moved in, and their carefully collected treasures found their place - the very pieces that had inspired the design from the very beginning.

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