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Inspiration and ideas for you and your space
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Mindful, minimal family living
Restoring a 1900s cottage
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Balancing the old and new in Malvern
A realist’s guide to renovating
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ISSUE 30 Room To Move Managing Editor Melia Rayner Editorial Coordinator Sophie Lewis Design Akiko Chan Kate Dixon Client Partnerships Mandy Loftus-Hills Client Coordinator Brigitte Craig
Contributors Words Yvette Caprioglio, Sophie Lewis, Annie Carroll, Sian MacPherson Photography Shannon McGrath, Norm Architects, Rory Gardiner, Joe Fletcher, Sharyn Cairns, Cathy Schusler, Tom Ferguson, Katherine Lu, Chris Warnes and Guillaume Alan
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Editor At Large Sian MacPherson
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Editor’s Letter Throughout our lives we’re always making room for something or someone. The most rewarding spaces are those that grow with us, and that we can reshape alongside our changing lifestyles.
Melia Rayner MANAGING EDITOR
No matter how much we love a home when we first move in, inevitably there are things that begin to drive us crazy a few years down the track. Whether it’s the dust that collects on floorboards, a joinery pull that never quite works the way it should or an aesthetically-driven purchase that only seems to get in the way (we’ve all been there), these seemingly innocuous details can really elevate – or frustrate – our everyday experience of home. Which is probably why there’s so much pressure to ‘get it right’ in the renovation process. But what does that even look like these days? In this issue, we went looking for home transformation success stories from some of the best in the business, paired with real-life advice and products to help make a new space even more special. We hope you pour ideas and inspiration from these pages into projects of your very own—spaces that bring you joy now and well into the future.
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The Alchemy of Things Karen McCartney
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In transformation BY YVETTE CAPRIOGLIO
Spring is the right time to revamp your wardrobe. Consider revisiting and reimagining some of the hardworking staples in your wardrobe like the black blazer and then add to them accordingly. Think modern takes on classic pieces. The simplicity of updated denim. The right shoe. The new season’s skirt. The effect of bringing old and new together is transformative.
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INNER PEACE DESIGN studiofour PHOTOGRAPHY Shannon McGrath WORDS Melia Rayner
Taking in the clean, creamy shape of this Malvern home’s exterior, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a brand new build. Instead it’s the result of a comprehensive transformation by Melbourne design firm studiofour, who reinvigorated the original 1980s house for the current and future demands of a growing family. Originally comprised of low ceilings and dark, compartmentalised spaces, studiofour started by increasing the “visual and physical” connectivity of the built form with the adjacent landscape. This was done by extending the home’s structure around an existing yard to create a central courtyard and introducing large glass sliding doors to open up the home.
Left: By uniting the interior with two new courtyards, the house is now flooded with light, fresh air and aspect.
The insertion of this courtyard integrates the natural landscape with the family’s everyday life, while encouraging family interaction through the communal spaces it creates. “A largely open plan central hub was designed to provide valued together time whilst also promoting multi-tasking as required” architect Annabelle Berryman says. Adjacent to the central courtyard on one side and the rear courtyard on the other, the hub comprises of the essential spaces such as the family room, kitchen, pantry and large communal bench area, as well as an area “not dedicated to any particular function”. “It is easy to assign a function to each and every square inch of floor plate, but sometimes the best spaces are the ones designed for just that, ‘a space’” says Annabelle.
Left: The planning strategy was to provide a framework that fostered connection and communication, where the news can be watched as children swim in the pool.
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Studiofour also looked to embrace limitations of the existing residence as opportunities in the renovation. For instance, the low ceilings of the home created a unique way to promote connection between internal and external spaces. "We recognised an opportunity to oversize and extend the existing eaves to run throughout the ground floor” Annabelle explains. “The generous eaves emphasise a strong horizontality and extend one’s eye from inside to out”.
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By stripping back the home to encourage calm and contemplation, studiofour also struck on an important focus: mindfulness. “We believe that to truly enhance human well-being, building design needs to move beyond optimising single parameters such as temperature and humidity, to more holistic approaches that take their cues in health-supporting human behaviours and outcomes,” says Annabelle. In prioritising connection to the natural environment, to each other and to themselves, studiofour have given this family a truly priceless gift—a sanctuary to grow alongside them.
Above: studiofour looked to foster a heathy home for mind, body and soul by emphasising a connection with the natural environment.
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Images courtesy of Jotun A/S Photography by Line Thit Klein Styling by Kraakvik & D’Orazio
Wall colour (this page)—Jotun 10580 Soft Skin Wall colour (opposite page)—Jotun 1391 Bare
COPENHAGEN CHARM
Once a small fisherman’s cottage, this home on Denmark’s east coast is now home to one of the biggest names in contemporary Danish architecture, Norm Architects’ Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen.
ARCHITECTURE & PHOTOGRAPHY—Norm Architects / ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY—Courtesy of Jotun / WORDS—Melia Rayner
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Less than an hour from Copenhagen, the small fishing town of Vedbaek makes for a welcome antidote to the buzz of the city. Flanked by woods and meadow on one side and the ocean on the other, the town offers an old world charm without the remote location. No strangers to the locale, Bjerre-Poulsen and his family had been living in the town for seven years when they fell in love with the small, run-down fisherman’s cottage that would become their home.
Built in 1911, the home was constructed from far-reaching inspiration; the exterior features a high roof line and wooden balconies derived from the Tyrolean influence at the time, while inside Art Deco wall panelling and neo-classical ornaments create an eclectic feel. In addition, different owners throughout the years had each added new elements, creating what Bjerre-Poulsen describes a “patchwork” of styles. “We had to tear almost everything out inside and start all over,” he says, “only keeping the most beautiful and original details and ornaments”.
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Left: A small, sculptural staircase leads from the living room to the bedroom.
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Images courtesy of Jotun A/S Photography by Line Thit Klein Styling by Kraakvik & D’Orazio
While the outside of the house has remained fairly unchanged, inside substantial updates were made, beginning with the unison of seven different floor types and seven different layers to a single layer made of smooth, industrial magnetite. “It made the house much more unified inside and really put a focus on the beautiful original decor,” says Bjerre-Poulsen.
Left: The bedroom and bathroom are situated in what was originally a conservatory, built as an addition in 1913. Wall colour–Jotun 1024 Timeless. Right: The home is filled with custommade objects and furniture designed by Norm Architects. Wall colour–Jotun 10981 Norwegian Wood.
The unison of classic and contemporary continues with the new rounded stone staircase, preservation of the ornamental walls and a pared-back, masculine colour palette. The design also repurposes original elements in new ways, such as the herringbone flooring that is now integrated to the kitchen counter. While the character of the original home shines through, it’s tempered by the modern functionality and minimalism that Norm Architects are revered for—an ideal architect’s home.
Wall colour (this page)—Kitchen walls–Jotun 10961 Raw Canvas/Dark wall in front–Jotun 10965 Hipster Brown Wall colour (opposite page)—Jotun 10966 Almond Beige/ Lower part of wall—Jotun 10965 Hipster Brown
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Take it Outside
As the weather warms, there’s no better excuse for quality time spent outdoors with your nearest and dearest. Entertaining en plein air is an Australian rite of passage, born out of our love of the great outdoors. But for the ease of bringing the inside out, a well-designed outdoor living space is a must. For an outside setting that’s as durable as it is sophisticated, we’re leaning on
our friends at Cosh Living. Cosh Living know outdoor furniture should be as remarkable as what sits inside, providing the perfect transition from the living room to your patio or poolside. It’s all about emulating the comfort from within the home, to blur the lines between the two.
This concept is made easy by their leading and international brands, embracing a range of styles and materials. We’ve assembled a collection of outdoor lounge, dining and living accessories exclusive to Cosh Living, each bringing quality and versatility to the table.
‘Indoor-outdoor’ living is more than just a catch phrase for Cosh Living, it’s at the core of what they do.
To experience the craft of these contemporary designs in full, visit your nearest Cosh Living showroom.
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To go up or go out? That’s the burning question for anyone looking to add value and space to their beloved abode. First floor additions and ground floor extensions are the unsung heroes of design, offering the opportunity for transformation. Here, the relationship between old and new takes centre
stage—yet there is no cookie-cutter approach for how they communicate. We take a tour through two heritage homes revitalised by tailored extensions or additions, each dripping in creative thinking and innovation.
A London Local
Design: O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects Photography: Rory Gardiner Location: London, England
Removing a poorly laid out 1970s addition, O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects have introduced a highly-crafted solution to this north London townhouse. The owners hoped for a unified space that connected with the garden—and what better way than to use a tried and trusted natural material? From the windows to the walls, O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects have dressed the addition in buttery timber, sourced from a family-run workshop who fabricated and pre-assembled the material. But it doesn’t stop there—all of the furniture and storage are made from wood. In the garden, the timber is a warm contrast from the century-old brickwork, and is encased by new ‘London stock’ brick walls, that are designed to age just as the old.
“The new addition emphasises the connection with the garden by incorporating the dining area into the facade of deep vertical fins, which allow direct views out, yet sideways privacy.” — Amalia Skoufoglou, director of O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects
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Grand & Gabled
Design: Edmonds + Lee Architects Photography: Joe Fletcher Location: San Francisco, USA
“ The renovation of the home focused on a spatial play with the gabled roof, prioritising height to exaggerate the natural form of the feature in every room that touches it.” — Robert Edmonds, Director of Edmonds + Lee Architects
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For Edmonds + Lee Architects, it was the trust of a creative client that sparked this light-filled celebration of an old San Francisco Victorian and most poignantly, its pitched roof. Deviating from the standard flat ceiling, every additional space —dubbed individual “stages” of the home—honours the gabled form, best seen in the attic. The renovation is anchored by light, streaming from the attic skylights and filtering down the ethereal staircase. From three sides, vistas open up all of the shared spaces for a sweeping panorama of sunlight and greenery. The interiors are described by director Robert Edmonds to “reach up toward the central peak of the home and are filled with designer works by Arne Jacobsen, Carl Hansen and B&B Italia on a bed of Dinesen flooring. EST ISSUE 30 | SPECIAL FEATURE | 65
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Modern Legacy Revealing the architectural integrity of this 1980s home required a delicate mix of restraint, care and a generous amount of warmth. For Carole Whiting Interiors + Design, whose work often sits in the liminal space between whimsy and minimalism, this home in Melbourne’s South-East suburb of Glen Iris presented a chance to demonstrate the studio’s prowess in striking this studied balance.
INTERIOR DESIGN—Carole Whiting Interiors + Design ARCHITECTURE—Brayshaw Architects PHOTOGRAPHY—Sharyn Cairns WORDS—Annie Carroll
Originally dominated by a loud, gaudy mix of colours, the home’s inherent structural beauty was shrouded beneath a neglected interior that championed neither style or function. Having spent years living overseas in a house of ample proportions, the homeowner wished to maximise the inner-city home’s available space, engaging Brayshaw Architects to refine and update the structure. Carole Whiting’s studio was engaged just four weeks before building was due to commence, presenting her team with the task of quickly and seamlessly assimilating the interiors into the renewed architectural vernacular.
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Through stripping away superfluous details and implementing a colour palette of white, black and grey, the home’s true character is revealed. Careful consideration was given by Carole Whiting as to how the interior features would speak to the home’s structural language; lighting features in primary shapes are rendered in stark white, while black paint is used on walls to provide a bold backdrop for artwork to shine, and again in recesses to highlight depth. It could be easy for such a monochrome approach to strip the home of its tactility and soul, but timber flooring provides a soft and consistent warmth. Timber is also used alongside marble to deliver natural texture to the interior, particularly in the kitchen, where an oversized Elba marble and timber island bench offers a sense of scale and occasion to an otherwise compact yet functional space. In the master bathroom, a compact, matte-white Vieques bathtub with utilitarian-like grooves offsets sleek black fixtures and glossy white tiles.
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Left: The matte-black Vola 500LT1-590L one-handle mixer, with a long lever and hand shower is a functional jewel of the kitchen.
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An attention to scale is reinforced through the home’s double-height hallway, which features a dramatic, oversized tossB CONE lamp at its centre. The effect is almost playful—a subtle demonstration of how contemporary design has evolved since the home was first conceived. But at its heart, Netherlee House is a study in light, which floods the home from above, creating a gentle and calming contrast to the precise, pared back interior scheme. Shortlisted by both the Dulux Colour Awards 2018 and the Australian Interior Design Awards 2018, Netherlee House demonstrates how interior design might adapt, underscore and ultimately shine a light on a home’s architectural legacy.
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Expert Advice for Enduring Bathroom Style One of the hardest-working spaces in the home, bathrooms are crucial to getting right in any renovation project. But knowing what to prioritise and when can be a daunting task; making the right advice a crucial resource. Working with clients to navigate the journey from initial inspiration to finished project, Rogerseller’s experienced showroom consultants are respected for their knowledge in this space—so we called on three team members to share their expert advice on what to focus on in a bathroom renovation project. Appointments with Rogerseller’s Showroom Consultants are currently available in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Click here to make an appointment.
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Creating timeless bathroom style starts with “ a minimalistic style. The saying ‘less is more’ rings true for a bathroom solution that will endure through trends. Go for tapware that has sleek lines and is simple in design, in chrome, a brushed metallic like stainless steel, or Rogerseller’s Brushed Nickel.
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thinking about basins to create timeless style, “ When choose a size that will suit multiple purposes. A basin that is 600mm wide will suit most purposes. Additionally, glazed porcelain—although traditional— has stood the test of time with modern style updates. A basin that is semi inset will also offer the benefits of both an underbench and bench mount basin, making the space functional for many years.
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Real Talk A realist’s guide to renovating Words by Sian MacPherson Photography by Cathy Schusler
Having seen my fair share of renovations from both the client and designer side, there’s a handful of common problems that crop up time and time again in the renovation process. If you’re planning a project of your own or just wondering how your budget blew so out of proportion, here’s five things I think are pivotal to any successful project.
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1. Make friends with your tradies (and keep them accountable) Understanding your trades and how they work is arguably the most important time you’ll spend in the renovation process. Get clear on what trades happen first—this can vary depending on the project, so let them tell you the order before you lock anything in. Knowing how your tradies fit together is crucial for keeping projects on time and on budget, and respecting your tradies’ time and experience will go a long way in keeping them on your side. With that said, be prepared to hold your tradies accountable! It might be making sure your tradies are mitring the tiles as opposed to running a plastic covering strip on the edges to create a seamless finish, or budgeting the extra time and money to install floating cabinetry—but if you can check these things as you go and ensure any issues are raised as they happen you’ll ensure everyone’s vision of ‘quality finish’ is the same.
2. Be driven by your personality for fixtures and fittings When it comes to picking out your fixtures and fittings, it’s time to get brutally honest with yourself. What drives you nuts about your current home, and what can you live with? For instance, if you’re a neat freak, will you be able to cope with bits of white fluff and debris constantly making themselves known on your charcoal carpet? Do you think a bit of wear and tear to bench tops adds character or do you like things to look shiny and new? It might be the deciding factor between the marble bench top you’ve coveted (which is notorious for showing up stains) or choosing a hardier, man-made stone instead. Being realistic about what you love and hate about your everyday living should inform every decision you make for your home, but particularly in the details—we often get caught up by trend or taste (more on that later) but these are the little touches that can have a huge effect on how we experience the home day-to-day in the future. 3. Choose your flooring wisely Flooring lays the entire foundation of your home; so if there’s one element you don’t want to skimp on time and detail for, it’s what you put underfoot. The visual aesthetic set by your flooring will determine your entire look, so go for hardwearing materials that won’t show up every mark. While dark colours can hide a myriad of problems on vertical surfaces, they’re not so great when used horizontally— in fact a paler shade will likely help hide wear and tear better. Adding a subtle visual dynamic — such as a slight variation of textile or colour in a rug or grain in wood — can also help disguise the everyday activity your floors have to weather.
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5. Invest in longevity over trends
You’ve probably heard that everyone underestimates the amount of storage they need— and while that’s true, knowing both what you need to store and how you want to store it is another matter entirely. First off, be realistic about how much you’ve got to fit—this could be going all the way to counting out your shoes or blocking out all the components of a walk-in robe to ensure it does actually fit everything. I would always recommend having doors on walk-in robes to protect your clothes from the dust that materialises from seemingly nowhere—or invest in dust bags for your precious or delicate items. Once you know what you need to fit, work out whether you want to conceal it or display it; do you want to show something off, or grab it easily? While open shelving can be a great way to display your treasures, be honest with yourself and work out if having your pieces on show really compliments your tendency to dump and run. Of course if you’re meticulous on folding and ensuring everything is in its rightful place then go for it and let those pieces shine.
While it’s easy to be taken with the latest ‘on-trend’ colours, or a item of furniture to covet (we all need a distraction from the gritty reality of a renovation, after all!) investing in the less sexy stuff will add far more value in the long run. Insulation and sound proofing between levels is invaluable in a multiple storey house, and good heating and cooling is not only going to make you feel more comfortable at home but can potentially save you a lot in energy efficiency. Even something like water pressure is worth taking the time to evaluate — it’s these details that you’ll experience every day, and it’s worth getting right from the get go.
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Design and Photography by Guillaume Alan
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Door Levers
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The ideal door lever needs to be simultaneously hardworking yet discreet, timeless in form yet tactile in finish. We’re partial to classic styles in unexpected materials, such as Antique Brass or Oil Rubbed Bronze.
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Joinery Handles
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Not simply a means to an end, joinery handles can add textural detail to spaces of all sizes. With this in mind we are in favour of leather pulls and handles, or should a more rigid shape be preferred, streamlined designs in timber or zinc make for an appealing addition. VIEW MORE PRODUCTS >
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Tapware
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VODA CUSTOM SPOUT / LIVING IRON SUSSEX TAP WARE
LUCIA BASIN MIXER / BLACK ABEY
Tapware has become a statement element unto itself, so why not treat your tapware like the jewellery of the bathroom? To add character, look for materials such as— Living Iron finish from Sussex Tapware or Brushed Gold finish from Rogerseller. VIEW MORE PRODUCTS >
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Tiles
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SUBWAY TILE / BRONZE MATTE CLE TILES
SECRET LAGOON GLAZED TILE ZELLIGE
Bold or subtle, busy or minimal—tiles can truly transform a space. While we’re pleased to see more choice of handcrafted ceramic tiles, we’re also coveting terracotta, porcelain and concrete for their own individual textural charm. VIEW MORE PRODUCTS >
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ISSUE 30 ROOM TO MOVE
In the Detail
Design by Architect Prineas Photography © Katherine Lu & Chris Warnes
ISSUE 30 SPRING 2018 ESTLIVING.COM
