We’ve channelled sun soaked, seaside locales and here she is.
The most beautiful, classic and understated home to feast your eyes on and kick start that villa life we all dream of.
Think simplicity with a mega dose of rustic and a perfect dash of casual. Mi casa, tu casa.
Let’s hooray your mood and vibe. Vessels with tone and texture and room for the everyday items lead the way in making everyone who meets you here want to hang around and ultimately see more.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Pebble Oval Tray Small in Dove | I Lunghi Clay Head Vase by Patrizia Italiano Bone Inlay Curved Console in Stripe, Almond | Woodrow Hourglass Stump | Travertine Archie Arch | Wild Agate Quartz Tray | Bone Inlay Large Curved Mirror in Stripe, Almond | Woodrow Curved Marble Console in Rosetta Checkerboard Dhurrie Hallway Runner in Sand
Surrounded by smooth stucco and layers of natural materials, we simply want to lay here all day.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Yumemiru Sculpture in Amber by Amanda Dziedzic | By My Side by Louise Kyriakou Zulta Cushion in Oval Tiles | O-Forma IV Sculpture by Debbie Weinmann | Woodrow Oval Marble Coffee Table in Rosetta Dome Crystal Bookend in Sunset | Checkerboard Dhurrie Rug in Camel | Betsy Armchair in Cream Boucle Forma XVII Sculpture by Debbie Weinmann
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Travel by Design Book by Design Leadership Network | Banjo Lune Sofa in Oatmeal Deuce Oliva by Vynka Hallam | Starburst Sculpture by Nadia Robertson | Velvet Cushion in Glow Gold Rattan Bar Cart Vintage Style | Serengeti Dhurrie Rug in Camel | Woodrow Marble Side Table in White Winnie Chair in Cream
We’re thinking minimalism in the decorative pieces and warm tones in the soft spots, keeping the casual feel that villa life deserves.
If the views are this good, then why not double the joy in areas to eat and share.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Pomodoro by Vynka Hallam | Strut Dining Chair in Tan Leather | Thank You Corn by Natalie Bessell | Martini Glasses in Peach | Woodrow Oval Marble Dining Table in White Fiesta Placemat in Natural | Leather Strapping Dining Chair in Teak & Tan | Ladies Who Lunch, Florence Plate by Whitney Spicer | Champagne Flutes in Peach
Flat Leather Bar Stool in Teak & Camel Resin Sunseeker Platter in Coconut | Travertine Marco Bowl | Romeo Round Marble Dining Table in White Freya Flat Leather Dining Chair in Tan | Spritz Pitcher in Sunset | Zulta Cushion in Mango Dots Serengeti Dhurrie Rug in Pepper
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Light Night by Carly Williams |
Minimal embellishments to toast the bold design means only a simple layer is needed to suit the call for cosy or comfy in the dining department.
The Mediterranean life is a joyous one, so why fight it?
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Terrazzo Hourglass Stump in Natural | Ladies Who Lunch, Arabella Platter by Whitney Spicer | Willow Bar Stool in Rattan & Teak | Timelessness by Daniela Cristallo | Shades of Blue by Andy Staley Woodrow Tulip Stump | Lemon Platter by Patrizia Italiano | Mellow Stool in Oatmeal | Filomena La Limonaia, Lemon Seller Vase by Patrizia Italiano
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Leather Strapping Bar Stool with Back in Teak & Camel | Atlas Crystal Vase in Clear & Amber Mellow Stool in Cinnamon | Prickly Pear Pala by Patrizia Italiano | Woodrow Round Marble Dining Table in White Olive Valley Path by Marnie Ross | Travertine Side Table | Mellow Bench in Oatmeal
Leather Strapping Bar Stool in Teak & Tan
It’s rustic in here but that only helps to salute the shapes, finishes and additions like stucco, leather and boucle.
If there’s two things we love to merge, it’s shape and mood.
Vibrant white in the living areas means it’s time to play with soothing tones and add to the fearless feel in the bedroom. Watching the sun go down surrounded by layers of goodness could easily be our newest pastime.
Lounging on your vibrant outdoor setting in the ample afternoon sun, fingers trailing along the surface of a sparkling pool, the first fresh sip of a martini through peach-hued lips.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Sunlit Expression Cushion by Cate Maddy | Slim Dining Chair in Charcoal Pebble Tulip Pot in Natural | Slim Lounge Chair in Sorbet | Gossip Dining Table in Moss | Freedom Within Cushion by Cate Maddy | Pebble Daisy Pot in Soft Pink | Sundowner Dining Table in Charcoal Terrazzo Hourglass Stump in Soft Pink
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Tulip Pot in
Who Lunch
Transported to a Balearic Island, welcome to the Sundowner Soirée. Our house can always be your house.
Old meets new seamlessly in this modern makeover of a classic Spanish Mission bungalow by Melbourne Interior Architect, Lucy Bowen and styled by Fenton & Fenton.
From the glorious lead lighting entrance to the series of repeated arches, this sunny Elwood family home invites a sense of calm.
This unique take on a Spanish Mission classic blends an earthy palette, natural materials and plenty of curves, setting the tone for the perfect laid-back family summer home.
Decoration is stripped back, lines are clean and contemporary, with a modern minimalistic style breathing fresh life into its past.
The client asked us to create a functional family home with a calm environment and unique design elements. To meet the brief, it was important to preserve the essence of this Spanish Mission home.
I was drawn to the original Spanish Mission architectural elements and wanted to celebrate these design features.
Traditionally, Spanish Mission homes embody a welcoming comfort that is created with soft arches, timber and terracotta finishes and warm colour palettes. These elements and finishes were preserved and chosen, while still elevating the space to the modern day.
The front door’s leadlight glass was a beautiful original design element that was repurposed in a new, more functional entry door. The front two rooms remained as is structurally and the original internal timber doors were painted and reused. It’s not only a great way to preserve these original features and maintain the charm of the Spanish Mission style, but a sustainable design choice. The client also ended up repurposing the old bar and put it in the new basement.
The fireplace in the Living Room is definitely my favourite element. The original curves of the mantlepiece makes for a stunning and unique juxtaposition to the modern and sleek fireplace design.
Tell us more about the beautiful outdoor space: what was it like before you started work on it and what should people take into consideration when creating their perfect outdoor space?
There was literally only the pool! So we built decking, a feature wall and day-bed around it, incorporating landscaping and lighting to soften it.
Think about the orientation of your dream outdoor space and how your must-have elements will work in the given space. Do you want a calm space that is a haven away from the world? A show-stopping alfresco area with the functionality to entertain comfortably? Or a bit of both? Understanding the purpose of the space will help in creating your perfect outdoor area.
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