Richmond Cottage Style Edit
The single fronted weatherboard terrace screams Melbourne and just like those we hold close to our hearts (hello Minogue sisters and avo toast), we pride ourselves in claiming this style as our own. So, take a walk with us through this beautifully renovated and Heritage listed, Richmond cottage. Room by room. Moment by moment. Get your note taking ready, there is something for everyone in this style edit.
Living
STYLE TIP If this is one of the rooms where you spend so much time in, why not fill it with ‘lovely to touch’ materials?
The Living Edit
TESSA ARMCHAIR BOUCLE, CREAM
FLOWER GOLD ZULTA CUSHION
WOODROW HOURGLASS STUMP
BANKSIAS & KEN DONE’S OUTBACK MELANIE VUGICH
The Living Edit
UNIVERSE IS BIG DHURRIE BLACK AND TAN CHENILLE
BANJO LUNE SOFA IN OATMEAL
SOUNDS LIKE SHE’S SINGING CARLY WILLIAMS
WILD AGATE QUARTZ COFFEE TABLE
Three words for your living room. Start with art. This will set the scene for scale, colour and texture. With 6 metre windows, art has been chosen to complement the natural light and the amazing feeling of open space. If this is one of the rooms where you spend so much time in, why not fill it with ‘lovely to touch’ materials – quartz, linen, boucle and timber will give you the feels to hang out and enjoy the views.
Dining
STYLE TIP Dress walls with art that you’d like to sit and stare at.
The Dining Edit
BOWIE DINING TABLE AMERICAN OAK
CALO PENDANT, SALMON WITH WHITE ROPE
FREYA LEATHER STRAPPING DINING CHAIR IN TAN
THE YOUNG PIONEER DAVE KULESZA
The Dining Edit
FLAT LEATHER DINING CHAIR TEAK & MOSS
CRUMPLED POT IN SKY BLUE GLAZE INTERIOR DEBBIE WEINMANN
TOTANA FLOOR LAMP TERRACOTTA
RATTAN BAR CART CRISS CROSS, NATURAL
Choosing timber for the dining table and chairs was the perfect base for warmth in this home. You want this room to make you linger for a while, so dress walls with art that you’d like to sit and stare at. Elements like vessels, cut flowers or greenery, and coloured glassware dress it up for those non-eating moments and are super easy to move when it’s time for the business of eating!
Kitchen
STYLE TIP Practical pieces mixed with elements of fun, make the ordinary tasks in here so much more doable.
The Kitchen Edit
1950’S GLASS AMBER JUG WITH 3 X GLASSES
NIGHTCAP VYNKA HALLAM
TERRAZZO BOOKEND NATURAL
FLAT LEATHER BAR STOOL TEAK & NATURAL
The Kitchen Edit
LEATHER STRAPPING BAR STOOL, TEAK & BLACK
CRUMPLED VASE - SKY BLUE GLAZE INTERIOR DEBBIE WEINMANN
ONYX BOWL SQUARE
WINE AND TAMMY’S CARISSA KARAMARKO
Finding the perfect combination of business and party creates the best kitchen style. Practical pieces mixed with elements of fun, make the ordinary tasks in here so much more doable. Don’t forget to add small pieces of art like we did, for bench tops and shelving nooks. Collections of coloured glassware, favourite cook books and vases for edible greenery top off the style brief!
Master Bedroom
STYLE TIP Try adding soothing tones in bed layers, wall layers – and don’t forget that addition of green.
The Master Bedroom Edit
VELVET PANEL BEDHEAD
BONE INLAY 3-DRAWER BEDSIDE, THIN ZIGZAG
MINI MULTI TRIANGLE ZULTA CUSHION
SEA OF LOVE PRINT ANDY STALEY
The Master Bedroom Edit
DELPHI POT LARGE, WHITE
AMANDA DZIEDZIC YUMEMIRU BLUE, MEDIUM
OKINA TABLE LAMP WHITE
BEDOUIN LINEN FLAT SHEET
Cosy is your ultimate goal no matter how big or small your bedroom space is. You know we are fierce in our love for colour here, so try adding soothing tones in bed layers, wall layers – and don’t forget that addition of green. Bringing the outside in with the addition of a sculptural pot is a major win right now.
Guest Bedroom
STYLE TIP Never skimp on style in your guest bedroom.
The Guest Bedroom Edit
FLAT LEATHER BEDHEAD TEAK & NATURAL
BEDOUIN LINEN FITTED SHEET
WOODROW TERRAZZO BEDSIDE TABLE, NATURAL
STILL AND SUNNY ANNIE EVERINGHAM
The Guest Bedroom Edit
HARLEQUIN CLOVER MOON THROW
PINK SPOT BEAD & REEL ZULTA CUSHION
1950’S GLASS CLAM SHELL PINK & MAUVE
ANNA SPIRO CUSHION TATTIE TARTAN
The Richmond cottage knows the rules - never skimp on style in your guest bedroom. We like to think of it as the cousin of the master bedroom, just turned up a notch. We gave it that hotel feel, with pretty throws and cushions and the best bed linen you can find. After all, this could be the closest that we get to a hotel stay in 2020.
Kids Bedroom
The Kids Bedroom Edit
BLACK MONKEY LAMP STANDING
BRIDGE DARREN WHITE
BLOOMING DHURRIE ROUND
VINTAGE LARGE CONCRETE PENGUIN
The Kids Bedroom Edit
BONE INLAY 4-DRAWER COMMODE, GEOMETRIC
CIRCULAR ASYMMETRY THOMAS GOUWS
MELBOURNE EUCALYPTUS MOON THROW
LOCKNESTERS DINOSAUR PUZZLE LARGE
No two kids are the same, so kids’ room style should also follow in a similar fashion. Mix it up with things that make them smile, whimsy pieces; imagine the style that you would have only dreamt of as a child and go nuts! That being said, remember to choose art that will age with them, often your most treasured pieces have come from your childhood! Serious isn’t necessary in here.
Outdoor
STYLE TIP Mix practical pieces like wire and steel for long lasting beauty.
The Outdoor Edit
BRIGHTON CHAIR ANTHRACITE
ELITE TABLE RECTANGLE, GREEN
TERRAZZO NAXOS TALL POT MEDIUM, PISTACHIO
SPROUT CHAIR WHITE
The Outdoor Edit
DAYDREAMER HANGING CHAIR BLUE LAGOON
BRIGHTON SIDE TABLE ROUND, WHITE
BASIL BANGS BEACH UMBRELLA, DAYDREAM
BREEZE CHAIR BLUE INSIGNIA
Your outdoor space is your summertime oasis. Channel your inside style and keep this flowing through to the outside. Your sense of fun and the colours you love should be reflected in your outside zones too. For the Richmond Cottage, we loved creating quiet spaces here for an escape for one, but also used larger furniture for the family to enjoy time outdoors together. Mix practical pieces like wire and steel for long lasting beauty. The blend from inside to outside here is seamless!
A Richmond Renovation
With Old World Charm And New School Rules We chatted with the family to learn more about this beautiful renovation.
Inspired by the happy collision of old and new, the transformation of this Victorian heritage listed cottage was a labour of love for owners Larisa & Matt, with alterations to the footing and original structure to create completely new elements and make the home more livable. Stunning 6-metre windows flood the home with natural light and original features like the fireplaces and signage dating back to 1890 ensure the fresh take on this cottage doesn’t impose on its original charm.
When did you first purchase the house? We purchased the house in June 2013. It is our first home and we won it with our very last bidding point at what was a very competitive auction! What original features did you retain with the renovation? We retained the front cottage and kept the original layout, fireplaces, and windows. We were also able to save some original plasterboard that was signed and dated by either the builder or owner - ‘A. Newman 1890’ – it’s now framed where it was found in the front bedroom. What were the biggest challenges in this project? We had to increase the footings because soil quality on the property is poor – and that’s common in Richmond. The original cottage needed re-stumping and straightening – the front door, central fireplaces and the back of the cottage were three different heights! If you could just pick one favourite element of your home what would it be? The 5-metre void in the new living room has 6-meter windows – floor to ceiling. It creates a huge sense of space which deceptively makes the house feel larger and floods the room with natural light. What inspired the aesthetic for this project? Our architect wanted to create a strong and modern contrast to the charm and heritage of the Victorian cottage. Simply, its old meets new while keeping the design simple and contemporary. Importantly we stuck to budget!
Can you share with us your top three tips for anyone embarking on a major renovation? 1. Make the effort to study the plans in detail before any building commences so that changes throughout the project are minimised. Things like electrical layout, door heights, fittings; all the finessing of little details will help avoid variations, which often add to the duration of the project and overall cost. 2. Be aware of choosing aesthetics over practicality. Something may look slightly better but if its impractical you’ll be reminded of it every time you use it. 3. It happens, build often go overtime – think about this when weighing up whether to move in with the in-laws during the reno! Can you give us a brief overview of the timeline of the whole project? From start to finish it took three years. That sounds like an especially long time, and sure, it is but that includes our time researching architects and selecting one to help us realise our dream home. It also includes council planning and documentation, permits, and the construction works. Once complete our team of interior stylists worked with Larisa & Matt to carry their architectural aesthetic throughout the home with a considered colour palette and balance of eclectic and classic pieces. Book a virtual interior styling appointment and let us show you how you can create a space that is uniquely yours. BOOK NOW >