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Hidden agenda These diverse kitchens all find innovative ways to visually downplay prep and cooking clutter

Gliding on This kitchen offers layers of functionality, with messy prep work tucked away behind sliding glass doors

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So the family is large and everyone loves to cook – the best way to design for multiple chefs is to introduce multiple work zones.

Here, designer Leon House had the advantage of designing the whole home – giving him free rein on the kitchen layout.

The kitchen is at the heart of the living area, so has to work well with its surroundings, and always look its best, says House. “I designed the kitchen in three tiers.

The front island, complete with bar fridge, is used for snacking and serving. Behind this, the second island with cooktop is

for cooking and cleaning, and behind this again there’s a prep bench and cabinetry, with a bank of pantry storage to the right.”

Two sliding glass doors can be drawn across the middle island – screening mess from visitors, and also from other family members when they are using the kitchen.

“Tonally, the black rear cabinets and fridge offer a strong backdrop, contrasting the white, textured stone benches which in turn complement the limed oak surfaces,” says House. “The predominantly pale palette works with the decor and river views.”

Designer: Leon House, Leon House Design Cabinetry: Timber veneer by New Age Veneers Benchtops: Caesarstone by Metro Marble & Stone Floors: Stone by Bernini Splashback: Glass Kitchen sink: Custom Taps: Gessi Oven and cooktop: Gaggenau Ventilation: Qasir Refrigeration: Sub-Zero, Fisher & Paykel, Vintec Dishwasher: Miele Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Peter Ellery

Previous pages: This kitchen by designer Leon House features suspended sliding glass panels that can be pulled across to screen out cooking clutter.

Facing page: The kitchen’s middle cooking zone includes a hob, plus there’s a microwave to the rear.

Top and above: The ‘on-show’ surfaces of limed oak, textured white Caesarstone, and black lacquer all complement the decor in the wider living space.

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Refined air Dual islands, exotic finishes and thoughtful space-planning mean this kitchen delivers in terms of function as well as aesthetics

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When you build a substantial house intended to look its best for decades to come, how do you address the kitchen? The answer is to give it a matching timeless appeal – and rich surfaces and transitional cabinetry never fall from favour.

Such was the approach taken by designer Shirley McFarlane for this kitchen within a new, traditional-look limestone-clad home.

“The kitchen had to work with the overall classic interiors but offer modern functionality.”

In terms of function, the kitchen is laid out with parallel his and her islands and the cooking zone running along one side wall. The baking

station is directly behind the islands, set on the front of an architectural box insert that conceals a walk-in pantry. Towards the windows, a side buffet holds serving items for the dining table, and there’s also a small outdoor kitchen beyond.

“This is not a show kitchen for caterers,” says one of the owners. “What my partner loves about the layout is that, while it’s a large kitchen, everything she needs is within a few steps. The sink, cooktop, and fridge are in a tight triangle while the dishwasher, microwave, toaster and garbage are all in that same space.”

Even the freezer and pantry, which are used

less frequently, are only a few steps away.

“The other work area outside that triangle is her baking station. This too is efficiently laid out, so everything is in arm’s reach. And she loves the extra customisation of the lowered counter height for baking tasks,” says the owner.

The large islands are also ideal for the couple’s children to sprawl out on with homework.

“However, it’s the fine detailing and refined surfaces that give the kitchen its personality,” says McFarlane. “The islands are in stainless steel and constructed using a classic inset style – with the doors set into the frame.”

Above left: This kitchen by designer Shirley McFarlane has a transitional feel but is also in keeping with the traditional-style home, For example, the classic crown mouldings complement the ornate coffered ceiling. Frosted glass on internally lit upper cabinets emit a soft glow but avoid the busy look of displayed items.

Top and above: Both islands have prep sinks and beverage centres. The slender marble countertops add a contemporary accent.

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Previous pages: Stainless steel on the kitchen’s two islands is completed with brass beading. The rear of the kitchen can be accessed from an adjacent hall. The stainless steel appliances add to the emphasis on reflective surfaces.

Above: A glass-top dining table and a high-gloss finish on the buffet optimises light play while the wood floor complements the reflective surfaces. The picture window looks through to a sparkling indoor pool.

“The islands also feature intricate brass bead detailing, another traditional element, but perhaps more unusual here, seen with the stainless steel,” says McFarlane And the brass and stainless steel finish isn’t the only exotic surface to catch the eye.

“The wall cabinets are built in the modern, frameless style – with shallow panels for a more transitional appeal. These are finished in a stria milk paint which has a translucent quality that is intended to show off the fine brush marks.”

Marble splashbacks match the countertops which are in the same rich stone and add to the

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kitchen’s luminous, reflective quality. However, for interest, the splashback directly behind the baking zone is in a mosaic tile, albeit in the same stone. The buffet, on the outer perimeter of the kitchen, continues the reflective theme – this is finished in a shiny, pearlescent paint.

“Naturally it was important for the kitchen to work in well with the wider interior, too. To achieve this, the perimeter cabinetry is topped with detailed crown mouldings that are more in keeping with the ornate coffered ceiling as well as the architectural detailing seen in other areas of the home,” the designer says.

Kitchen design: Shirley McFarlane CKD, NKBA, McFarlane Design, Atlanta, GA House designer: Carroll Johnson Interior designer: Christine Estep, Jackson Thomas Interiors Builder: Palmer & Company Cabinet company: Premier Custom Built Cabinetry: Perimeter, Pearly White Pearlescent Milk paint; islands, stainless steel inset with brass bead; buffet, Paldao wood poly gloss Countertop: Calacatta Manhattan marble by Custom Stone from Arc Granite & Marble Floor: Sapele from Floor Magicians Doors and windows: Marvin Windows Dining area furniture: Century barstools, Hickory Chair stools, Romeo Rega glass table, Usona Diaz chairs Lighting: LEDs and interior cabinet lights by Hafele; hand-blown pendants

by Michael Sparks; Light Drizzle by Ochre Blinds: Lutron Shadeworks Drapes: Jackson Thomas Interiors Splashback: New Ravena by Studium NY from Brunk Tile & Interiors Kitchen sinks: Kubus and Orca by Franke in stainless steel from Ferguson Faucets: Modern Architectural, in chrome, by Rohl from Ferguson Hot water systems: Marathon by Ferguson Oven: Wolf Cooktop: Gaggenau Induction Ventilation: Rangecraft, custom stainless steel Grill: Echelon Diamond by Fire Magic Microwave: Sharp Refrigeration and beverage centre: Sub-Zero Waste disposal: InSinkErator Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Tony Giammarino search: 48021 or mcfarlane at trendsideas.com search: two islands at trendsideas.com

Far left: Shirley McFarlane also designed the outdoor barbeque area. This includes a stainless steel cooker and rangehood. The cabinetry is in highly durable warm-look teak, contrasting the home’s cool limestone cladding.

Left: Space planning at its best.

The layout ensures efficient work triangles and minimum clutter, with a walk-in pantry to the rear shielding mess from the living spaces.

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Well connected This reinvented and re-located kitchen improves inter-room links, optimises light flow, and shows off the good bones of the original apartment

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Dealing with tricky, immovable services isn’t the only potential problem when creating a new kitchen in an existing apartment. Often the real issue is addressing any ill-considered previous work that has robbed the unit of its best features.

Before starting on the new kitchen for this project, architect Erik Rudolfsson first removed several added-on rooms in an enclosed verandah that had once been open air. This reinstated light flow into the living and dining rooms – the most refined spaces in the unit, says Rudolfsson. “We did have to cater to immovable service points, but that was easily done by concealing

necessary piping behind the toekicks,” he says.

Moved from the other side of the unit, the new gleaming white kitchen now fits neatly into the space originally occupied by the verandah.

The kitchen looks into both the family and living areas, while a structural pillar hides the cooktop and rangehood from both these spaces.

“We had to retain this pillar as it was part of the original main structural wall of the building, with the verandah built out beyond that.”

To keep the sense of the original verandah, the dining space beyond has low bench seating and is like an extension of the kitchen itself.

While the adjacent living spaces have been restored with appropriate architectural detailing, the kitchen offers crisp, clean-lined modernity.

“Most of the day-to-day function is tucked away behind cabinetry doors at the end. As well as an integrated pantry and appliances, there’s also a small appliance cupboard at the right. The benchtop runs right into this, so you can simply draw a toaster straight out for use.”

The prep sink and most bench space runs under the windows, which act as a splashback.

The white marble on the benchtops is repeated on the fire surround – tying the areas together.

Facing page, upper and lower: This long, slender apartment kitchen connects with the adjacent living and family spaces in the home.

Architraves and the fireplace in the family room were both reinstated.

Above: The long view – at the end of the kitchen, banquette seating optimises seating options and light. Given the narrow space, work triangles are tight and convenient.

Recessed handles were chosen so they wouldn’t catch on clothing.

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Architect: Erik Rudolfsson RAIA, Rudolfsson Alliker Associates Architects Builder: Join Construction Kitchen manufacturer: ITF Cabinetmaking & Joinery Cabinetry: 2-pack polyurethane, Wattyl Purist White Benchtops: Caesarstone Snow and Carrara marble Kitchen sink: Oliveri Oven, cooktop, ventilation, microwave, integrated fridge/freezer and cool drawer: Fisher and Paykel Dishwasher: Asko Water dispenser: InSinkErator Flooring: Tongue and Groove Oak from Precision Flooring Curtain tracks: Silent Gliss by Ozshade Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Robert Walsh search: kitchen renovation at trendsideas.com see more images, search: 48026 at trendsideas.com

Left: Wall of functionality – an integrated refrigerator, pantry and appliance garage are all concealed in this uncluttered kitchen design.

The kitchen has been relocated from where the dressing room is now to improve links through the unit. The kitchen and dining area fit into what was originally the open-air verandah.

Plan: 1 entry, 2 family room, 3 living room, 4 kitchen, 5 dining, 6 bedrooms, 7 dressing room, 8 bathroom, 9 verandah.

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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS 2016 RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AUSTRALIAN ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN NEW ZEALAND ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN I

AWARD WINNERS

The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – are a search

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for the best kitchens, bathrooms and homes across a number

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of the countries where Trends has a presence.

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The TIDAs start with awards programmes within countries, and

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we’re pleased to announce two of those winners here.

Giorgi Exclusive is the winner of the category, TIDA Australian Architect-designed Kitchen.

Evelyn McNamara Architecture is the winner of the category, TIDA New Zealand Architect-designed Kitchen.

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just good looks that attracted the judges’ attention – both designs also provide their owners with well thought out, very efficient workspaces The two kitchens now progress to be judged alongside awardwinning kitchens in their respective countries, to identify the TIDA Australian and the TIDA New Zealand Kitchen of the Year winners.

And those winners will go forward to our international awards, to ultimately identify the TIDA International Kitchen of the Year.

Trends and TIDA congratulate Giorgi Exclusive and Evelyn McNamara Architecture for the winning designs featured here, and look forward to seeing how they progress through the next stages of the TIDAs.

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WINNER: ARCHITECT-DESIGNED KITCHEN Giorgi Exclusive, Perth

Heart of the home This rich-toned kitchen links other spaces and is also a showpiece in its own right

Previous pages: Stainless steel meets stone meets the warmth of wood veneer in this stand-out, architectdesigned kitchen in an upmarket riverside apartment development by Giorgi Exclusive.

These pages: The depth of the engineered stone countertop on the island is accentuated by under-bench lighting while the cabinetry wall also has illuminated framing to highlight its warmth and form.

Besides being the hub of the home in terms of cooking and nurturing, a kitchen is also the central linking element for many large interiors.

Catching the eye and also leading the eye past it to the views are both key needs in such a design.

This light, bright, spacious kitchen provides a seamless transition between luxurious indoor spaces and the expansive outdoor area beyond.

Enhanced by the design architect’s rich custom cabinetry design, the soft material palette evokes a warm, inviting atmosphere. The feature timber veneer is the perfect complement to the natural stone flooring while the reflective glass splashback and lacquered doors add depth and interest to the eye-catching design.

The back-lit framing to the rear elevation further draws focus and enhances the veneer. A good mix of feature and task lighting ensures the optimum lighting level for any cooking task.

Appliances are integrated into the cabinetry, creating a balanced, streamlined backdrop. The linear stainless steel rangehood complements the long lines of the kitchen and adds another textural layer. The stainless steel kickboard makes for a clean break between the stone floor and crisp white cabinetry and also complements the stainless steel detailing on the appliances.

In terms of flow, the island – with raised breakfast bar in a complementary stone – allows everyone to be a part of the action. The lower stone top provides plenty of prep space and the differing heights mean everyone can be comfortable when cooking in this kitchen.

The inclusion of finger rails for lower drawers and doors are a minimalist, stylish solution.

The large double sink is well positioned in the rear benchtop, with ample space either side as well as sufficient distance from the cooktop.

With plenty of room to circulate and bench space for more than one chef to work at a time, this family kitchen offers a flexible space for one and all – a perfect blend of form and function.

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Architect: Architect Studio at Giorgi Exclusive Developer: Giorgi Exclusive Cabinetry: Timber veneer American Walnut & Vinyl wrap Benchtop: Stone Polaris White Splashback: Window in kitchen, glass splashback Nexus MF64 in pantry Kitchen sink: Franke Kubus Taps: Nobili Balance Gooseneck mixer Oven: Miele Pyrolitic and Miele Steam Combi with warming drawer Cooktop: Miele Induction Ventilation: Miele Flumed Refrigeration and dishwasher: Miele Water dispenser: Zip Hydrotap Awards: Trends International Design Awards. Winner: Australian Architectdesigned Kitchen Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Robert Stocco search: giorgi or 48220 at trendsideas.com search: tida at trendsideas.com

Top right: The long lines seen on the chunky benchtop and minimalist recessed cabinet handles seem to lead the eye out to the views.

Middle, right: The warmth of the kitchen’s cabinet veneer is continued right through the interior in the giant door frames and the dining table top.

Right: Seamless connection – the kitchen’s function extends outside with a dedicated barbecue area.

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Black and beautiful This dramatic kitchen in a high-spec yet modest holiday home downplays its role as a workspace visually, yet still provides a sculptural focal point

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Designing a kitchen for a compact holiday home requires addressing some key factors – for example, if it’s part of an open-plan living area it may need to visually downplay its practical use. And, given a getaway’s often limited floor space, multipurpose functionality is also a plus.

Architect Evelyn McNamara designed this home and the kitchen in it as a movable feast – a design that could work in any scenic location.

The prototype nestles in a grove of tree ferns.

The house has solid end walls for privacy and long glass-clad side walls to stay close to nature.

The central kitchen, bathroom and laundry pod

is effectively a rectangle within a rectangle – with corridors leading down the sides of the pod to two bedrooms at the back, says McNamara.

“Given the modest size of this living and kitchen volume, I wanted the kitchen to recede visually and add a sense of depth to the space.”

To this end, most elements are black. The cabinetry fronts are black-stained chipboard, and the island waterfall benchtop and carcass are in black Corian, while the island’s knee recess is in black cedar – a continuation of its use on the exterior cladding and interior end walls.

Black, backpainted glass forms the splashback.

Previous pages: This kitchen looks modest in size but is actually 4.7m wide. The black cabinetry, splashback and benchtop surfaces bring depth to the open-plan space.

Above left and top: Versatile agenda – the freestanding wood table looks like an extension of the island’s worksurface but it can also be relocated and used as a dining table.

Above: Black Corian waterfall edges on the island add a glossy feature.

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Architect: Evelyn McNamara, Evelyn McNamara Architecture Cabinetry: Strandboard, black stain and clear sealed Cabinetry hardware: Fabulous Kitchens Benchtops: Corian, Black Nocturne, by Topline Benches Flooring: White lacquered plywood Lighting: Tuba LED tracklight from Inlite Splashback: Backpainted Etchlite glass from Global Glass Sink: Pre-formed in Corian by Topline Benches Taps: Arne Jacobsen Vola tap from Metrix Oven: Fisher & Paykel 900mm Gas on Glass Cooktop: Fisher & Paykel 900mm Pyrolytic oven Ventilation: Fisher & Paykel 900mm Powerpack Rangehood Refrigeration: Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher: Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer Awards: Trends International Design Awards. Winner: New Zealand Architect-designed kitchen Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Jeremy Troth

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Top right: Seen up close, the textural nature of the stained chipboard is more apparent. This surface and the black-stained cedar used on the front of the island, the interior end walls of the holiday home, and as the entire external cladding, all call to mind the texture of tree fern trunks outside.

Above right: Despite being a modestsized home, all fittings and fixtures are high-specification – this elegant gooseneck tap is a case in point.

While the uniform use of black downplays the kitchen’s functional operation, it does give the design a dramatic sculptural presence.

“I set the island closer to the cabinetry than usual, so the island doesn’t float into the lounge area in visual terms,” says the architect. “And in relation to this, we also stepped the upper perimeter cabinets back from the rear benchtop to allow more headroom and space for the chef.

“The kitchen never looks cluttered, either, as we included plenty of drawers and cupboards to avoid mess being left on the countertops.”

While the kitchen looks compact, in reality

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it is a generous 4.2m long – ensuring plenty of room for pantry storage.

Another feature of the design is its sheer flexibility. The freestanding table can be moved out into the room for dinner parties or remain where it is as an extended worksurface to the island benchtop. A stored television can be placed on the table for viewing, too, and the black kitchen offers the ideal backdrop for watching this.

“The kitchen has an emphasis on texture, as well. The black, slightly rough chipboard and band-sawn cedar evoke the feel and tone of the surrounding tree fern trunks,” McNamara says.

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Stand-out suites These master bathrooms offer drama and space – be it a Hollywood view or a feature material wall, there’s more going on than just upmarket facilities

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Five-star escape Adding an entire floor to a terrace house provided space for this resort-style master suite with a freestanding bath and bamboo screen

Space is often at a premium in a terrace house, but the owners of this Colonial Revival-style house found the perfect solution – they built an extra floor on top.

Architect Douglas Rixey says the new addition was part of an extensive wholehouse remodel that has created a very contemporary interior.

“The house was completely gutted and rebuilt to suit the owners’ requirements, which included a light and airy master suite on the new top floor. The owners wanted the entire floor to be open plan

with virtually no walls. Because a terrace house only has windows at the front and rear, we introduced a series of skylights to ensure the interior would be flooded with natural light.”

The master bathroom was designed in conjunction with Julia Walter of Boffi Georgetown, who says the suite has a resort-style ambience. The high-end effect is reinforced by the wide opening between the bedroom and bathroom, together with the freestanding Iceland tub and a large wet-area shower with pebble wall.

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“Even though this is the only suite on the floor, a little privacy was required to screen the bath area from the stairs,” Walter says. “So the architect added an electric glass screen with bamboo trunks – the glass turns smoky at the touch of a button. The Boffi bath filler also features the latest technology with a simplified lever operation to make the water hotter.”

A cantilevered vanity in walnut wood veneer continues the contemporary theme. Matching sinks are integrated into the white Corian top and all plumbing is

concealed. Wall-mounted taps retain the sleek, minimalist look. The vanity area also features partially recessed mirrored medicine cabinets, which are positioned so they appear to float.

In keeping with the tropical feel, the space is further defined by contrasting textures. These include the pebble wall of the shower. Recessed niches beside the wall are illuminated.

The suite also features a glamorous dressing room with mirrored cabinets, a black chandelier and purple window seat.

Previous pages and above left: Just like a tropical resort, this new suite has an open, flowing design with a freestanding bath as the centerpiece. The glass wall with bamboo trunks screens the bath from the stairs. Large sliding wood doors can be pulled to provide additional privacy between the bathroom and bedroom.

Facing page and left: The cantilevered Boffi vanity features walnut wood veneer and integrated Corian sinks with wall-mounted taps. The mirrored medicine cabinets, which are partially recessed into the wall, provide additional storage.

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Architect: Douglas Rixey, Rixey-Rixey Architects Interior designer: Victoria Rixey, Rixey-Rixey Architects Bathroom designer: Julia Walter, Boffi Georgetown Bath: Iceland from Boffi Vanity: Zone in walnut wood veneer by Boffi Basins: Zone by Boffi in Corian White Taps: Cut series by Boffi in satinised stainless steel Shower fittings: Wings series by Boffi Story by Colleen Hawkes Photography by Jamie Cobel

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Left: The wet-area shower has a floor-to-ceiling pebble wall. Other features include a rainhead shower fitting and niches for soaps. Large skylights above the shower and bathtub ensure these areas are bathed in natural light, even when it is not a sunny day.

Above: A glamorous dressing room at the other end of the suite also has its own skylight. Special features of this room include a dramatic black chandelier and mirrored cabinets.

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Serene and natural Finely crafted walnut millwork and white marble accents give this master bathroom a sense of a pampering hotel suite

Previous pages and above: This white master bathroom, designed

by Arc Seven 1, has limestone tile floors, a dense marble bath plinth and marble countertops. The vanity front and millwork – with crafted display niches – are in different cuts of walnut. Motorised sheers bring privacy, while the raised plinth optimises ocean views for the bather.

Mirrors and a reflective shower stall extend the feeling of space and light.

When entry to a master suite is via a walk-in wardrobe between bedroom and bathroom, it’s apt to create a sense of both arrival and privacy.

This master suite by designer Jason Saunders of Arc Seven 1, the company that designed the whole house, takes just such a design route.

“With the wardrobe space straight ahead at entry, we designed a batten screen that rises and folds back above the doorway – effectively, screening the robe area and creating a dramatic arrival feature at the same time,” Saunders says.

The suite offers a private, luxurious retreat with rich walnut millwork. This is repeated on

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the vanity front, though in another cut which shows off the wood grain to different effect.

“The warmth of the wood is complemented by the coolness of another natural material – the white, veined marble seen on the vanity benchtop and again as the plinth under the bath,” says Saunders. “The marble plinth itself is also raised to optimise sea views for the bath’s occupant.”

Faced with a limited footprint, the bathroom has mirror-front wall cabinets and a mirror-clad column at the end – both bouncing natural light.

On the other side of the room, the glass-fronted shower also opens to the deck the other way.

House and bathroom designer: Jason Saunders, Arc Seven 1 Builder: Vivendi Luxury Homes Vanity cabinetry: G&M Classic Cabinets Shower fittings: Rogerseller Rainlight Square Ceiling-mounted shower rose; Hansgrohe Raindance E150 Unica Rail Shower Set Bath: BetteHome Oval Silhouette freestanding bath Basin: Rogerseller Catalano C3 washbasin Taps: Rogersellar Fantini Milano chrome, wall-mounted basin mixer Hot water system: Rinnai Eco32 hot water unit Floors and walls: Artedomus Anthracite tile Toilet: Duravit Darling New Senso Wash wall-hung toilet suite Lighting: Lee Broom crystal pendants Ventilation: IXL light-fan-heater Accessories: Avenir Artizen Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Angelita Bonetti search: ensuite at trendsideas.com

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Left: Bed to battens to bath – the master suite includes a sightline from bedroom to tub, past the entryway highlighted by a wood pergola. The walk-in wardrobe is to the right of the batten screen and includes plenty of built-in drawer and cupboard space to ensure this area is never cluttered. A pocket slider can also be drawn across to separate the master bedroom from the bathroom.

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Warm welcome This ensuite combines a simple, elegant design with natural materials – the result is a pampering retreat in keeping with the rest of the home

A client’s wish list can dictate the look of a bathroom in more ways than one. When a number of elements are requested, it can impact on the space-planning and so have an influence on the overall final aesthetic.

For this high-end ensuite, the owners had asked designer Emma Morris for a spacious, stylish, and functional bathroom with all amenities, including a double vanity, under-floor heating, and bidet.

The challenge with this bathroom was organising the positioning of the various items on her clients’ wish list – given the

narrow width of the space, says Morris.

“We set the freestanding bath in front of the floor-to-ceiling window that we’d designed as part of the wider house fit-out – this created an easy indoor-outdoor link.

“Next, we hung the floating mirror and the cantilevered, stained oak vanity with Corian benchtop along the long wall.

This enhanced the overall sense of space, while also helping to define the room.”

Another feature of the ensuite is the large custom-designed Italian limestone shower, which includes a recessed

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tiled shelf. Morris’s design team worked closely with the builder and plumber to ensure the shower’s tricky construction was finalised from early on in the piece.

“Our overall aim was to bring a feeling of delicacy and warmth to the ensuite,” says Morris. “This was achieved by the choice of natural finishes – from the rich, veined look of the limestone floor and wall tiles to the custom-stained American oak on the double vanity and wall-height cabinetry. Glass doors on the shower add to the overall sense of spaciousness.”

Designer: Emma Morris, Eterno Design, Christchurch Vanity: Custom-designed, American oak with custom finish and grooved handles, wall-mounted Basins: Corian, bespoke by Eterno, concealed drain Taps: Twin-lever wall-mounted mixer by Methven Benchtop: Corian, Glacier White Floors and walls: Italian limestone tiles Shower: Custom tiled shower with glass door Lighting: Recessed aluminium lights; aluminium extrusion light designed by Eterno Design Mirror: Designed by Emma Morris Towel rail: DSC Bath: Ambiente Classic Duo Oval by Kaldewei Bath spout: Epic Freestanding Bath Filler by Dorf

Shower tapware: Shower slide, mixer by Hansgrohe Awards: TIDA, Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Andy Brown

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Previous pages: Designer Emma Morris, of Eterno Design, ensured the serene, warm natural feel she introduced to the rest of this home’s interiors was continued into the master bathroom.

Above left: The long, narrow bathroom has the toilet at the end, beyond the shower, while the tall end cabinetry offers plenty of storage.

Above: The long, floating wall mirror and the glass-fronted shower stall opposite both increase the sense of space in the room. Pale tones also contribute to the bathroom’s spacious feeling.

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Open hearted Whether glamour hillside residence or high-end apartment, all these homes blur the lines between indoors and out

Theatrical presence Like a royal box in a grand theatre, this home arcs around to optimise views and bring privacy from the sides – and the house has plenty of drama of its own

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When a property has a dramatic outlook, be it a glittering cityscape or lush tropical garden, it makes sense to design a home that opens up to the setting – effectively making the scenery part of the ambience.

This glamorous residence, created by Landry Design Group, sits high above the Sunset Strip – looking to downtown Los Angeles one way and Santa Monica the other. The home is a match for the setting, and the sense of drama starts on arrival.

Approaching from the motor court, guests are greeted by an elegant, playful

composition of forms and materials, says Landy Design associate William Mungall.

“The gently curved stucco and Italian limestone-clad walls provide privacy from the street while the gleaming glass stair tower acts a little like a guiding lantern,” he says. “A backlit bronze-finish screen frames the central large glass entry door which offers visitors a glimpse of the city light show to be enjoyed from inside.”

The house is built over three levels, stepped down the steep hillside, with the bottom level opening up to the rear yard.

Previous pages: Dramatic entrance – a gently curving wall of Italian limestone and stucco provides a private face to this home from the motor court. The large glass front door gives a glimpse of the spectacular Los Angeles cityscape to come. The house is by architecture firm Landry Design Group.

Above: The open, city-side side of the home is a picture of modern forms, glass walls and indooroutdoor spaces. The curved forms of the front of the house are continued through the residence for interior walls, hard landscaping and the pool.

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Previous pages, above, and facing page lower: The hillside home is an entertainer’s dream. Guests arrive at the mid-level and descend via curving stairs to the double-height living spaces. These open to the stepped landscaping and pool. The owners wanted the kitchen and the bar area to the rear to be on a more intimate scale. The temperature-controlled wine storage separates from the bar area with curved glass doors.

Facing page top: The entire home is floored with poured-in-place terrazzo. However, the warmth of wood is introduced on the kitchen ceiling. Backpainted glass cabinetry reflects the light and views.

The front door opens directly on to the central level with immediate views over the double-height living spaces below. A winding staircase leads down to the entertaining level in an architectural gesture worthy of the movie Sunset Boulevard.

On the mid-level, two large guest suites are separated by the entry. This floor provides a buffer between the public level below and the master suite and office which are situated on the top floor.

In terms of material continuity, the distinctive limestone cladding is repeated

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inside on an upper side wall in the living area, where the volume drops to one level to enclose an adjacent outdoor living area.

The limestone’s custom pattern is an interpretation of the texture of bamboo.

“Towards the back of the space, a long, curved Venetian plaster wall echoes the shape of the home. This signature curve becomes a theme of the house and is repeated in various areas, from exterior and interior walls to the bar island, pool and hard landscaping,” says Mungall.

The highly polished plaster wall also

divides the grand public space from the more intimate spaces to the rear.

In general terms, limestone and oak panelling provide the finishes in these smaller rooms. The wine bar, theatre, spa, and service quarters are all more private – being tucked into the hillside – while the massive great room with dining area has operable glass panels opening to the sheltered outdoor entertainment spaces, garden terraces, and the swimming pool.

To one side, the single-height kitchen has a wood ceiling and back-painted glass

cabinetry that reflects the cityscape. The owners wanted the eat-in kitchen and family area to feel more intimate than the adjacent great room.

The sheltered outdoor living room, on the other side of the great room, appears just as lavish as the indoor spaces.

“Perched high on the third level, the master bedroom, ensuite and office all have breath-taking views. Designed with retractable glass walls, all these rooms open onto the long terrace,” says Mungall.

The bedroom also has a skylight with

mirrored sides to maximise light. This can open to the skies at the push of a button while motorised screens can be drawn when darkness is required. The glass walls can be cloaked with motorised sheers and block-out curtains, for shade and privacy.

The terrace, with comfortable seating and flickering firepit, provides a private outdoor room. Metal screens, a repeat of the finish that frames the front door, bring shade and create light play on the interior.

Several green strategies are employed throughout the residence.

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Above: The master suite offers spectacular views but has motorised curtains that can block out light as required. Stone used on the facade repeats as a strip in the floor at the foot of the bed.

Right: In a home all but built around the scenery, the best views of all are enjoyed from the terrace on the top floor. The sculptural fire pit – directly opposite the master bathroom – offers a cosy outlook all year round. The interior terrazzo flooring extends out onto the terrace as well.

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Architect: Richard Landry and William Mungall, Landry Design Group Interior design: Franco Vecchio Structural engineer: Manny Vlachos Engineering Cladding: Italian limestone, smooth plaster, customfabricated and finished metal Roofing: Kazemi & Associate Waterproofing Doors and windows: Sliding doors and swing doors

by Fleetwood; operable windows and curtain wall system by Arcadia; fold and slide doors in living room

by Panda; all in custom bronze finish or aluminium Flooring: Coastal Tile with Over The Top Terrazzo; Oak wood flooring and carpets by Contempo Flooring Wall coverings: Coastal Tile Italian limestone in

custom pattern designed, by Landry Design Group; oak panelling fabricated by MillworkOne, custom pattern by Landry Design Group Paints and varnishes: Venetian plaster custom blend

by Real Illusions; Benjamin Moore paints Lighting: All sourced from Plug Lighting Heating: HVAC units by York and Mitsubishi Home theatre: Roberts Audio Home Entertainment Blinds: Lutron Pool and spa: Designed by Landry Design Group Cabinetry: Custom cabinetry in great room, bedrooms, office, closets, interior doors and finished millwork designed by Landry Design Group and Franco Vecchio, fabricated by MillworkOne

Kitchen cabinetry: Designed and supplied by Hafele Design, fabricated by Nikolai Norris Cabinetry Countertops: Caesarstone and quartzite from Porcelanosa USA Dishwasher, cooktop, oven, fridge, freezer: Miele Sink: Julien

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Past meets present This reinvented terrace house respects its Heritage Conservation Area restrictions, while being transformed into a light, modern family home The constrictions of classic forms can often bring out the best creatively in artists and poets.

And similar can be said for architects. Having to work in with heritage building guidelines can be just the starting point for design innovation.

The owner’s wish list to designer Charles Alexiou for this four-level terrace house rethink was quite long. While retaining the protected front facade, existing roofline and the ceiling heights, he was to reconstruct the damaged rear facade and open up the interiors to light and views. Bedrooms and bathrooms were also to be reconfigured and expanded and a new kitchen

introduced in the heart of the home. Other work included reconsidering a section of the staircase and adding a pool, spa and garden to the rear.

Outside, the front facade was restored and painted while the rear face was reinvented in a modern composition with broad window openings, using grey aerated concrete, says Alexiou.

“I designed fins around the wood-framed windows to bring visual and acoustic privacy.

The small Juliet balconies to one side also had to be retained and integrated into the design.”

Working with the immovable roofline, the designer expanded the existing dormer to again

Facing page: The freshly restored, elegant facade on this house belies the level of contemporary connection and function in the rooms behind.

The house has been both restored and reinvented by Charles Alexiou Interior Design & Architecture.

Above: Where worlds collide – the reworked rear facade of the home is in aerated concrete. The privacy fins and clean wall planes complement the detailed filagree of the heritageprotected Juliet balconies alongside.

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Above and facing page, top: A result of earlier remodelling work, the back rooms step down at the rear. The designer retained this setup to preserve zoned ceiling height limitations. A feature wall of decorative, glazed bricks between the relocated kitchen and lounge adds a Moroccan flavour and lets in natural light and fresh air.

Far right: Another breezeblock wall provides a bannister and screen for the new ground-level stair landing.

capture more light and views. Other exterior work included adding the pool, spa and garden to the rear, with the updated carport beyond.

The interior remodel, however, was even more comprehensive. As the house slopes down from the street, barely visible basement windows seen at the front become part of a full ground level at the rear. The kitchen at this level was removed and relocated above to the first floor, freeing up space for an expansive games room and a larger informal lounge with a generous indoor-outdoor connection out to the pool and garden at the rear. A stair landing was also

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added at this ground level, replacing an unsafe, overly steep section of the staircase.

Now better positioned a floor up on the first level, the contemporary new kitchen is central to day-to-day family life with easy connection to the reworked dining area and lounge.

“As a result of earlier work, the back rooms of the home are set down a few steps – and we retained this tricky configuration to preserve heritage ceiling height limitations. Playing this up, we created a visual link between the lounge and new kitchen using decorative breeze bricks – allowing light to flow through the rooms.”

On the second floor, a sitting room was reworked to add a bathroom for the existing bedrooms on this level and a welcome study, or parent zone – there are six children in the family.

“On the top floor we delved further under the roofline to gain more space for the expanded and reconfigured master suite. To achieve wardrobe space, we faced the bed looking inwards but added mirrors on the wardrobe that reflect the city views – capturing these from the bed was another client request,” says Alexiou. “The facade of this house remains almost the same, but nearly everything behind that has changed.”

Above: An awkward, oversized sitting room on the second floor was reworked to add a bathroom and this study, which looks out the front windows of the home.

Following page: The new kitchen gains light from the breezeblock connection to the living room but also through direct links to the rear Juliet balcony. The Corian countertop on the right is continued on beyond the exterior wall to double as a barbecue station outside.

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Renovation architect, interior, kitchen and landscape designer: Charles Alexiou and Lambadarios Pappas, Charles Alexiou Interior Design & Architecture Kitchen manufacturer: C & C Kitchens Pool design and installation: swimspaplunge.com.au Builder: Design Plus Build Cladding: CSR Hebel Panelling Roof: Trimdek Colourbond Roofsheeting Flooring: Existing floorboards, custom Tsar carpet Tiles: Maiolica, Toulouse, Munich, all from Di Lorenzo Wallcoverings: Plaster Heating: Daikin Lighting: Inlite Control systems: Ness Home Security; HPM Slimline Awards: TIDA Homes, Highly Commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Tom Blachford see more images, search: 48221 at trendsideas.com search: tida at trendsideas.com Before

Previous page: The master suite utilises previously unused space under the heritage-protected roofline. The blue bathroom tiles are a textural echo of a pressed metal ceiling originally in this space. The pattern is also repeated – as texture only – in the custom-designed carpet.

This page: The unsafe rear facade was replaced with a concrete face with broad windows. A retractable awning over the ground-floor family room deck is operated by remote.

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Change of heart These major renovations won the judges over at the recent NABD Designer Awards In the short time since its inception in 2013, the National Association of Building Designers (NABD) has quickly become a national voice for our building designers.

Key drivers include gaining recognition for members’ expertise in home design.

These renovations were judged two of the best at the recent NABD Awards.

View Street house, by DTDA, attracted the award for Best Alteration/Addition Residential Design – over $800K construction. This extensive remodel project respects the original limestone house with elegantly detailed and executed interiors.

Focus is on the property’s internal views rather than compromising the design in pursuit of river outlooks. The garage and loft bedroom at the rear bookend the site, emphasising the seclusion and privacy that the owners wanted.

A Perth makeover by Arc seven.1 took out Best Alteration/Addition Residential Design – $350K to $800K construction.

Tucked behind the existing home’s classic Art Deco façade, this brilliantly resolved and tastefully crafted ‘adult cubby house’ is a space for the owners and their growing family to play and relax in. A light-filled glazed connection from the existing house leads to the two-storey ‘box’ at the rear.

For a full list of NABD winners, follow this e-book link: http://goo.gl/jfRk3V For more information on the National Building Design Awards, call 1300 736 634, or go to the web: www.nabd.com.au search: nabd or 47930 at trendsideas.com This page: The View Street House (top and middle) and North Perth renovation (lower) both took top NABD awards in their respective categories.

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Natural attraction This contemporary home connects to its tropical garden environment via an expansive rear living area and private courtyards Sometimes ideal locations don’t seem quite so perfect when it comes to actually building on them. Negotiating the idiosyncrasies of the land can be a major part of an architect’s brief.

The site for this home by Hilary Scully of Architecture Smith + Scully is a case in point.

Nestled into a newly sub-divided suburban plot, the land has a flow path running through the centre of it. The house had to be raised above this to allow water to pass underneath without impediment or causing damage, says Scully.

“We achieved this with a suspended concrete garage floor slab and timber pile construction.

“However, beyond the flow path – towards the back of the home – we were able to step the floor level down. With the ceiling remaining at the same height, this achieved a higher stud for the large rear living pavilion and created a direct rear deck-to-ground connection.”

Elsewhere, connections to the lush gardens were made via raised decks and boardwalks.

As this is an inner-city site with several close neighbours, the sheltered side decks provide private outdoor rooms. The clients had wanted to connect with the tropical garden and enjoy the sun from several areas in relative privacy.

Facing page: Character strengths – the exterior of this house by Architecture Smith + Scully contrasts black, battened fibre cement with rich red cedar. The garage door is detailed to not read as a door on approach.

Above and following pages: At the rear, a spacious living-kitchen-dining pavilion opens up to the tropical garden environment. In contrast to this large public space, there is an intimate lounge on the floor above.

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Above: The owners wanted a dramatic yet practical kitchen.

Features include jet black cabinetry, a contrasting red splashback and a wood island countertop with inset stone for a durable work surface.

Right: Bright bouquet – the wine cellar is off the central laundry. This temperature-controlled room has frosted glass panelling and is back lit to show off the wine collection in the best possible light.

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In terms of layout, the home’s ground floor has a guest suite and garage at the front and then pinches in at the middle via the two side courtyards. This core area has the wine cellar and laundry. The design opens up to the rear, with large sliders pulling back to connect the large living-kitchen-dining pavilion to the garden.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, an ensuite, main bathroom, a private lounge, and a study.

For aesthetics, the owners wanted a sharp, contemporary look. Responding to this, the house has strong, complementary cladding finishes – the cool of black fibre cement sheet with

vertical battens meets the warmth of red cedar vertical weatherboards.

“Despite its relatively modest size, at 300m2, the house feels much larger. This is due to vistas through the interior and long views out to the garden and sea, framed by picture windows.”

In addition, having courtyards step in on both sides maximises light flow on the interior.

“The focus on natural light and multiple external views allows the owners to feel very connected to the natural world,” says Scully.

In terms of interior colours, a vibrant red front door greets visitors and they see the same

red on the kitchen splashback in the pavilion.

“Generally, the interior is in natural tones with walnut flooring and cabinetry. And there’s a feature floating staircase in the same wood.

This is accentuated with LED lights rebated on the underside of the treads,” says Scully.

Energy efficiency was another design focus for the owners – a large gas fireplace has ducts that run beneath the floor, heating the home.

The house is future-proof, too. The ground floor guest suite is designed with extra wide openings to the entry hall and this could be used as a master bedroom further down the line.

Above: The main upstairs bathroom has a large-format porcelain tile with the look of marble. The shower and bath area take up the width of the room. The black cabinetry seen here, as with black joinery and wood surfaces through the home, complements the lush outdoor environment. The basin faucets, shower and bath hardware and glass shower stall all contribute to the crisp, modern aesthetic.

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Architect: Architecture Smith + Scully; project team: Hilary Scully, Sasha Hendry, Craig Jansen and Carolyn Smith Interior designer: Kerry McComish Landscape designers: Jane Kordina and Alan Gibson Kitchen manufacturer: Huntly Joinery Cladding: Red cedar vertical weatherboards from Herman Pacific; fibre cement sheet with battens Window/joinery: Architectural & Metro Series joinery from APL Windowmakers Main flooring: American Walnut Rustic from Vienna Woods Tiles: Designa Tiles Heating: Rinnai gas external infinity water heater; Escea DX 1500 fireplace with ducting; Warm-up undertile heating Lighting: Lighthouse North Shore Furniture: Danske Mobler Awards: TIDA Home, highly commended Story by Charles Moxham Photography by Mark Scowen

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Facing page and left: The home’s feature walnut, floating staircase is also enjoyed from the outside.

LED lights under the stair treads are also used in the sheltered, private courtyard for under-bench lighting.

Above: Narrow-waisted – the ground floor plan shows how the courtyards step in at the middle of the design.

These sheltered outdoor spaces connect to nature, offer shelter from the elements, and optimise natural light penetration into the interior.

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Privacy and privilege This dynamic home is ideal for family or empty nesters with spacial separation a feature – its fluid indoor-outdoor design connects with nature, not neighbours

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The home you buy should be the one you love, but looking to potential resale is also important. A savvy developer takes the long view – designing a house that can be used quite differently by different owners.

This house, designed by architectural firm A2 Studio together with developer PHI Group, is a good example. Joycelyne Ghee, of PHI Group, says the home is ideal for family, with upstairs and downstairs living areas and plenty of outdoor space.

“However, it’s also suitable for empty nesters who want to live on the one level.”

Above left: Inner landscape – this home by architect Ernie Lau creates its own outdoor environment of lawn, pool and side courtyard.

The bottom-heavy facade – brick at ground level, giving way to metal and cedar cladding above – is designed to give a sense of anchoring to the land.

Top and above: From the street, only the home’s articulated upper-cladding components are visible.

A series of narrow timber external battens give privacy for the master bedroom.

Left: Fixed shutters shelter the master bedroom from the early morning sun.

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Besides responding to different living options, the home has a range of features to appeal to any owner, says Ernie Lau. “Built on a corner site, the high-fenced home has an internal focus – much like a Japanese courtyard house. The character exterior alternates warm cedar with cool metal cladding – creating visual interest.”

These materials are complemented by black brick on the lower-level – not seen from the street due to the privacy fence.

“The idea was that the brick treatment grounded the home in visual terms, with

lighter wood and metal introduced above.”

On entering past the tranquil koi pond, guests and owners step into a large openplan living and entertaining volume that includes dining, kitchen and family areas.

Taking a generous bite into this dramatic space, an outdoor courtyard brings light into the heart of the home. With ceilingheight sliding doors on three sides, this sheltered outdoor living space can merge seamlessly with the interior.

There are also large sliders on the front wall of the living area. These connect the

Previous pages: Indoors blur with outdoors in this living, dining, kitchen, family room and courtyard space. The far wall of glazing also opens up to the front lawn and pool deck, with the pool to the left.

Facing page top: A modern fire and an accent wall set off the family area, where expansive glazing creates an outdoor feel even with all doors closed.

Facing page lower: Wood battens provide an elegant stair divide for the upstairs lounge.

Above: A waterfall countertop and black colour palette give the kitchen a dramatic, modern feel.

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Above: The master bedroom commands open yet private views of the leafy suburban surroundings.

The master ensuite is through the door on the left.

To the right, you can look through into the second lounge and one of the other three bedrooms on this level. External battens and those at the top of the stairway are echoed by the vertical wood battens on the masterbed beadhead. While the floors are wood downstairs, most of the upstairs features a rich yet hard-wearing carpet in a neutral tone. Mirrored drawer fronts on the bedside cabinets add to the bedroom’s glam factor.

interiors to the front yard and the pool deck on this side of the home.

The design efficiently dovetails its lifestyle elements into the tricky fan-shaped corner site – in a home that that effectively “turns its back on the street” says Lau. “The finer points of the interior layout are an exercise in efficient space planning, too,” he says. “A large scullery screens clutter from the kitchen while the kitchen is two steps from dining and living areas.

The laundry is behind and to one side of the kitchen. The bedroom at this level

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could be ideal for elderly homeowners who want to live on the ground floor, or for stay-over children or grandchildren.

It’s set to one side, near the double garage, offering privacy while still being close to the fridge or bathroom.”

Upstairs, is a second lounge, with extended leafy views through the void created by the stepped-in courtyard. The cut-in void also provides for a neat separation between the master suite on one side and the bathroom and three more bedrooms on the other.

“Everything is well connected in this design,” says Lau. “In the master suite, for example, a small study is tucked in behind the bedhead – late-night inspiration no longer means going downstairs to a distant corner to get to your computer.”

Joycelyne Ghee also had a significant part in the home’s eclectic interior design, which extends the sense of individuality already seen on the articulated facade.

“Imagine an interior created by a homeowner who is worldly and widely travelled – as empty nesters may have

been – collecting an art piece while in Europe and something else from Asia,” says the designer. “Touches include wideplank wood floors downstairs, accent wallpapers with an exotic feel, a dramatic upstairs line of floor-to-ceiling battens defining the stair, and a copper-hued pendant over the kitchen island. And this sculptural light is just one of the many pops of colour that complement the white and grey decor.”

The home also has several sustainable or green strategies, such as cross ventilation.

Top: A compact study space is tucked in behind the bed in the master bedroom with the desk forming part of the headboard on the right.

Above: The bathroom is one of the most luxurious aspects of the home with marble-look porelain wall tiles, and floor tiles with the appearance and texture of black slate. Twin vanities are included for convenience while a skylight – one of two in the home – ensures the room is flooded with light.

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Architect: Ernie Lau, A2 Studio Developer: PHI Group Builder: Adonis Constructions Kitchen design: Hayley Dryland, Bespoke on Khyber Kitchen manufacturer: Trendwood Window, door joinery: Ascot Aluminium, APL Joinery Window, door hardware: Knobs and Knockers Cladding: Cedar from Herman Pacific; metal cladding from Metalformers, black brick Tiling: European Ceramic, Tile Space, Tile Warehouse Flooring: American White Oak Wallcoverings: James Dunlop and Seneca Textiles Paints: Dulux Lighting: Murano Lighting, Lighting Direct

Heating: Albany Heatpumps Kitchen cabinets: Lacquer gloss finish Benchtops: Absola, Pietra del Cordosa honed finish Splashback: 3D tiles from Tile Warehouse Sink: Heritage Taps: Hansa Stella from Franklin Oven, stove, dishwasher: Scholtes Waste: InSinkErator Vanity cabinetry: Trendwood Shower stall, shower fittings, bath: Franklin Basin: Vitro Nuovella Taps: Hansa Stella from Franklin Flooring, wallcoverings: Tiles by European Ceramic Pool: John Synott

Facing page and above left: Tranquility base – the house exudes a tranquil aesthetic, from its stepped stone entry, past an ornamental pond to the views right through the interior to other outdoor areas.

Ground floor and first floor legends: 1 entry, 2 living room, 3 kitchen, 4 scullery, 5 dining room, 6 family room, 7 courtyard, 8 laundry, 9 bathroom, 10 bedroom, 11 ensuite, 12 garage, 13 pool, 14 second lounge

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INDEX A2 Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alexiou, Charles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Arc Seven 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Architecture Smith + Scully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charles Alexiou Interior Design & Architecture. . . . . . . . . . .

74-83 58-64 40-43 66-73 58-64

Estap, Christine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Eterno Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-47 Evelyn McNamara Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-32 Geberit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OBC Ghee, Joycelyne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-83 Giorgi Exclusive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jackson Thomas Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Johnson, Carroll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Landry Design Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Landry, Richard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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