This new interior project was born from a couple who live and breathe 'coolness'. Both nearing retirement, the couple wanted to create a home that left a mark and legacy. With a love of music, books, fine wine, family and friends - the creative direction was clear - bring St Kilda to Beaumaris, but capture the essence of both. Add to the fact that the owner was a builder, no challenge was too tough - and with that in mind, our design captured the couple's imagination and results in a space that is inviting for all.
Whilst located on a sleepy street, they wanted to make sure that their dwelling reflected their outgoing and worldly personalities, catering for entertaining their family and friends.
Other than the specialised trades such as electrical, and plumbing, all works were to be done by one person with only minimal assistance from friends. Everything in the house; from walls, windows and ceilings, down to flooring, joinery and fixtures, we executed by the client himself.
We were very lucky to be able to spend a lot of hours getting to know our clients. They shared their hospitality with us, and we took onboard the stories they told about their life adventures. Together we discussed construction methods, fine details and applications of surfaces to ensure practical and manageable solutions. Our client's hands on approach turned out to be a blessing for the project, as he was happy to dedicate more hours in refining details and perfecting the quality of their home.
