DESIGN INTENT

The client sought our expertise to create a home that felt both considered and comfortable, where original features were celebrated rather than overshadowed. Like many Victorian houses of this era, the property’s elongated proportions created a sense of formality and distance - particularly through the long hallway.

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To soften this and create a more welcoming arrival, we introduced a defined entrance zone, anchored by striking artwork and a beautifully styled sideboard. This simple but intentional intervention established a gentle transition from the outside world into the calm of the home.

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In the living room, inspiration was drawn directly from the stained glass French doors, setting the scene for a soft pink and bright ochre colour palette. Furniture was carefully positioned to counterbalance the length of the room, creating a more intimate seating arrangement. The piano now has it's own space - a place to pause rather than pass through. Layered lighting and considered accessories add warmth and depth.

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The dining room takes its cues from the original Victorian tiled floor, with a charming green tone used to enhance the white panelling. An Ercol dining table and chairs were selected as a natural continuation of the home’s eclectic furnishing scheme, bringing together different eras in a way that feels cohesive and relaxed.

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Further within the house, the often-overlooked rear room was transformed into a dual-purpose gym and laundry space, balancing practicality with thoughtful design. Beyond, the once cold, paved garden was reimagined as a lush, green retreat - a welcoming space for alfresco dining and relaxed gatherings with family and friends.