Displaying posts labeled "Neutral"

This 1920s Spanish Colonial home had lost its original charm after numerous renovations. Studio AF‘s goal was to restore its authentic character through a full interior and exterior renovation. While retaining the external shell, we replaced windows, doors, bathrooms, kitchen, and flooring. Earthy plastered walls now envelop the home in warmth and beauty, creating a cohesive flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Albany House by Sydney-based Carla Barton blends old-world charm with modern living for a young family. The restoration introduces bold black, white, and gold accents, creating a youthful vibe. A clear distinction between the original terrace and the new rear extension is emphasized, while eclectic pieces connect the two styles. Meticulous restoration preserved Victorian elements like skirtings, architraves, wall mouldings, and cornices, achieving a look honouring the home’s original aesthetic.

This Paddington Residence by Sydney-based Alena Smith Interior Design blends family memories with modern needs over a three-level Victorian terrace. Respecting its intergenerational stories, the redesign introduces calm, light-filled spaces. Sustainable features like acoustic glazing, solar panels, and non-toxic materials enhance wellness. Interiors balance heritage with contemporary styles, maintaining Victorian details and incorporating earthy, textured finishes. The result is a serene, luxurious space for future generations, reflecting both traditional and modern family lifestyles.

Photography by Anson Smart.

The Becker Barn is an ongoing project on the Toandos Penninsula in the Hood Canal (Washington). The property was lost by the family in a drunken Poker game by Saul’s Grandfather “Babe” in the 70’s (Saul Becker of Mutuus). The opportunity presented itself in 2020 to purchase the property which was adjacent to the tiny cabin that Saul spent his childhood in. Mutuus partners Saul and Kristen spend most weekends with their children there slowly remodeling, dreaming, and testing their design ideas. They see it as an opportunity to prototype Mutuus Made lighting, try out ideas, dabble in landscape design, harvest oysters, spend time with their family, and entertain friends. The gambrel roofed structure has a commanding presence in the landscape that Saul has known since birth. The Becker’s are a restless bunch and this project keeps them in their happy place, constantly dreaming.
Give me all the rustic, barn-like cabins in the woods. The perfect weekend getaway to escape to.

The complete renovation of a two up two down derelict cottage, featuring a back extension that doubled the footprint of the property and introduced a generous master suite as well as a large open plan living area and kitchen complete with island. The extension required extensive groundworks and a large retaining wall to be built 4m below ground level. This created a dual level aspect between the old cottage and the new extension, separating the dining area in the old cottage from the kitchen in the extension with wall to wall steps. Due to the fortified wall being below ground level and having no windows, 3 large crittal doors were installed on the opposite wall that open out onto the sunken terrace, flooding the open plan living and kitchen with light and bringing the outside in. Interiors and garden landscape by Osborn Interiors.
Very much neutral and I find myself dying for a bit more colour and pattern in this home but I know neutrals can also sing its own song of calm and soothing peacefulness and it’s such a beautiful renovation that I had to share.