Cole St Residence
A bayside federation home with historical character was transformed from a traditional red brick to an aged European style render. In the new rear extension, the new garden can be enjoyed beyond a wall of glass, set into pretty blue frames, a cool foil for the warm marble of the fireplace.
The existing porch was demolished to make way for a new kitchen and living room. The new arched doors lead onto the laundry and scullery rooms. The kitchen can play centre stage to the scullery and laundry tucked behind glazed arched doors. This provides a utility area that operates out of sight as a back of house work zone whilst still giving an interesting view to these additional spaces.
Our clients have been collectors for a long time, treasuring furniture from their childhood and they asked us for ways to re-invent it. The sitting room becomes a welcoming place to gather
with friends for drinks before dinner. The vintage sofa was reupholstered in an airy botanical print, linking the room to the garden beyond, creating a pattern contrast with the geometric striped curtains.
His and her's work from home spaces became a critical part of our design brief
The principal ensuite is home to a custom painted aubergine bathtub, our client's favorite colour, over a handmade mosaic tile arrangement
In the shade of the loggia extension, the tiles have been configured as a rug to zone the seating area. A custom-designed cane furniture set gives the family another lounging area in the summer.
Photography Lisa Cohen
Builder Arlo Projects
