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When we met our clients in Carrara, we could tell straight away — this wasn’t going to be a standard renovation. They weren’t interested in trends or shortcuts. They came to us with a feeling they wanted to create. A space that felt warm, intentional, calm — the kind of home that felt lived in and loved.
They knew what they liked. Raw textures. Honest materials. Open, breathable spaces. What they needed was someone who could translate that into the bones of their kitchen and bathroom — not just copy a Pinterest board, but capture the essence of what home meant to them.
So, that’s exactly what we set out to do.
In the Kitchen: A Space That Slows You Down
The original kitchen was confined — visually and physically. So we made space, quite literally. Internal walls were removed to open up the footprint and create a more connected flow through the home. New skylights were added to bring in natural light from above, shifting the whole mood of the space from heavy to effortless.
Everything here is designed to feel tactile and grounded — from the soft fluted timber cabinetry to the silky movement of the stone benchtop. The island is generous and welcoming, a natural gathering point whether you’re preparing lunch or chatting over coffee.
The palette is soft and natural, anchored by warm timber tones and lifted by brass touches that glow gently in the light. Instead of closing the space in with overhead cupboards, it was opened it up.
And the light — oh, the light. Between the skylights and wide windows, it now pours in from every angle, bouncing across surfaces and making the entire space feel alive.
It’s designed to feel calm, considered, and completely at ease with itself.
The Bathroom: Quiet Luxury in Every Detail
The bathroom was completely reimagined — not just updated, but reconfigured from the ground up. We stripped it back to its bare bones and rebuilt with purpose. Walls were shifted, plumbing repositioned, and every element reconsidered for balance, beauty, and flow.
The freestanding tub is the anchor, framed by soft stone tiles and a ledge perfect for candles, a glass of wine, or a resting plant. The floor tiles carry a subtle, sandy warmth that feels gentle underfoot.
Living brass tapware and warm timber details are echoed here too, giving the home a quiet sense of continuity. The vanity — hand-carved, textured, beautiful — adds soul and a sense of craftsmanship that can’t be faked.
Layered lighting and greenery to soften the space and make it feel less like a bathroom and more like a place to reset. It’s functional, of course. But it also feels like a treat at the end of a long day — as every bathroom should.
Grounded From the Floor Up
To anchor the entire renovation, new flooring was installed throughout — a warm timber-look finish that carries from room to room with quiet confidence. It softens transitions, connects each space, and reinforces the earthy, natural palette the clients were drawn to from the very beginning.
Sustainable Choices, Thoughtfully Supported
This renovation was led by our client’s strong commitment to creating a low-tox, environmentally conscious home. From lead-free tapware and organic, low-VOC paint, to a beeswax-sealed timber vanity and careful reuse and recycling of materials, every decision reflected their values around health, sustainability, and mindful living.
Our role was to support that vision — making sure every detail came together with care and precision. From reducing plastic use on site to adapting our workflow to match their preferences, we worked closely with the client to ensure their goals were honoured every step of the way.
“Ben and his whole team were accomodating of our choices and values”
A Shared Vision
What made this project special wasn’t just the final result. It was the way it unfolded.
This wasn’t about us leading and them following. It was a collaboration in the truest sense — bouncing ideas, sharing inspiration, trusting the process. They brought their style and we brought the know-how to make it real. Together, we created something that feels personal and deeply connected to who they are.
And really, that’s what good design should do — not just make a space look beautiful, but make it feel like it belongs to the people who live in it.
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