Case Study
Essendon
A contemporary renovation built around a signature fluted detail — from the curved fireplace wall through to the kitchen island. Herringbone floors, brass accents, and a design language that flows through every room.
One idea, carried through every room.
The design brief for Essendon was simple: make it feel like one home, not a collection of renovated spaces. Fluted detailing became the thread appearing first at the curved fireplace wall, then again at the kitchen island, quietly tying the whole home together. Herringbone floors and brass accents do the rest, adding warmth without competing for attention.
Considered from every angle.
Custom joinery, architectural curves, and a restrained material palette work together so that nothing feels like an afterthought. Each room has its own purpose and personality, but move through the home and it all makes sense - a calm, cohesive environment that rewards the eye without exhausting it.
The kind of detail you feel before you notice it.
From the statement fireplace wall through to the carefully resolved bathrooms, every finish was chosen with intention. The result is a home that feels elevated and refined and still completely liveable. Elegant enough to admire. Comfortable enough to actually live in.
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