Made for Family Life and Entertaining

Dark grey doors and carpet that ran up the skirting boards made this home feel heavy. Our Modern European mood board set a warmer direction with timber flooring, soft neutrals and dark accents for a busy family home, with an easy flow between spaces for everyday routines and entertaining.

Originally, the kitchen felt tucked away from the living area, and the original ensuite was cramped. Stripping the home back gave us the chance to rethink how the spaces worked as well as how they felt.

In the kitchen, dark Shaker cabinetry meets a beautiful porcelain benchtop and a curved cooktop recess, beautifully crafted by The Gourmet Kitchen Company. Globe pendants cast a warm glow over the peninsula. There’s now room to pull up a stool and chat while dinner is being made. The addition of a family drinks bar area just off to the side of the kitchen is also an added bonus in making entertaining a breeze.

We borrowed space from the adjoining laundry to give the original cramped ensuite more room. Reeded shower glass adds privacy, and concealed lighting brings out the texture of the grey tiles. A freestanding bath anchors the main bathroom along with more reeded glass for the large fully tiled shower, and the dark vanity echoes the cabinetry detail from the kitchen.

Light cabinetry and a long benchtop keep the laundry light and practical for everyday family life.

Timber flooring and beautifully textured carpet now flow through the home, while sheer curtains filter daylight and soften the living spaces.