The walls inside this beautiful Edwardian townhouse in Melbourne are painted in deep dark shades, but here it is reasonable, since the house is literally flooded with natural light. Thanks to the harmonious mix of soulful antique details and modern furniture, the interiors of the home seem not only cozy, but also elegant and stylish. And here there are very interesting black and white vintage wallpapers in the living room and in the kitchen, which added some twist. Wonderful timeless design!
An elegant fusion of old and new gives a timeless feel to this Melbourne family home...
THE PROPERTY
An extended Edwardian house in Melbourne, Australia. On the ground floor, there’s an open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, as well as a pantry, utility room, master bedroom with en suite and dressing room, a guest bedroom/music room, bathroom and study. The first floor has two bedrooms, a playroom and a bathroom.
ENTRANCE
The brilliant blue of the doorway and glorious wood pendant light tell you you’ve arrived!
A little trad, a little mad. That was the thinking when it came to doing up this Edwardian suntrap, tucked into a leafy corner of Melbourne.
LIVING ROOM
When they bought the house 12 years ago, neither of the owners had experience in property development – she was working in PR and he is a lawyer. What they did have was a love of architecture, a serious auction habit and a beady eye for good design.
At the time, the Edwardian part of the single-storey property had been split into two apartments, with two more bedsits tacked on to the rear of the building.
Over the past ten years, as well as having three boys, the couple have totally re-imagined the house. The family moved from room to room as the ground floor was renovated, culminating in the looks-like-it’s-been-there-forever extension that contains the kitchen and living area.
A stone fireplace creates a focal point at the centre of the open-plan space and is the ideal chill-out zone, come rain or shine. In a simple decorating scheme, pops of colour provide impact – here, it’s the glow of the teal footstool against the charcoal sofas.
KITCHEN-DINER
Despite its contemporary feel, the kitchen is filled with touchstones that add a note of history and tradition. The white china was a gift from the owner’s mother-in-law, who runs a cookery school, while the pendant light was brought back from a trip to France.GUEST BEDROOM
Friends of the family say this Aussie house has an English feel. The embroidered cushion was brought back from London by the owner’s sister.
GUEST BEDROOM/ MUSIC ROOM
The furniture and artwork inherited by both owners helps to ground the house, adding depth and narrative.
BOY’S BATHROOM
This room has a contemporary feel, but careful use of materials links it with the more traditional elements elsewhere – the metro tiles match those in the utility room and the natural wood of the cabinets mirrors the furnishing throughout.