Buxton Family Home.

This family home holds deep personal history for our client, who grew up here before moving to England. After being tenanted for more than 15 years, the villa had lost much of its charm and required significant restoration. What began as a small renovation quickly grew into a near full refurbishment, including re-roofing, insulation upgrades, re-gibbing, and extensive repairs, while carefully preserving the 1980s timber panelling added by the client’s father during her childhood.

Drawing on the client’s artistic and eclectic style, the design approach centred on reintroducing personality and warmth. We incorporated cherished furniture and artwork returning from England, ensuring the home felt authentically theirs from the moment they walked back in. Custom cabinetry and new wardrobe doors were crafted to complement the villa’s character, as well as the bathroom was designed to feel as though everything had always belonged.

Colour was used playfully in select spaces to create energy and expressiveness, while calmer, more neutral tones shaped areas intended for relaxing and rest. Materials and finishes were chosen thoughtfully to maximise impact within budget, directing investment where it enriched both the functionality and the overall atmosphere of the home.

The result is a revitalised, warm family home that honours its past, reflects the client’s personality, and thoughtfully blends old and new.