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Photographer: Jay Drew I was commissioned to revitalize the first-floor kitchen, dining and living area of this 1970s home. Read more
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Revitalization of a 1970s home with an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area featuring modern finishes, engineered timber flooring, and stylish lighting, creating a beach luxe atmosphere.

Photographer: Jay Drew

I was commissioned to revitalize the first-floor kitchen, dining and living area of this 1970s home. Despite being sound structurally this dwelling was outdated and the layout disjointed. By removing a wall between the kitchen and lounge the area became an open plan, and these two vital zones were connected. Next the existing kitchen was removed; Ceaserstone benchtops, new cabinetry, appliance’s and tapware transformed this hub. A beautiful Butlers sink is a stunning feature piece, and handle-free cabinetry gives a sleek, modern edge. The owners were thrilled by the engineered timber flooring and an acoustic underlay was installed to limit the noise transferred between floors. Fresh paint, shutters and gorgeous linen curtains and blinds complete the feel of beach luxe. Final touches lay in the lighting update: the amazing Muuto Ambit Rail pendant over the dining table, and pendant lighting in the stairwell, complete the transformation. 

4.4K1h 22m

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“Kath has been a pleasure to work with from the initial conversations we had about our concept through to the planning, sourcing of materials and installation. Kath's design met both our brief and our budget. She had creative ideas on how to achieve the look and feel we wanted by highlighting key features and providing practical solutions for our more general spaces. Kath liaised with our contractors to ensure that her design was finished to high standards. We are thrilled at our finished gym / studio space and we have received lots of positive feedback about Kath's design”

Olly Coffey - Natural Fit Gym & Yoga Studio

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