Project Malvern

Creating a large home with many distinct spaces requires careful balance. Each room needs its own identity, while the interior must still feel connected as a whole. At Project Malvern, ForestOnes EGGER Natural Kendal Oak became the unifying material across the homes bespoke joinery. Specified throughout the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces, the decor introduces warmth and consistency while allowing each room to retain its individual character. Project Malvern was designed to create a home that feels warm, timeless and layered with natural materials, says Olivia Cirocco, Design Manager at GIA Renovations. From the beginning, the goal was to balance beautiful design with functionality, ensuring every space felt considered while maintaining a strong sense of cohesion throughout the home. The interior combines sculptural curves, statement stone, brushed bronze detailing, Venetian plaster, micro cement and decorative lighting. With so many expressive elements, the joinery needed to complement the palette without competing for attention. ForestOnes EGGER Natural Kendal Oak became the balancing element within the palette, Cirocco explains. Its light tone and authentic timber grain introduced warmth and softness to the joinery, complementing and balancing the surrounding materials while allowing each feature to have its own moment. Natural Kendal Oak adapts effortlessly across the home. In bedrooms and bathrooms, it creates a calm and inviting atmosphere. In living spaces, it provides a warm foundation for architectural details and decorative finishes. In the kitchen, it forms part of one of the projects most distinctive features. The sculptural kitchen island uses Natural Kendal Oak across its curved joinery beneath a substantial micro cement benchtop. Executed with precision by Antic Cabinet Makers, the island demonstrates how the dcor can support joinery that is both functional and expressive. The contrast between the soft timber grain and the chunky micro cement benchtop creates a beautiful sense of balance while showcasing how versatile the material can be, says Cirocco. It challenged the idea that joinery needs to be linear. Throughout Project Malvern, ForestOnes EGGER Natural Kendal Oak is more than a recurring finish. It connects the home, balances its material palette and shows how one thoughtfully selected dcor can create an entire home of possibilities.