EDWARDIAN VILLA
FEDERATION BRICK VILLA
MALVERN
SCOPE OF WORKS:
Full renovation & alteration.BUILDER: STUART GREIG
BRIEF:
A beautiful Federation brick villa had been turned into a pair of maisonettes in the 1960s.Blue Fruit was engaged to return the maisonettes back into one dwelling, while bringing the floor plan up to date for modern family life.
CUSTOM MADE TILESThe palette was inspired by the original lead light of the front door, with dark "lead" toned floorboards, a new smoky grey dado and these gorgeous locally made pale green glass tiles used as a splash back in the open plan kitchen.Brodware tapware, made in Australia to a high standard of quality, were selected so the bathrooms will last for this young busy family.
Benchtops are stone, finishes are matte and colours are quiet to bring a sense of welcome calm to the everyday.
Tessellated tiles, in a contemporary colour palette of warm, quiet neutrals, reference the old tiles typical used in similar Federation houses of the same era. Similar pattern; contemporary colours.It’s this mix of old & new which respects the original house whilst giving it a very timeless feel.
ALL IN THE DETAILSRe-imagining a traditional Edwardian detail, we installed a new timber dado in the corridor and painted it in a richly warm grey to create a sense of depth and movement.
DRAMATIC LIGHTINGNew contemporary style LED lighting was installed throughout the home, to contrast with traditional details like the original timber fretwork & ceiling roses.
OLD INSPIRES NEWInspired by the early 1900s when the villa had originally been built, we added elements of Edwardian detailing (like chair rails & deep skirtings) throughout the sunlight-drenched family living areas.
Bonnie & Neil hand-printed cushions add a gentle splash of pattern and colour to the main bedroom.
