Photography: Sharyn Cairns
Interior Design: Studio Tate
Period homes don’t always conjure up images of modern interiors. However, this beautiful historic home has been given a new lease on life with contemporary updates that feel fresh and joyful.
Step inside this historic Melbourne home originally built in 1899 as one of three identical grand residences. It has since been renovated and transformed for the 21st century.
Designed by Studio Tate, the new and refreshed interiors feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a monochrome palette and modern furniture, lighting and accessories, while still retaining original Victorian mouldings, picture rails and parquet floors.
The result is a beautiful and elegant example of a cohesive design. It respectfully balances heritage features with a contemporary vision – a simple, streamlined merger of the two.
A brand-spanking-new kitchen gives this home a contemporary feel. The new kitchen features Signorino stone, a modern kitchen island with breakfast bar, a minimalist island pendant light, and striking steel framed doors. Everything is sleek and seamless in a pared-back colour palette of neutrals.
The kitchen leads into the dining room. The open-plan room gives an informal, relaxed feel, as this room becomes a multi-functional space; the family can be playing games by the fire while the teenagers do their homework at the dining table – all within view of whoever is cooking in the kitchen.
We love the eclectic use of art in this home which adds a personal touch and a welcome pop of colour. Modern furniture and an inviting outdoor space makes this the ideal home for contemporary family life.
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Photography: Sharyn Cairns
Interior Design: Studio Tate
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