Luxury residential interior design by STUDIO BELLE.
More warmth, without sacrificing modern minimalism.
After living in the home for a few years, the clients engaged in a top-floor extension and sought interior detailing for their plans — aiming to reimagine their home with more warmth without sacrificing the modern minimalism that initially attracted them.
The ground floor was reconfigured to create a new kitchen with greater storage and improved circulation. Bookended by a courtyard at one end and an outdoor deck at the other, the dramatic black joinery and fixtures juxtapose spectacularly with the pale, muted stone.
By continuing the banquette seating onto the outdoor deck, the dining area can be extended to host larger parties when family and friends come to visit. The addition of an operable pergola provides shading from the summer heat, making this an enjoyable dining space year-round.
Natural light pours into the ground-floor living area from a shaft above, illuminating the arc-shaped sofa. To soften the contemporary polished concrete underfoot, the room is furnished with pieces in a spectrum of natural, coffee-coloured hues with nutty undertones.
Zellij gloss brick tiles line the wall like liquid lacquer, their textural finish contrasting with the smooth honed marble slab. Raw brass fixtures add a glamorous spark to the contemporary space.
