The Lounge Retreat
2022
Residential
Port Melbourne, VIC
Timothy Kaye
2023 LOOP Design Awards - Winner of Citation Awards in Multi Unit Housing
2023 Houzee Award by Architecture Collection Gold Winner
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Full of rich texture, the interior design for this unique townhouse in Port Melbourne is a calm sanctuary for a small family. The cohesive and balanced material palette boosts strong contrast between the robust concrete floor and ceiling against the soft blonde timber veneer through-out the interior.
The home features polished concrete floor with in-slab heating, exposed concrete soffit, industrial track lights and folded steel stairs. For warmth, the joinery is finished in timber veneer with gold trimmings for a touch of luxury. Reeded glass accentuates the interior details, further referencing the veil-effect of the design language. All appliances are integrated, concealed behind smart cabinetry design for a seamless presentation, all bar a bespoke Bora induction cooktop with in-built downdraft extractor freeing the living-dining space of the need for overhead cabinetry or extraction fans. To elevate the interior to an even higher level, an open wet bar is cleverly tucked beneath the folded steel stairs with a beverage drawer hidden behind timber veneer cabinetry.
The bathrooms and ensuites are all finished with carefully curated porcelain floor-to-ceiling tiles complementing the brushed gold fixtures.