APPLECROSS
NEW FAMILY HOME
A highly considered interior design project for a newly constructed Perth home, designed to bring warmth, scale and a refined sense of detail to a generous architectural residence.
This project focused on cabinetry design, material selections, feature lighting, interior detailing and furniture selections, creating a layered home that balances traditional and contemporary elements.
PROJECT DETAILS
LOCATION
Applecross, Western Australia
PROJECT TYPE
New Family Home
SERVICES
Interior Design
Space Planning
Custom Cabinetry
Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Material & Finish Selections
Feature Lighting
Interior Detailing
Furniture & Styling
CREDITS
Interior Design & Photographic Styling- Staple Design
Architecture- Peter Moran Architect
Builder- RK Brine
Photography- Meghan Plowman
ABOUT THE PROJECT
In 2020, Staple Design was engaged to assist with the interior design of a Perth home already under construction.
With the architecture well resolved and construction progressing on site, the interiors required clear direction and timely decision-making. Working closely with the architect, builder and client, the design process focused on refining the cabinetry, materials, lighting, furniture and interior detailing to create a cohesive home with warmth, depth and character.
A key influence on the design direction was the client’s extensive art collection. This called for an interior approach that felt both timeless and contemporary, allowing the artwork to sit comfortably within the home while supporting the scale and strength of the architecture.
DESIGN DETAILS
Natural materials were central to the interior direction, with stone and timber used extensively throughout the home in varied combinations.
The ground floor features a mix of natural and dark-stained American oak, while the first floor is pared back with a softer natural oak palette. Stone was also an important part of the material story, with more than eight varieties used throughout the interior. In the master ensuite alone, four different stones were combined across the walls, floor, blade wall and vanity top.
Many of the materials were repeated throughout the home, but used in different ways to create consistency, rhythm and moments of surprise.
The scale of the home also informed many of the design decisions. In the large entry foyer, a custom pendant lighting solution was designed to connect the ground and first floor levels, while furniture, rugs, feature lighting and artwork placement were carefully considered to balance proportion, comfort and visual impact.
The result is a refined and expressive family home, layered with natural materials, custom details and a strong connection to the client’s personal art collection.
KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLIENT
Rachael worked with us and the architect on an extensive new build to choose materials, finishes and colours, and transformed the spaces with skill, professionalism and creativity. She is respectful of client needs and delightful to work with, and was instrumental in creating a truly serene and beautiful home for us. She has an extensive network of suppliers both here and interstate, and it is telling how highly they regard her as well. We could not recommend Staple Design more highly.
TRICIA & MIKE
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