There’s an amazing sense of calm that washes over you as you step into this coastal dwelling.
A lot of that is because of its location in Level Lonsdale, on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, however the remaining is because of a harmonious renovation by Annabel Kerr Inside Design.
‘It was an attractive seashore bungalow — previous and tiny, however with a lot allure,’ director Annabel Kerr says of the prevailing dwelling.
‘Many recollections and summers had been shared in the home, so moderately than demolishing (which was most likely the better choice) they saved the home and added an extension down the south aspect of the block.’
The entrance of the home nevertheless nonetheless wanted a little bit of a facelift. Annabel and her staff ended up updating each room, restoring the unique bedrooms and dwelling areas to usher the constructing into a brand new period.
In the meantime, the extension now homes an extra dwelling and eating space, alongside a brand new kitchen, and two bedrooms tucked away on the finish of the floorplan.
‘On condition that this home was now to change into a everlasting residence, [the owners] wanted more room. The shoppers like to entertain and so they have household and grandchildren who additionally go to,’ Annabel says, noting the bunk bed room was designed particularly for sleepovers.
The interiors are comparatively muted, leaving the wealthy heat timber joinery and accents to change into the hero characteristic of the house.
Delicate white partitions painted in Porter’s Paints Popcorn, sisal flooring, light-washed floorboards lean into the aesthetic of a typical coastal dwelling, whereas textural furnishings and the hovering ceilings give the area a extra modern contact. The loos are one other spotlight, with pale tan hues throughout the partitions and CDK Stone’s travertine on the vainness.
‘There truly isn’t an enormous vary of supplies on this venture, which I like,’ Annabel provides.
This rigorously thought-about palette ensures nothing feels too loud, too trendy, or misplaced. As an alternative, it’s primed for complete relaxation and leisure!
