A main contractor was hired to
complete the shell of the house, then,
with the help of the architects, Tash
and Richard took over the project
management themselves, employing
individual contractors tocomplete the
internal finish and all services.
Not a route Tash would always
recommend, as it requires maximum
client involvement, but budget
restrictions on the project required
a different approach, and the couple
did also have experience with other
building projects in the past.
Naturally, Tash took on the interior
design herself. "I wanted to create
a modern, but warm and welcoming
family home, many new-builds can feel
cold, white and boxy, so I worked with
MAB Architects to include elements
that added character to the bones of
the building, like the painted beams
and exposed Danish brickwork. The
interior design follows my philosophy
of designing modern spaces that
bring ease to our daily lives, through
simplicity, comfort and tactility – and
with plenty of bespoke storage – a
huge part of successful interior design
in my opinion."
The house is compact at around 140
square metres, so Tash has used some
clever elements to increase the feeling
of spaciousness.
The pale oak herringbone flooring
used throughout, the wall-hung
sanitary-ware in the bathrooms, the
large panel-like doors and multi-
functional bespoke storage all add to
the illusion of the house being larger
than it actually is. Tash has also used
a base palette of natural wood, brass
and black throughout the house,
which creates a sense of continuity,
and further adds to the sense of
spaciousness.
She has included some bold design
elements in her home, the entire snug
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living room is completely painted
black, and the kitchen island is
completely clad in natural brass.
"Once the modern basics and
practicalities have been dealt with, you
have to include some elements that
show your personality in your home,
have fun with it!"
Having completed the house and
moved in in 2018, Tash says, "The best
thing about this house is the open-
plan living space and kitchen we've
created, it's a dream come true to be
in this area that we love, and have
enough space to entertain friends and
family in our new home."
Architectural Design:
MAB Architects
Interior Design and Styling:
Tash South
Photo Credit:
Michelle Beatty for MAB Architects