Estate Living Magazine Estate Living Issue 29 May | Page 44

IMAGES :BEFORE AND AFTER LIVING ROOM, ENTRANCE, KITCHEN
kitchen was disjointed and
oppressive, with surfaces at
different heights. A glossy
white backsplash with tiles
from Tiletoria offers texture
in a neutral tone, and offsets
the white and matte blonde
of the cupboards – a radical
change from the former dark
countertops and units. Black
Outdated to updated
and metallic accents (drawer pulls, a statement light from
Majestic Lighting and the taps) ground the pale scheme and
Studio 19 give it gravitas.
Known for her ultra-contemporary but earthy aesthetic, Mia Entrance hall
Widlake of Studio 19 uses colour and texture as a way of
layering rooms. Two recent projects are a masterclass in how
you can give a space a high-end feel just by using the right
materials and tones.
The original curved staircase with its old-fashioned shade of
blue and tan tiled floor was given a total makeover to create
a clean and more space-effective segue to the next level.
Sleek mFLOR flooring, a coat of charcoal paint from Plascon,
Kitchen contemporary art, and vertical railing custom-designed by
Studio 19 transformed this impractical, unimpressive kitchen what was originally an awkward space.
into a functional space with a total rethinking of materials.
Cabinetry, taps and handles, all custom-designed by the
company, create a unified design language, whereas before the
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Studio 19 were combined to create a striking focal point out of