The Art of Design Issue 22 2016 | Page 25

25 The seating area is grounded with two large-scale tables with integrated ottomans in custom metallic embossed leather by Moore and Giles. A three-dimensional custom lighting configuration directly above (the Link light, again by Vibia) provides a sculptural element, giving soft diffused light to the overall area, whilst custom cushions by KNOF design(using fabric by Weitzner) add colour and texture. The television and apartment’s state-of-the-art audio-visual system are integrated into the bespoke, full-height joinery (by KNOF design) in a subtle reuse of the dyed grey veneer. Soft voile ‘Meander’ curtaining by Weitzner is located along the full perimeter to add a soft elegant effect and diffused light. Located off of the main living area are the master bedroom and study spaces. The circulation area leading to the master suite is a continuation of the natural dyed grey timber veneered panels with storage behind. An existing overhead structural beam is received by an open shelving detail incorporating varying toned dyed natural veneers in natural dyed pink, bird’s eye maple, grey walnut, eucalyptus and natural Tay (koto). In the master bedroom, the fabrics and finishes continue in the same soothing grey and natural cream tones with soft textural details and an added bright coral accent. An exquisite fully-bespoke vanity, wardrobe, and media unit is the highlight of the space. The existing core walls came into play here and so it was important for the joinery to work around and with this given constraint. The bespoke-designed unit by KNOF design features a built in vanity with a white quartzite work surface and small, individually-sized storage drawers in varying toned dyed veneers, all with brushed satin stainless handles with grey leather inlay by Holland and Sherry. The backdrop to the vanity is a carefully-laid, textural, ikat-printed wall covering with a large scale, centrallyplaced, bronze-embossed framed mirror by Porta Romana. A bright plush velvet coral chair offsets the soft tones. Another notable detail in the master bedroom is the custom-designed, fullyupholstered soft grey nova suede headboard by KNOF design with an abstract, criss-cross, deep nailing pattern, picking up on the crossed legs of the Poliform white, mattelacquered side tables. Full-length, flowing voiles and curtaining by Weitzner provides the expected level of luxury, with an overall feel of understated sophistication. The shared open master walk-in wardrobe is located off the master bedroom and provides direct access to the individual his-and-hers ensuites. ‘As the kitchen is part of the overall open living plan’ Susan Knof explained, ‘it was essential for it to be both aesthetically-pleasing and functional and the chosen solution therefore allows for clean living at the slide of a panel.