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Above: Light and airy with a simple,
albeit upmarket material palette,
the kitchen is the hub of the
expansive, open-plan home. The
stone benchtop has a prominent vein
and is long enough to incorporate a
generous breakfast bar at one end.
Timber veneer adds visual warmth.
Extended sightlines are another
feature of the renovation project.

The reinvented house has a neutral palette
on the exterior, with highlights of brick, cedar
and rustic metal providing subtle accents, says
Yellowfox designer Teri Donnelly.
“The front gate is in rustic metal, and the
main entrance also features rustic metal panels
– this material connection draws you forward.
“From the large pivoting front door you step
into the main living room and take in the view.”
There is now a good flow between the
galley-style kitchen, dining and living areas. The
kitchen is simple in form, yet rich in materials.
“An elongated stone island with distinctive

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veins and markings is the showstopper, while
the use of timber veneer and white lacquer cabinetry provides a complementary backdrop,”
says Donnelly. “The kitchen flows nicely into
the dining area – where that captivating city
view lies – and also into the covered courtyard
that looks out to the lawn and pool area.”
The reworked bathrooms have hand-glazed
hexagonal feature tiles and warm timber veneer
vanities that soften the look. All five bathrooms
are similar in form and materials, which helps
link them together within the home.
“Feature lighting in the kitchen, dining and