There’s something special about a home that manages to feel both elevated and lived-in, sophisticated yet approachable. This Brunswick West project strikes that balance beautifully, creating spaces that work as hard as they look.
A Kitchen Built For Real Life
The kitchen is where form and function come together in the most practical way. The white marble benchtop isn’t just a stunning centrepiece, it’s a workhorse surface that anchors the room. Set into it is a polar white Franke Double Bowl Undermount Sink paired with a Phoenix Vivid Slimline Pull-Out Sink Mixer in brushed gold. That gold finish does more than catch your eye. It ties together the entire space, creating a visual thread that connects to the lighting fixtures overhead and adds warmth to what could otherwise feel stark.
The choice of a double bowl sink is purely practical. One side for prep, one for cleanup. It’s the kind of feature that makes daily cooking and entertaining infinitely easier. The slimline profile of the Phoenix sink mixer keeps the lines clean while still delivering the functionality you need.
What really makes this kitchen sing is the thoughtful integration of appliances. The Smeg ovens sit flush within the cabinetry, maintaining those clean lines, while the Kleenmaid Integrated Fridge/Freezer disappears entirely behind matching panels. It’s this commitment to a seamless look that creates such a calm, uncluttered environment.
The island’s cutaway features a fluted design that brings texture and depth to an otherwise minimal palette. It’s a subtle detail that makes all the difference, giving the eye somewhere to rest among all the white. Speaking of relief from white, that glimpse of the pool’s deep blue tiled wall through the window is genius. It brings the outside in and gives the space a dynamic quality that shifts with the light throughout the day.
Bathrooms That Balance Beauty & Practicality
The bathrooms carry through the coastal modern aesthetic while introducing warmer, earthier tones. The same style of marble benchtops appears here, but paired with neutral tiles that evoke stone and natural landscapes. These tiles do important work. They add visual warmth and texture while being incredibly practical for wet areas. Again, that brushed gold tapware makes an appearance, but here it has even more impact against the neutral tiles. It’s a finish that feels current without being trendy, and it brings a sense of luxury that doesn’t feel overdone.
The main bathroom showcases some really thoughtful design choices. There’s a white freestanding bathtub tucked into a nook, creating an intimate bathing zone within the larger space. The Phoenix Round Designer Swivel Bath Outlet is particularly clever, with the ability to be pushed flat against the wall when not in use, which is perfect for families with young kids. No protruding fixtures to bump into, and it keeps the visual lines clean.
Above, a skylight floods the space with natural light, reflecting off the gold fixtures and creating beautiful plays of light throughout the day. The Phoenix Vivid Slimline overhead shower arm and rose paired with the handheld shower system offers flexibility. Quick rinse or deep clean, you’ve got options.
In one of the bathrooms, Bourne Cylindro Above Counter Basins create a beautiful contrast with the angular vanity below. The curves echo the gold-framed mirrors and soften the overall look. It’s these kinds of thoughtful pairings that elevate a bathroom from functional to special.
The twin shower setup in another bathroom takes a different approach, with a curved overhead arm and handheld shower working in tandem. It’s the kind of configuration that makes sense for busy mornings and thorough evening showers alike.
What ties this whole project together is restraint. The palette of white, gold, and warm neutrals creates a cohesive flow from kitchen to bathroom. It’s coastal without being beachy, modern without being cold. The gold accents provide just enough warmth and personality to keep things interesting, while the marble and stone-look tiles ground everything with their natural beauty.
This is a home designed for how people actually live. Beautiful materials that can handle daily use. Integrated appliances that keep surfaces clear. Double bowl sinks and flexible shower configurations that make routines easier. Thoughtful details like fluted panels and skylight placement that add character without sacrificing functionality. It’s proof that you don’t need to choose between a magazine-worthy aesthetic and a home that works for your family. With the right approach, you can absolutely have both.
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