Minimalist design with warm textures and clean contrasts. A home that feels refined, timeless and beautifully balanced.
There’s a quiet beauty to this Essendon North home. The soft greys, creamy whites, and rich, natural textures create a space that feels calm, open, and grounded. Every detail has been considered, from the warmth of the hardwood floors to the dark marble stone, creating a home that’s both simpe and sophisticated. It’s restrained, but far from cold. Minimal, yet full of character.
Bathrooms With Intentions
Step into the bathrooms and you’re met with a sense of stillness. The white square mosaic tiles wrap around the space, bringing with them a crisp, fresh energy. They act as a perfect canvas for the design elements that follow. Brushed carbon tapware, soft LED lighting, and the bold contrast of a dark marble benchtop.
There’s strength in the lines here, sharp edges and clean silhouettes, but it’s all softened by subtle curves. The Otti Noosa Matte White Basins are gently rounded, echoing the same softness found in the lighting and tile textures. Together, it all feels balanced. Scandinavian-inspired, with just the right amount of edge.
Small details make a big difference – like how the dark basin wastes tie effortlessly into the benchtop, grounding the soft white basins and mirroring the tones of the brushed carbon tapware. The gentle curve of the basins softens the strong lines in the space, creating a balance that feels both refined and intentional. Soft LED lighting behind the mirror adds subtle depth, highlighting textures and giving the room a warm, ambient glow.
The Phoenix Vivid Slimline Wall Shower System brings both style and practicality. With its sleek lines and brushed finish, it pairs perfectly with the other fixtures while adding extra versatility and comfort. Whether used for everyday convenience or a more indulgent moment, it’s a detail that enhances the space without overwhelming it. The result is a bathroom that feels modern, clean, and quietly luxurious, more boutique than simple home.
A Kitchen Designed to Be Lived In
The kitchen continues the story, minimal, refined, and anchored by strong contrasts. Creamy cabinetry sits softly against a dramatic dark marble benchtop and splashback. The textures do the talking here, subtle, layered, and full of quiet depth.
A sculptural Faucet Strommen Zero Progresiv Knurl Sink Mixer makes a statement at the centre of it all. Its unique shape plays beautifully against the linear lines of the cabinetry and benchtop. Nearby, a white Franke sink pops crisply against the stone, while integrated dark Smeg ovens tuck in neatly, maintaining the kitchen’s calm and cohesive look.
At the end of the benchtop, a small design touch makes a big impact, a seating area where the cabinetry steps back slightly, creating a natural place to pause. It’s thoughtful design like this that makes the space feel not just functional, but welcoming.
A Laundry that Follows Through
Even the laundry doesn’t miss a beat. The same dark marble benchtop flows through from the kitchen and bathrooms, tying the home together. The crisp white mosaic tiles reappear here too, clean, bright, and timeless. A gunmetal Phoenix tap adds a hint of industrial polish, keeping the laundry both practical and elegant. It’s simple, functional, and in perfect rhythm with the rest of the home.
This Essendon North home is a celebration of restraint done well. Of natural materials used with intention. Of subtle contrasts that elevate everyday spaces. It’s the kind of home that doesn’t need to shout, every choice, every finish, every line comes together in quiet harmony to create something that feels lived-in, beautiful, and built to last.
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