Hampton a family renovation

I thought I would profile the Hampton lookbook on this blog. This home was done several years ago now and just sold for well over $3.4 million dollars.

Working with the own owners on this project was really rewarding. This was a family home in Hampton that needed a big face lift and extension. The clients were very open to my ideas and together we created a beautiful family home that they have enjoyed for many years.

Modern Kitchen. It had it’s own seperate butters pantry.

Here is the recent advertisement for the home in Real Estate.com.au

Design for Hampton Home

Picking the right light?

Lighting is often the last part of a project that a client thinks about, however I am always designing to maximise the natural light. Lighting really has a functional and a ambient purpose and so it is worth consulting a lighting expert when designing your home. Picking the right lighting feature is dependant on function and personal tastes. Here are some tips to follow:

1. Pulling the design together. Sometimes the lighting is simple and understated and sometimes it is the key to pull the design together. Working with colour, shape and size a light is a chance to draw attention.

2. Frame a space - a lighting feature can frame a space, like a dining room or a reading nook.

3. Lights can be invisible - but still create drama. Track lighting or LED under a bench or staircase and can really set a mood in the evenings.

4. Colour and materials - are really a chance to show off your style, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms.