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Apartment 1131

Apartment 1131

What was an awkward dual-key apartment is now a light and spacious dwelling with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and even two living spaces. The clients wanted a home tailored to their lifestyle, and that would be suitable as rental when they are posted overseas. So instead of the typical open-plan living area, the lounge is separated from the kitchen and dining area via an arched hallway. This also provides separation between the two bedrooms and bathrooms, with the main bedroom (and dining area) opening to the north-facing balcony.

Taking a light touch to the renovation and working with an affordable budget, we played with textures to create visual interest and enhance the light in subtle ways. High-gloss cornices and oversized skirtings frame rooms; steel exaggerates the length of the hallway and conceals cupboards; and blue tiles in the kitchen and butler’s pantry have a soft, reflective sheen. Inspired by the client’s Indigenous artworks, the blue palette creates a bright, unified interior.

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Custom sliding screen made with steel, tiles and glass
Concealed coat cupboard in custom steel archway
Kitchen and dining room
Living room
Second bedroom
Second bedroom joinery
Laundry concealed behind custom sliding screen
Main bathroom
Custom banquette in dining room
Master bedroom
View through archway back to living room
Kitchen and walk in pantry / appliance cupboard
Kitchen and walk in pantry / appliance cupboard
Kitchen splachback and shelves
Kitchen
Ensuite
Main bathroom and Terrazzo bathtub

Location

Kingston, Canberra

Client

Apartment 1131

Builder

Brendan Watt

Status

Completed 2024

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13 Wiluna Street,

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