This project involved a large, character-filled home that had enormous potential but wasn’t functioning well for the family living in it.
The house felt cluttered and chaotic, and despite its beautiful period features, it didn’t reflect the family’s style or support their day-to-day needs. With one neurodivergent child in the home, there was also a need to create spaces that were calm, durable, and easy to reset.
The family wanted to strike a balance between honouring the character of the home and introducing a more contemporary feel, but found it difficult to bring those elements together in a cohesive way. Like many families, they were also time poor, and much of the responsibility for moving the project forward sat with one parent.
My role was to provide both direction and momentum. I worked across multiple areas of the home, including the children’s bedrooms, living spaces, theatre room, dining room, hallways and outdoor areas.
This included developing layouts, sourcing furniture and artwork, and guiding decisions around colour and finishes so that the home felt more consistent while still respecting its original character.
A key focus was creating spaces that could handle daily family life while still feeling calm and considered. This meant selecting durable materials, improving storage, and ensuring that rooms could be reset easily after use.
The result was a home that felt more aligned with the family’s needs and preferences, where the original features were complemented rather than overshadowed, and where each space had a clearer purpose.