If you have ever thought that a black and white palette might be boring, think again! This witty and warm home interior elicits a surprisingly emotional response. Designed by the Melbourne based team of Architect Steven Whiting and Creative Director Carole Whiting, this family home creates the predominant mood of pure line and color.
Accessories add the necessary character to these rooms. Because there is no clutter, the eye is allowed to meander through the spaces, stopping at an evocative piece of art or light fixture. Even something as mundane as a mountain bike takes on a new dynamic, the pop of red color pumps up the volume in the black and white foyer.
A quiet salute to mid-century design icons such as the Hans Wegner Wishbone and the (Verner) Panton chairs helps to develop this family’s style.
The children’s rooms take on an almost fairy-tale quality. Furnishings covered with chalky paints create a warm and luminous quality. Softly lit with natural light, these rooms provide a sweet spot for the little ones to nest.
Viewing the curved entrance wall from the ultra-modern kitchen speaks volumes about this family. The whimsical wallpaper that resembles tiddlywinks peaks at us from the ultra modern kitchen, while the family room houses a textured linen sectional for the family to gather and enjoy their time without the fuss of a more traditional space.
Whiting Architects have successfully transformed this Victorian home into a chic modernist retreat without sacrificing the charm of the original architecture.
Architects: Whiting Architects.
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