In 2017, SWG Studio designers tackled the renovation of an old Victorian house in Melbourne, Australia. During the modernization of the domicile, the characteristic style was retained, but interpreted in a modern way and given a chic touch. The combination of simple furnishings and metal decoration creates a great effect. The modern, rather minimalist atmosphere makes the otherwise not really spacious rooms appear more open and much larger.
Small accents with an elegant look usually have a big impact. They really come into their own when the interior is kept simple. The old Victorian house was redesigned according to this principle. Metal decoration provides variety and creates beautiful effects. Metal is now a current living trend and is definitely an eye-catcher. When dosed correctly, silver, gold, brass and copper are beneficialfine shine in the living rooms. You can choose between real metal or alternatively a metal look. An entire wall or large area in the room can be given a chic look using metallic wall paint or foil. Small objects like cabinet handles, doorknobs and decorations definitely look better when they are made of real metal.
Whether gold, silver, brass or stainless steel, metal in any form can be perfectly combined with neutral tones such as black, white, gray and wood. The tasteful combination of these materials and colors createsa calm backgroundand allows the elegant metallic shine to really come into its own. In this renovated home in Melbourne, the metallic accents and period features such as stucco and baseboards complement each other perfectly. Contemporary furniture in a minimalist style completes the modern interior.
White walls, natural wooden floors, minimalist black furniture and metal decoration conjure up a contemporary ambience that fits perfectly with the renovated Victorian home. Contrast plays an important role when modernizing your home. In addition to the gray facade and the black front door, the inside of the house looks extremely radiant with white walls. The furnishings are reduced to the essentials: light furniture consisting of a frame and a few useful parts and a functional, handle-free fitted kitchen in matt white. Small furniture, an art picture and other metal decorations add a chic touch and individual touch. The extensive wooden floor in a natural look creates a cozy atmosphere in every room and functions as a beautiful connecting element.
Outside, the residents have a small backyard with a small terrace with a wooden deck. Just like the inside of the house, the garden area is also designed very minimalistically and the area is covered with gravel and mulch. The facade on this side of the house is clad with wooden slats and blends into the modern garden.
*A project bySWG Studio
