Threshold & Retreat
A finely tuned front-of-home renovation that carves generosity from constraint. By rethinking space rather than adding to it, this project offers a calming threshold and a light-filled workspace, enhancing daily rituals without expanding the footprint.
A Pause at the Door
The existing hallway, once just 900 millimetres wide, gave little space to breathe or arrive. By borrowing area from an adjacent room, the new entry sequence now offers clarity and calm. Timber battens add warmth and rhythm, a hidden cabinet conceals the electrical board, and soft lighting creates a gentle sense of welcome.
Location
Collingwood, VIC
Type
Alteration
Service Tier
Smart Start
Light and Purpose
What was once a dark, underused spare room is now a flexible home office that invites light and focus. A west-facing skylight animates the space throughout the day, while carefully integrated joinery introduces function and flow.
Built-In Layers
The new office space weaves in shelving, storage, and a daybed in one unified gesture. Hidden compartments and clean lines ensure the room remains open and adaptable, ready to shift between work, rest, and reflection.
The Light Above
A new skylight draws the changing light deep into the plan, shifting in tone and intensity throughout the day. It transforms the once-dim core of the home into a calm, luminous workspace where light becomes both a tool and a quiet presence.
This project was a Smart Start engagement.
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