An apartment set in an iconic heritage listed building in Melbourne’s inner west, Potters House was a project that was very close to our hearts. The small footprint of the home needed to work hard to make every inch count, so function was key. Our brief was concise: clever storage solutions at the forefront of the design, whilst still prioritising the importance of simple yet bold aesthetics, and an eye-catching injection of colour.

potters HOUSE

LOCATION
Seddon

SPACE
Entire Home

YEAR COMPLETED
2019

PHOTOGRAPHY
Martina Gemmola

A grey marble bench with light grey and dark grey cabinetry. The cabinets and wall above the bench are a pretty peach colour and the flooring is engineered oak. Paper lantern pendants hang above the island.
A grey marble bench with light grey and dark grey cabinetry. The cabinets and wall above the bench are a pretty peach colour and the flooring is engineered oak. Paper lantern pendants hang above the island.
A close up of the grey marble bench with a black undermount sink, draining grooves and bkacj tapware.

The overall space was minimal but certainly not bland. Layering of colours, finishes and patterns, with a soft peach feature that was distinctive, yet not overpowering, allowed for just enough visual stimulation in a small space. Adopting differing colours and joinery profiles, the kitchen was storage dense whilst still being proportionate to the connecting spaces. Japanese lantern style pendants added an organic softness to the refined joinery, also complementing the purposeful asymmetry of the design.

A grey marble bench with black stools underneath. Grey cabinets behind with a vertical linear (VJ) pattern, and white paper lantern pendants hanging above.
A grey marble bench with light grey and dark grey cabinetry. The wall above the bench is painted a pretty peach colour and the tapware and handles are black.
A grey marble bench with light grey and dark grey cabinetry. The cabinets and wall above the bench are a pretty peach colour and the flooring is engineered oak. Paper lantern pendants hang above the island.
A grey marble bench with black stools underneath. Grey cabinets behind with a vertical linear (VJ) pattern, and white paper lantern pendants hanging above. The light coloured sofa is adjacent to a dark grey rug and round black coffee table.
A grey marble bench with light grey cabinetry. The cabinets and wall above the bench are a pretty peach colour and the flooring is engineered oak. The fridge is integrated into the cabinetry.
A feature wall behind the wall mounted TV with a vertical linear (VJ) pattern, and a black wall light to the right side. There is a dark grey rug and round black coffee table.

It was integral to repeat features, while still creating a unique feel in each room. Minimal furniture, an illusion of more floor space, both soft and dramatic colour, vertical lines emphasising high ceilings, ambient light. The entire apartment was a cosy, inviting sanctuary nestled amongst the leafy streets of Seddon.  

A barn style sliding door with a vertical linear (VJ) pattern leads into the bathroom.
Queen bed with coral coloured linen and dark coloured cushions. Carpets are light coloured pure wool. Feature wall paint in a rich forest green and a dark coloured mesh pendant light hangs over the bedside table.

FEATURING

COLOUR PALETTE Dulux
MARBLE Defazio Tiles + Stone
KITCHEN PENDANT LIGHTS &Tradition
BEDROOM PENDANT LIGHT Aura Home
LIVING WALL LIGHT Beacon Lighting
FLOORING Preference Floors
SOFA King Living
BEDROOM LINEN Country Road
CARPET Feltex Pure Wool

BUILT BY Keta Built