Kyal: We designed the house with 3.6-metre ceilings in the living
zone and highlight windows around the perimeter. It was a big
challenge engineering the roof to handle that span, particularly
to incorporate a vaulted section for skylights over the kitchen,
but it was definitely worth the effort. We highlighted the open
feel by scaling up the Corinthian ‘Moda’ doors to accentuate
the high ceilings, and also choosing a wide feature door – the
Corinthian ‘Deco’ – for the front entry. The doors have a lot
to do with the feel and vibe of the renovation.
How did you work in texture and pattern in the home?
Kyal: I particularly enjoy working with timber. Being a carpenter,
I love experimenting with it and it’s a bit of a signature of ours.
In this house, there’s a lot of timber in the kitchen and bathrooms,
and it also features in the beautiful Godfrey Hirst engineered oak
flooring and blackbutt timber deck outside.
How did you ensure the home was family friendly? Kara: It’s about
designing a layout that works for family life and choosing practical
materials. For example, we definitely wanted a really big open-
plan area for the family to be able to hang out, but with that
comes noise, so we chose Gyprock ‘Superchek’ plasterboard.
It’s much better at absorbing sound than the standard product,
and also more impact-resistant, so it’s perfect for a family home.
You’ve just sold the house. It must have been tough handing
over the keys. Kara: Yes, after stepping back and seeing how
amazing it is, we did think it would be so nice to live here!
Kyal: We do pinch ourselves as to how it all turned out. It really
is the most spectacular home - definitely our favourite so far.
See more of Kara and Kyal’s work through their company,ARTWORK: (IN STUDY NOOK) Diverse Design & Construct, at diverseconstruct.com.
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