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Room of the Week: A stylish and contemporary American

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Room of the Week: A stylish and contemporary American - Penthouse owners of this stylish open plan living space had lived abroad and traveled extensively but, after setting in Melbourne, has sought to provide and decorate their newly built penthouse apartment. After a long search for a designer, they enlisted Christopher Elliott Christopher Elliott Design to transform the apartment into something really special.

The owners wanted to create a space that was timeless, inviting and functional, but reflect their love of progressive and luxurious design. Particular attention was taken with the open living and dining room, to make it visually appealing, but functional and comfortable space that is versatile in nature.

"When working with an open plan living and dining space, it is important to make the distinction between the two spaces, so each has its own designated area. This can be done with the use of carpet which delimit a space visually; and a lighting and in particular pendant lighting, said Christopher. "This is evident in the dining area with random cluster Tom Dixon Beat pendant lamps hanging on the mirror vault. The sculptural form of the lights call during the day and at night when the lights are on, the space is bathed in a golden hue. The effect is elegant and luxurious.

The couple, who enjoy an active lifestyle, the design needed to be one that suit them, but also their large extended family. An open plan multipurpose space was a key element in the design

"Another consideration is that with open-plan living space may be needed to accommodate a variety of different purposes. formal cause and effect, and as such the best approach is to opt for a chic and casual look - much like the clothes, "says Christopher. "This allows the greatest amount of flexibility of a space; it will look great for those times you are entertaining or organize an event and feel relaxed and comfortable for everyday life.

The design from the beginning has been working with Christopher and his clients seeing eye-to eye from the beginning. This allowed the design to meet new glorious heights.

House at a glance
Who lives here Semi-retired couple with a large extended family
Location Melbourne, Australia
Size 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
designer Christopher Elliott Christopher Elliott design

photography by Sharyn Cairns