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
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
Christopher Elliott design
the seed of inspiration for the plan was a particularly dramatic cerulean blue named "Swoon" the client adored.
'' Blue Swoon "has become a very popular color for both fashion and home decor as well, but when I was trying to get a leather this color, I had to search high and low, "Christopher said.
The custom glass mirror above the dining table, decorated with mounted Tom Dixon Beat light fixtures in a variety of forms, provides an eye-catching feature that works perfectly with the space without dominating or taking away from the overall scheme.
chairs Minotti love of Dedece.
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'' Blue Swoon "has become a very popular color for both fashion and home decor as well, but when I was trying to get a leather this color, I had to search high and low, "Christopher said.
The custom glass mirror above the dining table, decorated with mounted Tom Dixon Beat light fixtures in a variety of forms, provides an eye-catching feature that works perfectly with the space without dominating or taking away from the overall scheme.
chairs Minotti love of Dedece.
See 10 ways to embrace the bold blue
Christopher Elliott design
Christopher developed the palette to include this rich blue color, seen in the dining room chairs. The bold blue hue complements and works in harmony with the warm tones of veneer Eveneer 'Truffle', as American Dining table in solid oak in a spot 'Grigio'.
Canvas, Yosi Messiah original oil Thierry B. Gallery.
Canvas, Yosi Messiah original oil Thierry B. Gallery.
Christopher Elliott Design
The apartment overlooks a beautiful, leafy Melbourne Street and is bathed in natural light. The main living area possesses a north aspect, so that heat through windows and causing temperatures to rise in the apartment was a consideration. Christopher installed motorized interior blinds and equipped motorized external blinds to eliminate the potential problem before it becomes a problem.
stepladder Fjord, Hub Furniture.
stepladder Fjord, Hub Furniture.
Christopher Elliott Design
part of the design brief meant that there was also to be enough room in the design for future decorative elements they may encounter after the penthouse project was completed. The contemporary regime refers the past through authentic vintage designs.
A Hans Wegner original rosewood sideboard is a central element in the design of the room, creating a sense of balance between furniture and modern facilities Midcentury influences, as seen here with the chair and floor lamp arc overhang.
Hutch, Hans Wegner original Great Dane Furniture. Quiver carpet mats distinction. Chair B & B Italia Metropolitan chair of Space Furniture. Floor lamp, Foscarini lamppost 'Twiggy' of Space Furniture.
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A Hans Wegner original rosewood sideboard is a central element in the design of the room, creating a sense of balance between furniture and modern facilities Midcentury influences, as seen here with the chair and floor lamp arc overhang.
Hutch, Hans Wegner original Great Dane Furniture. Quiver carpet mats distinction. Chair B & B Italia Metropolitan chair of Space Furniture. Floor lamp, Foscarini lamppost 'Twiggy' of Space Furniture.
Discover iconic chair Wishbone of Wegner Hans
Christopher Elliott design
Texture was added to the walls polished plaster finish on measurement.
The textured walls theme is carried throughout the house, besides the open living and dining room, also has an office, master bedroom, two bedrooms spare, and outdoor terrace and balcony.
The textured walls theme is carried throughout the house, besides the open living and dining room, also has an office, master bedroom, two bedrooms spare, and outdoor terrace and balcony.
Christopher Elliott Design
Comfort friendliness were very much a consideration as style and aesthetics. Much of the furniture was custom made, with several rooms designed by Elliott to meet the specific demands of the owner, such as blade dining table. The side table float in powder-coated steel is strong by Christopher Elliot designer.
works and furnishings such as cushions and rugs soften the contemporary space and make an invitation to the house you want to relax, rather than just look.
Sofa, Vista from Jardan.
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works and furnishings such as cushions and rugs soften the contemporary space and make an invitation to the house you want to relax, rather than just look.
Sofa, Vista from Jardan.
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