Hurstbridge Helper...

Sorry I haven't updated the blog for a while. Have been really busy getting RBID back into routine for 2012. I have a bunch of new clients as well as treasured existing clients which is fantastic!
Now, I know its not strictly in Banyule but I did go to visit friends in Hurstbridge recently who have just bought a great little 60's weatherboard & stone house. So much potential!! The existing living room has a great bluestone fireplace, solid timber paneling - and some slightly less great mock timber paneling. The timber windows and beams have a strong architectural presence in the interior and some of the light fittings are really fun!

We chatted about furniture styles & layout, artworks and internal paint colours and I came up with two paint colour schemes for them: 

Option 1 - Leave solid timber paneling natural, paint mock timber paneling in a mid-tone & paint beams dark

Option 2 - Paint solid timber paneling in a dark colour, paint mock timber paneling & leave beams natural.

I am leaning towards option 2 as I think there is something nice about the exposed timber beams relating to the timber window frames. Leave a comment and tell me which scheme you like best! 

Hello Yellow

39 Vincent Street, Macleod

Trawling through the Real Estate pages recently I have noticed a few original yellow kitchens in local homes for sale. Nice to see some 'pop' colour in mid century style kitchens!!

185 Progress Road, Eltham

4/193 Main Road, Lower Plenty

Grandview Out, Grandview Up

72 Grandview Grove Rosanna wouldn't usually elicit a post here at Banyule Modern - the design of the old house is neither here nor there - but I must confess I was taken with the lime ceilings used in the living spaces. As a designer I often try to convince clients to take a chance and use an exciting colour in an unexpected place and this is a fantastic illustration of how subtle and joyous that surprise can be... lovely views outside, and when you look up too!

(Images courtesy Miles Real Estate)