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The chairs are from Hay, the Cast Pendant is by Tom Chung & Jordan Murphy with Menu, and the TE070 countertops are from Diespeker.

“I don’t paint landscapes when I’m here because I can’t compete with the natural beauty,” says Yael.

The kitchen island and cabinets at this Melbourne renovation are made of recycled timber, taking cue from the wooden bookcase that designer Kim Kneipp installed during the home’s first restyling.

Bathroom

Architecture and landscape firm LMNL breathed new life into a dilapidated 1840 Dutch dwelling by preserving the home’s historic facade while completely gutting the interior. The kitchen became the nucleus of the home, with ample storage and a marble-clad island, connected fluidly to a newly landscaped garden.

Objects in the primary bedroom include an ash sculpture by Tom and a 19th-century Shaker carpet beater. The Berenice lamp is from Luceplan.

The timber joinery in the bathroom conceals storage that allows the family home to remain uncluttered. The large windows frame green views that belie the urban context and complement the refined material palette.

"In the bathroom and ensuite Louis convinced me about micro cement,

In the bathrooms, the natural materials of timber, microcement, and stone is complemented by refined details, such as opaque Flos light bulbs and polished brass fittings from Studio Ore. "This brings a sense of understated luxury into the space,

walls are lined in flush timber skirting with a neat shadow gap detail to the clay render.

To fully maximise the available space and reduce clutter, trench radiators in the floor replace conventional wall heaters.

The dressing room—like the rest of the home—features storage on every surface. “Every inch of space has been designed to function,” says Hagen Hall. “Storage is elegantly tucked into every available pocket behind flush joinery and is clad in natural materials that will patina beautifully over time.”

The master bedroom features large windows that work to expand the small space. The natural light also brings the palette of natural materials to life. "We went all natural by filling the space with organic textures in soft tones—wool for warmth under the feet, simply detailed elm veneer joinery, gently oiled, pink or cream clay walls for porosity and soft tones, and linen curtains for translucency,

A mirrored wall in the courtyard bounces light into the living room, where a Sticotti lamp stands next to a desk by Buenos Aires designer Antonella Marini.