Tranquil Living is a project designed by the Stylesmiths. Renovated to improve connection and flow, this two-storey unit has been fitted with contrasting features that harness the theatrics of light and shade. Ash oak timber and engineered white marble intersect with black detailing to create a timeless, minimal and modern design that fills the compact home with character. Photography by Fiona Susanto.

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The homeowners are a professional couple who often find themselves working from home, but the spare bedroom they had been sharing was not equipped for such a purpose. Interior design firm, the Stylesmiths were enlisted to create intelligent storage solutions that offer a functional workspace both upstairs and down, without impeding on the long and narrow floor plan. An exciting challenge for Stylesmith Rose Sorkheh, knowing that a successful outcome would enhance our clients? lives, modifying their home to suit their needs. This home renovation strived to keep a perfect balance of work, entertaining and relaxation at the fore. On the ground floor, dappled daylight lifts the elements adorned by golden and amber hues found within the warm timbers and materials. Existing skylights were widened to make the internal spaces at the heart of the home much brighter throughout the day, and an open tread staircase allows for daylight to filter to the depths of the home. The once dark and dated kitchen is now youthful and fresh, featuring porcelain m...