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Bespoke Wall Unit

May 16, 2023

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The owner wanted a bespoke wall unit for the living room to create something special and unique for the whole family to enjoy whenever they were viewing the TV or just lounging.

Each piece of moulding is made by hand and each piece is glued as a single section.
The curve wraps around the sides but comes away as you open the drawer.

This unit has a tilt back wall in sections, the top is a poured resin top with a scalloped front detail to match the scalloping on the drawer section, also the designer wanted a 2 pack paint finish in different sections.

The owners are very happy with their stunning new wall feature.

Designer Brad Ratajczek

Fine Wine Cellar Dining Room

February 26, 2023

We were asked to create a curved (yes curved) wine cellar and dining room. The curved wall cellar was a challenge we enjoyed and we were able to create our clients dream cellar dining room and they love it. This cellar allows you to select a few bottles of your favourites, while dining with friends.

This statement cellar is made from Solid Oak with Marble backing and Marble whiskey shelves.

The Lighting adds to the room, showing the grain and curve, the curved doors are layers of veneer to fit the perfect shape so the doors close perfectly each time.

We have added a full length white leather banquet seat for guests to sit and admire the wine collection, beautifully lit, while enjoying a drop with friends.

 

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New Farm Penthouse

February 19, 2023

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This penthouse has 2 levels with an elevator between, we have created wood paneling for all of the walls to bring the two floors together for the harmonious uninterrupted view of the Brisbane river, Storey Bridge and skyline.

Every room we created is made from Solid oak or Veneer oak. We have tinted some of the timber to bring out different elements in the wood. And with the use of gold trim to highlight and complement the timber.

The top level houses the informal dining and service area, overlooking the pool and on the lower level; the kitchen, living, bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing room, hallway display, library all in natural oak and the entertainment room and pool room with wine storage in dark oak veneer.

To achieve this level of high detail and finish we worked closely with Tom Dooley’s team, in consultation with John, manager of the construction. Who provided us with expertise and as a team we were able to produce exceptional high quality penthouse living.

Hawthorne House with complete solid timber furnishings

January 17, 2023

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The owner came to us looking for quality timber furnishings for their new home. They both loved the idea of having as much timber through out their new home as possible. We worked with their ideas and helped to transform their new house into a home.

The Kitchen island is a WOW Piece , Solid Oak with a sunken in Butler sink, with a detailed island Cabinet. This Kitchen is spacious and has a wonderful feel. Off the kitchen there is a full butlers pantry, with stainless steel bench tops, and then leading into the mud room and laundry.

The Bedroom robes,  were made from Oak and we painted them all white in a two pack finish and we left the grain showing , to add a warmer inviting touch to the rooms.

The Ensuite Vanity OMG it is Amazing (not my words) The drawers are all Solid Oak which shows off the grain in every section.

The walk-in robe is made in Oak and are floor to ceiling, which makes this space look and feel larger, with many drawers for storage.

The two standalone Timber Vanities are pieces of Art, they have hand turned legs with a detail drawer.

Wine Cellar and Cigar Room

February 3, 2022

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Working with Kco Designs on initial concept designs and then working with the owners on the final designs we created two amazing rooms, that compliment each other beautifully and are stunning.

The Wine cellar needed to be kept at a control temperature of 14.8 Deg , so we had to design our panels for this Dry area. We used an American Walnut timber in both solid and veneer panels. The owner wanted an old worldly feel and American Walnut was the perfect fit. Along with aged brass mesh for the lower cabinet doors.

All the spacing for the red wine was worked out with the owner, as he wanted certain places for each bottle. We added LED Lighting behind each section of racking, and the light flows though each bottle and creates beautiful colours and effects. A real bonus in this space.

We were asked for a fully functional kitchen, to include a glass washer, small fridges for champagne and wine. We installed glass holders, a sink and a tv. As the wine cellar also houses an exquisite Maple dining table to be able to discuss wines with clients and friends.

We all decided that the wine cellar will age like a fine wine,  with the timbers holding an aroma of tastefulness.

The brief for the Cigar Room was developed with Kco Designs and fined tuned with the owners. The Cigar Room leads into the cellar and there is a view of the wine room, through the glass entrance door.

We added plaster board to all walls and ceiling to allow for a feature moulding. With the addition of LED lighting within the 2nd ceiling, creating a room within.

We created a mantel piece with carved woodwork and installed a gas fireplace. We installed a TV above and at the back is space for coats and hats to use as you enter. We needed to house a very rare book in the side cabinet, which required lighting and a book display. The display unit has side by side book shelves and we used the aged brass mesh for the cabinet doors for continuity.

We included two small wall nooks with LED lighting, that house display bottles which frame the wall painting, which it lit and all three make a feature wall.

All of the doors that lead to the Cigar Room are made from American Walnut with long custom handles.

Our clients Scott and Jenni love their new rooms to relax and entertain friends and enjoy a drop and a tasty Cuban cigar.