Project Name: Lesmurdie Residence

Location: Lesmurdie, Perth, Western Australia

Date Completed: November 2019

Architect: Laurie D’Alessio

Interior Designer: Kate Barakovska + Samantha Simpson – Moda Interiors

Construction Company: Westdale Constructions

The design brief was to create a contemporary, warm and inviting home that would fit perfectly into the landscape and maximise the views over the Perth hills. This was achieved through the use of natural finishes and a warm colour palette both internally and externally, allowing the exterior to feel as though it flowed into the interior.

The kitchen, dining and living were all designed to face onto the views, truly making the views the heart of the home. The oversized balcony leading from the living allowed us to bring the sense of indoor-outdoor entertaining to light while the fireplace in the living room not only created a magnificent feature but also aimed to encourage year-round entertainment. The outdoor kitchen that can be fully enclosed from all weather conditions was an extremely practical addition, one that our clients loved. Ample parking and space for the guests too makes it more inviting to entertain.

The master suite was a very important aspect of the home. A large space was designated for this facing onto the views complete with its own balcony and a private retreat. In the master ensuite the freestanding bath was the hero piece, designed to face onto the views with a stunning feature pendant above. This was a space our clients could comfortably spend plenty of their time.

The design works so well as it has been perfectly tailored to suit the client’s needs while complementing the natural environment it sits in.

The design integrates into the wider environment as it has been designed to perfectly fit it into the unique landscape that it sits in. The home appears as though it is perfectly perched into the Perth Hills. The colour scheme and design selections were a huge aspect of achieving this.

The extensive use of the natural stone Travertine flooring throughout the home required specialist masonry skills while the rug in the main living room was hand knotted in Persian knotting and resulted in art on the floor to create a striking feature to the interior.