King House
Functionality takes centre stage at King House, with Nest Built’s conscious design adopting a sympathetic approach to the site’s compact footprint. In this considered renovation of the existing maisonette cottage, an inspired synthesis of indoor and outdoor domains lends the home an unexpected sense of airy continuity, despite the modest scale of the residence.
When approached with the brief for the home, Nest Built recognised that a highly deliberate and meticulously maximised layout was necessary to achieve their desired outcomes. The resulting open plan living zone ensured that the needs of the residents were accommodated: a crisp, compact kitchen flowing into the comfortable living room, with an island bench drawing a definitive line between the spaces.
Luminous white paint, carried fluidly from the walls to the ceilings, heightens the perception of the space, further complemented by floods of light flowing through the generous windows. The living room’s brick-lined window innovatively integrates an additional seating bench to the limited space - one that has turned into a beloved spot for the homeowners’ sun-seeking pets.
“The Smoke Grey Cashmere colourway anchors the living zone with a grounded warmth and tactility, introducing a textural quality that offsets the purity of the white walls whilst adhering to the bright, neutral palette.”
Of the heritage home’s frontage, Austral Bricks’ San Selmo provided the perfect bridge to echo these origins in the contemporary update - a traditional material for a modern design. Incorporated in both the interior and exterior of the project, the connection between the indoor and out is reinforced through brickwork.
The Smoke Grey Cashmere colourway anchors the living zone with a grounded warmth and tactility, introducing a textural quality that offsets the purity of the white walls whilst adhering to the bright, neutral palette.
In this expertly spatially configured residence, Nest Built have ensured through innovative design that the residents of King House are delivered the comforts of a contemporary home, whilst preserving the ample backyard space. The result is a residence that offers its homeowners the ultimate indoor-outdoor living arrangement, all achieved with a refined sophistication on a compact lot.
Italy – inspired, rustic and charming. The richly textured San Selmo range brings with it a strong European heritage. The full collection of elegant kiln-fired clay bricks are manufactured in Italy and feature a beautiful, tactile surface inspired by recycled bricks. The result is a distinctive rustic finish that will create a genuine warmth in any project. Ideal for both modern and traditional homes.
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