04 HOME TOUR Throughout the project, Mariah and the team celebrated the home’s original character while introducing contemporary touches. “Rather than removing or altering the home’s heritage features, we chose to celebrate and enhance them. In the library, painting the ceiling a soft pink draws the eye upward, beautifully highlighting the intricate traditional cornices and original ceiling rose,” she explains. “This thoughtful design decision allows the architectural details to become a focal point, demonstrating how contemporary colour can work in harmony with heritage elements.” Colour, rich texture and form were explored to bring a light, airy and playful aesthetic to the Victorian bones of the inner-city home. “Often you see Victorian terraces lean into a more traditional palette and style,” she shares. “We wanted to play with this and explore colour with some traditional materials, like marble and aged bronze, in a more contemporary way.” Considered lighting, both natural and artificial, further introduced softness and interest, with “the sheer curtains providing fluid movement into an otherwise traditional masonry home.” Mariah adds, “The wall lights were seen as lit sculptures, rather than just performing a function—they create mood, and a calm atmosphere throughout. They were placed to illuminate otherwise dark corners, and to highlight details and finishes.” Moments of surprise are thoughtfully woven throughout the home— namely, the hidden bar and pink powder room—adding an element of playfulness and discovery that unfolds as you move throughout the house. Mariah refers to them as “jewellery boxes”, with the unexpected reveal offering “a playful contrast to the surrounding spaces, transforming everyday moments into experiences of discovery”. She continues, “When occupied, these richly colour-drenched rooms evoke surprise and awe, inviting guests to pause, linger, and engage with the house in a more intimate and memorable way.” As Mariah puts it, “The result is a home grounded in longevity, robust in its construction, timeless in its aesthetic, and flexible enough to adapt as family life evolves, offering a sense of comfort and belonging for many years to come.” “The result is a home grounded in longevity, robust in its construction, timeless in its aesthetic, and flexible enough to adapt as family life evolves, offering a sense of comfort and belonging for many years to come.” — Mariah Burton INTERIOR DESIGN AND STYLING: Folk Studio ARTWORK: Dan Rushford, PHOTOGRAPHER: Jacqui Turk BUILDER: Construction and Renovations by SM WORDS: Olivia Storrie
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