This Minimalist House Brings Peace and Tranquility to the Family

Tucked behind a modest Victorian cottage is a minimalist extension with an interior that brings a sense of peace and tranquillity. The clients wanted their home to act as a sanctuary, providing calm and relief from the busy life outside. “Every design decision that we made throughout the process kept coming back to that simple design that they were after.“ Says Jane Merrylees, Director of Merrylees Architecture and Interiors. “They wanted it to feel relaxing. They wanted it to feel like a sanctuary.“ Merrylees Architecture and Interior believes the best design is derived from the individuality of their clients. Their clients for Elsternwick House were design-minded with love for minimalist architecture, which is reflected in the final design. The minimalist house features muted tones, with soft greys and timber accents to provide warmth and texture. A burnished concrete slab defines the start of the extension, a design element that the clients were keen to incorporate