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Dining Room 2
The tiny budget of this project necessitated working with what was available. Fortunately the building had a lot interest, and the existing kitchen and walls were white. A new white dining table and second hand black leather chairs were sourced and all the existing too-bright light globes were replaced with more suitable varieties. The end result is a quietly sophisticated space that enhances the entertaining potential of this home.
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Dining Room 1
This room was previously a confused space. It was part study, part dining room and part sitting room. The study and living components were moved to another room, giving this space over to a full-time dining space. Drama was added with the deep rust-red chimney breast, white walls and chocolate carpet. Furniture items added to the room included two Kartel 'Louis Ghost' carver chairs that added additional seating and a simple Japanese black timber side table. Subdued lighting was achieved with the addition of new floor lamps. This eclectic space now has a sharp but traditional feel.
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Dining Room 3
Bridgewater Mill’s Restaurant is housed in an extension that is constructed of heavy timber framing with glass walls and ceilings with relatively small sections of solid ceilings ‘floating’ within the glass. The original ceilings were constructed of canvas that had become stained with age and a more durable replacement was required. In keeping with the rustic aesthetic of the rest of the building a perforated mini-orb was used for the new ceiling. This met acoustic, maintenance and aesthetic requirements. The gloss finish of the new ceilings reflect light and compliment the chrome legs of the classic Arne Jacobsen chairs. The fire place flue was painted a deep red to contrast with the greenery of the atrium behind. The changes, while minor in nature, provided a dramatic update to this space.
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Dining 4
This balcony has become a favourite gathering space for evening entertaining. The addition of comfortable and robust outdoor chairs and table with a splash of colour provided by the yellow Magis Easy Chair were the starting point of this design. Plants added to the existing planter boxes has softened the edges of the balcony and help screen the adjacent utility balcony and neighbouring roof tops.
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Dining 5
The proprietors of the fabulous Himalayan Kitchen purchased new premises in North Adelaide and needed a fast refurbishment, but with only a limited budget. Previously a (failed) restaurant, the interior decor was cold and lifeless. Taking cultural inspiration from the rich and vibrant Nepalese tradition, Stewart Kirby Design created a similarly rich and warm colour scheme for both interior and exterior that breathed new life into this commercial space.