Carlton House is a full home renovation and extension that embraces the romance, charm and character of Melbourne's historic inner suburbs while reimagining the home for contemporary family life.

Rather than replicating the past, the design draws inspiration from it. Familiar architectural language, decorative detailing and traditional forms are reinterpreted through a more contemporary lens, creating interiors that feel both nostalgic and fresh. The result is a home defined by atmosphere; warm, expressive and rich in personality.

At the heart of the project sits a kitchen designed as both a social hub and a statement in materiality. A monolithic marble island anchors the space, surrounded by playful colour, handmade ceramic tiles, artisan brushed copper tapware and natural oak joinery detailed with lattice profiling. Rich in texture and craftsmanship, the kitchen embraces a distinctly European sensibility, celebrating the beauty of materials that age gracefully and reveal character over time.

This layered approach continues throughout the home. Bathrooms are conceived as immersive and atmospheric spaces, combining handmade wall tiles, natural stone flooring, expressive stonework and warm timber joinery. Sculptural forms, tactile finishes and carefully considered detailing create moments of visual indulgence while maintaining a sense of cohesion across the project.

Beyond aesthetics, Carlton House is fundamentally about creating a home that supports modern family living. The extension and reconfigured interiors improve functionality, flow and connection, while preserving the character and intimacy that make older homes so enduringly appealing.

Carlton House is a celebration of ambience and materiality. Confident yet welcoming, whimsical yet refined, it is a home that feels collected rather than decorated—a contemporary family home infused with European charm and designed to be experienced through texture, light and atmosphere.