Dickens Manor - Designer Furniture In Australian Homes

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Dickens Manor - Designer Furniture In Australian
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Under the expert hand of Doherty Design Studio,
Dickens Manor, a former wedding venue in Elwood
Victoria, has undergone a full renovation to
bring it back to its Art Deco glory. The period
home is a manor by name and by nature also. With
all the grandeur and detailing you would expect,
Dickens Manor has been revitalised into a
contemporary home complete with a new colour
palette inspired by the Mediterranean, designer
furniture Australia throughout and even a 25m
lap pool. It has all the trimmings, in the
perfect balance.
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Doherty were challenged, as all renovators of old
homes are, to work with, not against the manors
quirks and historical attributes. The goal was to
develop simple, uncluttered spaces all while
maintaining the inherent glamour of the property.
The Great Gatsby was the inspiration for the
interiors, evident in the grand entrance with the
chandelier in brass and white glass and the
plush furnishings found throughout the home.
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Carrying the glamourous theme through the living
rooms with a palette of gold cabinetry, emerald
and ruby jewel toned chairs Doherty have found
the perfect balance of old and new. With newly
lightened timber floors and crisp white walls,
the natural light flows and shines on the luxury
modern furniture, illuminating what is not only
luxe but comfortable as well as highlighting the
original ceiling and cornice detail of the home.
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Moving through the rest of the home the designers
have ensured light is key, with the rooms being
inviting and bright. Pared back design allows the
crisp lines of the home and special additions
such as copper detailing to shine. Plush soft
furnishings in the jewel tones found in the
living room are carried through to the bedrooms
and create the perfect sanctuary.
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Doherty Design Studio have expertly balanced the
brief for this home with comfort and glamourous
minimalism sitting perfectly alongside one
another. Theyve taken a grandiose Manor and
created a home.
Interior Design Doherty Design Studio
Photography Derek Swalwell