Modern Ethnic Ashbourne
Cynthia King, Ashbourne
DESIGN BRIEF, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Cynthia modern 1980s house didn't provide her growing teenagers with space for separate activities and common areas for family get togethers. She had already approved plans for a new extension running along the back of the house. So when she asked me to design an open plan family room it was a great opportunity to design a great space with 2 sets of folding doors to the garden.
We started by designing the open-plan space into three distinct zones: the kitchen, dining, and TV area. Creating a sense of separation while maintaining an open feel. Cynthia loves natural wood and we chose contemporary cabinetry with a breakfast bar for a sleek and inviting kitchen area. We blended the three areas together with a cohesive colour scheme with a neutral base and pops of colour to add personality and visual interest.
Modern ethnic mix with a
contemporary twist
M O D E R N E T H N I C MIX
Ground Floor Design
Orginally from Indonesian, Cynthia's furniture and eclectic objects were incorporated into the new space. She missed the light, airy feel of Indonesian houses and was keen to replicate that magic into the new design. Leaving the decor neutral as a backdrop to the characterful ethnic furniture, plants, rattan, ethnic fabrics.
I was so happy to use Cynthia's Indonesian furniture throughout the space. Incorporating intricately carved wooden cabinets, teakwood tables, traditional batik fabrics to bring character and authenticity to the room. Cynthia can't wait to feel at home in her new extension!
EXTRA VISUALS, BEFORE AND AFTER
Cynthia's review
"Annie has very patiently helped me to muddle through the different ideas I have in my head and come up with a concrete design for the whole downstairs of my house after a planned extension - something that is me. She patiently listens to my different family needs and came up with designs that is functional and yet beautiful at the same time. I was not 100% about the extension but after seeing what the new space blended into the old rooms could potentially look like, I am really looking forward to embarking on this new project.
Thanks Annie!."
Cynthia King, Ashbourne