Alex Reinders
First impressions certainly count in this home, with the custom-made steel-framed doors from Steel Window Co, the lounge room is both a graceful and relaxed space. Here’s our Room Recipe to show you how to achieve the look.
“The steel doors are probably my favourite feature in the house,”
Christine, homeowner
Ingredients
European oak flooring, try Royal Oak Floors
Timber coffee table, Globe West
Floor-to-ceiling steel doors, Steel Window Co
Inviting textural sofa (custom-made), Edgeworks Upholstery
Handwoven rug, Bayliss Rugs
Method
1. Begin with a restrained palette on the walls and a neutral flooring choice of classic timber floorboards to bring warmth into a contemporary space
2. Make a statement with a custom set of steel-framed doors that allow for uninterrupted sightlines between spaces, the enjoyment of artworks in both rooms and the added bonus of heat retention
3. Introduce key furnishings in soft, fully upholstered textures to layer in colour and warmth – to the eye and the touch. Woollen fabrics in sofas, handwoven rugs in natural fibres.
4. Reflect timbers and other materials such as metal legs in occasional furnishings such as the coffee table and bench seat in the entrance.
“I’ve always admired them in other homes and wanted to incorporate them here. They bring in the light, yet allow you to close off the room when needed.”
Christine, homeowner
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