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A total renovation, the brief grew from the initial plan, which was to reuse the existing kitchen cabinetry (which had been removed while work was carried out onsite), to transforming the whole apartment into a beautiful beachside bolt hole that the owners could really enjoy. The palette reflects the location – light, bright and breezy with an emphasis on natural materials. The pure wool carpet and engineered oak flooring combine visual symmetry with comfort, practicality, and longevity. Key features such as the understated tongue and groove paneling totally transform the space by giving texture for interest and unifying the spaces. Shutters, additionally lend themselves to the perfect coastal vibe. We reconfigured the bathroom, creating a beautiful walk-in-shower with ample space for wheelchair access, thus futureproofing this wonderful premises.

Renovation and Rebuild : FORM Building & Developments 

Photography : Jay Drew Photography

Kathrine McDonald Design
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The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment
The Commons Apartment

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Kathrine McDonald Design is a small intimate interior design company led by Kathrine herself. With both feet firmly in the interiors market, she has an excellent knowledge of the latest trends, and an insight into where they are going – add this to her belief in the merit of classic style, and you have a designer who can offer the entire remit. With this holistic view of design she is able to help guide her clients not only in their best approach to the project, but she will also reference the best medium for them to use. While some people will want up to the minute styles, others desire a space that simply reflects their personality or their family unit.

There are myriad ways to achieve an end result, and Kathrine believes her position as a designer is to tease out ideas, and realize the dreams of her clients. Whether it is a complete renovation or simply spritzing up a space, she approaches each project with the same vigour, enthusiasm and passion.

By allowing clients to take their projects step by step, Kathrine has found that the overall project becomes far less stressful for the client – indeed the design process becomes an enjoyable experience, and it is this peace of mind and belief in the end result that professional guidance can bring.