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Designed by: Katie Peck, Kurio Design
Photography by: Anna Briggs
Designed by Katie Peck, Kurio Design
From the renovating designer:
This heritage villa in Mount Victoria has been reimagined into a bold, layered home that honours its past while embracing contemporary life.
With architectural guidance from Slessor Architects, the original villa’s formal façade and period detailing were respectfully restored, forming a timeless foundation for a striking rear extension that engages with the garden and a cherished century-old pear tree.
Inside, a refined palette of rich timber veneers, veined stone, fluted glass, and industrial accents creates a gallery-like backdrop for the owners’ extensive contemporary art collection.
Mid-century and raw industrial motifs are woven through custom joinery, sculptural lighting, and curated furniture – balancing texture, tone, and restraint.
The private spaces contrast the calm public zones, bursting with fearless colour and individuality through unexpected, jewel-toned combinations.
The result is a home that seamlessly fuses eras and identities – crafted, curated, and unapologetically expressive of its owners’ personalities.
Credit List
Renovating designerKatie Peck, Kurio Design | BuilderMPB Builders |
Kitchen designKurio Design | Kitchen manufacturerWellhung Joinery |
Interior designerKurio Design | Landscape designBlue Gecko |
Main flooring, living areasJames Henry | Bedroom flooringCavalier Bremworth |
RugsRichard Pointon | Bathroom tilesTile Warehouse |
Wallcoverings/wallpaperArte | PaintResene Black White |
General heatingPipeline | FireplaceEscea |
Feature light fittingsECC | Living area furnitureVintage |
Dining table/chairsTom Dixon | AwardsTrends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended |
Designed by Katie Peck, Kurio Design
From the renovating designer:
This heritage villa in Mount Victoria has been reimagined into a bold, layered home that honours its past while embracing contemporary life.
With architectural guidance from Slessor Architects, the original villa’s formal façade and period detailing were respectfully restored, forming a timeless foundation for a striking rear extension that engages with the garden and a cherished century-old pear tree.
Inside, a refined palette of rich timber veneers, veined stone, fluted glass, and industrial accents creates a gallery-like backdrop for the owners’ extensive contemporary art collection.
Mid-century and raw industrial motifs are woven through custom joinery, sculptural lighting, and curated furniture – balancing texture, tone, and restraint.
The private spaces contrast the calm public zones, bursting with fearless colour and individuality through unexpected, jewel-toned combinations.
The result is a home that seamlessly fuses eras and identities – crafted, curated, and unapologetically expressive of its owners’ personalities.
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Credit List
Renovating designerKatie Peck, Kurio Design | BuilderMPB Builders |
Kitchen designKurio Design | Kitchen manufacturerWellhung Joinery |
Interior designerKurio Design | Landscape designBlue Gecko |
Main flooring, living areasJames Henry | Bedroom flooringCavalier Bremworth |
RugsRichard Pointon | Bathroom tilesTile Warehouse |
Wallcoverings/wallpaperArte | PaintResene Black White |
General heatingPipeline | FireplaceEscea |
Feature light fittingsECC | Living area furnitureVintage |
Dining table/chairsTom Dixon | AwardsTrends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended |
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