From the Designer

Prestwick by The Simple Collective is a residential project located in the beautiful beachside town of Jan Juc, Victoria. The client, Lachie Henderson of the Geelong Football Club, engaged The Simple Collective to aid in the creation and implementation of an elevated, comfortable, and cohesive interior, working alongside builder Dave Farrelly and his team at Creative Lifestyle Homes. This project has an overall feel that is raw, rich, moody and contemporary – New York loft meets Japanese wabi sabi style.

The interior of the home has a strong focus on natural materials and texture. It was all about the details for designer Emily Evans of The Simple Collective. She references ‘perfectly imperfect’ when describing this project. Deep rich reclaimed timber can be seen throughout which was sourced from Just Eco, a friend of the client. The floorboards are American Oak and were meticulously finished on site with a whitewash and black resin filling the knots. The designers selected a black timber veneer for the kitchen cabinetry because of its striking colour and beautiful natural grain. Integrated appliances were incorporated to ensure a seamless look, with focus on the materials. The sleekness of the honed black granite countertop in this space gives contrast in texture to complement the joinery. Bronze details can be seen throughout the home in the hardware and lighting fixtures.

The brief for the ensuite was ‘’all black.” In order to achieve this while also making sure the space was functional Emily from The Simple Collective proposed that a skylight be incorporated into the design. By enhancing the amount of natural light in the space, dark materials could then be selected. Natural bluestone tiles, black stained timber panelling and a concrete trough on top of raw steel legs are some of the elements that make up this bold and unique space. Joinery was integrated into the north elevation cladding in timber to maximise storage without compromising the design.

Natural riverstone basins are a feature in each of the powder rooms and were selected specifically due to their raw, organic nature. The master bedroom and downstairs bathroom were finished in a Bauwerk limewash paint, which is made with clay, minerals and natural pigment. The paint is nontoxic and environmentally friendly, and was ultimately selected to bring warmth and a sense of calm to each of the spaces.

In the downstairs rumpus room, a feature wall of reclaimed bricks is the hero of the space. Emily designed a built-in sofa with the team at Inform Upholstery, finished with soft army green linen and flange detail. The rumpus room is designed for comfort, a space to chill out.