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Discover the Modern Art Deco Home With a Colourful Twist | Behind the Design

A modern kitchen with a stunning statement island bench made from stone by Contar Developments

Step into the Sandringham home of Marielle and Tom, the creative minds behind Contar Developments, and you'll find a breathtaking fusion of classic and contemporary design. Their 100-year-old Californian bungalow in Melbourne’s southeast underwent a meticulous heritage renovation, preserving its traditional charm while seamlessly integrating modern touches.

A modern renovation that has kept period details like herringbone flooring  wall and door panelling and arch details
Modern touches in a period home extention and renovation in Melbourne

Marielle expresses how they “fell in love with the heritage details. We've restored it, and we've kept it all in its original condition, and the extension is a little bit different, probably a little bit more contemporary.”

A modern living  dining and kitchen in an open plan home

Upon entering, you're greeted by a light-filled, open space featuring a lavish blend of marble and natural stone. Contar Development’s contemporary kitchen design flows flawlessly into the living space.

The steel frame windows and doors at the back of the house lead to an al fresco area, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Meanwhile, the courtyard offers a gentle transition between the old and the new.

Marielle's favourite space in the house is the master ensuite, which is enveloped in calming grey and white tones, and accentuated by the warmth of brushed brass fixtures.

Sophisticated details of marble square mosiac tiles  thick slabs of stone and shaker panels in this bathroom paired with brushed brass tapware
A symetrical walk in double shower with brushed brass tapware and marble look feature tiles

Venturing to the second floor, solid oak treads lead to the two bedrooms and bathroom, showcasing the couple's meticulous attention to detail as a lush greenscape offers you a moment of peace. Brushed gunmetal tapware provides an elegant contrast that enhances the entire scheme.

A sophisticated modern bathroom with a soft grey feature stone and brushed gunmetal tapware
A stone feature vanity with an inset basin and bench mounted brushed gunmetal tapware

Marielle tells us, “ABI was one of the first suppliers that we chose for this house. We chose brushed brass for our master en suite. We've got a lot of marble in there, and it really kind of just brings a little bit of warmth. By the time we did this extension, you had brought out the gunmetal, and we really fell in love with that. We have a lot of black finishes, and we just thought that the brushed gunmetal would work really well as a bit of contrast.”

A modern kitchen with a stunning statement island bench made from stone which features in a web bar and the butlers pantry
A modern kitchen with a stunning statement island bench made from stone

With Marielle's background in management consulting and the couple's shared passion for traditional-meets-contemporary design, this heritage renovation is an exciting indication of what's to come. We can't wait to see what they create next.


For more heritage renovation inspiration, see our tour of Bella House, the Heritage Queenslander transformed with a contemporary edge.

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