Endowed with country charm and accented in gold, this renovated home in the Gold Coast hinterland is a dream come true for those lucky enough to call it home.
Light, bright and welcoming, this Queensland home was renovated by the experts at Smith & Sons Gold Coast Central. Begging for some TLC, the original single-storey 1980s abode was in a sad state when Smith & Sons Gold Coast Central came on board to complete the extensive renovation. “The house walls were unusually constructed from concrete panels and the floors were in need of levelling and re-sheeting,” says Neil Whittred, award-winning builder and owner of Smith & Sons Gold Coast Central.
The clients, a young professional couple with three young boys, hoped to update their home in an elegant country style that incorporated their own personally sourced fittings (such as lighting and tapware). The home needed to be suitable for a growing family, so a full internal renovation was the best course of action. The most obvious alteration is the open-plan
kitchen, which now sits at the opposite end of the house to its predecessor. Punctuated by a louvred skylight that allows natural light to flood the room, the kitchen’s high ceiling is sheathed in VJ sheet panels and features white rafters, providing a dramatic and airy atmosphere to the heart of the home.
With two-pack Shaker-style cabinets treated to bespoke detailing and a handcrafted copper pot filler above the range cooker — as well as Provence Country tapware by Perrin & Rowe — the kitchen adopts a “country Hamptons” aesthetic that spills into the rest of the dwelling.
A butler’s pantry and laundry with 20mm Carrara Mist quartz benchtops allows the main kitchen to remain clutter-free and highly functional. As with the main kitchen, and indeed the entire home, the butler’s pantry is furnished with gold fixtures and fittings, injecting a sophisticated splash of colour to the neutral palette.
Four spacious bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom, an ensuite to the master and a powder room. The attention to detail in the wainscotting on the walls evokes the desired country style, enhanced by high-spec tapware and quality finishes. “The clients had some great ideas and an eye for quality finishes,” adds Neil. “They knew what they wanted and together we were able to bring their ideas to fruition.”
Externally, the whole property was re-roofed. The home is fitted with colonial-style windows and a Hume Hamptons-inspired front entry door with sidelights. A Stratco patio with HardieDeck and a “cricket stump” custom balustrade from Woodworkers create a welcoming outdoor entertaining area.
From the spacious kitchen and butler’s pantry to the covered deck outside, this renovation proves the prowess of Smith & Sons and reveals the power of perfectly curated fittings.
Architect/Designer: Sketch 3D Residential Design
Builder: Smith & Sons Gold Coast Central
Interior designer: Claudia Lim
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Image credit: Eddie Lo Photography
