Wembley Downs Residence

A closed-off 1980s double-brick home was reimagined to unlock its full potential. Through considered design, the space was opened to light, flow, and modern family living, creating a cohesive home with a refined coastal feel.


The Wembley Downs Residence began as a classic 1980s double-brick home with strong bones, but a layout that felt closed off and fragmented. The owners knew they were sitting on an uncut diamond, but needed guidance through the design and delivery process to unlock its full potential.


Their goal was to transform the home into a light-filled, open-plan space suited to modern family living and entertaining. A key challenge was the number of non-structural internal walls typical of the era, which created smaller, disconnected rooms and limited natural light.


Newton Design Studio approached the renovation with a clear focus on opening up the central living areas. Strategic removal of internal walls and the introduction of large-format glazing allowed light to flood the kitchen, dining, and living zones, creating a more functional and cohesive layout.


Material selections reinforced the fresh, contemporary feel, with white marble mosaic tiles contrasted against matte black frames and tapware. The result is a transformed home where the kitchen, laundry, and downstairs bathroom now form the vibrant heart of the residence, balancing strong practical performance with a bright, coastal-inspired aesthetic.

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Leederville Residence

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Leederville Residence This renovation focused on refining key functional areas of the home while creating a more cohesive and contemporary living environment. The project centred on the transformation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry, with careful consideration given to improving usability, storage, and overall flow. Existing layouts were reworked to better support everyday living, while maintaining continuity with the surrounding spaces that remained unchanged. A major focus of the renovation was the kitchen, where updated cabinetry, integrated appliances, an expanded island bench, and a revised pantry layout helped create a more functional and efficient central space. The bathroom and laundry were similarly refreshed through new finishes, fixtures, joinery, and improved spatial planning. Throughout the renovation, updated materials, lighting, and detailing were selected to create a cleaner and more cohesive visual language across each area, balancing practicality with a refined residential feel. The result is a considered renovation that enhances the functionality of the home while delivering a more resolved and modern day-to-day living experience.