Edgecliff Road

by Alexandra Kidd Design

When we first visited Edgecliff Road, we were met with a very worn, 90-year-old apartment, sporting shocking blue carpet and an original, dated kitchen. But beyond that, we saw a diamond in the rough, an Art Deco gem quietly waiting to be returned to its former glory. The years had dampened the heritage spirit of the place, but the home’s structural bones and charming original details set an elegant foundation. Preserving the integrity of this aesthetic guided the renovation process, which involved overhauling the kitchen and bathroom, restoring the original floorboards and installing custom joinery throughout.

With less than 100 square metres to work with, our main consideration was maximising the space and creating storage solutions to increase the functionality of the home. Custom curved joinery answered both the form and function considerations, guaranteeing a place for everything while honouring the heritage roots of the home. The apartment’s existing curved walls provided the starting point for the internal revamp and were not only to be retained but celebrated. To this end, we introduced curved features throughout, repeatedly returning to soft, sculptural shapes to channel the Art Deco sensibility and ensuring every prized possession has its place.