Connected By Material, Defined By Detail

Within the Glenorie Project, the relationship between spaces is established through material, proportion and detail rather than exact repetition. Designed and styled by Kate Vale of Reset-Co Interior Design, the home brings together Matarazzo Quartzite, warm timber, patterned tile, herringbone flooring and Antique Brass hardware. Each material has been selected not only for its individual character, but for the way it contributes to the experience of moving through the home. The result is an interior that feels calm and considered, while still allowing key spaces to make a statement.

A kitchen at the heart of the great room

As part of the home’s expansive great room, the kitchen needed to perform as both a hardworking family space and a defining element within the wider interior. Matarazzo Quartzite from Gitani Stone brings movement and natural variation to the central island and surrounding surfaces, while the light cabinetry allows the stone, timber and architectural scale of the room to take focus. Beneath it, Terrace Grey herringbone flooring by Wonderwood introduces warmth and gently leads the eye between the kitchen, dining and living zones. The kitchen continues into a butler’s pantry, allowing the practical requirements of the space to extend beyond the main visual plane. This connection was important to maintaining the open and refined quality of the great room without compromising the way the kitchen functions each day.

The concealed coffee station was also carefully incorporated into the kitchen composition. Positioned opposite the bank of integrated appliances, it creates balance across the cabinetry while providing a dedicated place for the coffee machine and everyday essentials. When in use, the station becomes a warm and practical workspace. Once closed, it returns to the clean language of the surrounding joinery, ensuring the kitchen can remain a centrepiece within the great room without the visual clutter that daily appliances can bring.

Strano 320mm D Handles in Antique Brass were selected for the kitchen. Their elongated form responds to the scale of the cabinetry, adding definition while preserving the clean architectural lines of the space.

A cellar designed to be seen

Positioned at the centre of the home, the cellar naturally became part of the surrounding sightlines. Its design therefore needed to carry a strong visual presence while still belonging within the broader interior.

Rather than continuing the light kitchen joinery into the cellar, Polytec Casentino Beech Woodmatt was chosen for the cabinetry. The timber relates directly to the Terrace Grey herringbone flooring, allowing the room to connect with the material foundation of the home without simply replicating the kitchen.

This shift in tone gives the cellar its own atmosphere. Black-framed glazing defines the room architecturally, while warm integrated lighting, expressive stone and timber cabinetry create a more intimate setting within the open floor plan.

Strano 160mm D Handles in Antique Brass were used throughout the cellar. The smaller scale suits the more detailed cabinetry, while the shared finish provides a subtle visual connection back to the kitchen.

Introducing warmth through Antique Brass

Black already played an important role throughout the project, appearing across the window frames and door hardware. Rather than extending the same finish through the cabinetry, Kate introduced Antique Brass as a softer and warmer metallic layer. “We already had a lot of black in the design through the window frames and door handles, so we wanted to introduce another layer,” Kate explains. “We wanted that layer to feel warm and elegant. Antique Brass was the perfect addition. It tied in with our other finishes, yet elevated the look and feel of the entire space.”

The aged character of Antique Brass allows it to sit naturally alongside the home’s timber, stone and neutral cabinetry. Against the lighter kitchen finishes, it introduces depth and definition. Within the cellar, it complements the warmer timber tones without becoming lost within them. It also creates a considered contrast with the black architectural elements. The two finishes are distinct, but their deeper tones allow them to sit together without competing.

One collection, tailored to each application

The Strano collection was carried through the home in a range of sizes and formats, allowing the hardware to respond to the proportions and function of each piece of cabinetry. While the 320mm D Handle brings a longer architectural line to the kitchen, the 160mm D Handle provides a more compact application within the cellar. Strano T Knobs were selected for the laundry, where their smaller profile suits the cabinetry and introduces a refined point of detail. Across the bathroom, a combination of Strano T Knobs and 320mm D Handles was used according to the scale of the drawers. This variation creates a more tailored result while retaining a consistent profile and finish throughout the home.

A home shaped by relationships

The Glenorie Project demonstrates that connection between rooms does not depend on applying the same finish to every surface. The kitchen remains calm enough to sit comfortably within the great room, while concealed storage allows it to support the realities of daily life. The cellar has a distinct identity, yet its timber cabinetry draws from the flooring that travels through the home. Antique Brass introduces warmth alongside existing black details, while the varying Strano formats allow the hardware to feel specific to each application. Together, these decisions create an interior in which feature and function are not treated as opposing ideas. Practical elements are thoughtfully integrated, materials are allowed to shift between spaces, and the smallest details contribute to the way the home feels as a whole.

Interior Design and Styling: Kate Vale
Reset-Co Interior Design
Builder: Josh Howells, Altera Projects
Photography: Lucia Braham