A house with a soul
We invite you to Melbourne, to a chic home designed by Brahman Perera. The interiors captivate not only with historical details, but also with an eclectic mix of furniture, lamps and works of art that create a unique mix.
A house dating from the 1860s is located in the very center of Melbourne. It was originally built as a guesthouse and served in that role until the 1950s. Then there was a shop here, and in the 90's the building was converted into residential purposes.
As the current owners recall, the interior then looked like an "explosion of brown laminate". The current owners have been living in this building for seven years. The main purpose of the renovation was to organize the interior and give it a unique character.
“Homes from this era were built for workers from Victoria Markets and the industrial Docklands. So the fact that customers have a passion for collecting old and historical works of art and architectural elements fit perfectly with the heritage of the house”says Brahman Perera.
Brahman's main inspiration was an eclectic collection of art from his clients. “While searching through all the auction finds in the shed, we came across so many items that were just waiting to be salvaged and put into context” he says of the boxed treasury of customers.
And so began the spectacular excavation work in the garage: there were solid wood folding doors, candy stained glass windows and long-forgotten gems. "The finds were carefully analyzed, selected and used in a creative and coherent way" adds the designer.
Thus, the door with a height of 2.6 meters has found a new life as shutters for the dining room, and the landing has gained a stylish stained glass window that aesthetically connects the twin terraces. The interiors create an eclectic mix in which new things merge with old ones. The whole thing is very coherent and creates a fascinating story!
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