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Before & Afters House Tours RENO ADDICT

Dated and dark apartment opened up and given luxe new life

Whoever gets to live in this stylish apartment on Sydney’s Lower North Shore is one lucky renter! The investment property was recently taken from dark and dated to light and luxe!

The herringbone engineered oak floor from Havwoods makes a real statement

In charge of the transformation was Integriti Projects, who took care of the design and build. The owner wanted to completely refresh the space, which used to be a typical old brick apartment, with high end finishes. Integriti’s Josephine Willcox says: “It was dated, old, rundown, dark and closed off.” 

Being an older apartment, many of the walls were structural, but removing the wall between the kitchen and living area was possible, and made a huge difference to the feel of the space.

While it was renovated with the rental market in mind, the owner didn’t want to compromise on quality. Her high attention to detail for the smallest touches, like handles and joinery, as well as build quality, resulted in what is now a beautiful two-bedroom home in Cremorne.

A large part of the design brief was to maximise storage where possible. Double custom hallway storage was created with a generous linen closet. There’s also hidden storage in the bathroom behind the panelled wall and both bedrooms have beautiful wardrobes 

You can never have too much storage in an apartment and more was cleverly concealed behind this panelled wall
More storage goals in the hallway

The built-in study nook in the living room caters to people’s increasing desire to be able to work from home, even before Covid. The brief was for it to feel clean and minimal, easy to transition from extra storage to desk space, depending on the tenants’ needs.

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“We really believe whoever rents this home is very lucky as the homeowner has thought of every detail,” Josephine says. “It now looks and feels like a contemporary European apartment.”

BEFORE

Integriti believe having an in-house interior designer leads to a seamless experience from start to finish. “Having a multidisciplinary team alleviates the stress often associated with building and renovating for our clients. We leverage our in-house architects, stylists and builders as well as our extensive network of tradespeople to deliver high quality builds on time and within budget,” says Josephine.

The balcony got a tidy up and new floor tiles
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“The Integriti Projects team will coordinate and oversee the entire process. We begin with a comprehensive in-home consultation to get an understanding of the space you wish to create, then we draw up detailed plans and concepts for review. Once approved by the client, we we obtain any necessary approvals from council, notify neighbours and begin the construction process.”

Styling: Cordony Designs

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Check out Jen’s former home bathroom reno and her current home kitchen reno, both managed by Integriti Projects:

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Bathrooms RENO ADDICT

Real reno: Bathrooms transformed with style & function

Located in Sydney’s lower north shore, this once tired Roseville property was given a timeless makeover by Integriti Projects. In just five months, the team transformed the entire interior of the house, focusing on creating a beautiful, functional home for a growing family.

Going into this refurbishment, there was a key focus on renewing the once rundown main and ensuite bathrooms and breathing new life into each with a modern and fresh design. While it was important to achieve a stylish design, the team wanted to ensure they were making good use of both spaces and delivering a product that was also very functional and included adequate storage.

The design brief behind the main bathroom was to create a warm, spacious area that allowed the children to store all their essentials out of sight. The team added a custom made vanity and concealed shaving cabinet but there is also plenty of space for multiple people to be in the bathroom at once; an issue that faces many families when children are getting ready for school!

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The soft lighting assists in bringing out the relaxing nature of this space while the earthy tones create an effortless flow between rooms, and the theme created throughout the rest of the home.

Continuing the earthy stone statement, the ensuite features deep grey chevron pattern titles that draw the eye up the wall. As with the main bathroom, storage was crucial for this room so two shaving cabinets were added above the toilet and vanity. It is the perfect place for the parents to unwind and indulge in some pampering.

The bathrooms, along with the entire family home, exceeded the owners’ expectations and they were absolutely delighted with the refurbishment. With such a stunning interior, the owners have now decided to upgrade the exterior of their house including an external living area, new driveway, new roof, re-painting and landscaping of the gardens.

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