Christopher Elliott’s Vogue project involved the complete fit-out of a newly built apartment purchased off the plan, in Melbourne’s South Yarra. Christopher was commissioned by a client living in the country and given carte blanche to create the perfect city retreat.
“The apartment is small and compact, so the challenge was to create a sense of space and enhance the lofty atmosphere provided by the spectacular views of Melbourne,” says Christopher. “Thankfully the client had the insight to involve me from the beginning, before the 30-storey apartment tower even commenced construction.” He was able to consult with the builders, requesting the ceilings to be uniform throughout (normally bulkheads would be constructed to minimise joinery costs).
This simple alteration, together with most of the joinery and furniture being suspended off the floor, offers the illusion of space. Another design technique used to enhance the space was the installation of a ‘French Grey’ American Oak flooring throughout the entire apartment, creating a seamless look.