Felix Forest

Photographer

A place of new beginnings, quiet growth, and subtle evolution. Initially envisioned as a full-scale renovation, the project began with a simple refresh: a tidy-up and a fresh coat of paint. But as the design took shape, stage one became the only stage needed. Through thoughtful use of colour and texture, along with the addition of an ensuite, a walk-in wardrobe, and a kitchen renovation, the home transformed.

Guided by their natural style—layered whites, greys, and neutrals, effortlessly elegant—we embraced a softer, more nuanced palette in the house. We leaned into grey, a hue that felt both calming and grounding. It spoke to the red brick exterior, creating a space that deepened in the front room—our client’s retreat, a den where work and rest intertwined.

Throughout the home, a quiet language of curves develops. Fireplaces, softened into gentle vertical arcs. The kitchen, shaped by flowing, rounded edges. The entry shelf, carved in stone, echoes this motif. This sense of movement extends beyond the walls, into an outdoor space with cement integrated seating, a built-in barbecue, a space for gathering.

At the heart of our vision stood a tree in the rear and west of the property. Its branches cast shifting shadows across the living spaces, dappling the walls, warming the home as the light changes throughout the day. A presence both fleeting and constant, it gave the project its name—Warm Shadow.

Warm Shadow — Melbourne, Australia — 2022

A delicate intervention to an old Edwardian soul, capturing the magic moment between light and dark.

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