Kew House

This double-fronted Edwardian cottage in Melbourne’s leafy suburb of Kew underwent a thoughtful internal renovation and contemporary addition designed to better support modern family living while respecting the home’s original character and architectural charm.

Eclectic Creative was engaged to help create a more cohesive and functional interior through considered material selections, spatial planning and layered interior detailing. The renovation focused on improving the kitchen, bathrooms and living spaces while maintaining a strong connection to the home’s heritage features, including its generous proportions, decorative detailing and timeless street presence.

A restrained and timeless material palette was introduced throughout the home, balancing warmth and softness with practical durability for family life. Carefully selected finishes, custom joinery and refined interior detailing helped create a sense of continuity between the original cottage and the newer addition, ensuring the spaces felt cohesive and thoughtfully resolved.

The kitchen and bathrooms were redesigned to improve functionality, storage and flow, while updated flooring, lighting and furnishings introduced warmth and texture throughout the interiors. The result is a calm, layered and highly liveable family home that feels both contemporary and deeply connected to its Edwardian origins.

This Kew renovation reflects Eclectic Creative’s approach to heritage homes across Melbourne, balancing architectural sensitivity with practical and considered interior design solutions tailored to modern living.