‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Kitchen Renovation
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Canberra - Queanbeyan with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

A deeply personal, Japanese-inspired home balancing public and private realms. A tea ceremony room and separate Airbnb anchor the street front overlooking a Japanese garden, while private living opens to parkland at the rear. Outdoor circulation embrace's Brisbane’s subtropical climate. Clever zoning, a music studio, and potting studio reflect the well-travelled, creative lives of its owners, eclectic in spatial brief and design.

Twelve Black is a contemporary family home designed for comfort, function and quiet drama. The design centres around a refined black palette, softened by natural light and grounded in durable, low-maintenance materials—ideal for a busy family lifestyle. Open-plan living spaces connect seamlessly to the outdoors, with a functional layout that balances communal areas and private retreat zones. Thoughtfully detailed joinery, built-in storage and a flexible kitchen and dining hub support modern day-to-day living. While bold in appearance, the home’s simplicity allows family life to take centre stage.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and with island.

Mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Hobart with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.

A beautiful mid-century kitchen showcasing slimline shaker timber doors and a Taj Mahal benchtop. A curved feature focal point frames the kitchen and a fluted and curved island accentuates the flow and beautiful lines of the kitchen space. Overlooking Sydney harbour, perched on the edge of Taronga Zoo, the kitchen is warm and inviting and full of practical features and personality.

View of kitchen from open plan dining/ living area.
Mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, green cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Kitchen renovation, new layout with a meal table adjoining the island. Built-in pantry, appliance cupboard and integrated fridge.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, brown floor and beige benchtop.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, terrazzo benchtops, subway tile splashback, black appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Fully integrated appliances, soft veined marble, rich walbut veneer, reeded glass and polyurethane cupboards with a fine bevel-edge border.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and with island.

The existing house was poorly planned after a many renovations. The entry to the house was through a verandah that had previously been enclosed and the cottage had multiple unconnected living spaces with pour natural light and connection to the beautiful established gardens. With some simple internal changes the renovation allowed removal of the enclosed verandah and have the entry realigned to the central part of the house. Existing living areas where repurposed as sleeping spaces and a new living wing established to house a master bedroom and ensuite upstairs. The new living wing gives you an immediate sense of balance and calm as soon as you walk into the double-height living area. The new wing area beautifully captures filtered light on the north and west, allowing views of the established garden on all sides to enter the interior spaces.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor, black benchtop and vaulted.

Open plan kitchen design with highlight windows above and stunning reclaimed timber used for the kitchen joinery of our Hemp House project
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, green cabinets, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, with island and vaulted.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Adelaide with an undermount sink, black cabinets, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

This kitchen design effortlessly marries reimagined traditional elements with a touch of postmodern flair, crafting a truly one-of-a-kind and personalized space. One cannot help but be drawn to the unique brushed brass rangehood, a true hero piece in this design. It not only adds a powerful stroke of creativity but also serves as a sturdy anchor, grounding the entire space with its commanding presence.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen in Newcastle - Maitland with with island.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and black benchtop.