Project Bach Pad

Project Bach Pad transforms a dated Indooroopilly apartment into a contemporary home for a young client seeking a masculine feel with a touch of colour. His inspiration images informed a palette of warm timber, muted greens, expressive stone and aged bronze. Opening up the cramped kitchen was central to the redesign. Removing part of the wall between the kitchen and dining room created space for a larger kitchen and brought more light into the dining area. An existing structural wall element was retained and incorporated into the island, allowing the design to work around the building’s constraints while connecting the spaces. A built-in study desk off the kitchen provides a dedicated workspace, integrated into the cabinetry for a consistent finish. A doorway wall in the hallway was also removed, making room for a substantial run of custom cabinetry that flows from the living area down the hall. A built-in dry bar creates a feature in the lounge, while the adjoining cabinetry provides generous storage and a visual connection between the spaces. In the bathroom and laundry, blue-green tiles introduce richer colour, paired with aged bronze fittings and sculptural lighting. Materials and finishes carry through the apartment, giving each room its own character within a cohesive whole. The result is a more open, functional apartment with the warmth, colour and confident identity the client was looking for.