Mellow Symphony by PINS Studio
Light is treated as a material in its own right, casting gentle shifts of shadow across timber, stone and textile, and giving the interiors a sense of calm continuity from one level to the next.
At the heart of the brief was a desire for material cohesion and spatial flow, achieved through a contemporary language that still feels grounded and lived-in. On the ground floor, the living room sets this tone with a composed mix of surfaces: a sleek marble countertop meets the yielding comfort of an upholstered sofa set against it, creating contrast without visual noise. Nearby, timber cabinetry is paired with glass bricks, bringing warmth and translucency in equal measure, while maintaining a feeling of openness through the space.
The dining area is anchored by a bold striped timber table that draws the eye and holds the room together. Its graphic grain adds definition to the palette, balancing the softer, earth-toned backdrop with a stronger focal point.
Practicality is integrated with the same care. Between the entrance and stair, a sliding door conceals a compact kitchen with a streamlined plan. Angular counters and built-in appliances make efficient use of the footprint, while a grey granite benchtop and backsplash deepen the tonal range and sit neatly against timber joinery and muted, clay-like walls.
Mellow Symphony by PINS Studio rethinks warm minimalism as a quieter kind of modern elegance, where earthy tones and richly grained natural materials soften the architectural lines of a three-storey holiday home.
Upstairs, a first-floor lounge offers a more relaxed interlude, with open display shelving and a pair of easy chairs forming an informal perch before the home transitions into private rooms. The bedrooms share a consistent warmth, but each is given its own character through detail and texture.
In the main suite, open wardrobe storage and a plush, tactile headboard reinforce the project’s minimalist clarity, while patterned bedding brings in a note of energy to keep the room from feeling overly restrained. The children’s rooms lean into function with a light touch: built-in timber cabinetry extends into a study nook, with natural stone used as a cabinet handle for a subtle moment of tactility. Another bedroom pairs a simple timber headboard with soft blue upholstery and favourite art prints, creating a space that feels personal, calm and quietly inspiring.
