Bold profile

Designer Nickolas Gurtler plays with rich materials and a moody palette, enriching a Perth worker’s cottage with a sophisticated tone.

STORY Eliza O’Hare

PHOTOGRAPHY Timothy Kaye

EXTERIOR

“I know most people would have flattened the block and built a cookie-cutter house in its place, but I love and will forever be proud of the team and the effort that went into a respectful restoration of the home’s heritage,” says owner Ben. Exterior painted Dulux Terrace White. Front door painted Dulux Klavier. Fences powdercoated Dulux Duralloy Monument.

LIVING

Walls limewashed Bauwerk Colour Concrete. Artwork by Nunzio Miano. e15 stool, Living Edge. Atelier Areti floor lamp, and Cassina ‘Mon-cloud’ sofa, both Mobilia. Rug, Designer Rugs.

KITCHEN

Rangehood wall limewashed Bauwerk Colour Concrete. Benchtop in Titanium granite, CDK Stone. Tapware, Brodware. Pendant lights, Lost Profile Studio. Tom Dixon tea set, Living Edge. Bar stools, Grazia & Co.

Homeowner Ben at his favourite spot in the house.

DEN

“I wanted a masculine bar/library for a nightcap Negroni,” says Ben. Pendant Light, Lost Profile Studio. Photograph by Richard Matias. Chair, Cult. Stool, Living Edge. Rug, Mobilia.