Set in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Brighton, the South Road project reimagines a stately Victorian home through a refined contemporary lens. The owners envisioned a light-filled, practical family residence that would honour the home’s heritage while embracing modern design. A seamless new addition houses the open-plan kitchen, living, and dining areas, unified by a sleek monochromatic palette. The kitchen features a combination of 2-pack and dark timber veneer joinery, with marble benchtops continuing throughout the home. Custom timber handles, full-height storage, office joinery, walk-in robe cabinetry, and dining room wall panelling in dark veneer add texture, warmth, and cohesive detail.