Balwyn Residence

A light-filled Balwyn home shaped by calm materials and considered joinery.

A calm contemporary home shaped by soft white cabinetry, natural stone surfaces and warm timber details.

Located in Balwyn, this residence was designed to bring a brighter, softer and more cohesive feeling to everyday family living. Fantaci was engaged to deliver custom joinery solutions for the kitchen and laundry, with a focus on clean proportions, practical storage and a refined material palette.

The design combines soft white cabinetry with natural stone surfaces and subtle timber warmth, creating a space that feels open, calm and highly functional. Across both areas, the cabinetry was carefully integrated to support daily use while maintaining a light and elegant visual language.

Location

Balwyn, Melbourne

Project Type

Custom Cabinetry & Interior Joinery

Scope

Kitchen Cabinetry
Laundry Cabinetry

Completed

2023

Material Palette

Warm Timber Joinery
Natural Timber Palette
Soft Neutral Finishes
Matt Black Details
Marble Stone Surfaces

Kitchen

The kitchen is the central feature of the apartment, designed as both a functional cooking space and a warm gathering point. A soft neutral cabinetry palette is paired with Verona White stone surfaces, creating a bright and elegant foundation. The island introduces a sculptural quality, while timber shelving brings warmth and display functionality to the space. A gunmetal kitchen faucet and black appliances add definition without overpowering the overall softness of the design. The layout was carefully planned to maximise storage and usability within the apartment setting, with integrated cabinetry, open display shelving and a considered balance between concealed and visible elements.

Laundry

The laundry continues the same design language as the kitchen, creating a seamless connection between functional spaces. Natural stone benchtops, zellige-style tile splashback and soft white cabinetry bring texture and warmth to a highly practical area. Designed with storage, durability and daily convenience in mind, the laundry feels considered rather than secondary — a refined utility space that complements the rest of the home.