The first picture that I ever saw of the Brighton Homestead by Robson Rak Architects was the incredible white entryway.  It quickly earned a spot in my dream design file and I often found myself staring at it wondering what the rest of the home looked like.  Last week though, The Local Project featured a breathtaking home in Melbourne that I quickly fell in love with. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the entryway that had left an indelible mark on my design dreams belonged to this dream worthy home.

Architectural firm Robson and Rak were tasked with the brief of adapting a stately home into a family enclave for a family with four young boys.  They respected the original features and built a complementary extension which successfully elevated the design of the entire home.  

The brief included creating an amazing zone for the children and this home balances formality with a sense of play throughout the home.  This included extending the underground basement garage to allow for indoor cricket matches.  

The colour palette throughout the home is restrained and elegant, with pops of colour to further elevate the sense of play vibe that this home has.

The colour play of light and dark along with large windows that allow for natural light throughout the home along with exquisite carved details, combine to make a unique and dream worthy residence.  

Spacious, beautiful and light filled, this home is a study in playful elegance.  One that I hope to achieve in my own home.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope that you have a beautiful day! XXS

Photos via http://www.thelocalproject.com.au