Swan View Residence

Newton Design Studio was brought in to solve a home where rooms were closed off, light stopped short of where it was needed, and the outdoors, so central to how the family wanted to live, was barely part of the picture, and to guide the project from that first conversation through to handover.


The owners came to Newton Design Studio wanting something simple to describe and hard to achieve alone: a home that felt open, connected, and easy to live in, with the kitchen at the centre of daily life rather than set apart from it. We worked through the full picture with them first, what wasn't working, what the space needed to do for a busy family, and where the budget needed to hold firm.


Every decision after that was guided by one question: how would this space actually be used. That meant identifying which walls could come down and where light could be drawn deeper into the plan, rather than designing for how the home looked in a photograph.


Internal walls came down to open the living areas into one connected space, and new glazing was positioned to bring light through the plan rather than into a single room. Throughout construction, we managed the coordination between design intent and what was being built, so nothing was lost between the drawings and the finished home.


The kitchen now anchors the open living space as a genuine hub, light moves through the plan instead of stopping at a doorway, and the connection to the outdoors is part of daily life. It's a home shaped around how people actually live in it, delivered by one team accountable from first concept to final handover.

Leederville Residence

By Chesca Chesca • May 25, 2026
Leederville Residence This renovation focused on refining key functional areas of the home while creating a more cohesive and contemporary living environment. The project centred on the transformation of the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry, with careful consideration given to improving usability, storage, and overall flow. Existing layouts were reworked to better support everyday living, while maintaining continuity with the surrounding spaces that remained unchanged. A major focus of the renovation was the kitchen, where updated cabinetry, integrated appliances, an expanded island bench, and a revised pantry layout helped create a more functional and efficient central space. The bathroom and laundry were similarly refreshed through new finishes, fixtures, joinery, and improved spatial planning. Throughout the renovation, updated materials, lighting, and detailing were selected to create a cleaner and more cohesive visual language across each area, balancing practicality with a refined residential feel. The result is a considered renovation that enhances the functionality of the home while delivering a more resolved and modern day-to-day living experience.

Alfred Cove Residence

By Chesca Chesca • May 18, 2026
Alfred Cove Residence The Alfred Cove Residence renovation focused on improving the functionality and flow of key living spaces while creating a more cohesive and contemporary home environment. The project centered on the transformation of the kitchen, living areas, bathroom, laundry, and ensuite, with careful consideration given to how each space supports everyday living. Existing layouts were reworked to improve usability, increase storage, and create stronger visual connection throughout the home. A major focus of the renovation was the kitchen, where updated cabinetry, integrated appliances, and a redesigned island bench helped create a more efficient and social central space. New glazing and sliding doors were also introduced to improve natural light and strengthen the connection between indoor living areas. Throughout the home, updated finishes, lighting, flooring, and joinery were selected to create a consistent visual language while enhancing long-term practicality and comfort. The result is a refined and functional renovation that modernises the home while supporting the way the owners live and use the space day to day.