Inside A Modern Dream House With a Dark and Moody Interior Design (House Tour)

Quarry Hill House is a modern dream house in the regional Victorian city of Bendigo. Featuring an extensive interior fit-out by interior designer Chelsea Hing, this design demonstrates the studio’s ability to enhance the ideas embedded in the existing architecture by reimagining the interior design and introducing a palpable sense of energy, as seen in The Local Project’s house tour.

Engaged by the client in the later stages of this modern dream house’s project cycle, Chelsea’s scope worked within the existing modern architecture and focused on improving the internal space. The central void of the house, which doubles as a living room, is a gravitational point and an essential element of this modern dream house. The use of timber boards, specifically, was integral to the success of the design and as such, Chelsea specified Made by Storey French oak boards throughout. Dark chocolate planks clad the walls on the ground and first floors and boards in a lighter oak finish wrap the ceiling and floor between. It is a stunning example of timber being championed as the primary material of the design.

This exploration of haptics and hues continues throughout the rest of the home, as depicted in The Local Project’s house tour. The office is vibrant with furniture, textiles and art in warm ochre shades; the kitchen is grand and fitting for the architecture; and Made by Storey’s French oak boards are recurring in almost every room, bringing a wonderful sense of cohesion to this modern dream house.

Quarry Hill House by Chelsea Hing is a study of tone, texture and light. For its owners, it is their modern dream house, and for Chelsea Hing, it is a joyful expression of her interior design practice.

00:00 - Introduction to the Modern Dream House
00:50 - Responding to the Site
01:13 - A Space for Entertaining and Family
02:06 - Championing Timber In the Design
03:35 - The Furniture and Art Selection
04:14 - A Walkthrough of the Modern Dream House
05:58 - A Privilege To Design

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[canadude]

I love modern design, and for me it has to still be comfortable and a "home".
Sounds like Chelsea has the same approach in her work here and it pays off.
I really like at the end Chelsea asked for feedback on her work as well, instead of "This is what I designed, so you're stuck with it." She really cares and is in tune with her collaborative effort in the space.
She asked the client "How does the house feel?"
she said "I feel held"
Terrific question, and even more terrific response.
Love this channel!

[nikkilogan]

I'm really captivated by this stunning home!
I love how the dark tone compliments with the light tone in a modern way.
Just love the design of this home! Thanks Local Project

[ML-co]

Wooden ceiling was unexpected still mid century modern réminiscence ❤ just another level of sofistication, masculin and moody

[Studiorobdiaz-qc]

This was so well executed and the furniture placement is perfection. The arrow pendants from apparatus studio sit so well from center ceiling. Wow.

[Fitevermore]

An absolute masterpiece. Incredible atmosphere within the home. She is a truly gifted interior designer.

[mat_from_ballarat]

Excellent work by Chelsea, as always! Beautifully done.

[robthewaywardwoodworker]

Beautiful. It does look like a high-end hotel, more than a home (IMHO).

[mrvk]

I think it's a very successful project - it's definitely a luxury villa and it's modern and its dark but the choice of materials really softens it, the large spaces feel intimate at the same time, and the luxury is understated enough not to appear vulgar as it so often does when developers take a stab at it. I also think that some architectural solutions like that 2nd floor terrace with a privacy screen really solve a lot of problems of the lot - it's small (at least for the house on it) and it faces a busy road. The use of these screens and curtains really shields this house without anyone outright noticing it.

[Lia-ukmk]

Wow it's the best house Project that I "ve seen here. My home would be exactly so.And I would put my paintings and photographs on the walls.

[pixel_scapes]

I'm so in love. I wish I was rich enough to have a home of my own that looks like this.

[davidalanmedia]

Gorgeous home and well captured by TLP.

[SuzyShip]

These videos can be quite inspiring, not only for their architecture but also for the choice of music. Today, during a pause in the designer's talking, I've had a few moments of luck with Shazam and discovered that the composer is from the country I live in! It would be nice to see more music credits in the captions.

[ellerykirkconnell]

Incredible work! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

Very unique concept! This may not be for majority of people but I appreciate its theme embracing boldness and sophistication. 🖤🖤

[darien]

Este canal es muy bueno . En todas las profesiones hay gerja, un vocabulario propio en el que se manejan entre ellos..., y los que no estamos en la profesión, aunque nos interese la disciplina, un poco fuera de esa terminología; pero para mí no hay problema. Voy a definir la casa en lo que me traslada con un lenguaje más poético, próximo a mi círculo. Esta es una casa como un bombón relleno de trufa y avellana, compacto bocado de sabor ligeramente misterioso y evocador de castigos de la infancia, asi como si te dijeran : " vete al rincón de pensar" en una tarde de lluvia febril. No me gusta la sensación leve e insistente de claustrofobia, envuelta en pegajoso marrón chocolate. La falta de luz de boite de semilujo de los noventa y las engañosas formas ciculares de tanto sofá gordo y bajo. No viviría ahi en definitiva; solo la visitaria en un sueño, espero que corto. Entiendo que para muchos sea una casa atractiva como un huevo protector. Es también un buen trabajo. Saludos

[MrGlenspace]

Beautiful home but again no privacy and main road including neighbors to close. Needed to have a bigger yard.

[julietphillips]

These houses are mostly always appealing in design, but I notice this trend where the interior color palette is now so grey and dark..."moody." For the interior, whatever happened to light, bright and airy?! If there are any critters walking around, I would much rather have the ability to see them!

[_Murky_]

An empty black boxed hotel lobby filled with gold highlights, zero character or charm.

[ОленаІгнатенко-дп]

Напевно тут використані швидкі гроші(скоробагатьки будувались)

[ОленаІгнатенко-дп]

У нас у Полтаві є дуже схожа стоматологічна клініка😅😅😅