{"id":132230,"date":"2026-06-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=132230"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:12:56","slug":"award-winning-newtown-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/real-estate\/award-winning-newtown-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Global influences shape award-winning Newtown home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A NEWTOWN family home inspired by years of living and travelling overseas is in the running for one of Australia&#8217;s top interior design honours.<\/p>\n<p>Known as Bronze Valley, the 935sqm residence has been shortlisted in the residential decoration category of the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards, placing it among 26 finalists nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by Melbourne-based studio Sally Caroline, the home draws on the owners&#8217; international experiences, blending influences from cities including London with more relaxed Caribbean-inspired spaces to create a home centred on family life and entertaining.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HighResImage5-RW16A_54658.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Lillee Thompson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Creative director Sally Knibbs said the home&#8217;s furniture, art and object selection was deliberately curated to reflect the owners&#8217; personal story.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We approached the home&#8217;s furniture curation as a narrative thread \u2013 an Australian base layered with pieces that quietly reflect the homeowners&#8217; travels and treasured global outposts,&#8221; Knibbs said.<\/p>\n<p>The structured elegance of the kitchen and formal lounge references London architecture, while lighter, more playful spaces, including the pool house, take inspiration from Caribbean living.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HighResImage4-RW16A_81972.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Lillee Thompson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The home was conceived as a welcoming place for family and friends, with spaces designed for entertaining, displaying an extensive collection of art, books and wine, and providing quiet retreats from daily life.<\/p>\n<p>The furniture and artwork throughout the residence include pieces by French artist Damien de Medeiros of Hermentaire, alongside vintage finds sourced through Nicholas &amp; Alistair and Graham Geddes.<\/p>\n<p>Contemporary designs from Cassina and Kartell also feature, together with collectible works by Pierre Yovanovitch and Laura Gonzalez.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HighResImage6-RW16A_48998.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Lillee Thompson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each selection was intentional, balancing designer pieces with unexpected vintage and collectible finds to create a home that supports the way they live, while elevating the everyday and giving the home a sense of character that feels both personal and timeless,&#8221; Knibbs said.<\/p>\n<p>Among the home&#8217;s standout features are an oil-treated brass kitchen detailed by Ore Design, a marble island bench paired with Sally Caroline&#8217;s Lunetta Perch stools, and a climate-controlled wine room concealed behind bespoke emerald steel doors and finished with custom octagonal stone tiles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HighResImage3-RW16A_12092.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Lillee Thompson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The materials used throughout the home include Venetian plaster, patinaed brass and bronze, linen drapery, herringbone timber flooring and natural stone, complemented by Moroccan zellige tiles and lacquered joinery.<\/p>\n<p>While Bronze Valley is now being recognised on a national stage for its interior decoration, the project&#8217;s craftsmanship has already been celebrated locally.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HighResImage14-RW16_38066.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The kitchen at Bronze Valley showcases oil-treated brass from Ore Design, finely detailed cabinetry and a marble island bench paired with Sally Caroline&#8217;s Lunetta Perch stools. Photo: Lillee Thompson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The home was a major winner at this year&#8217;s Independent Cabinet Makers (ICM) Geelong Cabinetry Awards, where its custom joinery and detailing helped secure the Best House Lot award.<\/p>\n<p>Judges praised the consistency of the design throughout the residence, from the sculptural kitchen and atmospheric bar to the wine room, wardrobes, bathrooms and living spaces.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This home demonstrates exceptional design cohesion across multiple spaces,&#8221; judge Frank Iaria said. &#8220;From the sculptural kitchen and atmospheric bar to the wine room, robes, bathrooms and living areas, the joinery is a work of craftsmanship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/HighResImage1-RW16A_64227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the bespoke family home, the interiors blend global influences with artisanal detail, featuring playful family zones and curated d\u00e9cor. Photo: Lillee Thompson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He praised its originality, emotional impact and strong whole-house design narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Bronze Valley&#8217;s kitchen was also recognised in its own right, winning the Best Kitchen Over $50,000 category.<\/p>\n<p>Judges described the space as &#8220;an exceptional example of restraint, refinement and architectural elegance&#8221;, praising its dramatic marble features, sculptural island and carefully considered material palette.<\/p>\n<p>The Australian Interior Design Awards will be presented this evening (Friday 12 June) in Sydney.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A NEWTOWN family home inspired by years of living and travelling overseas is in the running for one of Australia&#8217;s top interior design honours. 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