The Ross Gardam Rook stools in the kitchen.
Striking a balance that feels at once expansive and intimate, Montana Jewel by Melbourne-based multidisciplinary studio Homeroom Studio is a testament to thoughtful reinvention, preserving the home’s original framework while crafting a space that amplifies a feeling of authenticity and warmth.
Homeroom studio sought to retain the home’s original framework, and at the same time, reimagine the interiors to create an enduring space that celebrates the lifestyle and personal interests of those who call it home.
“History emanates within the walls of Montana Jewel,” Homeroom Studio founder and director Romy Dankner says. “Drawing on our client’s affinity for collecting artifacts throughout their travels, the design reflects a deep reverence for traditional practices and heritage techniques, blending them seamlessly into a contemporary landscape,” she adds.
Finding a harmony between the interiors and architecture by ADDARC, the spatial reconfiguration centralises communal areas, responding intuitively to the personal rhythms of the client’s daily lives. In the kitchen, this translates to a separation that maintains connection with the butler’s pantry—an exercise in balance that is echoed throughout the entire space.
Cultural motifs, handcrafted pottery and aged metalware are thoughtfully displayed, setting the tone for the design throughout, while offering a glimpse into the client’s life story.
Moving through a façade of Artedomus tiles, guests are greeted by a timber pivot door with rich, dark grain and a handcrafted bronze handle by Barbera Design. Inside, natural light floods the space, filtered through bronzed window frames and honey-toned sheer curtains that soften the home’s structured lines and proportions.
“The design collaboration between ourselves and ADDARC led to a deeply considered reorganisation of the interior, strategically centralising the main living spaces to align with the client’s needs,” Dankner continues. “Ensuring the client’s collection of artwork and intricate objects found their place within the home was paramount to the client’s life journey and reducing environmental impact and negate the need for new pieces,” she says.
Cassina 412 Cab chairs in the dining area.
Throughout the home, a warm palette is anchored by CDK stone with rich, rusty veins that complement deep timber veneer. The design fosters a renewed appreciation for traditional craftsmanship, reinterpreted in a modern context, as seen through the intricate timber veneer detailing and custom bronze accents. “Textured materiality coalesces with subtle ovations of colour and tonality to create a tactile experience,” Dankner adds.
Montana Jewel is a residence of conviction and soul, where every element tells a story of craft and considered design.
The Cassina Sengu coffee table designed by Patricia Urquiola in the living area.
The Baxter Manila armchair in the living area.
Pictured: The Baxter So Far armchair and the Nemo Lampe De Marseille.
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted by a grand timber pivot door with rich, dark grain, a handcrafted bronze handle by Barbera Design and the Apparatus Horsehair sconce.
The primary bedroom features the Foscarini Buds 2 lamp and Abode bedlinen.
Pictured: The Baxter Nepal armchair.
Pictured: The Anchor Ceramics Flute wall lights.
The home features a façade of Artedomus tiles.
