A backdrop for a life well lived

Designed by Studio & You, Crown Jewel is a complete architectural and interior transformation centred on longevity, personality and everyday comfort. But it was more than just a renovation. The brief was to create a ‘forever home’.

A home that would feel layered, vibrant and deeply personal, all while remaining comfortable and functional for years to come.

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Working closely with the clients, the team had a clear vision: a modernised home enriched with texture, colour and inspired by their vibrant personality.

Every material selection was chosen to carry both warmth and longevity while complementing the client’s extensive art collection.

It was never about following trends, it was about building a backdrop for a life well lived.

The oak that set the tone

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Throughout Crown Jewel, flooring simply isn’t a surface; it’s the material that carries the weight of daily life. It influences the atmosphere, light reflection and emotional comfort, ensuring the modernised home renovation feels authentic and welcoming.

From the beginning, the flooring was an integral part of the overall design to ensure it would provide a quiet canvas for the expressive finishes. Havwoods’ Ryde Plank from the V Collection was chosen for the floor and became the foundation for the entire palette moving forward.

“It was the perfect classic, oak board we were looking for,” explained Studio & You. And from that decision, everything else followed.

The natural timber tone is the anchor point of the home, balancing the statement marble benchtop in the kitchen and the bold artworks adorning the walls throughout. Rather than competing with the feature elements, the oak tones enhance them to provide warmth and cohesion.

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Simple, reliable specification

Collaboration played a key role in the project’s success. The team turned to Havwoods not just for product, but also for range and reliability.

“We always have success sourcing from Havwoods’ extensive range, no matter the budget we are working within or aesthetic we are trying to achieve,” the Studio & You team shared.

That breadth of choice in timber products allowed the designers to confidently specify a board that aligned perfectly with their vision, achieving the right tone, grain and format without compromise.

Project details

Project: Crown Jewel

Architect: Melina Design Group

Designer: Studio & You

Builder: Monarch Building Solutions

Product Used: HW6206 Ryde Plank

Photographer: Anne Stroud Photography

Architecture & Design Team

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