b'kitchenThis special pocket of Sydney is steeped in history, and we all took the custodian role seriously, says Angelique. We were fortunate that a previous owner had laid pine flooring on the lower ground floor, which could be removed. However, we found sandstone footings for another building underneath, requiring an archaeologist to supervise any work. The complex demands of the project fused the contractors into a close-knit team. As we lifted one floorboard, we each carefully completed our task bit by bit. There was simply no time or space to work any other way.Angelique knew just who to turn to when it came to colour. Ive always been a Resene girlthe range is so lovely. Resene offers truly pigmented colours. All the paint had to be approved by the heritage team, so we worked with a traditional palette. I had flakes of the original paint that we tried to match and elevateI wanted a nod to history with a contemporary twist. ReseneIn the kitchen, as in the rest of the home, Resene Quarter EcruReseneChelseaWhite was chosen for the interior walls, allowing the velvet texture ofHalf Canterbury Clay Cucumberthe lath and plaster to take centre stage. Daylight softly falls acrossAbove left and right: The courtyardheritagedetailing,blackJapanesetimberflooringandtimelessarea off the kitchen ties in the heritage sandstone. Resene Artemisused as an anchoring colourgives thepolychromatic brickwork and restored flagstone kitchens central island a sense of depth and history. pavers. The timber weatherboards, window trims and steps are painted in Resene Half Canterbury Clay, the soffits are Resene TheReseneHalfAshperimetercabinetrygivesamoreChelsea Cucumber and the brick perimeter wall is Resene Half contemporary backdrop to extend the space and reflect the naturalBlack White. The door, railings and window trims are a light, says Angelique. She elevated the kitchens finish with artisancustom heritage greenfor a similar colour, try Resene Celtic.techniques. Volantes Decorating Service hand-painted the cabinetryBelow: Resene Quarter Ecru White is the primary wall colour in Resene Half Ash to achieve a more authentic result. Their teamthroughout the home, with details such as stair risings, trims expertly finished the beautiful texture of the refined brushstrokes.and ceilings in Resene Half Black White. The stair risers and This texture plays perfectly against the double-layer handmade brasstreads are protected with Resene Uracryl 402, a urethane wonder grilles, custom-made in England as a respectful homage to the past. acrylic suitable for projects requiring extra durability and wide blueThe stunning classic kitchen has hidden secrets in the smallest ofwater resistance. Resene Artemis and Resene Half Ash on the spaces. The 450- millimetre-wide dishwasher within the kitchen islandcabinetry and kitchen island provide a coastal aesthetic.has a specialised plumbing system, hydronic underfloor heating keeps feet warm on cool mornings and the staircase hides both a pantry and the controls for the home automation, including security, lighting and sound.The 4m x 3.2m kitchen had its unique challenges. A restoration specialist recast and repaired components for the original oven in the A meticulously renovated kitchen inhearth area to working order. However, a modern oven was custom-Millers Point is a love letter to thebuilt to fit within the tight 800mm space in another spot in the kitchen. The proximity to the window and its traditionally thin heritage citys maritime history. glass created an issue for a rangehood. Angelique solved the problem by incorporating a downdraft system to rise out of the benchtop, O ne of the difficulties of a heritage renovation is this: whenacting as both rangehood and splashback. The disguises didnt end do wear and tear become part of the character of a home?there. A family of six needs a large fridge, but its not very on There are more than 100 years of footprints and wear ontheme. So the fridge is disguised as an armoire, with cupboards on either sidevery The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.thehand-cutsandstoneinthekitchenofthisFederationQueen The owners Anne-style home in Millers Point, Sydney. love their old kitchen with the new touches.Thefour-storey,158-square-metrehomedecoratedinReseneHistory lessonspaints was built in the 1890s. In the decades since, the house, with its timelessslaterooffromtheWelshSlatequarryinPenrhynAngeliqueadvisesrenovatorsofheritagepropertiestoengage sheltered shipyard workers and families before falling into a tiredprofessionals.Youneedateamwhounderstandstheunique Above and top: The kitchen cabinets state. Striking a balance between functional modernity and heritagecomplexities of heritage properties. Find contractors with a collaborative are brush painted with Resene Lustacryl Resene approach; otherwise, there will be compromises down the track. semi-gloss tinted to Resene Half Ash to Half Ash character was the biggest challenge for lead architect and interiorWhenrenovatingaheritagehome,becarefulwhenremoving keep to the heritage theme. Resene Artemis, designer Angelique Perak of Sydneys Studio Duo. Resene The kitchen is the heart of the home; its a nourishing spacehazardous lead-based paint. Follow Resenes safety guidelines if you a muted slate blue-green, is used on the physically and mentally. I knew I had to protect the kitchen, she says.find lead-based paint on your home at www.resene.com/leadbased. Iftop tip Celtickitchen island. The hand-painted effect gives the youre unsure whether your home has lead-based paint, purchase aIf youre painting cabinetry and furniture yourself, use Resene cabinetry a heritage quality and ties in with the sandstoneThe homes 18-month renovation marries tradition with a sleek,lead-based paint test kit at your local Resene ColorShop.Lustacryl semi-gloss or Resene Enamacryl gloss for a hard-flooring. The kitchen walls are Resene Quarter Ecru White, heritage-inspired Resene palette. As the building is protected, thewearing, durable finish. Or ask your kitchen supplier to use and the ceiling and window trims are Resene Half Black White.renovation had to follow the complex requirements of the Burradesign Studio Duo www.studioduo.com.auEnvironmental Choice approved Resene AquaLAQ, a fast-Resene Resene Half Resene QuarterCharter, which lays out basic principles and procedures to be followedwords Cheree Morrison drying lacquer system for cabinetry, so you get the authentic Artemis Black White Ecru White in conserving important buildings, and the states Heritage Council.images Brigid Arnott Resene colour and quality finish.56 57'