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Mineral Alchemy, Curated by Homeroom Studio, the furniture selections for this beautiful Toorak residence were designed to echo the home’s refined material palette and calm architectural language — a project architecturally designed by Paul Conrad Architects.

We were honoured to collaborate with Romy Dankner and her team, on custom pieces that celebrate natural materiality and sculptural form.

The penthouse features our Terra Plinth in the hallway, Onda Side Table in Titanium Travertine, Bespoke Dolce Bedsides in all bedrooms, and a grande Custom Dining Table.

More of a reinvention than a renovation, Homeroom Studio retains the original structure of Montana Jewel while infusing the interiors with warmth and a contemporary sense of artful spaciousness.

Inspired by the homeowners’ collection of artefacts gathered from travels abroad, the designers developed a material and colour palette that speaks to both the home’s heritage and the curated pieces on display. In the living room, this translated to a leathered stone hearth with rust-coloured veining that wraps around the periphery of the space. The grandness of this gesture is tempered by the subdued tones of custom-finished warm brown veneer panelling and joinery, which introduce abundant shelving and surfaces for objets d’art throughout the residence.

The designers developed a material and colour palette that speaks to both the home’s heritage and the curated pieces on display. The grain of the veneer is varied to evoke a sense of history and character, its rich tones elevated by soft grey furnishings, off-white walls and pale timber floors that bring cohesion and balance. The furnishings are handcrafted modern pieces with a timeless, vintage aesthetic. In the living room, this is marked by an oversized Baxter rope armchair and the criss-crossed lines of a low-slung, glass-topped Mobilia coffee table.

Category — Residential Interior Curation

We’re honoured to announce that Montana Jewel has been shortlisted at IDEA 2025 in the Residential Interior Curation Category.

“Handcrafted furniture and antique objects, sourced from local and international artisans, adorn the sleek timber and stone of this Melbourne home. Drawing on the client’s affinity for collecting artifacts throughout their travels, the design references traditional art practices and heritage techniques, blending them into a contemporary setting.”

Category — Residential Single

We’re honoured to announce that Montana Jewel has been shortlisted at IDEA 2025 in the Residential Single Category.

“By honouring traditional craftmanship, evident in the intricate timber veneer detailing and custom bronze accents, the interior design of this Melbourne home adapts artisan techniques to a modern context. Bronze framed windows and honey toned sheer curtains welcome light into the space, illuminating delicate sculptural forms and deep timber recesses.”

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Explore Two Tone Design Elements in EST Spaces

More of a reinvention than a renovation, Homeroom Studio retains the original structure of Montana Jewel while infusing the interiors with warmth and a contemporary sense of artful spaciousness.

Inspired by the homeowners’ collection of artefacts gathered from travels abroad, the designers developed a material and colour palette that speaks to both the home’s heritage and the curated pieces on display. In the living room, this translated to a leathered stone hearth with rust-coloured veining that wraps around the periphery of the space. The grandness of this gesture is tempered by the subdued tones of custom-finished warm brown veneer panelling and joinery, which introduce abundant shelving and surfaces for objets d’art throughout the residence.

Rook stool by Ross Gardam in Montana Jewel residence, Australia

Chess pieces informed the design of this bar stool, realised in a choice of three different species of solid timber by Australian designer Ross Gardam.

A pair of Rook stools in American walnut with a black powder coat base and foot rests flank the kitchen island in Montana Jewel – a house designed collaboratively between Melbourne architecture firm ADDARC and local interior design practice Homeroom Studio.

Natural wooden surfaces abound throughout the interior, where they are complimented by simple, minimalistic silhouettes. The stools were selected thanks to their sharing of these two characteristics.

Words by Alice Laycock
Photography by Timothy Kaye

Few things offer a sense of calm like connecting with nature, but in the hustle of modern living, it’s not every day you are afforded the luxury to stroll along a sun-drenched beach or take a hike in the mountains. But in the absence of being this close to nature, we can often underestimate the impact of a thoughtfully designed garden or courtyard as the next best thing. Whether tucked between towering walls or beyond glass doors, these outdoor spaces serve as natural extensions of the home; a place to pause, exhale, and reconnect with the world at a gentler pace. These green spaces don’t simply offer aesthetic appeal; they elevate everyday living.

Words by Miné Coetser

Hidden behind a facade of carefully crafted tiles, reveals an interior that breathes warmth. Montana Jewel, a collaboration between the Australian architectural firm ADDARC and interior design firm Homeroom Studio, only really reveals itself when light gently sneaks into the rooms through bronzed framed windows and honey toned sheer curtains. This home cannot be captured at a glance; every step further inside reveals new layers of craftsmanship, texture and cultural depth. The entrance, with its imposing dark wood revolving door finished with a bronze handle, immediately marks the beginning of a sophisticated exploration.