The Local Project – Montana Jewel by Homeroom Studio
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.
The exterior of the home was reimagined by architects ADDARC, with an intricately tiled facade creating a retro-inspired look, further elevated by bronze-framed windows and graceful sheer curtains. A handcrafted brass handle greets visitors at the wide, pivoting front door, while industrial-style feature lights from Anchor Ceramics lend a rough-hewn texture and warm glow to the exterior walls.
Words by Camille Khouri
