Dramatic Colours and Materials Transform an Inner-Melbourne Pad

The dramatic spaces of Tinderbox House - a transformed 19th Century loft in inner-Melbourne - were inspired by a 18th Century fire starting kit. And thanks to Breathe Architects' fun photo series we are reminded of another wood house (but we hope this one survives a little bit longer)...

Timber Houses, Timber Floors

Renovations, Timber Houses, Pendant Lighting, Lofts

Inspired by a traditional fire starting kit, the materials and colours at Tinderbox House reference flint, char cloth and a steel fire striker, while dramatic red and yellow feature walls allude to what comes afterwards!

Bathrooms, Subway Tiles, Basins, Bold Colours

Timber Houses, Staircases, Exposed Rafters

Matte black wall tiles, flinty grey black accents and black coated steel dominate the living space, setting a dramatic but elegant aesthetic for the double height space.

Timber Houses, Black Houses, Timber Floors

Staircases, Kitchens

The walls of the mezzanine and upper level are largely clad in a light wood, giving the impression that a fire below has charred the surfaces, but left the upper story unscathed.

Timber Houses, Bathrooms, Bold Colours

Open Plan Living, Black Kitchens, Staircases, Exposed Rafters, Kitchens, Dining Areas

Combined with the bright yellow and red, the spaces are given a spark of life and energy.

Black Kitchens, Staircases, Dining Areas

Timber Houses, Staircases, Exposed Rafters, Dining Areas, Rugs, Lofts, Lamps

Staircases, Dining Areas

Black Kitchens, Timber Floors, Exposed Rafters, Kitchens

Open Plan Living, Timber Floors, Staircases, Dining Areas

Lamps, Bold Colours

Black Houses, Timber Floors, Staircases, Exposed Rafters, Rugs, Coffee Tables

Breathe's attention to detail in this small, but well-appointed space have ensures a strong sense of space and a delightful home.