The Ferntree Gully Project
A Project by Cherie He
A Harmonious Blend of Industrial & Scandi Elegance
At LTKI, we believe that every home should be a reflection of the people who live in it. The Ferntree Gully Project was a deeply personal renovation for our client, who had previously completed a kitchen renovation with us in her former home. Now, with her newly purchased forever home, she entrusted us once again to create a beautifully functional space tailored to her lifestyle.
This transformation balances industrial aesthetics with Scandinavian warmth, integrating thoughtful design solutions to enhance daily life.
A Kitchen Reimagined for Flow & Functionality
The original kitchen was impractical for everyday cooking, with three corner cabinets creating dead space and an island obstructing natural movement. We streamlined the layout to maximise accessibility, reducing unnecessary corner cabinets and introducing a bi-fold appliance garage to neatly house everyday essentials.
A peninsula island was designed to serve dual purposes—one half for meal prep with integrated drainer grooves, and the other as a breakfast bar for casual dining. The Ash White finish with woodgrain trims and slim pale green handles introduce a fresh Scandi aesthetic, while a splash window and skylight were incorporated to flood the space with natural light.
Seamlessly Designed Utility Spaces
A custom timber slat barn door leads to the utility area, reconfigured to enhance flow. By closing off the existing toilet room, we were able to create a more functional division between the laundry and family bathroom, allowing for added storage while maintaining a sleek, minimalist aesthetic.
The laundry features diamond-shaped tiles in a soft green hue, adding vibrancy while reinforcing the cohesive color palette found throughout the home. The bathroom transformation introduces Nordic Oak vanities paired with textured linear feature tiles, evoking a sense of calm. Thoughtful storage solutions include a four-bank drawer unit, a slide-out inner storage system, and a soft pendant light that enhances warmth and ambiance.
Innovative Storage & Custom Features
In the living room, an existing structural column posed a unique design challenge. Instead of working around it, we integrated a custom-built multi-purpose unit that cleverly disguises the pillar while serving as a glass display cabinet, an open shelving unit, and a TV stand—seamlessly dividing the space while maintaining visual flow.
A Sanctuary in the Master Suite
The walk-in robe was designed with ample hanging space, responding directly to the client’s needs, while a concealed sliding mirror enhances both storage and function.
In the ensuite, we echoed the family bathroom’s materials for consistency, featuring a curved vanity, a radius mirrored shaving cabinet, and a half-moon wall light that softens the compact space, transforming it into a private sanctuary. A black vertical heated towel rail adds a functional, industrial edge.
With a keen eye for materials, functionality, and aesthetic balance, this renovation brings together the best of industrial minimalism and Scandinavian softness, creating a home that is as practical as it is beautiful.
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Client Reviews
Noemi, John and the team from LTKI were wonderful from start to finish. We couldn't be happier with our brand new kitchen, laundry and bathroom - it feels like a new home.
Noemi, our Interior Designer really listened to what we were wanting to do and then came back to us with a even better concept that we had envisaged, which integrated with the existing house perfectly. She was so approachable, responsive and always went above to achieve our perfect home.
Family and friends suggested it'll never be done in time and it will be the most stressful experience of our lives... well, they were wrong! The team managed the project so well, hitting all the milestones on time and we were back inside our home (stress free) well before Christmas, as promised. They even went above and beyond to sort out a last minute issue caused by another trade, when they didn't need to.
Gino and the building team were also wonderful to work with, nothing was too hard (knocking down a wall, removing archways) and their work was perfect.
There's no hesitation in recommending LTKI to anyone looking to renovate their kitchen or more.
Had a kitchen designed and installed by LTKI in 2013. It has stood up extremely well and the quality is first class. Recently had a small problem with a pantry door hinge and gave them a call to find out what model hinge they used. However, they said "we'll sort it out" and one of their people (John) came and replaced all 6 hinges and it's perfect again. Hard to find a company that stands behind it's product after 12 years and gives such great service when you do have a problem.
LTKI completed a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and 2 powder room renovation for our 140 year old Terrace house! The job was not easy, however they designed and created a modern update which we are very happy with. The team are extremely friendly and I would highly recommend!
We are more than happy with the service provided by Noemi and all the team who guided us through all our cabinetry for our renovation. The time spent with us in detailing our layout and time spent with us at E & S to finalise our white goods order, and assisting us with our selection of tiles was absolutely wonderful. The kitchen installation was very professional and if we had any problems along the way, it was attended to immediately by John.
We highly recommend LTK as their designers and all the staff made our situation an easy journey. A big thank you.
Could not have been happier with the renovations LTKI did for us. Every aspect from the design to all the various elements of the work were handled very professionally. Any adjustments as the work went along were handled with ease and any schedule variations were communicated up front, reasons given and proposed corrective action advised. Not one additional cost arose over the original estimate, despite the inevitable surprises that come up when pulling apart a 90 year old house.
Working with LTKI has been a pleasure on each occasion I have had them do work from a kitchen to study desk, and garage fit out.
Every person I worked with from the first contact point to completion of a job were accommodating and helpful.
Trusting in a company to assist me with what I wanted done is important to me along with the quality of the workmanship and this I had with LTKI.
I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Thanks LTKI.
A Dream Renovation Experience with LTKI
After extensive research, plenty of planning, and a few Covid-related delays, we finally chose Let’s Talk Kitchens & Interiors (LTKI) for our apartment renovation—and we couldn’t be happier with the result.
The LTKI team delivered an outstanding full-scale upgrade, transforming every part of our home: the expanded kitchen, bathrooms, ensuite, laundry, and living areas. The result is modern, cohesive, and exactly what we had envisioned...
...LTKI’s structured contract and project timeline gave us full confidence. The entire build was completed in under 16 weeks. Their cabinetry is designed, built, and installed in-house, and the project was flawlessly executed by L&G Creative Projects, with Gino (one of their directors) ensuring seamless coordination across all trades.
We are absolutely thrilled with the result. If you’re looking for a team that delivers quality, professionalism, and a stress-free experience, we highly recommend LTKI.
A thoroughly professional group - LTKI made the process of renovation a relatively stress-free one and even brought the whole thing in on time. All this at the tail end of the COVID shutdown, too. While they were not our cheapest quote, we do not regret using them. You get what you pay for.
We had a fantastic experience with Let’s Talk Kitchens and Interiors, who installed sliding drawers in our apartment kitchen.
From the discussion and design with Noemi, to the professional installation of the drawers, we were very impressed.
We can now find products in our pantry and easily access our crockery and glassware.
We would highly recommend using LTKI.
engaged Let's Talk Kitchens for my bathroom, en suite and kitchen in 2010. The experience was so good I went straight to LTKI for the renovations to my new home. My second experience did not disappoint. Cherie understood my style preferences immediately. It had to look good but be efficient and functional in quite a small space. Cherie ensured the $ went into the wow factor and made savings in other areas. I never knew that I could be so excited about a laundry! LTKI delivered kitchen, en suite, bathroom, laundry, walk in robe and other features ON TIME before Christmas, to an exacting level of quality. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.
Everything I had hoped my new kitchen would be happened. I absolutely love it. From the beautiful big new sink (that I thought wasn’t going to be as amazing) to the fantastic help I received from Rhianon, John and all the other hard working LTKI guys. Nothing was too much trouble plus I did add a couple of extra bits at the last minute. Thank you for getting me to remember how I wanted to use my kitchen that advice was invaluable. I would recommend LTKI to everyone.