Behind the design: A maximalist house by Flack Studio
Lilli Murphy
August 2024
This bespoke Fitzroy home is a masterclass in maximalism. Designed by David Flack of Flack Studio, the home features a blend of materials and bold colours. The transformation of this 3-level terrace residence near Carlton Gardens, offers multiple living and study spaces, maximising every inch with style and function. Owners, Zahra and Nicholas entrusted David with free reign and one key request; no white walls. The finished result is an iconic Melbourne home with personality in spades.
We sat down with David Flack to discuss how the home’s strong sensibility shaped the unique interiors, and how the material selections effortlessly connect each room.
What was the creative brief for this project?
No white walls! Our client allowed us a full carte blanche to create this project, it explored the notions of materials that collide and work in harmony together, it’s a beautiful alchemy.
Could you describe the inspiration for the Little Fitzroy project?
How did you integrate this inspiration into the home's design? A homage to Milanese design, the clash of materials, stone, terrazzo, deep and muted colours accented with punchy primary tones. Each room feels like its own world, a delightful journey even in a compact space.
Whimsical, warm, welcoming
The original floor plan must have been a challenge within its compact nature. What were some of the key considerations when designing the spatial flow of this home?
This is one of the most challenging homes we’ve worked on in the studio. The small footprint means more documentation and thought than a larger home, and every millimetre counted in this project. and work around this function, as ultimately it has to perform on and engaging spaces were all key considerations in designing this home.
Over 212K Instagram followers look to Flack Studio for design inspiration. Who do you look to for design inspiration and why?
Always books and travel. This sounds cliché but they are our greatest source of inspiration to produce original homes and explore new and challenging notions of design.
It can be difficult as a designer to cement a 'signature style', but Flack Studio have mastered it. What advice would you give other designers or homeowners when it comes to cultivating your own unique style?
The architecture and period of the home will always tell you what to do. Paramount to a successful home is the spatial planning and materiality but outside of this, run with gut instinct and remember you're designing a home for you. Finally, good design is enduring and lasts forever.
WHAT THE AGENTS SAYS:
A home bursting with personality and offering a creative and functional feel throughout.
8 Moor Street, Fitzroy recently sold by Jellis Craig Fitzroy.
