It was the grass green glass splash back that completely drew us in. Searching around architect Grant Amon’s website this St Kilda apartment caught our eye and boy are we glad it did. This apartment needed a renovation, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom. However, this was no straight forward renovation as the building is heritage listed…
Look: Grass Green Glass Kitchen Splash Back
Melbourne
The heritage listing means that the building is legally protected against demolition or any alteration to the site. So this renovation had to respect and compliment the original interior. The original cabinets were restored and stained while any additional cabinetry was veneered in a matching timber. The original kauri pine floor boards where repolished to near-original condition.
What we really enjoy about this home is that it reminds us of how elegant and simple black and white can be with an occasional hint of color. We're also desperately in love with the Grass Green Glass splash back- and how much fun Grass Green Glass is to say five times quickly.
For more info on Grant Amon Architects visit their website here.
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That is my new dream kitchen. I wish I could paint!!! :`(
view erinpeace's profile
What a beautiful and unexpected compliment to the original fixtures and flooring! I love the idea of something as straightforward as just colored glass for a backsplash.
view Centelleo's profile
"grass green glass splash back." Goodness. Say that ten times fast.
No really... Try it.
view caitlinmarie's profile
Check out the Plaid Rugs at Fort street Studio
www.fortstreetstudio.com VERY COOL!
view evandrew's profile
We just painted our backsplash a bright orange-yellow (kind of Pantone's Mimosa) -- not as cool as glass, I know, but fit perfectly into our tapped-out, post-reno budget, and it adds a really nice pop of color to the place. Just a suggestion for those who love the color but can't afford the glass.
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This is fine, until Grass Green is no longer a hip color, which could be any month now. Remember all the people with the avocado green/mustard yellow/brown kitchens from the 70s? I've seen some of those kitchens that still exist, and believe me, it hurts the eyes.
I do love it, but I'm not sure I'd do it as my remodeling dollars have to go a long way, and I can't afford to put in something that I might be cringing at in a year. For my money, white is always right. But, if you have the dough to change every time the home magazines tell you what's "new", then go for it.
view Ms. Pea's profile
Come on now -- Don't be afraid of color. I'm brainstorming a DIY backpainted glass backsplash right now. If you decide you hate the color, just scrape and reapply!
view Nathan_60626's profile
LOVE.
view alisaan's profile
Nathan_60626: I'd love to know how you do that backpainted glass backsplash, a little how-to would be awesome!! :)
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