kitchen, timber flooring adds warmth to the with,’ Stephen says. ‘And obviously, after winning all at a glance contemporary finishes. the awards, they were even happier.’ Moving upstairs via the custom-designed and A wonderful showcase of Dechellis Homes’ Award: 2018 HIA Australian -made steel string staircase, we find the space that flexible approach and uncompromising commitment Project Home Stephen considers the standout of the home: the to quality, this home was special from the outset. Partnered by: Liberty Steel luxurious parents’ retreat. Complete with a marble- ‘The size, getting all the elements to come together Reinforcing clad ensuite, two walk-in wardrobes, an integrated so beautifully … I was so proud to be part of this Builder:Dechellis Homes office area and romantic gas fireplace, this part of build,’ Frank says. Location: Lockleys, South Australia the home is all about resort living. And while Dechellis Homes is a regular winner of Energy Rating: six stars The home theatre is also on this level. ‘We built South Australian HIA awards, this is the first time a separate stepped flooring platform over the it’s taken out the national prize for project homes, Inclusions: floor-to-ceiling shelving, STRUCTAfloor to create two seating levels, such which represents a huge achievement. coered ceiling, decorative light Stephen says winning HIA awards is integral to fittings, built-in wine rack, fitted as you’d find in a real theatre,’ Frank explains. The custom built joinery including desks heavy curtains installed to block out daylight were also the company’s professional image. ‘It’s great for and storage, walk-in robes, laundry cleverly converted into a luxe design feature. ‘We put a future clients to see that we’re an award-winning chute, Shaker profile doors, floor-to- pelmet bulkhead around the perimeter which hides the builder. It’s good for the staff as well. We have 40 ceiling tiling in bathrooms, glass curtain tracks and give it that sleek look.’ staff members and everyone plays a part – from the splashback After a streamlined, hassle-free 10-month building sales team right at the beginning who bring the sale Materials: parquetry flooring, timber process, Frank and Stephen report in with a preliminary sketch, the in-house design floorboards, feature glass door, that the clients were thrilled and planning department, the selection team, admin stone benchtops, marble kitchen with the finished result. team, the construction teams. Everyone contributes benchtop, Termimesh, skylights, ‘They were great and the awards are a great recognition of that.’ aluminium sliding doors. clients to work www.dechellishomes.com.au ceiling clad in western red cedar A WONDERFUL SHOWCASE OF DECHELLIS HOMES’ FLEXIBLE APPROACH AND UNCOMPROMISING COMMITMENT TO QUALITY SEPTEMBER 2018 HOUSING 69 INTERIORS • PROJECT HOME PROFILE