This 1970s maisonette in the heart of Zejtun had great bones, but it needed a new story. My clients—new parents with a love for simplicity and natural materials—wanted a space that felt calm, soulful, and easy to live in. A place to grow, without the clutter.

We kept the structure’s best features—like the striking Victorian-style hallway arch, a nostalgic replica from the home’s original build—and gave everything else a fresh lens. The design brief was part Japandi, part Mediterranean restraint, all wrapped up in light and texture.

We opened up the living and kitchen area to make it feel like a single breath. Whitewashed walls, textured stone panels, and a gentle palette of sage, oak, and rust run through the home, grounding the design in warmth. The kitchen became the natural anchor of the space, with warm timber cabinetry, honed marble worktops, and a layout that lets you prep dinner while keeping an eye on a toddler dragging toys across the floor.