House Tour: Doasis
Husband and wife team Tristen and Katie Soineva of SMUB Studio have been in the house game for the past 10 years, and their latest project - doasis is on the market. We take chat to owner Katie and take a tour of this stunning home.
Photography Brock Beazley
Katie Soineva, SMUB Studio
1. Tell us about the style direction for doasis and what it was like to design such a gorgeous space.
“Designing doasis was such a rewarding project to create. The design seamlessly merges the outside within and vice versa. Natural light was key and the shape and layout allows for sunlight to be captured from sunrise to sunset. Natural products were showcased within doasis to create a cosy, refined and luxe feeling. I want anyone entering a SMUB property to feel the soul within the home.”
2. What’s been the most rewarding part of this build?
“Most rewarding part of the project has been seeing the faces and hearing the comments of visitors who enter doasis. When you get comments of a home having a soul and a homely feeling, you have achieved a well balanced home.”
3. What’s your favourite area/s of this home?
“My favourite space within doasis is the kitchen - featuring silver travertine vein cut, paired with the richness of the walnut cabinetry. The island bench within the kitchen is a full slab, I wanted the kitchen to be the heart of the home. A real draw card for socialising with family and friends. Closely followed by the pool featuring an oversized swim deck tiled in sukabumi tiles. Perfect for entertaining and enjoying resort living.”
4. What would be your biggest piece of advice to someone about to embark on a home reno/build?
“My best piece of advice is to seek help from experts to help you plan and budget for your project. Building and renovating your home will be the biggest investment you make so getting the plans and project foundations right is key. Review you plans and seek guidance for maximising natural light, functional movement throughout your home and areas you can save money whilst still achieving a luxe finish.
5. Any other key design features in this home you’d like to point out?
Doasis showcases many local products proudly and locally made within Australia. Supporting local is always at the forefront of our minds when selecting products. Australia is producing some beautifully unique products and being able to showcase them within projects is really rewarding.
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