Our Project Showcase

This project involved the addition and alteration of a 2-storey traditional Victorian-style terrace house. The interiors were completely upgraded to introduce a new open layout for the ground floor, seamlessly blending modern finishes with touches of traditional elements. The result is a harmonious fusion of classic elegance and contemporary living, creating a timeless and inviting space. 

25 Richards

Located within the bustling Westfield Eastgardens shopping center, this beauty salon project focuses on maximizing the number of treatment rooms while drawing inspiration from the serene aesthetics of the Greek islands. The design integrates clean lines, whitewashed surfaces, and soft blue accents, creating a tranquil oasis for clients amidst the vibrant retail environment.

Leah's waxworks

Mosman Bay Penthouse

This renovation project transforms a penthouse apartment with an outdoor rooftop terrace into a serene retreat overlooking Mosman Bay. Inspired by the elegance of traditional yachts, the design incorporates extensive use of timber features, creating a cozy and calm atmosphere. The result is a harmonious blend of luxury and tranquility, perfect for enjoying the stunning bay views.

This project involved the complete renovation of a two-storey unit, focusing on modernizing the bathrooms and kitchen, and reconfiguring the layout of the living, dining, and hallway areas. The design features sleek, contemporary finishes, transforming the unit into a stylish and functional living space that meets the demands of modern living.

Rose Crescent

This clinic’s reception area has been transformed with warm timber wall and ceiling features, paired with a sleek engineered stone reception desk. Timber brings natural warmth, while engineered stone offers durability and a polished look—creating a perfect balance of comfort and professionalism. Strategic lighting highlights curved design elements, adding depth and visual interest. The result is a welcoming, modern space that enhances patient experience.

Hamilton Road Clinic

Discover Forest Retreat, a cost-effective and easily constructible guest house nestled in the woods. Designed for simplicity and harmony with nature, this project features two distinct blocks with large glazed openings, maximizing natural light and forest views. The interior boasts warm timber finishes, creating a cozy yet modern atmosphere with an outdoor swimming pool enhancing the serene escape. Design prioritizes efficient construction, sustainable materials, and a seamless connection to nature.

Forest Retreat

Step into Very Fishy, a vibrant seafood restaurant celebrating global flavors with a design inspired by bustling fish markets and maritime charm. The space blends industrial simplicity with playful nautical elements, creating a fresh and inviting dining experience. Key features include custom LED lighting shaped like fishing bobbers, oars repurposed as decorative accents, and sleek, easy-to-clean finishes reminiscent of a dockside seafood market. Very Fishy merges casual maritime aesthetics with modern design, offering a memorable setting for enjoying the ocean’s finest flavors.

Very Fishy

This contemporary barber shop fit-out combines luxury and functionality with a bold deep blue color scheme on walls and ceilings, contrasted by white marble flooring and feature walls. Custom-made timber furniture adds warmth, while sleek modern light fittings elevate the ambiance. Designed for a premium grooming experience, this space balances masculine elegance with refined details — perfect for clients seeking a high-end barbershop atmosphere.

Old-School Barbers

This high-end law firm office fit-out combines professionalism and sophistication with a centrally located reception area, featuring custom-made shelving that subtly divides the space from the open-plan work environment. The design includes: two private founder offices, each uniquely tailored to reflect the individual’s personalit; A mid-size meeting room enclosed by a glazed wall, allowing natural light to flow into the reception while maintaining privacy; Rich, refined finishes that elevate the workspace into a prestigious yet functional environment. Designed for productivity and elegance, this office balances collaborative zones with private workspaces, ideal for modern legal practices.

Spicer Williams

This en-suite renovation redefines minimalist luxury with soft, rounded walls eliminating sharp edges for a fluid, organic feel. Designed as a cozy yet sleek sanctuary, the space includes dedicated zones for a freestanding bathtub, walk-in shower, and WC cubicle — seamlessly integrated through curved architecture. Vertical KitKat tiles in deep "hunter green" — chosen for their ability to elongate the space visually while adding rich, earthy sophistication. The design prioritizes clean lines, tactile textures, and a spa-like atmosphere, proving minimalism can still feel intimate.

NB bathroom

This modern two-story transformation elevates a single-level home with a striking dark metal-cladded upper floor, contrasted by crisp white weatherboard cladding. The project includes: A seamless first-floor addition with 3 spacious bedrooms, each featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with natural light and connect the home to its surroundings; Minor ground-floor layout adjustments and a full interior renovation to unify the home’s aesthetic. Designed for modern living, the addition prioritizes openness, natural light, and minimalist sophistication, while the dual-tone exterior creates a dynamic architectural statement.

25 Charman Avenue

This DA for a semi-detached house in Clovelly’s heritage area carefully balances preservation and modern living. The design ensures the original front facade remains unchanged, respecting the streetscape, while a contemporary second-floor addition introduces: discreet upper-level expansion that avoids visual dominance from the front, maintaining the home’s heritage character; modern rear elevation with clean vertical privacy panels and pure white finishes for a neutral, unobtrusive look. The result is a seamless blend of old and new— traditional charm from the street, and a light-filled, functional modern home from the private rear.

10 Clovelly Road

BBronze – a sleek, intimate beauty salon specializing in laser, waxing, and tanning treatments – combines warmth and functionality through clever interior design. Despite its compact tenancy, the salon comfortably accommodates four treatment rooms while exuding a luxurious yet welcoming vibe. Bronze feature walls, inspired by the salon’s name and tanning specialty, for a sun-kissed, premium feel. Strategic floor-to-ceiling mirrors to visually expand the space and break up the layout. Soft draped curtains along walls to add texture, warmth, and acoustic comfort. Space-optimized zoning ensuring smooth client flow between treatment rooms.

B Bronze

This large-scale strata remedial project revitalized two 3-story residential buildings with critical upgrades that seamlessly blend functionality and modern aesthetics. The transformation included fully waterproofed rooftop terraces with glass balustardes, along with custom finishes chosen by residents for personalized outdoor spaces. On the ground floor, the lobbies were expanded and completely renovated with premium finishes, creating a high-end first impression, while upgraded driveway surfaces improved both durability and visual cohesion. Modern lighting was installed throughout the complex to enhance visibility and ambiance.

One Mosman

Phase 1 transformed three outdated bathrooms into luxurious, functional retreats — each with unique character. The en-suite was reimagined with a freestanding tub, walk-in shower, and double vanity, while the guest bath got a budget-savvy refresh with marble-look tiles. Even the compact powder room hid a surprise: concealed laundry behind sleek cabinetry. Premium finishes — fluted glass, LED lighting, and marble-look surfaces — tied the spaces together, blending elegance with everyday practicality.

13 Rickard

This efficient office redesign creates four purposeful workspaces without breaking the bank. The open-plan area features ergonomic desks and sound-absorbing carpets, while a flexible private office adapts to needs with modular furniture and warm timber accents. A kitchenette meeting room pulls double duty with glass walls for transparency, and a compact service zone combines storage with a WC. Clever cost-saving touches — like strategic glass partitions, LED lighting zones, and a minimalist material palette — deliver both style and functionality.

Meeks offices

This French restaurant interior masterfully blends Parisian elegance with contemporary edge, featuring raw concrete walls, veined marble surfaces, and gilded brass accents that catch the dim glow of pendants. The moody, dark ambiance creates an intimate setting with distinct zones: a glossy black bar area with crystal lighting, a main dining space under constellation-like chandeliers, and a private nook wrapped in floor-to-ceiling drapery. Designed for sensory indulgence, the space balances sultry sophistication with cozy familiarity, perfect for romantic evenings or wine-soaked gatherings.

Canaille

This savvy conversion transformed an overlooked Oxford Street floor into a sought-after Airbnb, blending urban convenience with stylish short-stay functionality. Five bedrooms and two sleek shared bathrooms now cater to group travelers, while the open-plan kitchen and dining area encourage social connections. Clever design tricks — like space-saving built-ins, soundproofing for city noise, and Instagram-worthy matte black finishes — maximize both appeal and ROI. With a coastal-meets-urban color palette, modular furniture, and a prime Paddington location, this project proves adaptive reuse can be both profitable and chic.

Oxford street Air-Bnb

This semi-basement revival celebrates industrial charm while fueling Sydney’s creative economy. Exposed concrete and steel beams set the stage for vibrant micro-businesses, each with bold personality — think mustard yellow ductwork, teal accent walls, and hot pink neon. Clever touches like bike-wheel chandeliers and repurposed warehouse trolleys add playful flair, while flexible features keep the space adaptable. The real magic? A built-in collaborative ecosystem — where coffee flows to photo shoots, workshops spill into shared zones, and local art rotates weekly. Designed for discovery, this is adaptive reuse at its most dynamic.

CS 82

This adaptive reuse project transformed an underutilized open floor area into a charming Southern Highlands Airbnb retreat, designed for comfort and relaxation. The space now features two inviting bedrooms, a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and modern bathrooms — all thoughtfully arranged to maximize the breathtaking views of NSW’s rolling hills. The design embraces a warm, cozy aesthetic with natural timber finishes, soft textiles, and a neutral palette accented by earthy tones. Large windows flood the interiors with natural light while framing the picturesque landscape, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out.

Apple Gully Air-Bnb

studio KENURO: Boutique Design Firm

At studio KENURO, we transform ideas into extraordinary spaces and brands. Based in the heart of Sydney, our boutique design studio merges creativity, functionality, and sustainability to deliver bespoke solutions across architectural design, interior styling, landscape architecture, and cutting-edge graphic design. Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek new home, a revitalized office, or a brand identity that captivates, we craft designs that tell your story with innovation and meticulous detail.