Inner-City Barrister’s Chambers

Amidst a renovation of the chambers, two barristers approach Ivy + Finch to design their new office space to suit their needs precisely. The catch? They wanted to step away from the leather bond look of a corporate law office and create a space that was colourful, bright and welcoming – a delight to work in every day.

Bronwyn Burrows led this interior overhaul, injecting her signature use of bold colour and innate sense of fun into this office. Having previously worked with one of the Barristers on her home, Bron was able to quickly tap into what the clients wanted and come up with a concept that suited their needs exactly. With the help of fellow interior designer, Sophie, the Ivy and Finch team quickly realised that what they were hoping to achieve couldn’t be found in an average store.

“Excluding the mirror and office chairs, everything in this space was completely custom, right down to the cushions,“ says Bron of the collaborative project. “Once again, we worked with a manufacturer to modify a chaise to create a bench seat at the end of the desk. Our clients can now enjoy sitting their and working on their laptops whilst taking in the view of the city.“

Two large built-in storage units were designed to store the large amount of files required by the clients. “We decided to soften the cabinetry by adding grasscloth wallpaper into the profiles of the cupboard doors and drawers,“ says Bron. “This allowed us to bring in another textured element to the space, creating layers to give a more welcoming and residential feel.“