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Before + After: A Pink Bathroom + Kitchen Transformation

Designer Rachel Collard believes people connect to spaces they can imagine themselves living in.

This philosophy drove the design of the Joyne showroom — a collaborative venture between R&Co.Design.Studio and WLKR Studio focused on custom joinery — designed to look, feel, and function like a real home.

The showroom in Malvern brings all brands together in one warm environment, characterised by a show-stopping blue kitchen, an apartment-inspired maroon lounge, and a pink-and-red bathroom.

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Stone by CDK Stone. All joinery by Joyne. Furniture by GlobeWest. Stonemasonry by Mondo Stone & Glass. Powerpoint by Zetr. Zip tap, oven, and coffee machine from e&s. Lighting by Amphis. Handles by Lo & Co.

 

This showroom was intentionally designed with a residential look and feel to reflect the ethos of the three brands it houses: R&Co.Design.Studio and WLKR Studio and their collaborative custom joinery arm, Joyne.

The playful pink bathroom with red accents.

Stone by CDK Stone. Lighting by Amphis. Mirror by Poly Designs. Tiles by RMS Traders. Basin by Nood Co. Tapware by Faucet Strommen. Stonemasonry by Pazzi.

Floors and walls are fully tiled.

The delightful bathroom reveals itself as the space unfolds.

The show-stopping kitchen on arrival.

Stone by CDK Stone. Stonemasonry by Pazzi. Furniture by GlobeWest. Floors by Storey. Curtain fabric by Mokum.

The building pre-renovation.

Writer
Amelia Barnes
Photography
9th of June 2026
Interior design
Building design
Joinery
Furniture styling
Location

Malvern, VIC/Wurundjeri Country

Looking at images of the Joyne showroom, one could easily mistake it for a private home.

The Malvern showroom was intentionally designed with a residential look and feel to reflect the ethos of the three brands it houses: R&Co.Design.Studio and WLKR Studio and their collaborative custom joinery arm, Joyne.

Rachel Collard, founder of Joyne and R&Co.Design.Studio, explains, ‘Our expertise lies in residential design, and we wanted the showroom to reflect the way we approach homes, with a focus on warmth, functionality, materiality and how people genuinely live.’

Comprising multiple rooms, the building offered the design team the chance to showcase different moods and moments, including a large family kitchen on entry, a second smaller kitchen design to inspire compact spaces, cosy lounge area, and bathroom.

In collaboration with Arch Melbourne, furniture was considered from the outset, working to define zones, enhanced by a bold use of colour: blue in the main kitchen across the joinery and marbled stone, maroon in the compact kitchen, and pink with red accents in the bathroom.

A layered palette of natural stone, timber veneers, textured laminates, steel, and glass creates warmth, depth, and a sense of timelessness throughout.

‘The result is a space that feels bold enough to be memorable, yet approachable enough to resonate with a broad audience,’ says Rachel.

The blue kitchen creates a striking moment on entry, before the cosier lounge (often described as a ‘warm hug’) and the playful bathroom reveal themselves as the space unfolds.

A visit to the Joyne showroom feels like stepping into the founders’ home, facilitating a relaxed environment for clients to touch and feel materials in a real-world setting.

Rachel says, ‘Our hope is that every person who walks through the door leaves feeling inspired, comfortable and connected to the experience we’ve created.’

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