Based in Epping, Ewart is a trusted and dedicated builder of custom kitchens, bathrooms and joinery – crafting client’s dream spaces to perfection with his years of experience. “Dreamcraft Interiors was born after I had been working for my boss for 19 years. I was doing private work on the side, which started to become more and more substantial. One day, there came a point when I had clarity – I needed to leave and start my own business, so from there I got the ball rolling. That was almost 10 years ago,” he recounts.

As he ventured out on his own, Ewart had a clear vision that stemmed from his years of experience. “Already coming from a background of building mid- to high-end joinery, Dreamcraft Interiors was going to be no different. We specialise in bespoke, custom
joinery – whether it be a kitchen or a full house fit-out. Our philosophy is ‘You dream it, we’ll create it’,” he explains. The range of what Dreamcraft Interiors can do is expansive and masterful. Ewart specifies, “we work with laminates right though to full Hampton style two pack kitchens.” With this scope of expertise, Ewart has observed the incoming trends and how they hold up to more classic, lasting styles.

THE STYLE FORECAST

With his finger on the pulse of all things kitchen and bathroom, Ewart describes the styles that are taking designers and dreamers by storm. “On trend at the moment is, without a doubt, two-pack painted, Hampton’s style kitchens with stunning Calacutta stone benchtops to match. We also are seeing a lot of laminate matte finish jobs come through, especially dark greens, navy, blues and black,” he reports. 

“We’re also using a lot of timber grain laminates and panelling; shark nose and bevel finger pull handles; zip taps; full height joinery to ceilings; and integrated appliances, like dishwashers, fridges and freezers,” he adds.

With trends going through a perpetual cycle, it’s important to know what’s coming around the bend. When asked if there are any trends that are emerging, yet not fully realised, Ewart’s answer was clear. “Definitely stonework,” he says. “We’re now cladding full island benches, rangehood cabinets and splashbacks.” Another area he sees massive design developments in is lighting. Many homeowners are integrating strip lighting to highlight specific, key areas of the design, like splashbacks. “LED lights throughout joinery can really enhance the look and overall aesthetics,” he expands.

For Ewart, trends will forever cycle, but communication, collaboration and precise forethought and groundwork will execute any design to its highest possible standard – and quality craftsmanship always looks timeless. “Styles change every few years, but kitchens will remain functional through proper and thorough planning,” he asserts.

DESIGN DIALOGUE
As with most tasks involving several parties, communication is the cornerstone that can make or break a project. In Ewart’s mind, being open, forthright and authentic with everyone involved is the only honest way to work. “All of our work is custom, so it comes down to the needs and wants of each customer we work with. Often a designer has already been involved. Having been in the industry for so long, I’ve usually got a pretty good idea of what will work and what won’t and have a very upfront approach,” he explains.