Project Feature: A Coastal Alchemy
In our original story, we introduced a breathtaking coastal home brought to life by our team with X-Bond Microcement — a renovation that embraced Mediterranean warmth, heritage features, and contemporary updates. Now, the transformation continues, with the next phases of the project revealing just how versatile and beautiful microcement can be across a home. From the intimate interiors to the sculptural elements outside, X-Bond continues to unify this space.
The final stage of construction saw the ground level bedrooms, bathrooms, entryway and informal living area finally completed. This involved carefully stripping back details from a ‘70s extension to reveal the original 19th century stone and brickwork. During this process, the construction team even uncovered a note left inside the walls by the first builders in the 1800s! It now sits framed in the home.
What sets this project apart is how it carefully respects the home’s history while feeling updated and architectural, which was the owners’ goal from day one. Every finish was selected to complement that heritage base, including custom-blended X-Bond tones and textures that sit naturally against weathered masonry and arched thresholds.
Our custom X-Bond shade was mixed specifically to match the stone blocks, which had turned a deep golden colour over the centuries. We also developed a new custom texture finish, refined to highlight the handcrafted nature of the material and echo the natural grain of the stonework. It features high-contrast trowel markings creating a dynamic, layered surface with lots of visual movement.
In the bathrooms, this texture takes centre stage — along with the softness of rounded edges and the seamless transition between surfaces to reinforce the sculptural language seen throughout the home.
From interior walls and bathrooms to the external courtyard and pool area, X-Bond Microcement provided the versatility and durability required to finish each area — and our team provided the skill. The result is a home where old and new meet effortlessly, and where craftsmanship is visible in every curve, corner and coated surface.
Choosing X-Bond for this build wasn’t just about aesthetics; it was about performance. Here's why it was the perfect solution:
Waterproof: Ideal for wet areas like bathrooms and the pool surrounds.
Versatile Application: Used internally and externally across walls, floors, ceilings and joinery.
Customisable: Shades and textures were tailored to suit this home's unique character.
Seamless & Joint-Free: Contributes to a calm, unbroken flow throughout the home.
This home is a showcase of how microcement can be more than a finish. It can be part of an architectural story that spans centuries. We’re proud to see X-Bond at the heart of such a thoughtfully designed space, and that we were the team to make it happen.