TALKING POINTS
Australian House & Garden Magazine|April 2022
A natural palette and layers of thoughtful details add to the story of this forever home.
Elizabeth Wilson
TALKING POINTS

Designers Kate Nixon and Roberta Gallo of Studio Kate have furnished this house with sophisticated pieces to add texture and touchpoints that complement the existing joinery and finishes by TKD Architects. Cabinetry in Eveneer timber veneer, Elton Group. Benchtop is honed bedonia, Artedomus. Spun pendent light by Life SpaceJourney, Workshopped. Palecek ‘Fritz'counter stools, Boyd Blue. Splashback tiles, Onsite Supply+Design. Foliage, Mandalay Flowers. Accessories, Casa by Kate Nixon.

DINING The dining table was the first hero piece purchased for the home. "We love cooking and family gatherings, so it was all-important," says the owner. They chose the Mellow table by Bartoli Design from Fanuli. Otway armchairs with leather upholstery, Cosh Living. Tree Shadow wall sculpture by Tracey Deep. Accessories, Casa by Kate Nixon. V panelling painted Porter's Paints French Blue. FAMILY ROOM Opposite Modular sofa, upholstered in Westbury Textiles 'Santo Domingo' fabric and Chloe Fossilised Clam coffee table, both Boyd Blue. Hendrix chair, McMullin & Co. Ottoman, Cosh Living. Cushions, Pony Rider. Carved shield (on wall), Orient House. Side table, Horgans. Outdoor setting, Harbour 1976.

Before they found this beachside home in Sydney's east, the owners had spent five years property hunting in the area. “All the real-estate agents knew us - they called us the 'Goldilocks couple'," says the owner.

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