MATERIAL GAINS

The beauty of interior designer Kate Nixon's home comes from the elegant way earthy, tactile pieces have been used

- KARINE MONIÉ

KITCHEN

'My favourite feature is the reclaimed Italian terracotta tiles. I love their texture and authentic artisanal pedigree,' says Kate.

Barbera Design Uccio bar stools, from $605 each, Catapult Design. DCW Gras No.214 wall lamp(far right), $1,160, Spence & Lyda

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY An urban townhouse, originally built in 1982

LOCATION Sydney, Australia

ROOMS Kitchen-diner/living area, study nook, cloakroom, three bedrooms, two bathrooms

PURCHASED 2016 PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'Our previous home was an original art-deco apartment in Darling Point, Sydney,' says Kate.

STUDY NOOK

The understairs space has been transformed into a chic home office.

Tabosa brass clamp light, £130, Nkuku, has a similar style. Terracotta pot, $69, CASA by Kate Nixon

LIVING AREA

An ethanol fireplace and a slide-away TV cavity encases the new vertical support beam in this extended space.

Puck side table with dark bronze metal base, $1,295, Fanuli Furniture. Mixed media artwork by Mike Chavez

Mу husband stumbled upon this home while scanning the local real estate website,' remembers Australian interior designer Kate Nixon of Studio Kate (katenixon.com). And I immediately fell in love with the lofty ceilings and abundance of natural light.'