Serene, uncomplicated and welcoming: this Sydney property has been extensively renovated to both capture the beauty of its harbour views and to better serve the family that owns it. “When the owners first engaged us to expand and update the home, we were surprised to find that it was essentially functioning the wrong way round, inefficient in its use of space and not really making the best of its amazing outlook,” says John Rose, principal and practice director of Tanner Kibble Denton Architects.
Today, it’s a very different story. Natural light streams through all three levels. Rooms smoothly and clearly transition from one space to the next. The restrained colour and materials palette ensures the spectacular views are complemented by (but never in competition with) the interiors. “It feels calm and tranquil, and makes a beautiful feature of what must surely be one of the best views in Sydney,” says Amelia Gallen, the interior designer at Tanner Kibble Denton Architects who led the fitout process for this home.
This story is from the September 2020 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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