Northern Beaches Residence
Northern Beaches Residence
The culmination of a considered renovation and a layered design journey, this Northern Beaches home was reimagined to honour its existing character while elevating the way the family lives within it.
Set along the coastline, the brief was to create a home that feels warm, refined and deeply functional. A space that balances everyday family life with moments of calm, retreat and connection.
Working within the bones of the existing home, our approach focused on enhancing flow, refining proportions and introducing a cohesive material palette that feels both timeless and quietly contemporary.
A key challenge was maintaining the integrity of the home’s traditional architectural details while bringing in a lighter, more resolved aesthetic. Through carefully considered joinery, updated finishes and a restrained layering of materials, we created a seamless dialogue between old and new.
Natural textures and tonal materials sit at the core of the design. European oak flooring, honed marble and soft, warm whites establish a calm foundation, while subtle contrasts in bronze hardware and custom joinery introduce depth and definition throughout.
Each space was designed with intention. From the reworked kitchen, pantry and living zones to the more intimate areas of retreat, the home now moves with ease, offering both openness and moments of privacy where needed.
One of the defining moments of the project came at installation. After months of planning, refining and decision-making, the final layer brought everything into alignment. The furnishings, lighting and styling softened the architecture and gave the home its final sense of identity.
The result is a home that feels grounded, elevated and lived in from the moment you walk through the door. A space that reflects the family’s lifestyle while holding a quiet confidence in its design decisions.
Interior Design, Decoration & Styling: SJS Interior Design
Construction: Enter Building Group
Joinery: Debrich Custom Joinery Architectural
Lighting: LA Lounge Lighting
Photographer: Tom Ferguson