Red Hill

East meets West in this grand estate

As featured in: Belle Magazine - April 2022 & 2022 Australian Interior Design Awards - Best of State (ACT) - Residential Design

The Red Hill Residence is a grand family home set amongst breathtaking scenery. We imbued a sense of levity and softness within the impressive oriental architectural details through the inclusion of curvaceous forms and lighter, brighter colours and textures that popped against the client's private art collection. Marble, handmade tiles and white walls were offset against contrasting materials of dark bronze, aged brass and smoked timber, imparting a sense of sophistication and luxury. We then incorporated rich purples, mustards and royal blues through the soft furnishings, introducing energy, vitality and playfulness to the space.

The client’s penchant for entertaining necessitated that the design accommodate large gatherings of friends and family. With this in mind, a second casual dining area was created thanks to our custom-designed island bench. Our Calacatta Oro marble island is a standout feature in the kitchen, accommodating additional seating at either end thanks to the clever splayed-angle leg. A sleek shelving unit was installed above the second island to act as a visual screen for the back ‘mess’ kitchen, whilst also providing additional storage and room for display.

Attention to detail was important with subtle elements making a big difference; sheer curtains conceal behind the walls when open, making the most of the verdant surroundings; large spaces were made to feel intimate by breaking up and clustering furniture as necessitated. Integrating a Calacatta Viola marble table within the 5m modular Mason lounge was key in creating a comfortable space that felt intimate and spacious in equal measure.

Design, Decoration and Styling: SJS Interior Design
Architecture: Architects Ring and Associates
Builder: MMM Interiors
Photography: Tom Ferguson