Credits
From Jane Cleary
Description
Not wanting to follow design styles from elsewhere,
such as the Hamptons or Bali, the ambition was to
respond to the spirit of place. Recognising the local
landscape and lifestyle is unique, the design explores
an elevated expression of coastal living.
The interiors have been sustainably designed with
a neutral material colour palette of fresh whites,
combined with sandy tones, pale greys and earthy
textures, mirroring the landscape. The materials used
are simple, honest and robust such as American Oak
flooring, limed oak joinery, sisal carpet and blue stone
crazy paving.
A courtyard was added to the front of the house as a
device to create privacy from the street, framing views
of the sky and gardens. By treating the landscaping
as outdoor rooms, the house feels like a coastal oasis.
Living areas have been re-ordered to open out to the
courtyard and natural reserve at the rear. Long lines
of sight have been established through the open plan
living arrangement.