Brief

On 3500m2 land in Killara’s North Shore of Sydney, this grand old lady built in the Federation era  was in desperate need of a renovation. The home owners bought the property with hope of retaining  the internal features, however, the reality was, with extensive damage to walls, ceilings and floors, and, multiple structural issues, it was largely the shell of the home that was retained.

The brief:   Real Living Interiors (RLI) role, through interior design,  was to bridge the gap between the construction drawings provided by the architect, the builders team, and the home owners vision. The home located within a conversation area, had strict council restrictions. RLI also needed to be mindful of the era of the home.

The clients wanted to have a unique look that reflected their personal style. They favoured Vintage artwork, yet had many modern and traditional pieces of art. They loved texture and wanted a luxurious look in many of the rooms, yet wanted to keep it looking homely . They loved industrial furniture yet knew it was not suitable to use throughout the home. They loved unique pieces of furnishings and accessories, that needed to intertwine with other furnishings within the home.

RLI was privileged to take part of this massive project. We stood by the client through the 2 year project. Responsible for guiding the client through the renovation process, we concentrated on colour to pull the varying materials and fixtures together. We sourced materials and furnishings for the client, pulling together a torrid of furnishings and decorative items in a style that suited their own individual tastes. Their love for artwork saw inspiration for many of the choices . For the privacy of our clients, minimal photos have been added to this very large project.