MOSMAN house

With their children flying the coop, the owners of this much loved family abode engaged Cloth + Stone Designs to redesign their home.

The brief included the creation of an open plan living and dining area, a new entry way and stairs, an updated master bedroom and walk in robe, two guest bedrooms, a media room, a laundry and two study spaces.  

Our design vision was to create a number of elegant and comfortable spaces for the next phase of the client’s lives. Spaces that would work well for two, yet also be flexible enough to accommodate visiting family and friends.

The home had already been significantly renovated over the years and was modern in its overall style, offering a blank canvas to work with. Inspiration from the beautiful views of the Sydney Harbour and leafy surrounds influenced the colour and material palette. Layers of blues in varying shades from light to deep navy, contrast with warm, earthy tones of bronze, salmon and blush through to soft neutrals encapsulate the palette.

In the dining area, a bespoke banquette overlooks the sunny garden where the clients can sit happily reading the Sunday paper while having breakfast or with 8-10 guests for dinner. The comfortable seating was designed around the client’s existing timber dining table which had witnessed many family gatherings and was of huge sentimental value. New dining chairs invigorate the space against a favourite artwork of a Hong Kong city scape and a sculptural Mark Douglass pendant light suspended above.

The living space design capitalises on the abundance of natural light from the windows overlooking the garden, and blue, bronze and blush tones continue across the space with the plush navy sofa and arm chairs in palest pink, both from Jardan. Large velvet cushions and an ottoman in burnt orange add contrast and character. Streamlined American Oak joinery stretches the length of one wall, providing functional storage solutions and a space for the display of family treasures, books and photographs. A new fireplace encased in natural stone tiles creates a striking focal point.

For the master bedroom, a luxurious hotel look and feel was desired. Specifying a palette of rich navy walls, grey deep pile carpet, warm fabrics and walnut veneer joinery, we’ve created a relaxing and elegant space. A statement Jardan armchair and ottoman offers a beautiful and luxurious feature, contrasting with the dark blue hemp wallpaper and is softened by an abundance of full length linen curtains. A bench seat completes the bed, connecting the colours and adds a subtle detail, while Mokum Canvas on the bedhead provides a contrasting graphic pattern against the dark walls.

Upstairs the brief for the guest bedrooms was to create welcoming spaces for the client’s adult children and visiting friends or relatives. Once again using beautifully crafted, Australian made pieces, paired with layers of linen and velvet, the rooms exude warmth and elegance.  

Downstairs, the warm and cosy media room features navy walls, a plush L-shaped Molmic sofa and throw cushions and a rug in warming tones of saffron, chocolate and bronze.

The overall design of the home is threaded together with a considered selection of colours and materials that reflect the surrounding waterfront location and the client’s lifestyle, resulting in welcoming spaces designed to be enjoyed.

Photography by Brigid Arnott.

“The time and effort that went into our designs and implementation were extraordinary.” Jane T.

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