Erskineville Dark Apartment

By Greg Natale

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Black, edgy and sophisticated: that was the brief for this inner-city two-bedroom apartment.

Setting the scene for the sophisticated dark-toned look, all walls have been handcrafted in a charcoal grey stucco finish, which offers a sumptuous polished texture that transforms dramatically with the changing light. Continuing the look to achieve a striking ‘bachelor pad’ feel, the living room features a black leather ‘Tactile’ sofa from Baxter lifted and lightened with gold and painterly cushions.

Above that, the bold black brushstrokes and white background of an original piece from Kerry Armstrong, commissioned for the property, brings stunning graphic contrast. Warmer, smoky hues are introduced via elements such as the glass-top vintage coffee table by Paul Evans, the perforated gold Kelly Wearstler drum tables, and the hand-knotted silk and Tibetan wool rug from Greg Natale’s ‘Composites Collection’ in custom-coloured toasty golden tones.

Purchase your signed copy of The Patterned Interior – a beautifully photographed monograph featuring some of Greg Natale’s most striking residential work, including Erskineville Dark Apartment.

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Greg Natale, founder and director of Greg Natale, is a multi-award-winning Australian designer known for his innovative approach to creating highly detailed and uniquely curated spaces. His designs have featured in numerous local and international publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decoration, Vanity Fair, Vogue Living and Belle. Among the many awards to his name are Belle Interior Designer of the Year for both 2011 and 2014, and the 2021 Australian House & Garden Room of the Year. He has been named one of The World's Most Influential Designers by AD Mexico and a Design Visionary by Harper's Bazaar Interiors Middle East.

At the core of Greg Natale's intricately layered approach is tailoring to his client's individual tastes and needs. His passion for materiality, colour, pattern, and geometry motivates the designer to consistently explore new avenues and design genres through his work, weaving various references from classic to contemporary into his designs.

Greg has released three books on interior design showcasing his unique style: The Tailored Interior (published by Hardie Grant Books Australia in 2014), The Patterned Interior (published by Rizzoli NY in 2018) and The Layered Interior (published by Rizzoli NY in 2022). He continues to expand his business and currently has his own line of products available online and at the Greg Natale flagship store in Sydney, as well as leading homewares stockists in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia.

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