By Greg Natale
The redesign of this five-bedroom 1880s bluestone homestead focused on giving the sprawling home a new lease of life while keeping the charm of its heritage.
With the house situated on the renowned Rosemont horse stud, equine elements prevail in quirky touches such as jockey paintings, horse statues and accessories, surrounded by a sophisticated blend of rustic elements and glamorous pieces.
Sensitively filling such a large space was one challenge, which Greg Natale Design tackled by using furniture to delineate separate areas such as a double living room and reading nook. Greg’s rugs for Designer Rugs feature throughout.
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.