Mosman

Located on a sloping site overlooking Chinaman's beach and the glistening waterway of Sydney's Middle Harbour, the existing house was poorly planned with living spaces split over mezzanine levels. In collaboration with Marston Architects the challenge was met to replan spaces to combine the living, dining and kitchen areas to one expansive level, maximising the leafy and far-reaching water views. Tones of green became a unifying response connecting the exterior to interior and creating a sense of calm. A high-pitched roof allowed for sculptural lighting and a grand fireplace which also accommodates a large format TV that can be hidden from view with fold-away panels. Pale oak, grey travertine and velvety marmorino plaster finished walls became the backdrop to the layering of soft furnishings, hand tufted rugs and Australian-designed furniture  Photographer : Simon Whitbread