By Greg Natale
This elegant two-bedroom apartment, in an iconic Sydney building, merges classic style with contemporary touches.
The former space, an old three-bedroom apartment with no mod cons, was transformed and opened up, with the area provided by the third bedroom used to include features such as a walk-in robe, laundry and linen cupboard.
Monochromes anchor the design, providing a strong note against dove-grey walls, with key colours defining different spaces, such as vivid blues in the dining room and green in the hand-painted kitchen. Mid-century ceramics and modern furniture continue to blend old and new, while gilt touches add glamour.
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.