Sydney: A Tour of a Stylish Home in the Harbour City

As far as timing goes, buying your dream home in Sydney the month you discover you are moving to Singapore, is not ideal.  After an initial few years as expats in Hong Kong and Singapore, this Australian family moved back to Sydney thinking their time as expats in Asia had come to an end.  It was not to be.  After a few happy years settling down to Australian life, they were called once more to return to Singapore - just as they had purchased a new family home (it has to be said, the expat life is rarely one of perfect timings!)

Fast forward a few years, and with their latest Singapore stint coming to an end, a move back to Sydney and the home they had purchased those years before, was back on the cards.

So without delay, and whilst still residing in Singapore, the owners started the process of transforming their Sydney home into a Mediterranean inspired water front abode that the family could call home.  Structural changes were made to open up rooms and reconfigure the layout.  Gone was the traditional interior details and in its place, a pared back fresh sensibility was applied.

With a clear vision in mind, they sourced fabrics and finishes that would bring to life an interior style reminiscent of a contemporary Mediterranean home.  Stone floors, billowy linen drapes, wall sconces and pops of gelato colours abound.

It’s All in the Details

Beautiful details can be found in each room of this home - from the pom pom linen tea towel to a stack of straw hats ready for heading outside to the sunshine, it is a home that feels lived in and loved. A yellow striped deck chair just outside the kitchen door connects with the pop of yellow inside.

A Pop of Sunshine

The kitchen is a beautiful combination of practicality and whimsy.  The built in sofa covered in yellow fabric finished with a navy and white trim provides a relaxed spot for family to hang out. The ruffled skirt of the seating marries beautifully with the wall sconce in adding a touch of tradition.  Stone floors, curved rattan details on the cupboard doors and a beautiful tessellated Tunisian tiled splash back complete the look.