Working collaboratively on the building design with GUD Studios and Southern Edge Building, the layout of the home was completely transformed. “The success of this project came down to the updated floor plan, changing the layout allowed the once dark closed rooms to come to life. Working with the existing layout, what is now the bright-filled kitchen was once the garage and the calming master bedroom was once a covered unused outdoor walkway to the laundry. The biggest impact was the pitched roof in the living area which instantly draws you in from the moment you open the door, allowing the space to feel open and expansive.”
Upon entering the home an open living, dining and kitchen area invites you in. A skylight shaft above the kitchen and abundant glass windows and doors help to create a bright and airy feel, while a fireplace makes the space feel warm and cosy. A key element in creating a coastal design was timber flooring specialists’, Big River Group’s oak timber flooring. “I selected this flooring for the tones and the texture, it’s a perfect choice for a coastal interior,” says Simone. “When selecting finishes for the interiors, I always work from the floor up. Hence, the oak flooring was the foundation of all the selections and having used this flooring previously, I was also drawn to how it feels underfoot. A beach house is one where you wear very few shoes, so how it feels was just as important as how it looks.”
Grey and Silver tones tie the coastal theme together throughout the home and can be seen in the furniture and décor as well as through the use of striking louvre doors. “We have used them to compliment the kitchen in a gorgeous blue tone and en-masse in the master bedroom; allowing the wardrobe to become a feature rather than solely for practical purposes. The original louvre door from the home, which became the inspiration, is featured on the linen press – using a simple yet statement door can truly influence the style of a home,” says Simone.
Outside, the outdoor entertaining space is a place where the family can truly connect with nature and unwind. Luke Rogers, Director at Southern Edge Building, brought the exterior of the home to life. “From the curved timber boardwalks with coastal plants to the circular firepit area, every aspect of the landscape was chosen with coastal living in mind,” says Luke. “To achieve a cohesive coastal design, Big River Group’s Turpentine Decking was used in the front and rear decks, boardwalks and fireplace seating.”
