COASTAL glamour

ELEGANCE ABOUNDS IN THIS LIGHT, BRIGHT FAMILY KITCHEN IN SYDNEY'S EASTERN SUBURBS

- HOLLY BYRNE

Designer's tip

A minimalistic palette of soft, subtle shades can still cultivate a sense of depth and drama. "Create small moments of interest," suggests interior designer Ciara Tapia. "This can be achieved by adding art and styling with accents from its colours." Ciara sourced an abstract Melissa Boughey painting through Curatorial + Co.

It's almost impossible to imagine this stylish seaside kitchen was once a dimly-lit corner with brown brick walls and dark grey shades concealing all potential. But when the homeowners began expand their family, it was time to expand the heart of their home, too. They sought out the expertise of Sydney interior designer Ciara Tapia to transform the kitchen from gloomy to gleaming.