Life story

For this Sydney family, one house has answered all their desires for nearly three decades, thanks to the clever design skills of Thomas Hamel.

- JUDY PASCOE

This page A new, elegantly curved stair with bespoke metal spindles by AWIS (Artistic Wrought Iron Suppliers) replaced the original. Artwork (left) by Paul Baskin. Indigenous standing sculptures by Jack Lanranggai, Balanjarngarlang Spirit (right), and Lena Kuriniya, Mimih Spirit. French oak flooring by Ocean & Merchant. Opposite page In the formal living room, custom sofa by Thomas Hamel & Associates upholstered in Castel ‘Winston’ in Ciel, with cushions in Fortuny ‘Spagnolo’ from Ascraft. Custom Oushak rug from J.D. Staron. Custom extendable dining table in bleached walnut and chairs in American oak upholstered in Kerry Joyce ‘Watervine’ in Ocean from Fabric Pavilion, all by Thomas Hamel & Associates. Bespoke ‘Midlands’ chandelier by Gregorius Pineo from Kneedler Fauchère. Porta Romana ‘Icarus’ wall sconces from South Pacific Fabrics. Artwork by Mike Worrall. Sculpture behind sofa is Jarro Pato No 2 by Isabel Izquierdo from 1831 Art Gallery.

This page Commissioned artwork by Xue Yongjun provides a calm backdrop in the living room. Custom chaise by Thomas Hamel & Associates in Jim Thompson ‘Tau’ in Rice from Milgate, with cushions in Fortuny ‘Spagnolo’ from Ascraft. Hermès throw. Custom Oushak rug from J.D. Staron. Opposite page, clockwise from top left Custom extendable dining table in bleached walnut by Thomas Hamel & Associates with custom chairs in American oak upholstered in Kerry Joyce ‘Watervine’ in Ocean from Fabric Pavilion. ‘Midlands’ chandelier by Gregorius Pineo from Kneedler Fauchère. Antique mirror from Vandeuren Galleries.