Paradise BEACH

Sydney interior designer Suzanne Julian draws on her travels and life experiences to prove that when it comes to an office, there’s no place like home.

- Suzanne Julian.

This page “The pared-back elegance is functional and luxurious,” says Suzanne Julian. Joinery by DUWA Joinery with Norwegian Rose marble benchtop. ‘Line’ wall light from Douglas & Bec. European oak †oorboards from Precision Flooring. Ester & Erik candles from Great Dane. ‘Yumemiru’ glass sculptures by Amanda Dziedzic from Fenton & Fenton.

WHAT INITIALLY APPEALED ABOUT YOUR HOME AND ITS ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BY TOBIAS PARTNERS? I lived in Sydney in my early 20s, so when my husband and I moved back from Perth with a young family in 2004 we were keen to find somewhere close to the water. Bronte had always been a very family-oriented suburb and we loved the proximity to the beach. We were lucky to find a good-sized block of land in a quiet cul-de-sac. Nick Tobias understood our vision for a home and was happy to take our ideas onboard, which was important to us. The design of the house was a slight departure from their typical style – it is a mix of contemporary detail and classic elements.