SET THE TONE

A tired beachside home is reimagined with colonial character and a fresh aquamarine palette

- TENEAL ZUVELA

When Carina and her husband Phil found a generously sized home just a short walk from the beach on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, they were happy to overlook its tired interiors in exchange for the dream coastal lifestyle.“The house was completely rebuilt in 2000 and, while its design had solid foundations, the years were beginning to take their toll,” says Carina. “The interior felt a bit ordinary, with a lot of tan wood joinery — nothing that sparked excitement.” A longing for more character and colour led the couple to Danielle BonelloDunsford of Danielle Victoria Design, who helped weave Carina and Phil’s love of British Colonial design, and their desire for greater functionality, into the refreshed interiors.

The makeover