Laid-Back Luxury

A gloriously open home with plenty of nooks to escape to works beautifully for this sydney family-of-five.

- Lisa Hilton

AN ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT

In Michelle and Greg’s Sydney home, large sliding doors from the living areas expand out to the stunning outdoor entertaining area. Eating alfresco is a breeze for the couple (pictured with their daughter, Teagan, 17, and son, Ashton, eight) thanks to an undercover pavilion, designed by architect Megan McGlinchey, and ‘Tribu’ outdoor furniture from Cosh Living. ‘Tribu’ sun loungers, also from Cosh Living, add resort style appeal to the swimming pool area. 

KITCHEN

The monochromatic palette of the kitchen (above & top) is warmed by sandstone and timber veneer accents. “This is definitely the hub of our home, it’s a place to relax and entertain,” says Michelle. Built and installed by Timberline Joinery, the space features white cabinetry topped with Caesarstone benchtops in Raven, which contrasts beautifully with the richness of True Grain timber veneer cupboards in Casuarina. On the back wall, colour-backed glass, painted in Dulux Vivid White, forms the kitchen splash back, while sandstone tiles connect the kitchen with the rest of the interiors. A pair of chic high-gloss Light years ‘Caravaggio’ pendants provide task lighting. Enea ‘Lottus Wood’ stools from Ke-Zu tucked under the island bench, are perfect for breakfast on the go.