MATERIAL GAINS

The beauty of interior designer Kate Nixon's home comes from the elegant way earthy, tactile pieces have been used

- KARINE MONIÉ

KITCHEN

'My favourite feature is the reclaimed Italian terracotta tiles. I love their texture and authentic artisanal pedigree,' says Kate.

Barbera Design Uccio bar stools, from $605 each, Catapult Design. DCW Gras No.214 wall lamp(far right), $1,160, Spence & Lyda

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY An urban townhouse, originally built in 1982

LOCATION Sydney, Australia

ROOMS Kitchen-diner/living area, study nook, cloakroom, three bedrooms, two bathrooms

PURCHASED 2016 PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'Our previous home was an original art-deco apartment in Darling Point, Sydney,' says Kate.

STUDY NOOK

The understairs space has been transformed into a chic home office.

Tabosa brass clamp light, £130, Nkuku, has a similar style. Terracotta pot, $69, CASA by Kate Nixon

LIVING AREA

An ethanol fireplace and a slide-away TV cavity encases the new vertical support beam in this extended space.

Puck side table with dark bronze metal base, $1,295, Fanuli Furniture. Mixed media artwork by Mike Chavez