VIEW MASTER

A home in an iconic setting gets the ultrasophisticated look it deserves thanks to the visionary eyes of an accomplished designer.

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This is not your typical beach house, says interior designer Greg Natale of the stunning residence in Sydney’s eastern suburbs that resulted from the eschewing of any beachy trappings while heroing all the luxury of contemporary coastal life. What was the brief? The clients saw my work in an issue of Belle and loved my style, so they approached me when they were looking to completely rebuild their seaside home. Their brief was for a beach house with a difference – a place that had all its advantages (light, air, openness and an incredible view) but none of the usual decor associated with it. What were the challenges of the site and how did you resolve them? There weren’t any major challenges beyond ensuring that the view remained centre stage.

The scheme was all about connecting the design to the outlook beyond through palette, material and texture, as well as keeping the view in focus by choosing furniture that harmonised and didn’t obstruct.