Timeless Appeal

We asked an interior designer for her secrets to creating a well thought out home. And she delivered…

- Stephanie Hope

WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING YOUR FOREVER HOME, interior designer Sonja Kritzler believes simplicity and durability is key. “My material choices tend to be restrained and I keep my selections to a minimum, repeating them throughout the home for a cohesive look.” Case in point: this new-build project in a leafy suburb of Sydney that she completed for her clients Zac and Marcia Kuzmanoski and their two young children, Zachary and Zara. The family asked Sonja to create a home that was “white, bright, open, minimalist but warm”, she tells. “They wanted something simple, sophisticated and classic – nothing busy or necessarily on-trend – to ensure they will still love it in years to come.” By working closely with her clients and opening their minds to possibilities they might not have otherwise considered, Sonja nailed this brief through her use of muted, earthy tones and pared-back furniture choices which promote r