Good VIBES

On Australia's east coast, this Med-inspired villa is filled with colour, vintage pieces and positive energy

- Karine Monie

A space designed for both serene relaxation and sophisticated entertaining, this holiday home answered the needs of an Australian couple seeking sanctuary from their bustling city lives. Calling on innovative designer Jase Sullivan to revamp it has resulted in a masterful blend of comfort and style, which has imbued the house with a feel-good atmosphere that truly epitomises the concept of escape.

Built in the 1970s, the property had gone through several renovations before facing its latest iteration. ‘The clients absolutely loved the location being so close to the beach and Byron Bay village, but they really didn’t like the design of the house and didn’t know which creative direction to take it in,’ says Jase. ‘When I was engaged to do the project, I presented the idea of giving it a Mediterranean makeover and altering the layout of the rooms for a better flow.’