'OCEAN' BALCONY The home's spectacular views are often enjoyed from this vantage point. B&B Italia outdoor armchairs and side table, available from Space. Landscaping by Mackay Landscapes. Scala crazy paving, Eco Outdoor.
THIS IS THE LIFE
The homeowners are thrilled by the opportunities they now have to entertain on a more generous scale. “The new kitchen allows us to have loads of people over and is much more functional. With the natural light, water and swimming pool, there’s a true sense of being on a holiday. It’s the perfect place for us to have long summer lunches.”
Originally, the owners of this home on Sydney’s idyllic Northern Beaches approached interior designers Leah and Fliss Pitman of Bone Made for a small renovation project. But the scope of works quickly grew – and then grew some more.
KITCHEN Built-in joinery ensures plenty of storage and maximum functionality. The tall cabinet to the left of the stove opens to an inclinator that eases access to the pool. Walls painted Dulux Grey Pebble Half, rear joinery painted in Porter's Paints Rubble Half, island bench painted Porter's Paints Long Island Grey. Ilve 'Series 6' stove, Harvey Norman. Neu England mixer tap and Winslow pot filler, both Brodware. Counter stools, Coco Republic. Winterfell White dolomite benchtop and splashback, Avant Stone. Bronze cabinet pulls, Lo & Co. Herringbone parquetry, Precision Flooring.
This story is from the June 2022 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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