This light-filled dining space was refreshed with a full decorative update by ABP Interiors. The room features new wool carpet underfoot, fresh paintwork, and thoughtfully layered furnishings. Custom Roman blinds in a delicate floral pattern frame the bay window, while twin pendant lights add symmetry and soft ambiance above the existing dining table. Finishing touches include bespoke lamps and accessories, creating a space that’s both elegant and welcoming.

Interior - Living Room and Dining Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs Project Summary Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The interpretation of experiencing life at the beach in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off a circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. The interiors reinforce architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.   Project Description Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The house is designed to maximise the spectacular Avoca beachfront location with a variety of indoor and outdoor rooms in which to experience different aspects of beachside living. Client brief: home to accommodate a small family yet expandable to accommodate multiple guest configurations, varying levels of privacy, scale and interaction. A home which responds to its environment both functionally and aesthetically, with a preference for raw, natural and robust materials. Maximise connection – visual and physical – to beach. The response was a series of operable spaces relating in succession, maintaining focus/connection, to the beach. The public spaces have been designed as series of indoor/outdoor pavilions. Courtyards treated as outdoor rooms, creating ambiguity and blurring the distinction between inside and out. A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. Verandah is final transition space to beach: enclosable in winter; completely open in summer. This project seeks to demonstrates that focusing on the interrelationship with the surrounding environment, the volumetric quality and light enhanced sculpted open spaces, as well as the tactile quality of the materials, there is no need to showcase expensive finishes and create aesthetic gymnastics. The design avoids fashion and instead works with the timeless elements of materiality, space, volume and light, seeking to achieve a sense of calm, peace and tranquillity. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Focus is on the tactile quality of the materials: a consistent palette of concrete, raw recycled grey ironbark, steel and natural stone. Materials selections are raw, robust, low maintenance and recyclable. Light, natural and artificial, is used to sculpt the space and accentuate textural qualities of materials. Passive climatic design strategies (orientation, winter solar penetration, screening/shading, thermal mass and cross ventilation) result in stable indoor temperatures, requiring minimal use of heating and cooling. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Accommodation is naturally ventilated by eastern sea breezes, but sheltered from harsh afternoon winds. Both bore and rainwater are harvested for reuse. Low VOC and non-toxic materials and finishes, hydronic floor heating and ventilation ensure a healthy indoor environment. Project was the outcome of extensive collaboration with client, specialist consultants (including coastal erosion) and the builder. The interpretation of experiencing life by the sea in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of the pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. The interior design has been an extension of the architectural intent, reinforcing architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum capacity. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/

Damian James Bramley DJB Photography

Light filled combined living and dining area, overlooking the garden. Walls: Dulux Grey Pebble 100%. Floor Tiles: Milano Stone Limestone Mistral. Tiled feature on pillars and fireplace - Silvabella by D'Amelio Stone. Fireplace: Horizon 1100 GasFire. All internal selections as well as furniture and accessories by Moda Interiors. Photographed by DMax Photography

Thanks to our sister company HUX LONDON for the kitchen and joinery. https://hux-london.co.uk/ Full interior design scheme by Purple Design.

L'arc by The Luminari

Crystal White Voile Roman blinds. Find out more here https://www.hillarys.co.uk/blinds-range/roman-blinds/voile-roman-blinds/

Dining area with set banquette seating with linear pendant light flowing into the kitchen area and with access to the courtyard garden

The warm hues of the wall and dark wood cabinets are off-set by the cool zinc worktop and splashback. Traditional wood dining chairs create a homely atmosphere in this country kitchen

La ristrutturazione di questo appartamento anni ’70 è stata guidata dal desiderio di conservare la memoria del luogo, portandola però dentro un linguaggio contemporaneo. Il layout è stato solo leggermente modificato, così da rispettare la distribuzione originale degli spazi e mantenere quella riconoscibile impronta anni ’70 che lo caratterizzava. I vecchi marmi sono stati preservati e valorizzati, diventando protagonisti di un dialogo materico che collega passato e presente. Il colore del soffitto, cifra stilistica forte e identitaria, è stato ripreso come elemento guida nella scelta degli arredi e delle finiture, generando un mood coerente e raffinato. Gli arredi sono stati progettati su misura per adattarsi perfettamente agli spazi e alle esigenze attuali, in un equilibrio tra funzionalità ed estetica. Alcuni pezzi storici, come il tavolo da pranzo e il letto, sono stati recuperati e riverniciati, integrandosi armoniosamente con i nuovi inserimenti. Nei bagni, le piastrelle dal sapore anni ’70 sono state reinterpretate per conservare l’atmosfera originale, ma con un approccio più leggero e attuale. L’intero progetto racconta così una trasformazione rispettosa: un appartamento che non rinnega le proprie radici, ma che le reinterpreta con delicatezza, dando vita a un ambiente elegante, personale e senza tempo.