Client
A family from Sydney looking to bring new life into an old holiday home.
Project Brief
To retain the charm of the heritage building but modernise it with a cohesive interior style.
Package
Interior Design and Styling
PATONGA BEACH, NEW SOUTH WALES
The outcome
The client’s vision was to modernise their beach house that was originally built in the 1920’s and make it a bespoke holiday home.
The goal was to retain the heritage of the building but give it a contemporary and luxurious feel. The design had to create a feel of sophistication whilst also feeling relaxed.
To achieve a contemporary look, new furniture, paint work decor and texture was introduced. Oversized artwork, a cohesive colour palette, modern lighting and black accents were added through out.
The end result is a beautiful home full of modern style and old-world charm, perfect for the small coastal location of Patonga Beach.
"My husband and I purchased a gorgeous property about 18 months ago for the purpose of being a holiday home / Airbnb. I decorated myself as best I could to get it up and running. Each time we went there, I looked around and it just didn't have the vibe or the edge I wanted and I really envied the interior of other Air BnB's we stayed in. I wanted to give it an uplift but didn't know where to start and don't "really" have that skill, even though I am artistic. I looked at hiring an interior designer for a while, but just like the display home villages, I found that they all just looked the same. I wanted a house styled by an interior designer, that didn't 'look' like an interior designer had styled the house (weird, I know). Anyway, I stumbled across Michelle's profile and I finally saw something I liked. I spoke to Michelle and she got me. I explained to her what I wanted and what I didn't want. When we met on-site for the initial consultation, I knew I'd found the one, and I didn't look back.
Michelle is a very talented lady, and I am absolutely thrilled with what she's done. She gives her guidance and expertise, but still afforded us a bit of our own creative input. She is professional and totally down to earth all in one package. Nothing was too much trouble. She even did a two-hour return trip with me to pick up a coffee table that didn't arrive and lights we decided to add on the spur of the moment.
I would recommend Michelle without hesitation to anyone that wants to create a special space and doesn't have the skill or knowledge to do it on their own. You won't get a cookie cutter design or a "gone fishing" sign in your beach house! I look forward to working with Michelle again in the near future when I build my own home. Thank you Michelle, you are wonderful!"
