Contemporary Designer Furniture Brings Back Balmoral House

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Contemporary Designer Furniture Brings Back
Balmoral House The dated Tuscan interior
(including a high gloss timber fireplace and
yellow sponged walls) of this Balmoral home was
lovingly revitalised into today by one of our
favourite interior designers, Sarah Davison. The
goal was simple, with minimal structural changes
to the house, the focus was on transforming the
Tuscan-style interior into a modern, glamourous
and warm home with clever paint choices and
inspired designer furniture throughout.
One of the only areas to require a few structural
changes was the kitchen, opening it up to be a
great open plan expanse of work space and dining.
Incorporating the same colour palette of
black/charcoal, white and timber the kitchen is a
true Sarah Davison wonder. In keeping with the
glamourous feel of the home youll find Nero
Marquina marble for the counter tops, black
stained joinery and an eclectic mix of pendant
designer lighting. The white painted ceilings
and streaming natural light compliment the
darkness and make this truly a highlight of the
home. "If youre going to do it, do it right.
Its a house that has evolved with us. Rather
than renovating it all at once, it has given us
lots of nice surprises, so we appreciate it more.
" Home owner The formal living however, kicks
the chic glamour to another level. A red
Barcelona chaise sits with a clear view of the
Harbour Bridge and the fireplace, once a glossy
timber has been stained black as it seems to
disappear into the charcoal wall behind it. The
family room is the most comfortable and laidback
in the home. Varnished timber ceilings were left
in their original state to create a cosy
atmosphere. Perfect living room
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designer furniture, Edra sofas plush and low to
the ground create just the right amount of relax
in a room without being too informal. Accents of
gold and green are the perfect highlight colour
to the black/white/timber palette. The Atollo
lamp shines from above the canopy bed, dressed in
crisp white linen. The home definitely does not
disappoint where the outdoor spaces are
concerned. Creeping jasmine trees, fragrant from
Spring through to Autumn frame the outlook from
the family room and lead directly to the family
pool. The patio off the formal living room is an
exercise in comfortable chic. A plush white sofa
and chaise with a cane hanging chair in one
corner and sculpture by Robert Klippel in the
other is a peaceful oasis. The views of the most
incredible water way in Australia dont hurt
either.