RESIDENTIAL — Claire Anstis Interiors

Stephen St

Balmain

Refurbishment and renovation of a federation beauty

This 1906 federation home in Balmain had remained untouched since the 1960s. The original main house was to be retained, but needed full refurbishment. Great care was taken to bring the original features back to life with an exterior colour palette more suited to the existing brickwork and original tile work.

The rear of the property was demolished to make way for new living, dining, kitchen, bathroom, pool, deck and rear lane access double garage. 2 bedrooms and en suite were added upstairs.

It was important to bridge the new addition to the old. The new addition had a slightly industrial, masculine feel. The layered grey colour palette helped connect these two spaces.

The result was a relaxed, but elegant renovation with excellent flow in the living and entertaining spaces for easy and comfortable family living.

Clovelly House

Modern, Californian Coastal

Transformation of a dilapidated late Federation house into a modern, coastal family home. Polished and layered finishes. Combining bold terrazzo with natural oak throughout. Deep indigo blue is a highlight of the colour palette inside and out, which works beautifully with the colours in the terrazzo. The home feels sophisticated, yet relaxed and open for entertaining and ease of living. It is not typically coastal in design with a broader palette, but chilled and right at home near the ocean.

The façade and front 3 rooms were retained and fully restored. Complete refurbishment of the 2 front bedrooms and new main bathroom. Demolition to the rear of the property, new addition of kitchen, living dining, deck, pool, garden and cabana. Upstairs addition – master suite, bedroom/study and bathroom.

GARDEN APARTMENT

NEW BUILD - MODERN GARDEN APARTMENT

This is a new addition to an existing property. A one bedroom garden apartment was built amongst lovely gardens and swimming pool. The brief was to create spacious, comfortable living with beautiful finishes and interesting, yet mostly neutral colour palette, gain as much natural light as possible and include plenty of clever storage. A high raked ceiling gives a sense of light and space, the cool, pale eucalyptus kitchen is a focal point to the main living space and pairs beautifully with oak floors and cabinetry throughout. A bold print fabric and hints of complimenting colour elevates a base neutral palette. The furniture is functional and stylish, creating a very comfortable living space.

ROWNTREE STREET

A gorgeous little terrace in Birchgrove received a huge renovation. The family had really outgrown the space and needed better family living, an additional bedroom and sufficient bathrooms. Not much was spared. The facade remained, but the space was cleverly redesigned by Raymond Panetta Architects giving the family 4 bedrooms, open plan living onto a leafy deck and garden and 3 well designed bathrooms. I worked with the family to choose the finishes and furniture. The look was perfect, quality finishes in natural oak, steel doors, bold indigo paired with natural white marble, simple black, grey and white bathrooms with furniture and accessories in caramel leather and textured fabrics. As the space isn’t big, simplicity and quality is very important.

Birchgrove House

Redesign of a 1990’s family home to bring it into the 21st century

To create open family living and entertaining spaces. It was also important to give the clients their own escape and sanctuary for the master suite. They also owned some classic mid century furniture that they wanted to incorporate into the look and feel.

The clients needed an easy space to relax and come home to with their two young children. The space was designed with an open kitchen, living and dining ‘entertaining oasis’ that easily flowed onto the deck, pool and lush garden. The palette and finishes still had a mid century feel with rich, warm leather, contrasting cool blues and stunning blue stone fireplace as a central feature for the living room. It was set off with custom joinery shelving made from warm, textured oak. The same timber was also used for flooring throughout the downstairs level.

Manly apartment

Coastal Art Deco, with a modern, fresh vibe

This is a south facing apartment with amazing sea views over Manly. There are some beautiful art Deco features throughout the original apartment so it was important to be true to the era of the building. It was also imperative to gain maximum light with the new design and upstairs addition.

Second level addition, staircase design, finishes and colour scheme for the entire apartment

North Bondi Inspiration

Puglia inspired North Bondi home

Project inspiration for a North Bondi home. Influenced by the relaxed feel and decor of Puglia, Italy. White wash render, natural, rich linens and some vintage finds. Scale is also of the essence for the feel of this space.