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A beach house owned by a family-focused retired couple, engaged Tennille Joy Interiors to refresh the dark and dated house. What started off as adding an extra wing for two bedrooms, turned into a full renovation inside and out. Located on the hills of Mount Martha in the state of Victoria, this home benefits from the green landscapes sweeping to the water views.

During the briefing process, the clients leaned on the side of a warm colour palette, favouring a ‘Hamptons’ style, yet adapted with an Australian native twist.

Muted eucalyptus greens, soft blues, warm terracotta, natural oak and fresh white set the tone for the colour scheme.  The term ‘Australian Hamptons’ was adopted for the project. 

The 15 year old beach house was overdue for a renovation, especially with the new arrival of their twelfth grandchild. The clients requested a multi-purpose space for one to curl up and read a book or for the grandkids to sit on the carpet and solve a puzzle together. As this space is opposite the front door, it’s a place to pause and take in the view.

An elegant new build affectionately known as ‘Black Beauty’ on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula just outside of Melbourne, is the gorgeous home to Steve Cahill from Cahill Builders, his wife and three young children.

Steve and his wife Lucy wanted to create something special for the family and one that embraced the sea views and nearby beach surrounds.  Using the shell of the home as the foundation, the family engaged Kate Walker Designs to transform the basic and plain interiors after finding her work suited their aesthetic.

Kate took inspiration from the European farmhouse style of home while ensuring spatial decisions, colours and finishes were thoughtfully considered and the best quality to ensure a lasting result.

The interiors incorporate colours in deep greens and teals offset by neutral tones along with plenty of texture.   

The baby’s nursery makes use of the ceiling to creative affect with Mokum Peonia wallpaper, a soft and feminine floral that really works well on a large surface.

Window treatments are stunningly designed by Lynch’s Window Fashions where Mokum Satori drapes were selected throughout the home and perfectly complemented the elements within each individual space.  Mokum Satori is a sumptuous and energetic, wide-width stonewashed linen woven in 100% linen, expertly stonewashed, then softly tumbled to create its perfectly dynamic handle.