NORM & JESS
Apartment 4
The penthouse apartment’s living rooms delivered some exciting spaces abundant in natural light, and with about as much height in the rooms as you could possibly want. Norm and Jess made precise and considered decisions in choosing their furniture pieces, but polarised the judges in their composition. Their ‘re-do’ room was a much more resolved layout, bearing the hallmark of the couple’s keen eye for gorgeous furniture. The star is the suspended fireplace (from Aurora Suspended Fires), but it doesn’t stop there. The bespoke coffee table is striking and the sofa is really well appointed, The room is a bold and practical arrangement of all things expected in a penthouse apartment with functional, high end and bespoke pieces all working together.
What works: The fireplace’s new location helps the room to function properly, whereas previously it felt closed off. The oversized L-shaped lounge could seat an army but delivers understated luxury with simple, warm tones and a view of the feature fireplace.
My hero: Apart from the obvious choice – the ethereally suspended fireplace – the coffee table (from Manapan Furniture) is a handmade natural piece draped in history and culture. This indigenously handcrafted fossilised stone and timber masterpiece is sure to be one of those elements that stand out in a home, commanding everyone’s attention.