SMOOT H T R A NSI T ION

Sydney interior designer Anna-Carin

McNamara heartily embraced soft furnishings when she set about brightening the living areas of her own home. With the goal of creating two cosy, connected spaces, she put in a broad opening and had light-blonde timber floors installed. A pair of comfortable, neutral sofas are topped with an abundance of inviting cushions and paired with thoughtfully selected designer armchairs. “The two sitting areas each have a different feel and function,” says Anna-Carin. “The one with the fireplace is light and very social; the other is quieter, moodier and more intimate. We use every inch of both.”