BLESSED WITH VIEWS

”DEANA AND JORDAN LOVED

THE IDEA OF USING NATURAL ELEMENTS TO CREATE A TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT.”

of Bondi Beach, this penthouse was given a chic, breezy overlay by stylist and interior designer Imogen Naylor. What was the brief? Homeowners Deana and Jordan were referred to me by my friend Steve Cordony. The brief was to create an interior with a contemporary coastal European look and feel. What were the challenges of the space and how did you resolve them? Although the curved walls with gull windows in the bedrooms were lovely to the eye, they were tricky to furnish. We ended up with motorised blinds in the spare bedroom and flowing linen curtains to complement the lines in the main bedroom. Being opposite the beach and on the top floor, the alfresco spaces really take a hit from the elements, especially from the salt air, afternoon sun and strong winds. Furniture and decorative pieces had to be weighted and planting needed to be resilient. How would you describe the interior? Relaxed coastal elegance: pared-back light, neutral tones and textural elements in muted colours and subtle patterns sit with injections of vintage, antique and global treasures. Were any devices used to maximise the sense of space? We converted the doors in the main bedroom to double steel doors. It added an immediate feeling of luxury and really opened up the space to allow in more natural light. For the office, The Fiddleback Gallery did an incredible job creating a desk from a slab of camphor laurel, hand-finished in highquality Danish oil, which brought a sense of nature inside. A bespoke bar in the kitchen with brass and stone accents was another element that lifted the profile of the space, along with the commissioned artworks by Chris Warnes and Tracey Deep. What informed the selection of furniture, art, fittings and finishes? Deana and Jordan loved the idea of using natural elements to create a tranquil environment. Each piece was carefully selected and thoughtfully sourced, premium quality and incorporating luxurious fabrics while still maintaining a level of practicality. Were the owners happy with the execution? They love their home, taking inspiration from their travels, continuously updating their spaces and being able to relax and entertain in their beautiful and meaningful surrounds. imogennaylor.com