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Redesigning an empty nest in Mosman

With their children having flown the coop, the owners of this much loved family abode engaged Cloth + Stone Designs to create several elegant and comfortable spaces for the next phase of their lives.

The brief included the creation of an open plan living and dining area, a new entry way and stairs, an updated master bedroom and walk in robe, two guest bedrooms, a media room, a laundry, and two study spaces.

Inspiration from the beautiful Sydney Harbour views and leafy surrounds influenced the colour and material palette. Layers of blues in varying shades from light to deep navy contrast with the warm, earthy tones of bronze, salmon, and blush, while soft neutrals complete the palette.

“Our clients love colour and pattern so we were eager to adopt a bold scheme. Natural materials and textures add to the warmth of the interiors and feature heavily, including honed marble in the master bedroom dressing area and living room fireplace, textile prints and velvet scattered throughout, crown cut timber veneer and hemp wallpaper” says Kate Hardy, lead designer. 

The dining area overlooks the sunny garden, and a bespoke banquette features two complementary fabrics which are both practical and cosy. Back cushions covered in Eternal by Mokum, a timeless linen, are paired perfectly with Nirvana by Mokum on the seat cushions; specified for its heavy-duty upholstery attributes and elegant colour palette.

The living area was reconfigured to add much needed extra seating and storage. Scatter cushions in Vienna by James Dunlop, and Sandor by Designs of the Time sit beautifully on the dark blue Jardan Andy sofa – a contemporary design that brings the colour palette together. 

To achieve the luxurious hotel look and feel in the master bedroom, a palette of rich navy walls, grey deep pile carpet, warm fabrics and walnut veneer joinery was specified. A statement Jardan Arana chair and ottoman covered in Vienna by James Dunlop offer beautiful and luxurious features, contrasting with the dark blue hemp wallpaper and softness of the Satori Stonewash curtains in 100% linen. A bench seat covered in Designs of the Time Sandor completes the bed, connecting the colours and adding subtle detail.

The guest bedrooms have been beautifully finished with bedheads upholstered in Maxime by James Dunlop, a relaxed linen with a luxurious viscose chenille, and the graphic Canvas by Mokum, each with coordinating plain linen valances in Eternal by Mokum. 

With a focus on Australian design and craftsmanship Cloth + Stone Designs threaded the spaces together through the considered selection of colours and materials that reflect the surrounding waterfront location and the client’s lifestyle.

 

Photography: Brigid Arnott

Product used:

Bedroom bedhead: James Dunlop Maxime Celadon and valance in Mokum Eternal Teal
Bedroom bedhead: Mokum Canvas Nude and valance in Mokum Eternal Rose Quartz 
Cushions: DOTT in Sandor YP13002
Ottomans: James Dunlop Vienna in Nightshadow and Bronzed 
Master Bedroom: Jardan Arana chair and ottoman: James Dunlop Vienna Bronzed 
Master Curtains: Mokum Satori Oyster
Dining area banquette seating and scatter cushions: Mokum Nirvana Opal and Mokum Eternal Rose Quartz 
Living room scatter cushions: James Dunlop Vienna Bronzed and DOTT Sandor YP13002 

YP13002

Designs Of The Time

Bronzed

James Dunlop

Rose Quartz

Mokum