We give you the first look inside a refurbished holiday home by
We’re not shy to admit, we’ve started the year with some stellar beachside homes. From the specifically
Having just technically said goodbye to the last days of summer, we’re wrapping up the sunny season in the best way possible – with this cliff top home by
Studio Esteta were entrusted with a two-storey
Paying tribute to the understated character of the home and its past was a priority for the Portsea House. The clients already had a deep appreciation for the mid-century design period, so the home includes a very special mix of vintage lighting and furniture pieces. One of these key design icons is an original
The new staircase design was explicitly informed by the mid-century era, setting the tone of the home from entry. Together with the new buffet joinery, added in when Studio Esteta reimagined the ground floor, they carry the warm and welcoming timber scheme from the one storey into the next.
The tactile palette of the Portsea House is firmly grounded in the coastal context and mid-century style and character of the abode. This culminates in the slatted wall panelling, timber and marble, while a direct relationship with the outdoors is established with the crazy paving used inside and out. The array of artwork and ceramics are another example of how the home positions itself as a curated, yet unpretentious beach house.
Remaining true to and enhancing the significance of its Modernist, mid-century heritage has provided the foundations for a seriously cool yet classic family beach house. Not exaggerating the coastal locale but conscious of its second-to-none vistas this waterfront home is a winner for all.
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