Inside a spacious, light-filled apartment in one of Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs,
Sydney’s esteemed Bellevue Hill neighbourhood is home to a number of mid-century homes that have been undergone a modern intervention- including
At a structural level, Villa Amor’s pre-existing vaulted ceilings and fluted archways evoke the classical elegance of a Parisian apartment. By rendering the walls in a soft, muted white, the ornate details become timeless and fluid; an ideal contrast to the timber chevron flooring which was introduced throughout. A large arched opening was introduced, with a bevelled edge and concealed sliding door between the kitchen and casual dining room which offers a clever, subtle option for privacy.
A centrally positioned fireplace has been redefined and finished with a Calcutta Viola marble hearth – a gravitational element in what is otherwise a flowing space, inundated with light. A master-suite, which would rival even the world’s most luxurious of hotels, comprises a grand bedroom, private bathroom, robe and Pilates studio.
further enhancing the home’s Parisian sensibilities, Arent&Pyke took a nomadic approach to dressing the space. Chinoiserie influences blend with unusual market place finds and classic European design pieces. In the home’s main living space, an antique woven rug anchors a generous, contemporary white linen sofa and pod-like pink velvet armchairs. In the master suite, a cane armchair sits alongside an antique room divider painted in golden, autumnal tones. Artwork leans towards the contemporary, while in the master bathroom, a free-standing tub and glossy white subway tiles all point towards an art-deco influence.
Through a meeting of old and new, grandiose spaces and subtle gestures, Villa Amor by Arent&Pyke not only vies for the affections of its owners, it carefully layers a visual language that suggests that even the most compelling romance isn’t just reserved for the world’s best hotels.
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