Samantha Leigh Interiors thoughtfully designed each space to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the family, with Samantha noting that “they love to lead an active and busy lifestyle, and are often hosting friends and family at the weekend.” As such, the home needed to be both a place to relax and entertain. This informed the choice of materials and furnishings, as well as the layout, which clearly delineates the living areas from the private areas.

Aiming to instil a tactile quality within the spaces, the design team selected warm, textural materials that felt sophisticated and casual. “Creating a sense of warmth was paramount, which is why we opted for a calming base palette of Tongue & Groove European oak floorboards and Venetian plastered walls and ceilings,” she says. “We were drawn to the colour Graupa for the floors as it resembles natural oak and has a beautiful texture. We then requested a custom chevron pattern to add interest and movement to the spaces.” Complementing the floors, walls, and ceilings are custom built-in elements made of American oak and different types of natural stone.

With these neutral materials as their canvas, Samantha Leigh Interiors were able to infuse the interiors with layers of texture and colour to ignite visual interest. “A lot of our early references for the project were European – always textural and always layered,” Samantha says. Vintage pieces coincide seamlessly with contemporary elements, creating spaces that exude comfort and refinement.

By attuning themselves to the clients’ aesthetic preferences and evolving needs, Samantha Leigh Interiors have realised both a family retreat and an entertainer’s delight. “Our clients often remind us how much they love spending time at home, which, to us, is the most important measure of success,” Samantha says.