(1886) Toxteth Terrace victorian italianate

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(1886) Toxteth Terrace victorian italianate

the narrative

Set within the prestigious Toxteth Estate in Sydney’s Glebe, this four-story heritage terrace was reimagined for a discerning family of five, balancing fast-paced, busy lifestyles. Our design approach carefully preserved the home’s original charm, while completely transforming the modern extension to flood the space with light, seamlessly integrate custom storage, and create a tranquil connection to nature. The home now serves as a serene retreat—personalised spaces offer moments of quiet reprieve, while shared areas invite family togetherness. This thoughtful redesign has enriched our clients’ lives, offering an elevated sense of calm, balance, and well-being in their day-to-day.

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Honest and natural

materials were selected

throughout the home for

their timeless ability to

appreciate with the

passage of time.

(Details)

Honest and

natural materials

were selected

throughout the

home for their

timeless ability to

appreciate with

the passage of

time.

(01) Construction Progress
(02) Finishes and Materials

(Materials)

A Layered Approach

Utilising a variety of traditional and modern materials mixed together in unexpected combinations saw this home's softly muted palette come to life in gentle layers. Softly tonal rooms are a combination of multitudes of soft and hard finishes sitting in harmony. These are our client's favourite materials.

(01) Porcelain
(02) Tessellated Tile
(03) Leather
(04) Cipollino Marble

Features

House & Garden
The local project
House & Garden Bathrooms

Awards

House & Garden Top 50 Rooms

the design

We were inspired by our client’s favourite hue of muted blue alongside a desire for individual spaces for family members to retreat individually or come together with friends and families for celebration. A successful DA application allowed us to breathe new life into the rear extension, introducing grandeur in scale and a space that accommodates an abundant life. Within the bedrooms and ensuites, each family member was treated individually, with designs responding to their own unique personalities. Honest and natural materials were selected throughout the home for their timeless ability to appreciate with the passage of time.

(client)

“we wanted a classic look which

would not date but would get

better with age. the period

features had to be retained and

celebrated. jill understood and

valued this approach. the end

result is perfect.”

(client)

“we wanted a

classic look which

would not date

but would get

better with age.

the period

features had to be

retained and

celebrated. jill

understood and

valued this

approach. the end

result is perfect.”

(The Outcome)

Interior Architecture & Design

With a brief focused on maximising the home to bring about a sense of calm and order, space for all, but also a place to be together- we brought about sympathetic change to introduce natural light through discreet skylights, a connection to the outdoors with interior courtyard and gardens and a green roof over the dining room extension. Storage was added in creative ways alongside nooks for quiet respite.

(01) Nature
(02) Solitude
(03) Natural Light
(04) Storage

Scope

  • Interior Design & Decoration

  • Custom Furnishings & Art Curation

  • Global Sourcing & Procurement

  • Design Site Management

Collaborators

  • Troy Newman

  • Adam Robinson Landscape Design

  • Pablo Veiga

  • Madeline MacFarlane

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