Art House by STUDIO CD Design
A traditional residence in Sydney has been transformed into a theatrical and magical family home by STUDIO CD Design.
Photography: Anson Smart
The grand heritage residence has been designed to play on contrasts between the old and new, and the masculine and feminine. Photo - Anson Smart.
Designer Claire Delmar of STUDIO CD Design, who previously had a career in editorial styling for some of Australia’s leading design publications, steps into the residential design world with her latest project, Art House.
Originally built in the 1900’s, Art House is a home which plays on contrasts between the old and new, and the masculine and feminine. The interior is a combination of modern and traditional elements, which have been achieved through colour, texture and materials, to create a visual journey from space to space, each with its own distinct features.
The dramatic entry leading onto the living space. Photo - Anson Smart.
Bursts of colour against muted tones are a design element seen through the home. Photo - Anson Smart.
“The house is a grand heritage residence with high ceilings, ornate details and French imported flooring so it holds a regal strength and power to it along with history whispering through its details.”
Mural wallpaper in the dining space adds whimsy while the living space features bold art, curated furniture and custom-designed pieces. Photo - Anson Smart.
Home to a young family, a focus for the redesign was on including furniture that was suitable for the growing family. The end result is an adaptable space with joinery designed to be removed and changed with the family’s needs. Custom designed furniture with details from the past surprise with the addition of neon, stone or modern hardware. This unlikely combination adds to the meticulously curated rooms, with attention to detail at the forefront of the design. “The furniture, finishes and artworks, bring a sense of fun and lightness to the house with bright colour, bold graphics and rounded or curved shapes which soften its grandeur masculinity,” says Claire Delmar.
A favourite space for Claire is the interconnecting formal living and dining rooms - with mural wallpaper in the dining space adding whimsy while the living space features bold art, curated furniture and custom-designed pieces, which bring the rooms together, “These rooms hold a special place in my heart - they are rooms that create discussion and entertainment all at the same time,” she shares.
Muted tones and textures in one corner of the living space. Photo - Anson Smart.
Warm timber floors, heritage features and organic upholstered armchairs are celebrated in the living space. Photo - Anson Smart.
“The furniture, finishes and artworks bring a sense of fun and lightness to the house with bright colour, bold graphics and rounded or curved shapes which soften its grandeur masculinity.”
Meticulous attention to detail throughout defines the home. Photo - Anson Smart.
The interior is a mixture of soft hues, pattern and texture. Photo - Anson Smart.
“Since the re-design, the home has become calm and serene throughout, feeling somewhat of a magical wonderland, as each room tells a story through colour, wallpaper and decor. ”
Photo - Anson Smart.
Photo - Anson Smart.
The home plays on contrasts between old and new, masculine and feminine. Photo - Anson Smart.
Meticulous attention to detail throughout defines the home. Photo - Anson Smart.
A bold palette of pink and red in one of the bedrooms. Photo - Anson Smart.
The grand and light-filled open plan kitchen and dining space in Art House. Photo - Anson Smart.
“Dramatic murals, sculptural lighting, textured fabrics and bursts of colour against muted tones, all play a part in representing the young family in its grand inner-city setting.””
Feature banquette seating in the dining space. Photo - Anson Smart.
Bursts of colour against muted tones are a design element seen through the home. Photo - Anson Smart.
Photo - Anson Smart.
Photo - Anson Smart.