Brandon Street by Henman Designs
Nestled in Suffolk Park, just six kilometres from Byron Bay, Brandon Street is a tropical family retreat with a strong connection to the outdoors.
Words: Hande Renshaw | Photography: Anna Hutchcroft
The sun-lit, sunken lounge space featuring coffee table by Sarah Ellison. Lounge from HK Living. Stools from DesignByThem. Living room rug from Armadillo. Runner rug in kitchen from Pampa. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
The open plan kitchen features ABI Interiors tap, lights from Lighting Collective, and rug from Pampa. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
The sun-lit, sunken lounge space which opens up to the garden features coffee table by Sarah Ellison. Lounge from HK Living. Stools from DesignByThem. Living room rug from Armadillo. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
Brandon Street, the home of Cheryl and James Kitchener, feels a little like being on a permanent holiday.
Purchased by the couple in 2020, the idyllic retro-style home is located in Suffolk Park, six kilometres from Byron Bay and just steps away from the local beach. The perfect location for the couple and their children Indiana (7), Zalia (5), and Ember (1).
Prior to moving in, the 1980s home needed some attention to bring it back to life. The home’s retro vibes with original cedar beams, became the inspiration for the renovation and extension encompassing a new kitchen, sunken lounge, outdoor bathroom, and two more bedrooms.
Cheryl and James worked with Henman Designs and Space Built to create a cosy, warm, cabin-like interior with a strong connection to the outdoors, highlighting the tropical, private and lush courtyard gardens that surround the interiors.
The home is built around a courtyard with windows that connect to the outdoor spaces, bringing the outdoors in with an abundance of natural light.
Interior materials applied include timber, spotted gum panelling, cedar joinery, and natural stone tiles in the bathrooms to create a retro feel that’s also timeless and warm.
The home’s styling adopts this same theme, introducing late century-inspired pieces by Sarah Ellison, set against a backdrop of rich timber, textured stone, and Dulux White Polar Quarter.
Communal areas open directly to the backyard (reminiscent of a tropical island resort!), complete with a new pool, mature palm trees, fire pit, built-in lounge, and other lush foliage. We’re totally ready to move in!
Chairs by Sarah Ellison. Table by Alex Bennett Design. Prints by Bobby Clark. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
The open plan kitchen features ABI Interiors tap and lights from Lighting Collective. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
Art by Octavia Tomyn. Furniture (chairs, couch and coffee table) from Sarah Ellison. Ceramics and rug from Nikau. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
Furniture (chairs, couch and coffee table) from Sarah Ellison. Ceramics and rug from Nikau. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
Furniture (chairs, couch and coffee table) from Sarah Ellison. Ceramics and rug from Nikau. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
The cosy sunken lounge room features prints by Bobby Clark. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
“The interior has a cosy, warm, cabin-like feel with a strong connection to the outdoors that highlighted the tropical, private and lush courtyard gardens.”
The bathroom features tiles from Surface Society. Ceramics and custom lights from Nikau. Mirror from Tigmi Trading. Tapwear from ABI Interiors. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
The bedroom space features pendants from Pop & Scott. Throw from Citta. Linen from Sheet Society. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
The view into the sitting room wing of the house from the outdoor space. Stone from Eco Outdoor. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
An idyllic studio located at the rear of the outdoor space. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft
The textural outdoor space. Stone from Eco Outdoor. Photo: Anna Hutchcroft