Find out how his Potts Point Penthouse got a fresh new, astounding look using contrasting decor, earthy tones, and a lot of creativity.
In an environment where most apartments are identical, this contemporary Penthouse stands out with its unique personality and contrasting beauty.
Once a boring, cold, and visually unappealing building, it has become the beacon of bold, yet calming design it is now, thanks to Alexandra Kidd Interior Design’s efforts.
Skyline Reverie, the name of this penthouse, began with the goal of emanating warmth and luxury through its splendid usage of earthy tones, bold shapes, and peculiar pieces of furniture and decor throughout the penthouse.
This living room is a prime example of how all these elements were used to make the apartment feel more welcoming and cozy, somewhere where they can feel truly at home, with a hint of luxury added into the mix.
The masterful choice of colors for the rugs and furniture made it so that the earthy tones stood out even more, bringing the whole warm, inviting feeling they were going for even more present in the living room.
Along with the mesmerizing view of the Sydney Harbour, the usage of soft, contrasting whites in the walls, floor, and pillars, combined with the earthy tones present in the remainder of the room, brings out a slight hint of an almost vacational feel to the home, along with the tables and chairs on the balcony.
The clients had two very different tastes, as one of them preferred bold colors and expressive textures, and the other one wanted a more calm, serene ambience surrounding the apartment, which resulted in a beautiful amalgamation of different styles that ended up pleasing both sides.
A quiet sense of luxury is drawn out by the smooth marble in the kitchen, providing a small contrast to the surrounding earthy tones.
The tiles depict a geometrical pattern that focuses a bit more on darker colors to further bring upon the luxurious feel that the kitchen and laundry room want to emphasize, keeping the previous efforts to make the home feel cozy present as well.
“The forms gently reference the curves of the building’s architecture, but the language is soft, allowing the expansive views to take centre stage”
-Morgan Reid,interior designer associate at Alexandra Kidd Interior Design
Moving on to the bottom floor of the apartment, we follow the elegant staircase, defined by its fluid shapes, rich use of artificial lights, and inviting nature.
“The forms gently reference the curves of the building’s architecture, but the language is soft, allowing the expansive views to take centre stage.”
-Morgan Reid
It leads directly to the apartment’s office, where earthy tones are still the core of the color palette, accompanied by a few art pieces, new pieces of furniture, as well as some pieces we’ve seen before on the top floor.
The office is meant to be a much more formal and serious space, but that didn’t stop the team from giving it their all to make this office as cozy as the rest of the apartment.
They maintained the same philosophy when it came to the earthy tones and minimalist furniture, making an effort to decorate the room using the shelves and the shaped rug below the table.
Even though the same earthy tones used above are still dominant, there is also a noticeable effort in order to make the office feel different from the rest of the apartment, by using slightly different colors, such as the light yellow on the rug and the dark green in the puff, keeping this room fresh and distinct from the others.
As for the bedroom, the same spectacular view of Sydney Harbour as the one on the balcony is available, reminding us once more of the luxurious privilege that is to being able to gaze off into this wonderful sight in the comfort of your own home.
The walls and furniture keep the same earthy tones we have seen before, leaning into a beautiful contrast between the bedroom and the bathroom, which is unlike the other rooms we have seen so far, almost completely white.
As opposed to the rest of the apartment, earthy tones aren’t very present in this room, making its focus shift to being a more neutral, minimalist room, lacking complex decorative elements and colors.
Skyline Reverie is a wonderful example of how it is possible to alter a home’s aesthetic and feel without having to alter its actual structure, serving as a beacon of inspiration for any renovation project.
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Source: The Design Files
Photography by Alicia Taylor
