Killara House

Furniture & Styling for a Young Family Home

A furnishing and styling project within a classically detailed family home on Sydney’s North Shore. The brief called for a light, youthful interior that would sit comfortably within the home’s traditional envelope—something fresh but not jarring, refined but warm.

Our work spanned two floors and multiple zones, from formal and informal living spaces to guest bedrooms and the family’s primary suite. A home office was designed to flex as needed and joinery updates in key areas—media, kitchen, guest—were approached with restraint, supporting everyday function while preserving the home’s architectural rhythm.

The result is a considered interior—layered, luminous and easy to live in.

Photography - Fiona Susanto

Videography - aidoframes

 
 

A refined, light-filled family home on Sydney’s North Shore. This video captures the layered materiality, tailored furniture selections and considered planning behind the transformation—balancing traditional character with a contemporary interior design approach.

 
Soft blue lounge room with woven chairs, neutral sofas, and a bold cobalt artwork above the fireplace by Sydney interior design firm Kaiko Design.

LOUNGE & FIREPLACE

 
Open-plan lounge and dining room in Wu House, showcasing blue tones, modern classic furniture, and curated artwork by Sydney interior designer Kaiko Design.

DINING & LIVING

 
 
Deep blue media room with velvet mustard sofa, statement lighting, and layered textures designed by Kaiko Design in Sydney’s Wu House.

MEDIA ROOM

 
Sophisticated kitchen with navy cabinetry, stone island bench, and tan leather stools designed by Sydney interior designer Kaiko Design.

KITCHEN

 
 
Styled rattan coffee table with artisan ceramics and sculptural decor, layered over a floral wool rug in a Sydney interior design project by Kaiko Design.

MEDIA ROOM WITH KAIKO DESIGN CUSTOM RUG

 
Guest bedroom designed by Sydney interior designer Kaiko Design, featuring soft green walls, crystal chandelier, and custom joinery with integrated wardrobes.

GUEST BED & WINDOW SEAT

 
 
Light-filled guest bedroom with mint green palette, upholstered window seat, and tailored details by Sydney interior design studio Kaiko Design.

GUEST BEDROOM

 
 
Wu House hallway with white walls, timber floors, sculptural bench, and curated contemporary artwork by Kaiko Design, a Sydney interior designer.

ENTRY

 
 
 
Transitional stair hallway in Wu House with bold blue artwork, timber floors, and high ceilings by Sydney’s Kaiko Design studio.

HALLWAY AND CUSTOM KAIKO DESIGN RUG

 
 
 
Eclectic music room by Sydney interior designer featuring deep teal walls, sculptural chandelier, abstract art and vintage-style furniture.

MUSIC ROOM

 
 
Bold and elegant sitting room with rich teal walls, arched sofa, graphic cushions and layered textures by Sydney interior designer.

MUSIC ROOM & CUSTOM KAIKO DESIGN RUG

 
 
 
Transitional stair hallway in Wu House with bold blue artwork, timber floors, and high ceilings by Sydney’s Kaiko Design studio

VESTIBULE

 
 
Cozy bedroom corner with curved linen bedhead, striped bedding and velvet cushions, styled by a Sydney interior designer for relaxed refinement.

PRIMARY BEDROOM

 
 
 
Elegant bathroom with crystal chandelier, warm marble tiles and indoor greenery, styled by a Sydney interior designer for timeless luxury.

BATHROOM

 
 

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We wanted the house to feel lighter and more liveable for our young family, but still respectful of its traditional character. Nic helped us find that balance—every room now feels calm, considered, and genuinely reflects how we live”

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Killara house