Port Stephens House I

Set on a hillside of Nelson Bay NSW, Port Stephens House is an impressive home for an empty nester that splits her time between Australia and North America.

Originally briefed with a more decorative scope my involvement quickly grew to full design and decoration of the two bedroom, two and half bathroom home. Rationalising the planning of the upper floor for mainly entertaining and to take greater advantage of the 180 degree view of Nelson Bay while private spaces sit below.
The client has an extensive existing collection of antiques and objet d’art which has informed many of the design decisions. Part of the process of downsizing was to curate pieces with great sentimental value while adding new pieces for this next stage of life.

The resulting home is richly layered with a dark, dramatic material palette and characterful decoration.

Photography — FIONA SUSANTO

charcoal veneer kitchen with black marble counter tops and brass accents all custom designed by kaiko design interiors — KITCHEN

bespoke bar joinery charcoal veneer and brass by kaiko design interiors — BAR

marble clad fireplace with open charcoal veneer shelving to either side vibrant artwork hangs above fireplace with classic egg style chair in velvet in front on herringbone floor all by kaiko design interiors — LIVING

charcoal lounge room sofa with vibrant cushions and artwork hanging above, bold burgundy wicker back chair in foreground all by kaiko design interiors — LOUNGE

cobalt blue silk wallpaper above charcoal herringbone subway tiles in powderoom designed by kaiko design interiors — POWDER

open white door into walk in rob walls are chacoal grasscloth wallpaper with verticle timber cladding to lower part of wall all designed by kaiko design interiors — WALK IN ROBE

charcoal grasscloth wallpaper with textured timber wall cladding sits behind luxurious bed with burgundy cushions and bedside table with large white ceramic lamps designed by kaiko design interiors — PRIMARY BEDROOM

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My two requests were for a dark bedroom where I feel cocooned and secure and a smart walk in closet. I love what Nic has created for me, I feel so glamorous everyday when I get dressed

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