Houzz Tour: A Relaxed apartment with warm tones and natural textures - Conveniently located near Bondi Beach in Sydney, this apartment has been designed to make life as a single person very easily live. Daniel Defino was the interior designer behind the house of two rooms, and worked closely with the owner and Alex Phegan ess of architectural firm, who also did the interior design, to ensure that has met the expectations.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here One man in his mid-30s
Location Bondi, Sydney
Designer Daniel Defino
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The design process began in November 2014 and was completed in 2015.
Who lives here One man in his mid-30s
Location Bondi, Sydney
Designer Daniel Defino
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The design process began in November 2014 and was completed in 2015.
Daniel Defino design
the living room opens onto a small courtyard, which is a real bonus for the owner. Once you pass this field and enter the house, it is easy to see the male influence in the decor, with exposed brick, marble and metal team with fabrics in dark tones.
Daniel Defino Design
A lounge open area includes kitchen areas, dining room and living. Defino and owner are both fans of midcentury modern pieces mixed with industrial style, and this was reflected in the choice of furniture. The gray felt couch by Jonathan Adler is called the "relax chair" by Defino. This, combined with an original Tessa T21 Swivel - he had reupholstered in a single piece of beige leather - and the Arco lamp, perfectly represents the style of the era of midcentury
The artwork above the sofa is. Aquabumps. "The color palette used in the rest of the apartment was inspired by this play, with grays, browns, greens and blues arise around the house, said Defino.
coffee table, Bludot.
The artwork above the sofa is. Aquabumps. "The color palette used in the rest of the apartment was inspired by this play, with grays, browns, greens and blues arise around the house, said Defino.
coffee table, Bludot.
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Further inland, the food is simple, modern design with American oak cabinets by ess. The repetition of Carrara marble tiles laid in a herringbone pattern, used in the kitchen and the bathroom, help tie all the spaces together. black faucet adds to the elegant appearance here.
Cocktail shaker, Tom Dixon.
Cocktail shaker, Tom Dixon.
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One of the biggest challenges facing Defino style was finding the dining table right for the owner. It has been more difficult than expected to track a single high marble design. "We came with the idea of having a beautiful elliptical Carrara marble table sitting on the copper legs, he said.
He bought a 4 x 3m slab of Carrara marble, which was then cut perfectly shaped and finished with a pencil thin edge. Defino also use this panel to the bedside tables in the guest room, and the dressing area in the master bedroom.
He bought a 4 x 3m slab of Carrara marble, which was then cut perfectly shaped and finished with a pencil thin edge. Defino also use this panel to the bedside tables in the guest room, and the dressing area in the master bedroom.
Daniel Defino Design
"The issue was that we needed strong enough legs to keep the 100kg stone above "continues Defino. I finally found a pair of feet made 1960 Australian Commercial steel table in a small metallurgical factory in Sydenham.
"The next step was to get the copper galvanized legs and put it all together. It was a true labor of love, with the finished product being a unique custom piece I wanted to keep for me, "he said. He corresponded with Danish 1960 Parker chairs reupholstered in gray felt.
"The next step was to get the copper galvanized legs and put it all together. It was a true labor of love, with the finished product being a unique custom piece I wanted to keep for me, "he said. He corresponded with Danish 1960 Parker chairs reupholstered in gray felt.
Daniel Defino Design
After the hall, the guest room is bright and open, with fitted wardrobes and a generous sized window. Funky artwork hangs on the wall to inject some personality into space without being overpowering.
Daniel Defino Design
The one of the favorite pieces of Defino here is the bedside lamp by artist Vincent Buret, which is on top of the table of designed stylist. "Using copper tubing bent into shape, the lamps have a true industrial feel about them, and tables using the same copper tubing set in a triangular top, said Defino.
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the master bedroom is quite spacious, and the exposed brick continues along this corridor wall. Carrara marble, which features throughout the house, was used on the worktop in the dressing area.
Qlock Two, MAD & Associates. Coat racks, BoConcept.
Qlock Two, MAD & Associates. Coat racks, BoConcept.
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the dressing area was incorporated into the cabinet built by ess carpentry. It provides additional space to prepare for when the bathroom is occupied elsewhere.
Daniel Defino Design
Fur alligator -print coverage Ivy Lane adds soft texture and warm to the king-size bed. Defino designed on the headboard and carpet.
Bursts of color are in the line of pictures on the seafront by Aquabumps, who sit above the bed The works remind the owner of the natural beauty that is just down the road.
Bursts of color are in the line of pictures on the seafront by Aquabumps, who sit above the bed The works remind the owner of the natural beauty that is just down the road.
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The hall contemporary bathroom has two wall units - one is equipped with a sink and faucet and the other provides additional storage and a work plan for the hand soap and towels
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'home should the owner to a T, "says Defino. "It's cool, contemporary and uncluttered, allowing a relaxed lifestyle while being a great place to entertain and relax."
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