Perched above the rolling surf of Sydney’s Freshwater Beach, this apartment is a study in curated ease. Designed and styled by Kerrie-Ann Jones, it balances coastal freshness with considered detail, weaving together tactile finishes, sculptural objects, and quiet luxury.“The apartment already had good bones,” says Jones. “It just needed a lighter touch, a sense of calm and cohesion that would connect it to its coastal surroundings.”
In the living and dining area, Kerrie-Ann’s instinct for curation comes to the fore. Each piece has been chosen not only for its form, but for how it speaks to the next, a quiet conversation of texture, tone and silhouette. The open-plan area was designed for conversation and quiet reflection.
The walls are painted in a softly textured beige Porters Paint, French wash, for subtle movement. It’s a serene backdrop for the stainless-steel wall sculpture by Australian artist Clementine Machonie, that juxtaposes the softness. A bespoke oak sideboard designed by Jones sits below and anchors the space.
Sculptural ceramics and objects sit alongside framed works in muted tones, while a curated collection of books and vessels lends an editorial quality. A bees wax chess set is waiting for a game on the coffee table. These layers are deeply personal but never cluttered, a balance of restraint and warmth that invites slow looking.
