HG at home with
guestroom and bathroom and laundry on
this level (a chute from the upper levels
makes gathering the washing easier).
On the first floor, three small rooms
were knocked through to create a luxurious
penthouse-like main bedroom suite. The
spacious room – divided into sleeping,
dressing and bathing zones separated via
sliding slatted-timber screens – opens
directly to a balcony with panoramic views
over the harbour and city. “This is a much
richer feeling space than the rest of the
house,” says Romy, who specified moderndesigner furniture, softly textured fabrics
and a muted-peach paint colour (Dulux
Christobel) for the walls.
“I think it really works well as a family
home now because of the way the spaces
are organised,” says Romy. “There are three
separate living areas, bedrooms and
bathrooms on each level and a better
connection to the garden and pool.”
There’s a bright and breezy feel
throughout. An array of modern art
enlivens the walls, including works by
Australian artists Tim Storrier, George
Raftopoulos and Charles Blackman to LA
snapper George Burns and pieces by lesser-
known artists bought at former paparazzo
Darryn Lyons’ Sydney gallery. >