DESIGN FILE
MASTERCLASS:
DIVIDE &
CONQUER
W
hile the exterior of this grand Edwardian
home in Sydney’s east was rich with period
charm, previous owners had stripped the
interior of original features, and the living and dining
areas had been merged into one long and impractical
room. Enter Alex Gourlay from Vellum Interiors, who
reinstated warmth and functionality by dividing the
space into two quite distinct rooms, reintroduced
old-world touches and put colour to work. “Despite
popular belief, light colours aren’t always the best
option to make rooms feel larger or more inviting,”
says Alex. “By using colours in graduating intensity,
I was able to define a separate function and feeling
in each area.” Layered with soft furnishings and art,
the reinvigorated spaces have been born again as
a beloved hub for the family that calls this home. >AN INTERIOR DESIGNER TOOK
A DULL ROOM AND CLEVERLY
CONVERTED IT INTO TWO DISTINCT
ZONES, BOTH LAYERED WITH SOUL
Story KYLIE JACKES Photography PABLO VEIGALOVE YOUR CURVES
To add softness to the narrow rooms, Alex integrated
gentle curves and organic shapes. “Elements such
as the central dining table from Globe West teamed
with rounded dining chairs suit the proportions of
the space and feel more approachable,” she explains.
Curves flow on in an eye-catching pendant from Light
Co and wall lights from Montauk Lighting Co, while
a bespoke untitled artwork by Katie Wyatt makes
a focal point of the fireplace. >