Penthouse living with an artfully curated interior and enviable ocean view

Apr 7

From its prime position overlooking the main beach, cafes and restaurants of Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast, this penthouse apartment serves as the perfect weekend getaway for its Sydney-based owners and their two children. “You cannot resist walking out onto the balcony and taking in those breathtaking ocean views,” says Michelle Sukari of Sukari Interior Design, who was entrusted with crafting a uniquely luxurious yet comfortable interior scheme for the holiday pad. “The owners love to entertain and wanted to use the home with family and friends regularly, so I had to be conscious of maximising space, flow and flexibility,” she says. It began with a B&B Italia lounge and chaise in beige with a charcoal hem, which the couple had already purchased.

Along with the porcelain tiled floors and walls in Dulux Natural White, it provided the neutral base to which Michelle added shades of blue and tan in cushions, artworks and furniture. Textural leather, linen, stone, rattan and brass bring layers of depth and interest to the scheme, while organic shapes and coastal accents reference the oceanic surrounds. Michelle lists the light-filled dining space as one of her many favourites in the home: “You can’t go past the tan leather dining chairs – a favourite of mine and the owners – the stunning ‘Myriad’ pendant light that was almost made for this space, and the totem sculpture with its simple imperfections.”

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The Finer Details

Main Bedroom: Sweet dreams are made of a Poliform ‘Gentleman’ bed and bedside, with a ‘Barbary’ rug in Clay from The Rug Establishment.

Balcony: Woven lounges and timber tables from Janus et Cie are ideal choices in this alfresco spot.

Powder Room: A wall of white marble greets guests, along with a pedestal basin from Paco Jaanson and Hay ‘Bowler’ side table from Cult.

Colour Palette: Get the look with Dulux Natural White paint (1), concrete-look Grigio porcelain tiles (2) and white Volakas honed marble (3) from Stoneworx Marble & Granite.