The perfect blend of thoughtful design
and fresh, coastal styling
Paine Street, Maroubra
Take a tour of Paine Street, Maroubra
A coastal, family home with all the must-have features - skylights, a mudroom, fireplace, butler’s pantry, built-in storage and a swimming pool.
“I love coming home and feeling like I’m on holiday.”
Our clients Shan and Ed made clever design choices throughout their build, creating an aesthetic that would appeal to a wide range of buyers if they decide to sell down the track.
They settled on a neutral palette, curved accents and high ceilings featured, as in the original bungalow structure. This gives an airy, coastal vibe - perfect for this beachside home.
A beachy, coastal vibe at first glance for this semi's modernised facade.
Generous storage built-in to the butler's pantry and kitchen joinery.
A must-have for a family home - a safe and stylish pool area.
The transition from indoor to outdoor living is seamless in this home - the sheer curtains can be closed to create warmth and a hotel-like feel.
A cavity slider wasn't on the original plan, but was suggested by our team to contain the heat in the living area and also block off noise to the bedrooms.
A versatile open-plan living area, complete with built-in storage.
A cosy heater to bring warmth in the cooler months and act as a focal point in the space.
The butler's pantry keeps the mess contained while the kitchen space remains clear for entertaining. Pull-out mixers are a must for keeping square sinks clean.
Subtle curves on the stone benchtops and furniture selection.
A triple skylight lets natural light stream down the staircase and can be closed in the warmer months to keep the upstairs cool.
Plenty of natural light for the upstairs landing, office space and kids' rumpus area.
A skylight over the shower not only lets natural light in, but is eye catching and creates a focal point in the design.
The main motif throughout the home's design were curved edges - as seen here on the rail shower arm and curved shower screen.
The toilet suites, basins and outlets all have curved features or are organic shapes to soften the space. The LED lighting on the vanities is activated by sensors, making them not only convenient for evening trips to the bathroom, but also a great energy-saver.
Sheer curtains, heated towel rails and a chic vanity make this master suite feel like a hotel.
The main bathroom accommodates a large wet area and 1200mm vanity. Our favourite features are the swivel bath outlet which is practical for use with kids, and also sensor lighting under the vanity.
The laundry downstairs not only has incredible storage, but also has side lane access to a paved outdoor area with retractable clothes line. The mudroom and lockers allow for sandy trips to the beach, or muddy footy shoes, to be washed off before entering the home - a must-have feature for families.
This semi-detached home capitalises on every square metre, with plenty of storage in all the joinery and a chic mudroom in the laundry with side access to dust off sandy trips to the beach with the kids.
A cavity slider downstairs helps to keep the main living spaces warm in winter and cool in summer, as well as sectioning off the staircase and bedrooms, allowing for the kids to be asleep upstairs and the entertaining to carry on in the open plan living and outdoor entertaining area.
We love the triple-paneled skylight over the staircase, drenching the upstairs built-in office and kids’ rumpus area with natural light. These skylights can also be closed to keep the upstairs cool in the warmer months.
Another skylight over the shower also creates a spa-like feel in the master ensuite, complete with heated towel rails and LED sensor lighting under the vanities.
Storage was an important aspect of the overall joinery design, optimising space for this family home. There are draws in bench that runs alongside the living room, the island bench, laundry and under-stair storage that is accessed via the butler’s pantry.