Contemporary interiors delicately reference the whimsical decorative style of the late 19th century in this historic harbourside home.
The home
A three-bedroom, two-storey detached house built in 1881 in Sydney’s inner west.
Who lives here
Interior designer Jane Baker, director of Isla Design, and her two sons, Sam Bristow, 21, and Jack Bristow, 19.
What I did
“The house had been well loved but was a bit of a leaky ship,” says Baker. “I re-plastered, repainted and updated the kitchen and bathrooms in a style I thought reflected the original house.”
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My favourite room
“The living room is so cosy, especially in the winter when the Jetmaster fireplace is on,” says Baker. “The vintage rug was the starting point for the colours I chose in here, and the cushions feature my designs inspired by Indian Mughal patterns.”
The ’hood
“Birchgrove is a hidden treasure,” says Baker. “It’s so close to the city and the village atmosphere of Balmain, but very peaceful, like a village within a village. It’s a breathtaking spot.”
Future plans
“Inside, I’d like to introduce some more layering of subtle patterns with the wallpaper designs I’m working on,” says Baker.
Best advice
“I think skylights are undervalued in how they open up a room. In my house, it’s quite magical to see through them to the trees above and watch pools of light cast at different times of the day.”
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