Seaview Cottage
A Canvas for Artful Living
For our clients, art was not merely a collection, it was their lifestyle. Their home was envisioned as a dynamic gallery, a space where their cherished pieces could live and breathe. The Seaview Cottage was conceived as a minimalist canvas, a neutral backdrop that would allow their art to command attention. By creating a serene and understated interior, we elevated the role of art from mere decoration to the heart and soul of the home.
Material selection was crucial to this vision. The muted tones of the wire-brushed wood flooring and the subtly veined Italian marble countertops provided a quiet counterpoint to the vibrant hues and bold strokes of the artwork. The introduction of gunmetal steel elements added an understated edge that enhanced, rather than overpowered, the artistic focus. Every aspect of the home’s design, from the material selection to the careful placement of lighting, was orchestrated to enhance the felt presence of art-filled living.
In this sense, the Seaview Cottage is a testament to the restrained romance that’s possible when the architecture is a quiet background for the art.
The home’s liveability is inextricably linked to its ability to celebrate the client’s collection. It is a space where art and life coexist in perfect harmony, creating an environment that is both inspiring and deeply personal.
CLIENT
High fashion art collector’s mid-love affair with artful living
STYLE
Restrained minimalism
KEY MATERIALS
Wire-brushed and waxed oak, lime-plastered walls, honed italian marble, gunmetal steel, polished nickel
DESIGN INTENT
Casual elegance, artful beachside
ATMOSPHERE
Sophisticated seaside retreat with a sense of lived-in luxury
PROJECT TEAM
Interior Designer: We provided direction to the client’s existing collection, adding and editing where necessary. Landscape Architect: Nievera Williams.
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