A modern sanctuary overlooking the Pacific, designed to celebrate light, nature, and tranquility.
This home redefines coastal living through understated luxury and organic simplicity.
Project Overview
Location: Sydney, Australia
Type: Residential Interior
Size: 210 m²
Completed: 2023
Design Lead: Elvora Interiors
The Story
The homeowners, a young family returning from Europe, wanted a space that felt like an escape from city life — open, breathable, and connected to the surrounding sea and sky.
They envisioned a home where every window frames nature and every surface feels effortless to live with.
The Concept
Guided by the ocean’s horizon, we designed a palette inspired by nature: bleached wood, warm sand, and soft whites.
Large glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors, while furniture in natural linen and rattan encourages slow, intentional living.
Each room is bathed in light; shadows move gently across matte stone floors, creating rhythm and calm.
We call it refined coastal minimalism — where texture replaces ornament, and light replaces color.
The Process
We collaborated with local craftsmen to integrate natural materials that respond to Australia’s coastal climate.
Custom joinery, sustainable finishes, and passive ventilation techniques ensured beauty and longevity in equal measure.
Every decision was guided by the home’s relationship with light — how it enters, shifts, and softens throughout the day.
Materials & Details
Limestone, bleached oak, woven jute, linen, and brushed nickel.
Each chosen to age gracefully and echo the calmness of the sea.
The Result
A peaceful retreat where modern design meets nature’s rhythm.
The home breathes with light, comfort, and quiet sophistication — a reflection of balance between earth, air, and soul.
Client Words
“We wake up to calm and light every day — this design completely changed how we experience home.”
— Isla & Mark T., Homeowners
Reflection
The Sydney retreat captures Elvora’s core belief: true luxury lies in simplicity, space, and the art of feeling at ease.
