Solid hardwood stair with slatted screening and wall panelling.

To brighten and warm the room, the ceiling between the lower ground floor and the ground floor was removed, allowing the south-facing light to flow through the front of the house. A sculptural staircase was added to connect the living room and the hallway.

The renovation of the Victorian terrace house has created a modern and spacious home. The basement staircase has been repositioned, creating a double height space at the centre of the home to draw light throughout the property.

The main staircase was repositioned and redesigned to improve flow and to sit more comfortable with the building’s muted classical aesthetic. Similarly, new panelled and arched door and window linings were designed to accord with the original arched openings of the coach house.

Haris Kenjar Photography and Design

Architecture & Interiors: Studio Esteta Photography: Sean Fennessy Located in an enviable position within arm’s reach of a beach pier, the refurbishment of Coastal Beach House references the home’s coastal context and pays homage to it’s mid-century bones. “Our client’s brief sought to rejuvenate the double storey residence, whilst maintaining the existing building footprint”, explains Sarah Cosentino, director of Studio Esteta. As the orientation of the original dwelling already maximized the coastal aspect, the client engaged Studio Esteta to tailor the spatial arrangement to better accommodate their love for entertaining with minor modifications. “In response, our design seeks to be in synergy with the mid-century character that presented, emphasizing its stylistic significance to create a light-filled, serene and relaxed interior that feels wholly connected to the adjacent bay”, Sarah explains. The client’s deep appreciation of the mid-century design aesthetic also called for original details to be preserved or used as reference points in the refurbishment. Items such as the unique wall hooks were repurposed and a light, tactile palette of natural materials was adopted. The neutral backdrop allowed space for the client’s extensive collection of art and ceramics and avoided distracting from the coastal views.

Beautiful South Devon Smallholding, with a traditional stone-built farmhouse and barns - interior shot showing the turned staircase. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle.

Oak Stair Cladding which has been manufactured and designed by Heritage Doors & Floors. The stair cladding enables you to clad over your existing stairs, making the cost much much lower than having a new oak staircase.

Solid hardwood stair with slatted screening and wall panelling.

This stunning stairwell was designed by Vorstermans Architects Ltd! The open side of the stair is suspended from the ceiling and supported by the vertical timber slats. The timber used was Tasmanian Oak which has been clear finished to enhance its natural beauty.

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