The Clareville Artist’s House is located on the Northern Beaches Peninsula - north of Sydney - with 360° views of Pittwater and the Pacific Ocean. The expansive property held an existing sandstone dwelling ‘Hy Brasil’ designed and built by Alexander Jolly in 1934 and was subject to a Permanent Conservation Order (under NSW Heritage Act 1977) in recognition the integrity of the setting and the preservation of vegetation on the prominent ridge. Commissioned by the Client to provide a primary family dwelling and working artists studio on the site, the planning of the new pavilion style home was heavily influenced by the rich setting - within the constraints of Bushfire and site access constraints.

Design by Taylor Spellman; photo by Rich Caplan Photography

The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

The house was created for everyday living, intimate meetings, and occasional entertaining. It’s meant to be a ‘place’ to share ideas with others and foster a sense of community. Architecturally, the building is designed to capture the views, bring in the daylight, and establish a sense of calm through simplicity and open space. Photography by Eric Laignel.

Photo: Lauren Edith Anderson © 2016 Houzz
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The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

The decision to go small is about her personal values, committing to a lifestyle, and living within her means. The move to design small is a subjective decision that weighs in on a number of factors that can’t possibly be summed up in one statement, but the obvious benefits jump to the front...easier to maintain, less cleaning, less expensive, less debt, less environmental impact, less temptation to accumulate. Her design requirements were simple, small footprint less than 1000 sq. ft., garage below the living area, and take advantage of the amazing view. It’s smaller than the average house, but designed in a way that it won’t feel like a shoebox. My client thought long and hard about downsizing her home and her lifestyle, and she couldn’t be happier

The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

The goals in this primary bedroom were 1) bold but cozy 2) playful but sophisticated 3) fresh but still personal. How we achieved this: Bold - using dramatic color combinations; Cozy - the canopy bed panels close to create a cocoon, and the overhead light fixture brings in softness and volume; Playful - animals are the subject in the wallpaper; Sophisticated - and yet the wallpaper is not childish or cartoon-like; Fresh - the colors are bright and there are subtle pops of interest; Personal - the owner’s vintage dresser and “new” vintage side tables are touches that reflect very personalized choices.

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