With water views framed by gum trees, this full apartment renovation atop a hill in Manly Beach feels both composed and characterful.

Located within the same building as a previous project, the brief from a family with teenage children was to capture a similar feeling - calm, elevated and considered — while creating something entirely personal.

The result is an evolution rather than a repetition. A confident material palette moves beyond the expected, where considered contrasts and moments of colour introduce individuality without disrupting cohesion.

A considered, statement entry sets the tone from the moment of arrival — a hint of the playfulness and individuality carried through the home.

Herringbone timber flooring establishes rhythm and continuity, grounding the interiors in warmth and craftsmanship. Softer, more playful layers including sorbet-toned furnishings, bring lightness and ease.

Sophisticated, relaxed, and uniquely theirs.

INTERIOR DESIGN | LIZ KAVANAGH DESIGN

BUILDER | BELTHAM PROJECTS

JOINERY | JPC KITCHENS

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STYLING | LIZ KAVANAGH DESIGN