Residential Design
Step into spaces where nature's embrace meets thoughtful design—where every element has been carefully chosen to nurture your wellbeing. Our designs weave the living world into your daily experience through sustainable materials and biophilic principles that speak to something primal within us all. Each space tells your unique story through surroundings that feel both refreshingly new and comfortingly timeless.
Panoramic Beachfront Apartment
The large reclaimed barn door with antique brass handle divides the bedroom and living area. A small custom Banksiia artwork hangs on the original hardwood wall panelling. Walls are painted in Natural White, with original hardwood floorboards painted in Stormy blue. Artwork: "Shoreline." 300x400.
Location: Nambucca Heads, NSW.
Natural whites and natural textural finishes feature in a classic and timeless coastal palette for this historic beachfront apartment.
Original hardwood wall paneling is repurposed as open kitchen shelves, with antique and reclaimed furniture completing the kitchen design. Natural timber finishes reflect the rainforest view from the louvered kitchen windows.
The overall design harmonises depth of character with the lightness of a coastal breeze. Custom artworks by Banksiia Studio bring a contemporary element. The artworks bridge line and form from the spectacular panoramic waterfront views.
Materials: Belgian Flax Linen, Natural Jute, Mango Wood, Reclaimed Hardwood, Recycled Glass, Custom Artwork.
Nestled along the shores of Nambucca Heads, NSW
Where the rainforest meets the sea, we breathed new life into this historic beachfront apartment. The moment you step inside, you're embraced by a palette that whispers rather than shouts—natural whites and textural finishes that feel like they've been kissed by salt air and sunshine.
We couldn't bear to part with the apartment's stories, so we lovingly transformed the original hardwood wall paneling into floating kitchen shelves that now hold treasures and tales of their own. In the kitchen, antique and reclaimed pieces find new purpose, each with their own history etched into every grain and patina. Through louvered windows, glimpses of rainforest dance with natural timber finishes, as if the outside world is reaching in to touch the interior.
This home doesn't just exist between four walls—it breathes with character while remaining as light as the coastal breeze that caresses its windows. Our custom Banksiia Studio artworks bring contemporary energy, capturing the dance between land and sea visible through panoramic windows—where rolling waves meet golden sand in an endless conversation.
Every material tells a story: Belgian flax linen that softens with each touch, natural jute that grounds you to the earth, mango wood and reclaimed hardwood that carry memories in their grains, and recycled glass that catches light like water droplets in the sun.
This isn't just a renovation—it's a love letter to place, history, and the gentle art of coastal living.
Jimmy Possum
A subtle reading nook by the fireplace blends seamlessly into the living room layout. Warm lighting reflects off the window wall at night, creating intimacy.
The expansive window wall is double glazed and features a custom Tasmanian steel frame.
A 360 perspective render of the living space.
Project: Jimmy Possum (2023)
Principles of Critical Regionalism were honed in this conceptual design for a Tasmanian property.
The architectural design of the building responds to the site topography, where the orientation amplifies the waterfront view while considering heating and lighting impacts on the functionality of the space. The glass doors allow heat and sunlight to enter from the east, and open up to an outdoor dining space which is landscaped in Tasmanian sandstone and local native grass plants. A raised fireplace hearth bench extends along the western wall as a multi-use design feature. Referencing construction methods that are culturally linked to this area, form and line applications are inspired by the ‘Jimmy Possum’ Chair; a historical Tasmanian chair design. Regional considerations are applied through the selection of contemporary clean lines, natural materials, neutral textures, raw metal and open lighting, with local materiality at the forefront of the design.
Materials: Tasmanian Oak, Tasmanian Blackwood, Tasmanian Steel.
Custom Artworks
Your space deserves more than mass-produced prints. Our original custom artwork brings soul and distinctive character to your interior, creating focal points that transform rooms and spark conversation. Each piece is thoughtfully created to harmonize with your design scheme while adding depth, color, and personality that can't be replicated. Our artistic process considers not just aesthetics, but how art interacts with light, scale, and the emotional quality of your space. Whether you need a statement piece for a dramatic entryway, a serene composition for a bedroom retreat, or a curated collection to tell your story throughout your home, we craft artwork that resonates with your vision. Commissioning a custom piece allows for complete personalization—from palette and dimension to texture and meaning—ensuring your space reflects your unique perspective and becomes truly one-of-a-kind
Minthukundi, Karijini. Oil on canvas, 400x300. (Sold)
Strelitzias. Acrylic on canvas, 750x1020. (Sold)
Magnolia. Oil and rust on canvas, 350x350. (Sold)