Turramurra House

Turramurra House is a considered transformation of an existing 1980s residence on Sydney's North Shore. The previous layout no longer served the family well, circulation was disjointed, storage was limited, and the spaces in daily use felt disconnected from one another. The design response reworks the home from the inside out, introducing resort-style outdoor living while keeping function at the heart of every decision.

Working closely with the clients throughout, the internal floor plan was extensively reworked, walls removed, voids created, and stairs relocated, to establish a better sense of flow between spaces. At the centre of the home, the kitchen, dining, and living areas now come together as one cohesive space, equally suited to daily routines and entertaining.

An oversized kitchen anchors this space, designed first as a true working environment for a busy household. Bespoke joinery maximises storage throughout, centred on a 5-metre natural stone island that doubles as workspace and gathering point. A fully equipped butler's pantry and smoked-mirror wet bar extend the home's capacity for hosting, without compromising its everyday practicality.

The clients were closely involved in every decision, reflected throughout the joinery, custom office cabinetry, a bespoke desk, a complete laundry fit-out, and tailored wardrobes, each piece considered for how the family actually lives. The bathrooms carry the same balance of practicality and elegance, with brushed-brass sanitary ware and natural stone creating spaces that are as calm as they are functional. Furniture, artwork, and homewares were curated in the same spirit, completing a cohesive interior throughout.

Turramurra House is ultimately about balance, between craftsmanship and comfort, between function and entertaining, and between the home as it was and the home this family needed it to become.