A Landscape Designer’s ‘Gentle Restoration’ of a Historic House Outside Sydney
Photography by Anson Smart, courtesy of Richard Unsworth
As co-founder of landscape design firm and shop Garden Life, in Sydney, Australia, Richard Unsworth is a proponent of considered, site-specific design. So it comes as no surprise that he applied the same thoughtful philosophy to the makeover of his weekend home, Trincomalee, on Lovett Bay, a Sydney suburb accessible only by boat. Join us for a look.
There are many timbers used in the house, all Australian hardwoods—red gum, turpentine, and Huon Pine and celery top pine, both from Tasmania,” shares Richard.
The lone white wall in the main living space is painted Vivid White by Dulux.
In the writing nook, a blue fiberglass chair from Marrakech pairs unexpectedly well with a vintage French tiled table.
Vintage pieces abound in the dining room.
An original 1897 artwork of Japanese sakura is the focal point for the fireplace and inglenook in the formal living room.
The beaded chairs in the sunroom were sourced in South Africa.
The guest bedroom has the best view in the house, says Richard.