A ‘Lucky’ Off-The-Plan Coogee Townhouse Transformed Through Eclectic Styling

Wall light: Gordon 561.48 in Black/Brass from Radiant Lighting. Sofa: ‘Thursday’ Modular Sofa from Jardan in Astrid Citron & Poppy Palm. Cushions: (back left) custom made by Rematerialised in Elitis Palatine LB71071; (front left) by Martyn Thompson from Studio ALM; (middle) ‘Duke’ Square Cushion in Olive from Jardan; (right) custom made by Rematerialised in ‘Utopia Fire Wheel’ in colour Rust. Artwork: ‘Shapes That Wriggle Together Like Worms Make Forms’ by Carissa Karamarko from Saint Cloche Gallery. Side table: ‘Soda Side Table High’ in Petrol Green by Miniforms from JRF. Bowl: handmade ceramic bowl from Chee Soon & Fitzgerald.

Wall light: Gordon 561.48 in Black/Brass from Radiant Lighting. Sofa: ‘Thursday’ Modular Sofa from Jardan in Astrid Citron & Poppy Palm. Cushions: (back left) custom made by Rematerialised in Elitis Palatine LB71071; (front left) by Martyn Thompson from Studio ALM; (middle) ‘Duke’ Square Cushion in Olive from Jardan; (right) custom made by Rematerialised in ‘Utopia Fire Wheel’ in colour Rust. Artwork: ‘Shapes That Wriggle Together Like Worms Make Forms’ by Carissa Karamarko from Saint Cloche Gallery. Side table: ‘Soda Side Table High’ in Petrol Green by Miniforms from JRF. Bowl: handmade ceramic bowl from Chee Soon & Fitzgerald. Stained glass: custom commission by Legacy Stained Glass, structure crafted by Blank Joinery.

Pendant light: ‘Giardino #2’ by Servomuto. Dining table: custom made with recycled timber remnants of the client’s old dining table by Hugh McCarthy. Dining chairs: (middle & right) Jorge Zalszupin ‘Brazilian Rosewood Concha. Dining chairs: from Vampt; (left) Arflex ‘Botolo Chair’ from Space Furniture. Bowl: (left) ‘Lava Salad Bowl’ by Arnaud Barraud from The DEA Store; (right) ‘Ilona Catchall’ in Bleuet from Maison Balzac. Chopping board: ‘Checkered Chopping Board’ by Ramos Pires from The DEA Store. Coaster: ‘Coaster Set’ in Rust by Indego Africa from Jardan. Joinery: custom designed by YSG, crafted by Blank Joinery. Wallpaper: ‘Merida ‘Partitura’ RM 1020 60 – Nature citadine from Élitis. Books: client’s own. Artwork: (second from top shelf, right) ‘Untitled (pattern II)’ by Lucy Anderson from Saint Cloche Gallery. Vase: (second from top shelf, middle) ‘Wiggle Vase Cream’ by Bzippy from Jardan. Glass vase (middle shelf, right): Vintage from Rudi Rocket. Vase: (middle shelf, second from right) by Floris Wubben from Studio ALM. Vase: (middle shelf, middle) ‘youvegoteverythingnow amphora’ by Glenn Barkley from Sullivan & Strumpf. Sculptures: (middle shelf, middle) ‘Chats’ by Georgia Harvey from Saint Cloche Gallery. Round vase: (second from bottom shelf, right) vintage from Rudi Rocket. Goblets: (second from bottom shelf, second from right) ‘Ceramic Goblets’ by Ryo Kodomari from The DEA Store. Sculptures: (second from bottom shelf, middle) ‘Shimmering Veil’ Bettina Willner; (back) ‘Wave Motion’ by Bettina Willner from Saint Cloche Gallery. Ceramic vases (bottom shelf, right) client’s own. Sculpture: (bottom shelf, middle) ‘Golden Child’ by Sibylla Robertson from The DEA Store.

Stained glass: custom commission by Legacy Stained Glass, structure crafted by Blank Joinery. Pendant light: Ichendorf Milano Travasi colourblock bottles by Astrid Luglio. Dining chairs: Ichendorf Milano Travasi colourblock bottles by Astrid Luglio. Bowl: ‘Lava Salad Bowl’ by Arnaud Barraud from The DEA Store.

Handles: ‘Lure Drawer Pull’ from The Society Inc. Vase: (left) ‘Ceramic Pedastal Bowl’ by Splendid Wren from The DEA Store. Bowl: (right) ‘Lola Terracotta Salad Bowl Large’ by Perla Valtierra from Jardan. Window treatments: cafe curtains in Designs of the Time ‘Guarani’ Linen YP20004, crafting and installation by Simple Studio.

Artwork: (top left) client’s own. Wall light: (left) vintage, (right) vintage. Candlestick wall sconces: custom by YSG. Bowl: ‘Worms and Scraps 1’ by James Lemon from Sullivan & Strumpf. Sculpture: (bottom right) ‘Sphinx in Repose (Kneeling)’ by Sanné Mestrom from Sullivan & Strumpf.

Floor lamp: ‘Dou Floor Lamp’ by Ferm Living. Sculpture: ‘Garden Garniture 5’ by Glenn Barkley from Sullivan & Strumpf. Rocking chair: Gervasoni Gray 09 Rocking Chair in walnut from Anibou. Piano: client’s own. Stool: (bottom right) by Floris Wubben from Studio ALM. Rug: ‘Fantaisie Impromptu Rug’ in green from Halcyon Lake. Joinery: custom designed by YSG, crafted by Blank Joinery. Artwork: (right) ‘Paul’ by Nick Pont from Saint Cloche Gallery. Handle: custom by Livio Tobler. Seat pad: in James Dunlop Taylor colour Coastal, crafted by Rematerialised. Bolster cushion: in Kvadrat Remix 3, 373 crafted by Rematerialised. Window treatments: sheers in Designs of the Time ‘Guarani’ Linen YP20006, crafting and installation by Simple Studio.

Handle: custom by Livio Tobler. Sculpture: (top left)‘Beeswing Urn’ by Glenn Barkley from Sullivan & Strumpf. Vase: (second shelf from top left) ‘Emotional Block’ by Freyana Irani from Saint Cloche Gallery. Table lamp: ‘Bronze Column Lamp’ by Menu from The DEA Store. Glass bowl: vintage from Rudi Rocket. Timber vase: vintage Japanese timber vase from The DEA Store. Artwork: (right, large) ‘Malar (Creepy Feeling)’ by Tiarna Herczeg from Curatorial & Co. Artwork: (right, small) ‘Reverberations 4’ by Karen Black from Sullivan & Strumpf. Seat pad: in James Dunlop Taylor in colour Coastal, crafted by Rematerialised. Bolster cushion: in Kvadrat Remix 3, 373 crafted by Rematerialised. Green cushions: ‘Chalet Embroidered’ cushion in green black from Kelly Wearstler. Small cushion by Martyn Thompson from Studio ALM.

The clients of this project in Coogee, Sydney bought their contemporary townhouse off the plan before moving from the U.S. to Australia.

As construction was nearing completion, they engaged YSG’s ‘curation’ service to embed the home with texture, colour, and overall personality through one-of-a-kind pieces.

The existing home had the unusual problem of having too much light and was lacking in soul. YSG addressed this by introducing custom, coloured window treatments that create an ever-changing, moodier feel. ‘At different times of the day, the intensity of the jewel colours change, which is pretty mesmerising,’ says Yasmine.

The remaining palette speaks to the client’s deep appreciation for arts and crafts, art nouveau, reading and music, resulting in a ‘Frank Lloyd Wright meets experimental conservatorium where cosy nooks invite deep dives into reading and listening to tracks’, says Yasmine.

Various timber species, natural woven elements, and eclectic arrangements of dining chairs and statement lighting work to add warmth and points of interest throughout the home. ‘Handmade elements (from joinery to ceramics) were essential, as was adding depth, which we addressed with the joinery in particular.’

Most notably, the main bedroom features a custom undulating woven timber bedhead made by Blank Joinery under deep ocean blue wallpaper that ‘instantly coaxes you into a deeply relaxed state,’ says Yasmine.

The living room joinery (also by Blank Joinery) is Japanese inspired, including a shoji screen clad in wallpaper that slides across to conceal the television. Underneath, a cupboard face is crafted from cork that looks like nougat specked with almonds.

‘The tiny chocolate square pulls are my favourite feature,’ says Yasmine. ‘I also adore the Tappeti nouveau-inspired rug we designed in the lounge area. It’s not too flouncy and florally, but definitely nouveau-inspired.’

An extra special feature of the project is the cross-shaped stained glass window in the dining area. ‘It was created in the Blue Mountains by Legacy Stained Glass and features gumtree branches with wattle amongst the leaves,’ Yasmine says. ‘The couple wanted a special piece that represented their new Australian roots, so it’s perfect.’

The home is named Lucky Charm both to inspire optimism about the client’s new life in Australia, and reference to the American cereal sprinkled with marshmallows.