AUTUMN/WINTER 2022
FROM DABBLING WITH PASTELS TO CURATING TREASURES
INSPIRATION FROM CHRISTIAN LYON AND JANE LEDGER
BAREFOOT LUXURY
INTERIOR DESIGNER JANE LEDGER INTERIORS
STYLIST LISA QUINN-SCHOFIELD
IMAGERY JODY D’ARCY
STORY ELIZABETH CLARKE
Astone’s throw from Cottesloe Beach, this contemporary home combines design, whimsy, luscious detailing, and cosy touches.
Tasked to create a sumptuous family abode, leading designer Jane Ledger worked closely with owner Diana, whose exuberance for beautiful objects and ‘barefoot luxury’ formed a vision for its interiors.
“The house is wrapped in beautiful glazing that draws in sweeping ocean vistas, sunlight, and creates a cocooning effect for the family,” she tells Havenist. Seeking colour inspiration from nature, subtle pastel hues like green, grey and blush are tempered with touches of natural leather. “The glazing draws the outdoors in, so it was important the interior palette complemented and flowed with nature,” she says. »
EXPANSIVE WINDOWS ALLOW SUNLIGHT TO FILL THE LIVING SPACE, ENHANCING ITS RICH NEUTRAL COLOUR PALETTE.
Sahar Remix 100% pure silk rug, Temple Fine Rugs; Moroso Phoenix coffee table, Moroso Gentry sofa in tan leather, Moroso Gentry sofa in quilted fabric with matching cushion, Gentry velvet cushions, Moroso armada low armchair, Areti One Cone floor lamp, Moroso Fjord ottoman, Objects throw rug by Fritz Hansen, La Mamba Studio circular mirror for Omelette, all from Mobilia.
« In the living room, Jane's selections are functional yet reflect the owners’ love of colour, shape, and texture. A pair of Moroso Gentry sofas are upholstered in fabrications robust enough for family life, and a Sahar silk hand-knotted floor rug delineates the space. "Silk has the extraordinary ability to change colour at different times of the day, from blue and green to silver, much like the ocean," she says. "Like all high-quality rugs, it's extremely easy to clean, making it the ideal choice for this space."
The room distils an array of soft fluid forms and ubiquitous angles for a playful but graphic effect. A matte surfaced coffee table sits harmoniously between a soft quilted sofa and sculptural formed chair. "It's a careful combination of comfort and texture and considered meshing of shapes,” she says. “We noted black accents in the architecture and wanted to express that through furnishings, like sharp punctuation points. This is provided by the floor lamp and mirror. I adore the placement of that linear light next to the curved chair too." »
A CLUSTER OF PENDANTS, INSPIRED BY ANTIQUE LANTERNS AND EXOTIC AVIARIES, PROVIDES A STRONG GRAPHIC STATEMENT.
Spokes pendant lights by Foscarini in copper, graphite and white from Mobilia.
ABOVE GLASSWARE IN ORGANIC FORMS PROVIDES SUBTLE YET IMPACTFUL EMBELLISHMENT.
Gubi beetle dining chair, designFARM; Custom Expi walnut dining table, Mobilia; glassware, Jardan; sheer linen curtains, Window Studio.
LEFT A CONTEMPORARY CHANDELIER FLOATS ABOVE A BACKLIT WALNUT DINING TABLE.
Gubi beetle dining chair, designFARM; Douglas and Bec 05Y chandelier; Custom Expi walnut dining table, rug, Moroso Gentry sofa in tan leather, Moroso Gentry sofa in quilted fabric with matching cushion, Gentry velvet cushions all from Mobilia; sheer linen curtains, Window Studio; artwork, Jordy Hewitt; glassware, Jardan.
« A second less formal living area transforms into a viewing theatre thanks to a hidden projector. Colourful, capricious, and deeply comfortable, it features comfy sink-into furniture and design touches like a sleek built-in console and Mobilia shimmer table that reflects light.
Off the kitchen, a dining space embraces a custom walnut table in tablet form conducive to communal dining. Soft green and earthy blush velvet chairs offer comfortable glamour, and above, a chandelier hovers like a piece of sparkling jewellery. The space’s finishes are informed by the kitchen, from the marble island bench and smoky oak floors to cabinetry wrapped in American oak veneer. “It was important the dining selections spoke to the kitchen's materials," Jane says. “It ensures that feeling of cohesive, understated luxury.” »
A MINIMALIST APPROACH IS ELEVATED WITH A MIX OF NATURAL MATERIALS AND TIMBER TONES.
Gubi beetle dining chair, designFARM; Custom Expi walnut dining table, Mobilia.
THIS PAGE VIGNETTE LOVE. VARIOUS VESSELS AND MATERIALS ADD DECORATION AND DIMENSION TO THE MARBLE BENCH. Jellies plate, Kartell Perth; assorted vessels, Mobilia.
OPPOSITE A SIMPLE CONCEPT AND PERFECT PROPORTIONS MAKE THIS EVERYDAY OBJECT A WORK OF ART. Moroso Mathilda chair from Mobilia.
« A light and airy staircase, with views to the garden and swimming pool, leads to the bedrooms. A second chandelier floats above, and Blush Clouds, shot by Jody D'Arcy, evokes a dreamy ambience.
The master wing includes a bedroom, his and her walkin robes, large ensuite and yoga room. "It's very much a parents’ retreat, so selections are more indulgent," she says. A Jardan bed framed by a deep green velvet headboard is flanked by a pair of round leather bedside tables. Dressed in burnt caramel, blush and charcoal linens, it is scattered with textured cushions, adding style and comfort. A sculptural dressing table with a refined leather finish provides the room with a surprising accent. "It’s a daring piece that speaks to Diana's taste and appreciation for aesthetics," adds Jane. A plush musk quilted swivel chair and side table in mesh and powder-coated steel are ideally positioned to take in ocean views. "It's a surprising pairing," she admits. "A luxurious cocooning chair and simple architectural table are an eclectic combination, yet somehow they sit in perfect harmony."
Serene, light-filled, and quietly playful, Cottesloe Residence is an inclusive and cosy family home. "There is such a high level of comfort for all with joyful and unexpected moments at every turn," reflects Jane. "I feel a complete sense of peace and relaxation when I come here."
havenist.com.au/havens/cottesloe
LEFT BURNT CARAMEL, BLUSH AND SMOKE FORM AN UNEXPECTEDLY REFINED COLOUR SCHEME.
Assortment of cushions, Asbury Park Agency; Lewis king bed in silt velvet, Jardan; Zero Fog pendant light, designFARM; Poltrona Frau leather bedside table, Mobilia.
ABOVE SUNNY OUTLOOK. A SHAPELY CHAIR SHOWCASES THE STRIKING SOPHISTICATION OF SUPPLE CURVES.
ABOVE CRAFTED IN WOOD, BRASS AND LEATHER, THE REN DRESSER INCORPORATES A MIRROR, COAT RACK, SMALL TABLE, CONSOLE AND VALET STAND.
Ren Dresser designed by Neri & Hu for Poltrona Frau and twist stool from Mobilia.
Moroso Redondo chair, mesh side table by Kettal, Foscarini buds lamp, all from Mobilia.
ABOVE THE STAIRCASE LOOKS OUT OVER THE POOL AREA AND ITS OPEN ASPECT ALLOWS PLENTY OF LIGHT. A FLOATING CHANDELIER AND JODY D’ARCY CLOUDSCAPE COMBINE FOR A DREAMY SPACE.
Blush Clouds art print, Studio D’Arcy; Compact 06 pendant, Snelling Studio.
RIGHT CANDY-SWEET COLOURS AND GRAPHIC FORMS CREATE A PLAYFUL SPACE.
Hay Mags soft sofa, designFARM; cushions, Sol floor lamp and white vase, all from Jardan; Moroso Net coffee table, Mobilia; Glas Italia & Patricia Urquiola Shimmer table; Ligne Roset Togo, client’s own, sheer linen curtains, Window Studio, artwork, client’s own; Objects tea light, Fritz Hansen.
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DEEP GREEN CHAIR WITH STRIKING ARCHITECTURAL AESTHETIC GREETS VISITORS IN THE LOBBY.
Moroso Paper Planes high back armchair, Shanghai Tip side table and artwork, all from Mobilia.
MATCH THE MOOD
Barefoot Luxury
Raw materials & bold design go hand in hand with a gentle palette.
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1 Blush Clouds art print, from $350, Studio D'Arcy. 2 L’Objet Cenote Bowl by Haas Bros, $995, editeur. 3 Freistil side tables by Labsdesign, from $1,070 each, Ultimo. 4 Tatanium Buff Coswick Oak floorboards, POA, Woodpecker Flooring. 5 Sahar Remix Pure Silk Rug handwoven in Jaipur, India, POA, Temple Fine Rugs. 6 Mora Outdoor Dining Table, $2,299, Eco Outdoor. 7 Charlton Floor Lamp, $1,199, The Montauk Lighting Co.