By Jillian Dinkel
Sitting a stone’s throw away from the surf in beautiful Bronte, this top to bottom renovation and extension was a wonderful opportunity to work with beloved clients a second time around. With three nearly grown children, it was time to create a well deserved adult haven; a forever home filled with beautiful furnishings, lighting and textiles. With a ‘modern Australian beach house’ brief, we worked our magic across the home’s four bathrooms, four bedrooms and multiple living spaces. We created bespoke moments with imported lighting, plaster, hand made tiles, vintage pieces, marble and steel. Solid timber furnishings and joinery elements complete the luxuriously tactile experience.
Jillian Dinkel is an American interior designer and creative storyteller, renowned for transforming heritage and period homes into timeless sanctuaries that celebrate the lives of those who live within them, elevating their future experiences.
Her Sydney-based studio, with a select team of highly skilled designers and globally-minded logistics experts, is dedicated to reimagining these historic homes with a thoughtful, modern sensibility.
A former VOGUE editor with nearly 20 years of experience, Jillian’s background in creative collaboration and high-level project management—both in New York and Sydney—ensures a seamless experience for her discerning, time-conscious clients. Specialising in renovations and full-scale decorations, the studio provides an end-to-end service that prioritises discretion, creativity, and privacy, delivering homes that serve as both personal retreats and reflections of her clients’ unique stories.
Jillian’s expertise in amplifying her clients’ vision within the framework of heritage architecture has earned her global recognition in leading interiors publications and a coveted reputation for creating spaces that harmonise past and present, all while catering to the demands of her clients’ busy, global lifestyles.
At Jillian Dinkel, we believe in the power of design to transform every aspect of your life at home, allowing you to thrive in spaces that are uniquely yours.