By Greg Natale
In this modern three-story Hunters Hill residence, open plan design meets warm liveability through personal touches and intimate detailing. Beyond the sleek charcoal façade of this corner block home, a custom staircase with black marble treads spirals upwards to connect all three levels, establishing a palette of black-and-white that continues throughout. On the top floor, an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area honours the owner’s request for modern apartment-style living. Pendant lights, custom rugs and feature artworks are intentionally placed to anchor the contemporary furniture, delineating between each intimate living space.
Custom fluted joinery adds a distinct tactile component that is continuous throughout the house. Timber accessories and accents of blush and purple tones bring warmth to the neutral surroundings. Indoor-outdoor flow is established through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which creates an organic sense of movement between spaces that leads the eye to the spectacular view of the Sydney city skyline. A secluded enclave built around existing natural rock becomes a private outdoor lounge, with a custom glass screen featuring the signature Astoria pattern separating the pristine pool from the main entrance’s sandstone steps. Through a dynamic application of colour, texture and materiality, this modern home is infused with warmth and personality without compromising the sleek, minimalist design.
Greg Natale, founder and director of Greg Natale, is a multi-award-winning Australian designer known for his innovative approach to creating highly detailed and uniquely curated spaces. His designs have featured in numerous local and international publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decoration, Vanity Fair, Vogue Living and Belle. Among the many awards to his name are Belle Interior Designer of the Year for both 2011 and 2014, and the 2021 Australian House & Garden Room of the Year. He has been named one of The World's Most Influential Designers by AD Mexico and a Design Visionary by Harper's Bazaar Interiors Middle East.
At the core of Greg Natale's intricately layered approach is tailoring to his client's individual tastes and needs. His passion for materiality, colour, pattern, and geometry motivates the designer to consistently explore new avenues and design genres through his work, weaving various references from classic to contemporary into his designs.
Greg has released three books on interior design showcasing his unique style: The Tailored Interior (published by Hardie Grant Books Australia in 2014), The Patterned Interior (published by Rizzoli NY in 2018) and The Layered Interior (published by Rizzoli NY in 2022). He continues to expand his business and currently has his own line of products available online and at the Greg Natale flagship store in Sydney, as well as leading homewares stockists in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia.