By Greg Natale
With its monolithic concrete exterior, Mosman II is a bold marriage of stark brutalism and rich contemporary design; a hulking, otherworldly mass engaged in a rich design dialogue with its lush green surroundings. Looking to transform their typically modern, all-white family home, the owners approached Greg Natale to manifest a space full of meaningful colour and tonal depth.
Beginning with a striking black-and-grey foundation of clean architectural lines, pops of colour bring personality to various rooms, starting almost immediately in the entrance foyer. A floor of Palladio marble tiles makes a bold first impression, immediately softened by floating stairs and large skylights that bestow an ethereal airiness to the home. In various living areas, slabs of marble and quartzite stripe surfaces with vibrant flashes of colour. Oriented to overlook Sydney’s sparkling blue waters, several of Mosman II’s three levels cater to integrated indoor-outdoor living. In homage to the coastal location, a palette of sky blues and forest green colour various rooms to soften all the concrete, with hints of pink and purple for a final feminine touch. These curated layers of colour and texture balance two distinct styles, resulting in a cutting-edge home that is warm and welcoming̣.
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.