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We love it here during winter when all the leaves are off the trees and the light is different from summer. Even with a foot of snow outside, it’s still cosy and bright inside.” Client extract from Belle Magazine

As a haven of hospitality and relaxation, a retreat from the bustle of New York City, this mid-century Californian Case Study inspired home needed a truly unique and openminded approach. Responding to the immediate landscape, lush green one season and snow white the next, a warm grey was chosen to envelope the exterior form, while internally rooms maximise orientation and connection to the outside. With the hint of sea salt on the breeze, blue and yellow tones reflect the surrounding coastline and play off the Roy Lichenstein ‘wallpaper’ that dominates the main living space. Richly layered, with rationalised entertaining areas and sheltered spaces, this home encourages both lively hospitality and peaceful intimacy.

Shelter Island Long Island, New York
Residential Interior Design

Interior Design
Finishes & Fittings Selection
Kitchen Design
Furniture Selection
Accessories & Styling
Exterior Colour Palette

Australian Interior Design Awards 2016
Shortlisted, Residential Decoration

Jonny Valiant Photography

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For over five decades, Nexus Designs has created enduring and personal design, expressing authenticity and bringing delight. Multi-disciplinary to the core, we offer a true integrated service of interior design, product development, colour and trend analysis, graphic design and communication, working within the residential, commercial, government, education and building product manufacturing sectors.

Embodying the unstoppable search for timeless and functional design championed by our founder Janne Faulkner AM, our studio is bright, adaptable and spirited, interesting as much as we are interested, and endlessly inspired by the colour and form found within the unique Australian natural and built environments.