There’s a common misconception that happens the moment we cross the bridge into the Northern Rivers. We think that to live by the coast, we have to surrender our love for the sophisticated, the sculptural, and the contemporary. We think we have to trade in our "Sydney soul" for white-on-white linens and a basket in every corner.

But a home shouldn’t feel like a costume you’ve put on just because you’ve changed postcodes.

Renovating a home is rarely undone easily. Once walls are moved, openings repositioned, or custom joinery installed, those decisions tend to remain long after the renovation dust has settled.

Yet many homeowners begin the process by focusing on individual selections like tiles, finishes, colours - without a clear understanding of how those choices should relate to the architecture of the home as a whole.

There is something undeniably special about the homes that sit between the rolling Byron Hinterland, the winding Tweed Coast, and the relaxed edges of Southeast Queensland and the Gold Coast. These landscapes carry a quiet magic. The soft morning light, the scent of warm timber, the hush of open land. It’s no surprise that people are drawn here seeking a slower, more grounded way of living.

In any beautifully resolved home, the details may appear effortless, but they are never accidental. The most successful projects begin with a clear vision from the very start, where architecture and interiors evolve together, and every decision is made with intention.