If your property boasts a stunning skyline, park or harbour view, let it shine! Highlighting that water view as the centrepiece of your living room is an excellent starting point for your home’s interior design. Imagine your window as a grand cinematic screen, bringing the beauty of the outdoors into your living space.
Marylou is well-versed in designing with a view in mind and was recently featured in the Financial Review’s Domain Prestige lift-out in August 2024, where she shared her top tips on maximising views through design choices.
Throughout her career, Marylou has had the privilege of working with numerous extraordinary residences, each offering breathtaking vistas of the harbour, opera house, or lush parklands. Her talent for transforming these views into living, ever-changing artworks within the home is a testament to her expertise and experience.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a spectacular view, there are several key tips to help you maximise it throughout your space. Once the architectural design is finalised, incorporating floor-to-ceiling double-glazed glass windows or doors will beautifully frame the view. Extending the flooring from the interior to the exterior also creates a seamless transition, encouraging you and your guests to fully appreciate the incredible vistas from every angle.
Selecting low-lying furniture is essential for keeping the views unobstructed. Larger pieces should be chosen with care; metal and glass options are ideal for ensuring the vista remains the star attraction. A space with a breathtaking skyline or harbour view benefits from simple and sleek interior design. By minimising distractions, you and your guests can focus on the magnificent natural sights. Marylou also suggests choosing a colour palette of greens, blues, and natural tones that harmonise with the environment, helping to soften the eye and enhance the overall ambiance.
“Designing with a view, adds another dimension to the design process, another emotion that will ultimately impact the clients, and us as we consider the exterior colours, textures and sight”
– Marylou Sobel
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