Longueville Residence

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We were appointed to refurbish the indoor and outdoor living areas of this Longueville family residence. New flooring, lighting, furniture, soft furnishings and wallpaper were selected to bring a new level of luxury, complimenting the sweeping views of our iconic Sydney Harbour.

Our client was inspired by rich golden and mustard tones, so naturally we wanted to bring in these cohesive warm colours and luxurious textures. We took reference from the sandstone exterior and used travertine in each of the areas we worked on, applying this natural material in different ways to ensure the renovated spaces had continuity.

The powder room was transformed using an opulent bronze textured wallpaper, paired with a freestanding basin and travertine splashback. Brass hardware continued to set the tone as we updated the hard finishes, including the addition of a bar with marble benchtop, Axolotl antique bronze doors, and custom wine storage. For the finishing touches, an antique glass wall sconce sits pretty against bronze mirror and custom-made brass shelves.

Curves were also introduced to the home through various elements to balance the box like proportions of the existing architecture. This being our biggest challenge, how to bring a softness to all the strong angles of the existing architecture. The addition of a dropped circular bulkhead over the lounge area and a circular rug beneath created not just a zone for the open plan living room but allowed us to introduce a pendant light over this space, bringing a softness and a feeling of calm. These soft lines were continued through the furniture, joinery and lighting selections.

“It was an absolute joy to work with Marylou and her amazing team. We were indulged to imagine & envision our utmost ideal interior space; they then worked meticulously to help materialise it as close to perfection as possible.” – Client.

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Stephanie Nadel

Assosciate Interior Architect

What makes Stephanie Nadel’s success story so remarkable is that she has come so far, so fast.
Stephanie, the Associate Interior Architect at Marylou Sobel Interior Design, has gained more experience, and handled more responsibilities in the past ten years than many other design professionals take on in their careers.

Stephanie, a multi-talented full service professional, carried out a wide variety of commercial and residential design tasks while she was based in London. She worked for three prominent interior design firms, as well as on her own, and served clients around the world.

In the process, she helped complete within 12 weeks the design and installation of a penthouse suite on The World, the luxury residential yacht that circumnavigates the globe. Prior to this Stephanie lead the full refurbishment of a lavish, Grade II listed, five bedroom home in the Hampstead Garden suburbs in London.

During her five years in London, she worked with Gensler, the world’s largest collaborative design, planning and consulting firm; MoreySmith, a leading design and architecture studio, and Fiona Barratt Interiors, an award-winning luxury design firm.

Assisting with projects for those firms, launching her own residential practice, and interacting with vendors worldwide provided her with project management, creative problem solving, sourcing, technical and other skills that benefit her clients today.

Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree at the University of New South Wales.

While she is adept in several aspects of design, she’s particularly interested in the challenge of refurbishing existing spaces. “I enjoy the problem solving that’s involved with existing buildings,” she says. “Although it is always a privilege to design alongside a team to create new and innovative structures, I love creating meaningful design from older properties and taking inspiration from heritage details.”