Formal dining room with sculptural pendant and carved timber table in the Vaucluse residence
ProjectPrivate Residence Vaucluse
LocationSydney, Australia
Co-ordinates33.8590° S, 151.2785° E
Services
Interior Design
Interior Styling
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Inspired by the glamour and sophistication of the Roaring Twenties, L'Art Decoratif Residence channels the spirit of Art Deco into a contemporary private sanctuary. Evoking a decade defined by decadence and bold design, the interiors merge dramatic decorative elements with modern refinement to create a residence that is both luxuriously grand and effortlessly livable.

Drawing from the iconic geometry, symmetry, and opulent materials of the Art Deco era, the design introduces a subtle yet unmistakable layer of glamour. Clean, streamlined forms are juxtaposed with rich, tactile surfaces, while metallic accents and reflective finishes orchestrate a dynamic play of light and shadow throughout the space. Sculptural lighting, bespoke fixtures, and carefully detailed joinery serve as statement pieces—honouring the grandeur of the past while embracing contemporary simplicity and comfort.

A sophisticated palette of deep jewel tones, warm neutrals, and sleek black elements anchors the interiors, providing depth, contrast, and a sense of understated luxury. Each room is meticulously curated to balance form and function, ensuring that every detail—from polished stone and lacquered surfaces to plush textiles and tailored furnishings—contributes to an atmosphere of effortless sophistication.

Artwork and decorative objects are thoughtfully placed to punctuate the interiors, reinforcing the narrative of a modern Art Deco revival. L'Art Decoratif Residence is not a mere reproduction of a historic style; it is a reimagining of the Art Deco ethos for contemporary living—timeless yet bold, refined yet expressive, and ultimately, a celebration of design as a living art form.

View through a black-framed portal into a Vaucluse room with tan chairs and patterned marble
Moody Vaucluse kitchen with a green-marble island and brass mushroom lamp
Carved stone artwork on a plinth against a deep green plaster wall in a Vaucluse interior

Material Palette

Loose white sketch of a curved tub armchair, hand-signed on black

Conceptual Sketch

Vaucluse wall of deep-green polished plaster framing a marble-lined recessed niche
Vaucluse living room framing a lush vertical garden through the window behind a cream sofa
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