thornbury house

ARCHITECTURE
Common Ground

DEVELOPER
Neometro

INTERIOR DECORATION
alessandra smith design

PHOTOGRAPHY
Eve Wilson

EDITORIAL STYLING
Annie Portelli + Sarah Hendricks

PUBLISHED
The Design Files

Thornbury House is a sustainable townhouse developed by Neometro. It features robust and timeless natural materials, including exposed white painted bricks, polished concrete floors and timber-framed windows and doors. The brief from homeowners Zach and Tayla was to introduce pieces that would have longevity, eschewing trends in favour of a refined and timeless aesthetic. The existing materials palette helped to inform design decisions, with pieces chosen to complement these finishes and overlay the space with colour, warmth and personality.

The statement terracotta tiles that form a backdrop to the living space informed the chosen colour palette with calming blue tones introduced to balance the warmth of the tiles. A combination of materials, including timber, leather, steel, chrome and wool, were introduced to add interest and tactility to the space whilst complementing the existing finishes. The chrome details tie in with the chrome fittings in the kitchen whilst introducing a hard, reflective surface to the otherwise grounded colour palette.

The curated selection of furniture and decor for the open-plan living and dining room includes a striking Joshua De Gruchy painting, vintage Spoleto chairs from Italy, the iconic Akari lamp, and the timeless Vitsoe shelving system, showcasing Zach and Tayla's collection of art, ceramics, books and vinyl records. This thoughtful curation brings warmth and character to the space, creating a welcoming and cohesive home.

Zach + Tayla | Thornbury House

“We had an amazing experience working with Ally on furnishing and styling our new home. She was incredibly personable and easy to collaborate with, making the whole process enjoyable and stress-free. Ally helped us step out of our comfort zone and embrace more colour in our space, and the result is a beautifully warm and cozy home that we enjoy spending time in. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and highly recommend Ally to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful interior designer!”

Zach, The Design Files

“‘Together with Ally, we focused on selections having longevity, and tried to favour those with a more “timeless” aesthetic”

Zach, The Design Files

“Ally delivered on the brief we had laid out, and we’re thrilled with how everything has come together. It really feels like a home now. The warmth of the furnishings and lighting makes it so easy to just relax and melt into our couch after a long day.’.”

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