Interior design studio Les Interieurs created in Sydney the Middle Harbour House, in which the renovation is directed by Pamela Makin. Pamela describes this renovation as one with an underlying ‘sophisticated European influence’. Delicately restoring the home’s strong architectural details, the dated build has been given a new lease of life by Pamela through muted colors and vintage furniture. The home had charming heritage characteristics that could be polished and brought back to life.
New carpet needed to be installed, but Pamela managed to retain the original parquet floors by sanding them down and returning them to their initial color. The new kitchen reflects the period details found in the ornate architraves and ceiling work, with traditional shaker-profiled cabinetry painted the same warm white as the rest of the home. The European influence shines through in the striking marble-clad island bench, ensuring the kitchen remains a timeless feature for years to come. Les Interieurs’ Middle Harbour House is a turning point for Pamela, demonstrating the same thoughtful composition and adventurous pairings with a distinctly different style to her previous projects.