An 1980s brown brick home doesn’t necessarily jump out as an interior designer’s dream home.but Alex Bennett could see the potential in this Suffolk Park property.With help from Those Architects, this home was gutted, reworked and extended to create the perfect beachside sanctuary for Alex and her two young children, Parker and Scout.

Alex Bennett was eager to set up a home in Suffolk Park… so eager that she purchased this 1980s brick home and undertook serious renovations to make her dream location work. Alex explains ‘the entire original home was gutted, and 3 metres was chopped off the rear of the house.’  This full rebuild was coupled with Alex’s own interior design and styling input, to create a warm, contemporary and refined home.

Alex has brought her own touch to the interior styling, creating a ‘soft but solid’ feel, with a variety of textures and warm neutral tones. The home balances lots of open space with comfy nooks, and reflects the relaxed lifestyle of the family who live here. Alex describes ‘we have filled the space with the works of local talented creatives, which really enhances the warmth of the house.’ The soft, neutral palette is achieved through a mix of Dulux natural white on the internal walls and ceilings, vivid white on the doors and trims, and fair bianca externally.