Emma Abrahams, founder and creative director of Heart of Bone, is a woman with a distinct sense of style. So, it stands to reason that her home would have equal flair.

The house was designed for a family of five by architect Alan Synman in 1970, and, Abrahams says, “We lived in it for a while with all the multicoloured shag pile carpets and bespoke ’70s wallpapers”.After a year of shag pile under their feet, they engaged architects Coy Yiontis to renovate the home, and bring the aesthetic a little more in line with the couple’s own style.

“Most of the works we did were cosmetic,” Abrahams says, but the major work was gutting the middle of the home, to create an open-plan kitchen and living space with a.In the backyard, the pool and landscaping were given a new lease on life, and two enormous palm trees (wedding gifts from friends) were planted and made right at home.Against these bright white walls, the couple has created a contemporary and fun Miami beach vibe throughout the home.