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Photos: The finished Palm Beach Apartment!

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We put the finishing touches to the Interiors Addict/Nest Designs apartment project we’ve been working on last Thursday night to host opening drinks and reveal the transformation. Here are the photos you’ve been waiting for! We know many of you have been following its progress and the reality behind the scenes of a reno, but what everyone really wants to see are the after shots, let’s face it!

The living area

Emma Blomfield from Nest Designs did a fantastic job furnishing and styling the apartment and I think this living area shows how she nailed a coastal holiday apartment vibe without falling into dodgy, overly-beachy territory (I think we’ve all seen that on a weekend away)!

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While there it was great to reference the stunning Palm Beach location here and there, she definitely got the balance just right. Do you agree?

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I love these navy ikat chairs from West Elm (below) and apartment owner Judith got these framed maps of the local area (above).

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The kitchenette

This was completely ripped out and replaced. It was necessary to be clever with this tight space, hence the slimline dishwasher, built-in wine rack, easy-to-clean surfaces and as many cupboards as possible.

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Bedroom 1

It’s a tough call but I think this is my favourite bedroom. It’s just so sunny and fresh looking! I think I need one of those chevron quilts! There’s a glimpse of the water from the window too.

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Of course, using local brand Palm Beach Collection, which Emma and I both love, was a no-brainer in this project!

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Bedroom 2

This room is versatile enough to be used for kids or friends, and along with the sofabed in the living area, means this holiday unit sleeps up to 5. I like the zesty pops of orange and the twin octopus prints are fab (they look much better in real life) and were much commented on.

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Dining area

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Bathroom

This is the original bathroom, which was cleaned up and accessorised. When renovating a rental apartment you have to decide where it is worth spending your money and where you can save.

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The balcony

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The party!

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Emma having a well earned glass of bubbles

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That’s me chatting real estate with agent Jim Langford, who sold the apartment to owner Judith Webster

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The details

Wall art by Wall Studio
Wall art by Wall Studio
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Custom terrariums by Willow and Dune
Beach towels by Love Navy
Beach towels by Love Navy

A big thank you to the following brands for lending us accessories for the photoshoot and opening: Have You Met Miss Jones (ornaments, candle holders and decorative accessories), Escape to Paradise (cushions), Willow and Dune (terrariums and flower arrangements), The Home (glass vases, fisherman floats, lanterns, turkish towels, octopus print, Burbia print and striped rug), Love Navy (beach towels), Palm Beach Collection (candles and liquid soap), Wall Studio (canvas art) and Focal Point Home (bathroom towels).

Thanks also to Emma for her excellent sourcing and styling work, and apartment owner Judith Webster for letting us loose on her new investment and letting us share the journey with my readers. On the night, we gave away a weekend at the apartment to lucky reader Nykke Coleman. If you’d like to book it yourself, visit the Beach Stays website.

For information on where anything you see in this shoot is from, please contact Emma at Nest Designs. The Home are currently running a sale including items used in the apartment.

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October 2, 2013

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I don't regret the extra expense of my bathroom li I don't regret the extra expense of my bathroom lighting for a minute.

Although at the time I may have been a bit "HOW MUCH?" 😂

Thrilled to have our bathroom shared in an article about lighting on @bhgaus where I talk about 2 things we chose in particular.

Firstly the LED light in the bath niche which is the PERFECT relaxing bathing light (and you know I have one every single night!).

Second, (swipe) a sensor light under the vanity which makes it easy for the kids and visitors who aren't familiar with the light switches, to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night with ease! 

Do you have either of these things in your bathroom or would you consider them?

Read the full Better Homes & Gardens article via link in bio now. 

Pix by @jacqui_turk

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Brothers Jack and Mark Fearon, of Australian desig Brothers Jack and Mark Fearon, of Australian design and fabrication company, @__fearon__ first started their business in 2019 as a creative outlet and antidote to their more commercial work.

Their pathway to design was somewhat unusual. Jack, a plumber by trade and Mark, a boilermaker, worked as industrial fabricators making large-scale water trucks.

Jack says he’s conscious of making pieces that are sculptural, but also very usable. “We don’t think our pieces are there just to look good,” Jack says. “We love seeing our pieces in people’s homes and in galleries, restaurants and hotels, with things all over them. They’re for real life.”

FEARON’s handmade pieces are aluminium and designed for longevity. Jack says the material choice means pieces are lightweight, easy to sculpt and entirely recyclable.

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Currently for sale though @bresicwhitney

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They've certainly changed over the years. Remember when ALL fridges were white?! I remember the original BROWN wall oven in our 60s kitchen here pre-reno! I think the dishwasher was brown and beige (and it tripped the electrics every time we used it!) 😜

What do you think of this new dark stainless steel option (pictured) from Westinghouse as seen in @dnaofdesign_'s latest reno? Yay or nay? 

What colour do you like your appliances?

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SALE ALERT! Listen up Sydneysiders, one of my fav SALE ALERT!

Listen up Sydneysiders, one of my favourite home stores @shack.furniture.homewares are having their annual warehouse sale this week, from Thursday until Saturday.

HUGE savings on furniture, homewares and decor with 30 to 80% off. Wowsers!

I'm a big fan of SHACK and can never leave one of their stores without a few styling goodies for my place! It's just too tempting!

While you're at the sale, mention Interiors Addict for an extra 10% off!

Unit 16a, 1801 Botany Rd, Banksmeadow NSW 2019

Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd June 2023, 9am to 4pm. Not online.

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A door to door continuous curved stone ledge in th A door to door continuous curved stone ledge in this bathroom is one of the cleverest designs we've seen in a while!

This mega ledge, made of Corian, even incorporates a sink, seamlessly.

Combined with venetian plaster on the walls, it's no wonder this Illawarra bathroom by @birdblackdesign feels like a day spa!

Come check it out via link bio.

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  1. AvatarMel says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Jen, you must feel so proud, looks gorgeous. Love to know where you got the terrarium & chevron quilt?

    • AvatarMel says

      October 2, 2013 at 7:56 pm

      Found the terrarium, Willow & Dune I am guessing

      • AvatarEmma - Nest Designs says

        October 2, 2013 at 9:00 pm

        Yes! It’s a willow and dune terrarium custom made to order 🙂

  2. AvatarQuality Furniture says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Jen, this is an absolutely stunning apartment! It’s so light and airy. You’ve made great use of the space.

    Best wishes, Alex

  3. AvatarEmma - My Bespoke Chair says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Looks so inviting and fresh.Who wouldn’t want to holiday there?

    Well done.

  4. AvatarJudith Webster says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    Mel -the chevron quilt is from freedom !

  5. AvatarJudith Webster says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    A big Thank you to both Emma and Jen
    It’s been a fun project and I definitely couldn’t have done it by myself.
    We are booking up fast – I hope the guests love the design as much as I do!

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