Webb & Brown-Neaves’ display home, The Cabin, is a contemporary beach cabin that challenges the coastal design norm by moving away from the traditional elements of coastal homes. As a unique coastal home, its presence in the location stands out with its unique colour palette and unconventional materials.
We spoke to WB Interior Design Consultant Melissa Redwood about her inspiration behind the interior design of The Cabin and how she has styled the home to create a subtle coastal feel while still reimagining coastal design.
“I would describe the interior design of this home as ‘Contemporary Coastal,’ and I’ve achieved this look by using plenty of warm greys, charcoals and whites throughout the tiling, furniture, soft furnishings and paint colours and then warmed up the space using a very pale oak in both the cabinetry and main floors,” Melissa said.
The colour palette used throughout the home is what gives it it’s relaxed, coastal feel, and using plants throughout the home creates warmth.
“I have added colours such as soft blues, charcoal greys and rich teals into the accessories, such as artwork, bedding and upholstery which are vibrant and reminiscent of ocean scenes,” Melissa said.
“The paint colours throughout are soft greys and whites, creating a sense of lightness in the home, and the use of greenery gives the home a warm and lived-in feel about it.”
The Cabin is a home that stands out in the street, creating a distinctive contrast in a coastal environment. This was a major factor in Melissa’s inspiration for the interior design of the home.
“As well as using ‘traditional’ coastal colours, the home also features plenty of darker colours,” she said. “I’ve used a dark grey tile in the bathrooms and added charcoals through the kitchen splashback and some of the furniture. This creates impact through a lovely contrast in the colour palette.”
“The kitchen features a dark, midnight blue, mosaic tile. This creates a really striking contrast with the white cabinetry doors.”
Located in Peet’s Display village in the coastal suburb of Burns Beach, the design of the home is well suited to its location, while still challenging what would usually be expected of a home in such an area.
“Burns Beach is a popular coastal destination in Perth. It made sense for the home to have a coastal feel about it in both the interior and exterior,” Melissa said.
“Coastal interiors have a bright and calming colour scheme, creating a fresh, casual and relaxed feel throughout the home. The idea with The Cabin was to create that serene and tranquil setting while still challenging the typical monochromatic greys we see so often in coastal homes.”
One of the heroes of the home is the master bedroom upstairs. Overlooking the panoramic bushland view in front of the home and featuring raking ceilings, the room is a spacious, relaxed area in the home.
“The master bedroom is definitely my favourite room in the home,” Melissa said. “With raking ceilings and clad in white timber panelling, it gives the room an immense feeling of spaciousness as soon as you walk in. With the ensuite adjoining, Velux skylights draw the eyes immediately upwards, giving an even bigger sense of space. These skylights also mean you can lay in the free-standing bath and look up at the sky.”
And with dogs being considered a member of the family in many Australian households, The Cabin features a perfect dedicated pet area in the laundry.
“With accessibility straight into the laundry from the sliding door, the clever pet shower area is the perfect place to wash you dog down fresh from the beach before heading inside.”
The home is also perfect for entertaining. Whether it’s a large gathering or a small catch-up, The Cabin’s kitchen accommodates for hosting any sort of event.
“The kitchen is the perfect place for entertaining friends or having a large family gathering, featuring a huge island bench and plenty of storage,” Melissa said. “Running of the kitchen is a separate scullery and utility area, which features a large servery window, creating both a perfect little bar area and a great place to serve food and drinks through into the alfresco area.”
Visit The Cabin at 103 Burleigh Drive, Burns Beach. Open Saturday & Sunday 12-5pm, Wednesday 2-5pm.
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