Baldwin & Bagnall explore light and scale in the contemporary refresh of a renovated terrace in Sydney’s inner-western suburb of Annandale.
Heath Baldwin & Hayden Bagnall are the names behind Baldwin & Bagnall, a Sydney-based multi-disciplinary design practice specialising in bespoke interiors. They were the ideal candidates for taking on the Annandale House; last renovated in the 1980s, lacking in access to natural light and an adequate floorplan. Approached by the client with a clear vision for a modern and comfortable interior, Baldwin & Bagnall needed to demolish the majority of the home and start from scratch.
A tedious reshuffle to the home’s layout gave Baldwin & Bagnall the opportunity to create a unique home that marries the client’s personality with functionality. By retaining its traditional facade, the home seamlessly balances old and new throughout.
The kitchen features two side-by-side Fisher and Paykel 760mm Ovens, a Fisher and Paykel 900mm Induction Cooktop, Fisher and Paykel 300mm Wok Burner and Oxygene Sink Mixer by Gessi.
From the get-go, the client knew exactly what they were after – making for a smooth design process from start to finish. “The client wanted a ‘no fuss’ kitchen, comfortable living spaces and a clean, contemporary aesthetic that still feels like home,” studio director Hayden Bagnall explains. The pair had to address the lack of light in the traditional home, incorporating skylights and increasing window apertures where possible. Now framed in black aluminium throughout, the windows contrast with the white walls and echo the ornate details of the home’s exterior.
The rear of the home is where the magic happens, with a kitchen, dining and living space opening up onto a landscaped garden, pool and deck. Catering to the compact space restrictions of the narrow building, the kitchen island bench and dining table are cleverly integrated as one for the perfect entertaining arrangement. Tongue n Groove flooring in Hekke runs throughout the home, elongating the narrow passages. “The long corridors and travel spaces of the terrace-style home, along with its vast white walls, created an opportunity for some incredibly large and colour-filled artworks,” Hayden says.
The living room plays home to the Husk Armchair, designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia and the Tabouret Stools, designed by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina. Artwork by ZAMI.
Upstairs, a timber and stone staircase leads into the private areas of the home. Finishes are kept smooth and restrained throughout, with soft grey carpet, marble tiles and wooden flooring forming the perfect base for the furniture and artwork. Built-in bookshelves and desks save space in the bedrooms, while delicate grey sheers diffuse the light from the balcony. A freestanding bath captures the essence of the master ensuite, playing home to Sophia Szilagyi artwork from Otomys Contemporary.
A head-to-toe transformation of this inner-city terrace has resulted in a refined to call home that taps into its heritage characteristics both inside and out.
The Standing Lamp N1 for Valerie Objects and artwork by Eduardo Santos.
Flooring by Tongue n Groove in Hekke runs throughout the home.
In the attic bedroom, the Tonietta Chair for Zanotta is complemented by the Henry Wilson Surface Sconce and Pin Wall Lamp for Vibia. Artwork by Antonia Mrljak.
Opening up onto the front balcony, the master bedroom features the LC7 Chair, designed by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina and the Domi Wall Sconce for Articolo.
Accents of colour in the monochromatic bathroom come through the artwork by Sophia Szilagyi and Loom Towel.
hi, any details on the rug in the living room ?
Hi Nick,
The Rug is called the Spenser Ivory Rug by the brand Tribe Home and is available at Spence & Lyda.
Thanks,
The est team
Hello, Can I bug you for the details on the round coffee tables in the living room? Thank you.
Hi Dee,
They are the Brighton Round Nesting Coffee Tables from Coco Republic.
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the est team
Hi wondered if you could tell me the colour and type of Cavalier Bremworth carpet?
Many thanks,
Cathy
Hi there, what’s the pendant light in the hallway?
Hi Chris,
It’s the Aperture 4 Pendant by Allied Maker.
Best,
the est team x
Thanks!
Hi,
I would like to know the name of the artist who’s done the black and white artwork in the living room, hanging by the window.
Many thanks in advance for your reply!
Best,
Aurélie
Hi Aurélie,
The artwork is titled ‘Qawk’ – Ink on Raw Canvas by ZAMI, available from Becker Minty in Potts Point, NSW.
Thanks,
the est team
Hi Cathy,
We recommend reaching out to Baldwin & Bagnall directly for the carpet specifications.
Thanks,
the est team
Hi! I’ve tried to search for this answer myself but have failed. I was hoping you could
tell me who makes/the name of the tubular wall sconce in the living room (next to the large steel windows)
Thanks!
Hi Steph!
The wall light you’re referring to is the Mingardo Sfoglia Wall Light, available through Hub Furniture.
See more of Hub’s pieces here: https://www.estliving.com/retailer/hub-furniture/
Kindest,
the est team
Thanks so much!