An Extraordinary Haven – Darling Point by Kate Bell Design

Nestled within one of Sydney’s well-known harbours, Darling Point sees Kate Bell Design transform an unloved apartment into an extraordinary haven. Influenced by French elegance, Scandinavian simplicity and Italian design, Kate Bell Design finds balance, celebrating the charm of the art deco era whilst creating a calm and peaceful space.

Walking through Darling Point, it is easy to see how each detail has been thoughtfully considered. From the tiles to wall colour, furniture to light fittings – the craftsmanship ensures from the moment one steps through the door, you are met with an undeniable sense of tranquillity.

Each space feels as though it seamlessly blends into the next, continuing a sense of stillness and tranquillity evenly throughout the interior.

From the entry hallway, residents are drawn in by the vertical tallowwood panelling – the original flooring, which has been sanded and repolished. An Anna Charles Worth pendant light hangs above, as glimpses to the interior spaces beyond invite one inward. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the living room, framing the views of Darling Point Harbour, allowing natural light to fill the space and encouraging a moment of pause. The Freycinet rug, Little Petra Armchair and Miller Lounge work to evoke a sense of textural balance within the interior’s natural colour palette.

Tucked away, the study provides an almost uninterrupted view of the harbour. The Ink Blot rug – a nod to the building’s natural surroundings – and the softness of the Sejour Lounge Chair offers the perfect haven for focus and creative expression. Subtle copper detailing, such as the study doors handles and fixtures throughout the home, reveal an insightful attention to detail felt within every element.

Kate Bell Design transforms the interior into a peaceful retreat, using controlled use of colour, texture and material to evoke an innate calm.

The neutral palette continues through to the dining and kitchen space. Wooden finishes are featured again but in the form of the Scandinavian inspired Myron Dining Table, alongside custom leather bench seating. Reminiscent of Italian design, the kitchen features an Olde English mixer, natural stone and patterned mosaic floor tiles, which adds a sense of playfulness to the muted palette.

Each space feels as though it seamlessly blends into the next, continuing a sense of stillness and tranquillity evenly throughout the interior. The bedrooms are deliberately soft and warm, featuring understated light fittings, flowing curtains and pops of purposeful colour, as large windows maintain a connection to the surrounding landscape and waterside views. The bathrooms act as a point of difference, seeing cooler tones and mixture of hard and uneven surfaces complement copper fixtures – another nod to European influences.

The bedrooms are deliberately soft and warm, featuring understated light fittings, flowing curtains and pops of purposeful colour, as large windows maintain a connection to the surrounding landscape and waterside views.

Crafted using a muted palette and purposeful detail, Darling Point is poised as a refreshingly revised art deco apartment. Kate Bell Design transforms the interior into a peaceful retreat, using controlled use of colour, texture and material to evoke an innate calm.