Geelong Cats Suite

by Greg Natale Design

The Geelong Cats Suite by award winning interior designer Greg Natale is an example of American interior design influences within an Australian environment.

Award winning interior designer Greg Natale and his studio was engaged by a private client to design a game-changing private suite from which to cheer on the Geelong Cats AFL team at all home games.

Taking his cues from the Polo Lounge in New York City, Natale set about creating a sumptuous clubhouse feel with intricately detailed coffered ceilings and custom Tasmanian Oak flooring and joinery throughout the interior. The Geelong Cats Suite is a stunning example of local Australian interior design with a distinctly American flavour. Greg Natale’s ability the combine the outlandish nature of American interior design with the epitome of Australian sporting society is simply breathtaking.

Cambrian Black granite bench tops and custom brass trim brings a luxurious touch.  Ceiling lights, wall sconces and table lamps from Ralph Lauren cast a moody, intimate glow in the evenings when the stadium lights flood the playing field.  Ralph Lauren cushions contribute a softening, decorative layer. Ensuring that this suite be unlike any other, Greg Natale designed all furniture specifically for the space: stools, tables, lounges, banquettes, side tables and chairs with beautiful timbers, luxurious leathers and brass hardware.

Wallpaper from Greg Natale’s collection for Porter’s Paints underscores the owner’s allegiance to the Geelong Cats with the teams colours in blue and white as well as Cats memorabilia and rare team artefacts adorning the walls. New steel and glass window partitions were designed to connect the outdoor terrace to the indoor spaces. Here a custom tessellated pattern was created in floor tiles using the team colours.

Images Courtesy of Greg Natale Design.

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