Within Newport on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the three-bedroom home embodies a quintessential Australian seaside sensibility, just moments from its namesake beach. “We wanted to honour that vernacular – the relaxed, coastal spirit of the area – while also celebrating the mid-century architecture of the era,” explains Thompson. “Each material and element was chosen not just for aesthetics but to reinforce the home’s personality, linking the past with the present and creating spaces that are both functional and full of character.”Original cedar windows and pine timber floorboards have been carefully restored, preserving its authentic beach shack charm. The kitchen maintains its segregated layout, a homage to the period, with cream laminate surfaces, mosaic benchtops and custom timber hardware applied in a transportive and authentic manner. In the bathroom, the original pink tub anchors a feminine, blush-toned palette with a retro tiled vanity and Bisazza mosaics in soft curves.
