Amy Cooper - Brown Terrace

ABOVE: Interior Layout - showcases materiality, colour scheme, and furniture placement

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The client seeks an interior design concept that reflects a clean, calm, and coastal aesthetic. The goal is to create a serene, light-filled environment that draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the seaside while maintaining a sense of understated elegance and modern simplicity. The space should feel open, breathable, and effortlessly comfortable; perfect for relaxation and everyday living.

OBJECTIVES

- Design a space that captures the essence of coastal living in a refined and contemporary way.

- Emphasize calmness and clarity through color, materials, and minimal clutter.

- Integrate sustainable and natural design elements.

- Ensure functionality and comfort without compromising on visual appeal.

TARGET AESTHETIC

Keywords: Airy, natural, fresh, relaxed, refined, effortless, minimal coastal charm

COLOUR PALETTE

Base: Soft whites, warm ivory, and sandy beige

Accents: Seafoam green, muted blues, driftwood grey, navy

Optional pops: Burnt orange, coral tones, and deep blues for a subtle contrast

Interior Colour Palette - A selection of soft blues, green, and orange creates a calm earthy feel that matches its natural surroundings

MATERIALS & FINISHES

Walls & Ceiling: Matte Half Sea Fog White paint and Matte Half Alabaster

Flooring: Light golden oak, whitewashed timber, and sandstone tile

Textiles: Linen, cotton, woven, and canvas in earthy tones

Furniture finishes: Reclaimed wood, white or light wood, rattan, and wicker

Interior Material Palette - A selection of neutral and natural materials, that includes the continuation of a Bayleaf green colour complementary to the warm oak flooring.

Interior Material & Finishes Palette - A selection of light, simple, natural materials that include woven cotton textiles and light-washed finishes, contrasted with pops of colour.

Bathroom Collage Board

Kitchen Collage Board

ABOVE: Lounge / Living area collage ONE concept design - Included selected pieces from the client's catalogue along with soft furnishing that complements their relaxed coastal theme.

ABOVE: Lounge / Living area collage TWO concept design - Included selected pieces from the client's catalogue along with soft furnishing that complements their relaxed coastal theme.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANNING

ABOVE: A sketched concept for the landscape design of the front, back, and side entrances of the client's property

OVE: Drawing displaying different living spaces within the landscape. These spaces consist of six zones: a Private Front Garden, Front Entrance, Wet Area, Outdoor Living Area, Active Living Area, and Hill-top Lounge.

ABOVE: Drawing of exterior pathways/routes on the property, consisting of a 'Guest house' path, 'Main' path and 'Side + Back' path

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The client desires a residential garden that reflects the raw beauty of New Zealand’s West Coast landscapes, refined through modern design principles. The garden should offer a calm, naturalistic atmosphere, blending native plantings with sculptural hardscape elements, while also ensuring it remains low-maintenance, environmentally responsive, and suitable for relaxed outdoor living.

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

- Create a sophisticated coastal garden inspired by New Zealand's native landscape and coastline.

- Use local and drought-tolerant plant species to support sustainability.

- Blur boundaries between architecture and landscape, ensuring cohesion with the home’s design.

- Incorporate functional outdoor living spaces (e.g., entertaining areas, paths, seating).

- Emphasise texture, form, and a muted coastal palette over florals or bright colours.

Exterior Material Palette - A selection of neutral rustic materials

ABOVE: Design concept of the front garden fencing and landscaping - Selection of staggered Cor-ten-steel fence panels juxtaposed against hues of native tussock greens and seasonal pops of colour.

ABOVE: Design concept of the front entrance garden - Raised steel planters, cohesive with the fencing, provide a pop colour and warmth against the grey cladding.

Design concept of 8 Brown Terrace Mailbox

Technical drawings of 8 Brown Terrace Mailbox

The client also requested a custom design of a mailbox to match the front exterior of their home. I incorporated the burnt orange material of the Cor-ten-steel into the mailbox that floated inbetween two sturdy macrocarpa posts.