High above Sydney Harbour, in a penthouse crowning a historic Art Deco building in Potts Point, Alexandra Kidd Interior Design has delivered a residence that feels both grounded and elevated, balancing the glamour of its setting with the quiet discipline of truly considered interiors.
The brief called for more than a beautiful home with a view. Set across two levels, the apartment needed to respond to the architecture’s Art Deco lineage while allowing the harbour outlook to remain the central gesture. Rather than compete with the panorama, Kidd has created a soft, sophisticated interior language built around warm timber, textured stone, sculptural furniture and a measured palette that lets light, materiality and proportion do the heavy lifting.
There is an old-world sensibility here, but nothing feels nostalgic. Rust and orange accents offer subtle reference to the building’s heritage, while the broader scheme remains calm, contemporary and deeply liveable. It is the kind of home that understands luxury as atmosphere rather than excess; the confidence is in the editing.
Central to the project is the use of Poliform furniture, selected not as decorative punctuation but as architectural anchors within the home. In the living space, the Saint-Germain Sofa introduces a sense of sculptural softness, its generous form positioned to frame the harbour and encourage the kind of informal gathering that defines modern apartment living. Nearby, the Le Club Armchair brings a more defined silhouette, giving the room weight without sacrificing comfort.
This balance between form and function continues throughout. In the study, the Guest Chair creates a place of focus and retreat, while the Jane Bench works as both a practical and visual element, equally capable of holding space as seating or object. In the master suite, the Kelly Bed brings a quieter sense of grandeur, its tailored form grounding the room without overwhelming it.
What makes the project compelling is not the presence of iconic furniture alone, but the way each piece has been absorbed into a broader design language. Kidd’s approach treats furniture as part of the architecture, with every selection required to support the rhythm of daily life while giving the home its own identity. Art and styling add another layer, with the clients’ existing collection woven together with new commissions to create a dialogue between past and present.
Rather than relying on spectacle, this home makes its case through restraint, comfort and enduring craft. It is harbourfront living, resolved with polish.
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