04 HOME TOUR Curved elements serve both aesthetic and practical purposes throughout the home. Textural richness was also a driving force behind the design, with Kerrie-Ann layering walnut timber joinery, striking Brazilian quartzite in the kitchen and travertine onyx in the living room. “I love the sedimentary detail in stone,” she says. “The tones work cohesively with the warm neutral scheme, creating depth and warmth.” Kerrie-Ann’s talent for mixing contemporary and vintage pieces shines through in her styling. She designed several standout pieces in the living room, including the sofa, sideboard and console table. A sculptural coffee table by Dimitri Vargas sits alongside vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Artona chairs, creating an undeniably cool stamp of personality. “When mixing old with new, I like to keep a neutral palette—it ties everything together and creates cohesion.” The home’s palette is anchored in warm neutrals, a colour scheme Kerrie-Ann is naturally drawn to. “It’s easy to work with and always looks beautiful when layered with texture,” she explains. Green accents add depth and harmony, including sage kitchen joinery and olive and forest-green rugs. “The living room introduces additional colour through artwork, injecting character into the space,” she says. As for the major structural changes, the team rejigged the layout to improve the flow, swapping the locations of the dining room and kitchen to maximise the view and extending the kitchen to provide more practical storage. They also knocked down the wall between the two bedrooms to create one large parents’ retreat with an ensuite. “Having a clear vision provided a north star throughout the project,” she explains. “It kept us on track and true to the plan.” She adds, “We moved in while still renovating, which allowed me to be more involved with the build.” Now complete, the home reflects Kerrie-Ann’s approach to family living, with sculptural forms and rich textures taking centre stage. “It’s warm, curated and liveable,” she says. As for her favourite space? “Our master ensuite,” she says without hesitation. “The Palladiana floor is a work of art, and I love how tranquil it feels.” More than anything, the accomplished interiors pro is proud of her determination to bring her vision to life. While owner-builder life was far from easy, Kerrie-Ann says, “We love our home and are creating beautiful memories here—I couldn’t be more proud of that.” “When mixing old with new, I like to keep a neutral palette—it ties everything together and creates cohesion.” — Kerrie-Ann Jones INTERIOR DESIGN: Kerrie-Ann Jones @kerrieann.jones BUILD: Keith Sharpe of Alford Building & Constructions PHOTOGRAPHER: Alicia Taylor @aliciataylorphotography WORDS: Bella Brennan @bellarosebrennan
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