Barwon River House

This grand estate in Victoria is a country house like no other. The two-storey, five-bedroom residence is glamorous, luxurious and sexy, a treasure trove of vibrant colours and lavish finishes set against a dramatic backdrop of black-stained timber, ebony and brass. The clients requested a warm, generous residence for their growing family. Texture and tone were important factors, with intense tonal variations being preferred to straight contrasts. Starting with black-stained American oak – panelled on the walls and in parquetry on the floors – Greg Natale Design created a richly layered family dream home.