This run-down, three-bedroom Kirribilli apartment had been rented out for years, and our brief was to transform it into a bright, sophisticated and low-maintenance home for a pair of downsizers.

The floor plan was extensively reworked to create a light-filled, open living space, a new kitchen, study and a second bathroom. Then, using a tightly curated palette of marble, brass, timber and luxurious fabrics, we added layers of comfort and elegance, enlivened with bold, contemporary artworks and custom-designed furniture.