Celebrating Stylish Coastal Interiors Reimagined by Kyal and Kara
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Australians love their stylish coastal interiors even when they don’t live near the beach. Curves and unique features abound in this stunning duplex design by ‘The Block’ stars, Kyal and Kara Demmrich.
Side-by-side and sharing the same floor plan, this duplex is different. Expert renovators Kyla and Kara have created their own brand of stylish coastal interiors resulting in two homes with unique features. Learn how they did and bring their ideas to your own home renovation.
Unique and Stylish Coastal Interiors On Adrenalin
Residential duplex design can often be quite conventional because they share a block and often the same floorplan. However, with planning and creative thought, two distinctly different homes can emerge. Kyal and Kara Demmrich have achieved this with their latest project – Bay Builds, located on NSW’s Central Coast. The side-by-side duplex, with a mirror-image floorplan, features the signature coastal style of Kyla and Kara. However, unique features and luscious curves elevate these beautiful homes to another level.
Each home, designed by Kyal and Kara and Etchells Building design, and built by Kyal’s Diverse Design and Construct, features three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, office, media room, helical staircase, outdoor pool, and landscaping over 350m2.
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“Situated on the southern aspect of the block, Bay Builds House 1 leans into a light, refined, French-inspired elegant interior scheme,” said Kara Demmrich. “Travertine, French render and champagne metallic accents adorn each space. House 2, on the northern aspect of the block, is moody, and rustic. Warm micro-cement, aged American Oak and Vancouver natural stone deliver a coastal Spanish interior.”
To ensure the homes not only look great, but feel comfortable and can stand up to everyday knocks of family life, Kyal and Kara needed a solution that had impact and sound resistant benefits.
Curves and Noise Control Achieved Creatively
Gyprock Plus plasterboard, which features optimised core technology, was used on the walls. This made them stronger, lighter and perfect for high traffic areas. Kara says that in any of their projects, the point where they get to installing CSR Gyprock is always an exciting moment.
“I love the part of the building process when we’re putting up the Gyprock as it’s when the fun part of the building starts, she says”.
While generous, the property still manages to feel relaxed enough to accommodate family living. Curved geometry defines the inside space, resulting in an organic, natural sensation throughout the home. Statement architectural features are layered throughout the interior in a palette of fresh white and soft cream, juxtaposed with striking furnishings. Floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors enable natural light to flood the downstairs living area, maximising the connection with the outdoor space.
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Gyprock Flexible was used to achieve the curves in the kitchens and master bedrooms. The 6.5 mm thick plasterboard sheets have an enhanced gypsum core which is designed to bend. This wonderful feature enables builders to easily create curved walls and ceilings and add visual interest to a space.
The stunning curved Helical stairs, which can be seen from the different living spaces, provide a design link to the curved walls found in each home.
“We’ve used curves as a design element adding that wonderful architectural feature in the master bedrooms,” said Kyal. “The curved wall that leads from the entrance of the bedroom really softens the look of the space and feels luxurious and has made it one of our favourite rooms.”
Wet Area Styling That’s Highly Functional
The bathrooms are great example of using varying textures with similar colour tones to create stylish coastal interiors that are interesting and pack a punch.
Gyprock’s Aquachek plasterboard is specifically designed for use as a lining in wet areas due to its moisture and humidity resistant properties. This provided the base for the styling where curved finger tiles and tactile accessories set the scene.
“It’s so important to make sure you’re using the right substrate to build on,” explains Kyal. “We’ve used Gyprock Aquachek 10mm which offers great moisture resistance and tile weight capacity.”
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One of the couples’ trademark features is their attention to detail and Bay Builds is no different. In a subtle nod to the curves throughout the homes, Kyal and Kara have chosen to use cornices in Bedrooms 2 and 3 of both homes.
“Cornices make up an important part of any room bringing walls and ceilings together harmoniously and make the room feel special,” says Kyal.
House 1 sees Gyprock Concerto Cornice combining smooth curves, distinctive lines and a sharp centre step that creates shadows to instantly add depth of character. For House 2 they loved the ‘wave effect’ of Gyprock Symphony Cornice, with its multidirectional smooth curves that exudes elegance.
The crowning glory of both the homes is the ‘outdoor entertaining space to die for’ featuring gorgeous mosaic tiled pools, alongside lush greenery and stunning stone wall.
Overall, with the use of carefully selected quality building materials and a strong design vision, Kyal and Kara have created a beautiful bayside sanctuary, designed to last a lifetime.
For more information about Gyprock, visit www.gyprock.com.au
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