Kilmory

Within one of Point Piper's last grand Arts and Crafts estates, a historic residence is transformed into an extraordinary setting for entertaining, creativity and retreat. Inspired by traditional English interiors and interpreted through a modern gothic lens, Kilmory celebrates architectural heritage with an unexpected sense of theatre.

(1913) Federation Arts & Crafts

SCOPE:
Interior Design & Decoration

LOCATION:
Point Piper

Living room with deep blue modular sofa facing arched garden doors at Kilmory, Point Piper, by Jillian Dinkel
  • Plum entry hall with sculptural ceiling light and French doors – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Plum plaster stairwell with sculptural ceiling light – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Living room with black modular sofa and lacquered wall – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Garden room with black modular sofa and French doors – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Living room with blue modular sofa and lacquered wall – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bronze vanity with blue chinoiserie wallpaper – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bathroom with pink marble bath and blue chinoiserie wallpaper – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Powder room with blue chinoiserie wallpaper – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Dining room with stone fireplace and glass pendants – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Wine cellar with timber ladder and plaster walls – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Kitchen with stainless steel island and black timber joinery – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Quartzite stone edge beside stainless steel joinery – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Stainless steel kitchen joinery with fruit bowl – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Dining room with burgundy chairs, fireplace and wine display – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Dining table beneath glass pendants with wine wall – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Curved staircase in plum plaster – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Plum plaster stair landing with abstract artwork – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Home gym with Pilates reformer and wall sculpture – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Study nook with desk beneath a window – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Hallway with sculptural stool leading to a marble bathroom – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bathroom with stainless steel vanity and mirrored cabinet – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bathroom with stone vanity and black freestanding bath – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Hallway with abstract artwork and sculptural sideboard – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Doorway opening to the garden terrace – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Curved plum plaster wall detail – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Curved stair handrail in plum plaster – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Children's playroom with a wallpaper mural and large white paper lanterns
  • Sandstone rumpus room with loft ladder and paper lantern – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • Plum plaster stair balustrade overlooking the landing – Kilmory, Point Piper by Jillian Dinkel
  • View through a stone archway to the garden facade of Kilmory, a Federation Arts and Crafts house in Point Piper

Set within the historic Kilmory Estate in Point Piper, Sydney, this circa 1913 Federation Arts and Crafts residence has been transformed into a richly atmospheric destination for entertaining, creativity and leisure.

Having previously designed our clients' principal residence within the same estate, we were invited to reconsider this second property for an entirely different purpose. Rather than creating a conventional family home, the brief was to design a place devoted to gathering, artistic pursuits and personal wellbeing.

Traditional bedrooms were reconfigured to accommodate a children's art studio, private Pilates and wellness sanctuary, and spaces for generous entertaining. At the heart of the home, a striking kitchen with professional catering capabilities brings together stainless steel, natural stone and richly finished timber joinery.

Drawing inspiration from the property's Arts and Crafts heritage, the interiors embrace a modern gothic sensibility. Deep, atmospheric colours, reclaimed timber, patinated metals and artisanal finishes are juxtaposed with contemporary furniture and lighting. The bathrooms offer particularly expressive moments, featuring hand-painted de Gournay wallpapers, richly veined marble and sculptural detailing.

Winner of Bathroom Interior of the Year at the 2025 Dezeen Awards and featured in Architectural Digest and Vogue Living, Kilmory is an expression of our studio's approach to heritage interior design: celebrating the craftsmanship and architectural identity of the past while creating something altogether unexpected for contemporary life.

Open-plan kitchen with stainless steel island, dark cabinetry and blue velvet sofa at Kilmory, Point Piper, by Jillian Dinkel

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