Mosman Modern Georgian

A new home with an old soul. Inspired by the symmetry, classical proportions and enduring elegance of Georgian architecture, this Mosman residence brings together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design to create a richly detailed family home that feels as though it has always belonged.

(MOD) Timeless Classic

SCOPE:
Interior Design

LOCATION:
Mosman

COLLABORATORS:
Weir Phillips Architects

Timber-panelled sitting room with ceiling rose, sculptural pendant light and linen curtains in a Mosman Modern Georgian home by Jillian Dinkel
  • Arched doorway framing a panelled stair hall with timber treads in a Mosman Modern Georgian home by Jillian Dinkel
  • Curved staircase with glass pendant lights – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Hallway view through to a powder room with marble basin – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bathroom with freestanding bath and linen blind – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bathroom vanity with timber drawers and mirrored cabinet – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Living room with chequered timber cabinet and sheer curtains – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Living room with black marble coffee table and patterned rug – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Kitchen with Calacatta Viola marble island and pendant light – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Kitchen with range cooker and marble benchtop – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Double-height entry with panelled walls and gallery balustrade – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Timber-panelled living room with green velvet sofa and chandelier – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Timber-panelled corner with side table and blossom arrangement – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Side table and lamp beside a velvet armchair – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Timber-panelled sitting room with low black coffee table – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Panelled sitting room opening to the entry hall – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Panelled wall with alabaster sconce beside an arched window – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • View through an arched doorway to the dining room – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Sculptural dining chair beside a pedestal table – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Stairwell with cluster of pendant lights and balustrade – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Bedroom with green bedspread and floor-length curtains – Modern Mosman Georgian, Mosman by Jillian Dinkel
  • Cream rendered facade with columned portico and wrought-iron gate of the Mosman Modern Georgian home

Unlike a renovation, Mosman Modern Georgian began with a blank interior canvas and a particular ambition: to create a new Sydney family home with the character of a period home.

Designed in collaboration with Weir Phillips Architects, the residence’s interiors draw upon Georgian principles of symmetry, proportion and architectural order, without becoming a period reproduction. The challenge was to make the home feel established from the outset, with the warmth and individuality of a residence shaped over generations.

A graceful, curved entry staircase introduces a sense of occasion, while decorative plaster mouldings, wall panelling, solid timber pocket doors and finely detailed joinery establish a cohesive architectural language throughout. Chevron timber floors, bespoke finishes and a sculptural plaster rangehood bring craftsmanship into everyday spaces.

A restrained palette of warm, creamy whites allows the decorative detailing to take centre stage, while sculptural furnishings lend a distinctly modern sensibility.

Featured in Vogue Living, Mosman Modern Georgian demonstrates that the character of a historic home need not depend upon its age, but upon the thoughtfulness of its interior architecture and the life that unfolds within it.

Kitchen with bold veined marble island, herringbone timber floor and plaster rangehood in a Mosman Modern Georgian home by Jillian Dinkel

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