Killarney St House
Mosman

Location
Mosman
Status
Complete
Architect
Mont Architects

At the centre of the design, the kitchen brings together social interactions within the house. A large kitchen island anchors the open-plan living space, encouraging everyday interaction and casual gatherings, while the adjoining dining area extends effortlessly to a sun-drenched alfresco terrace — a seamless relationship between indoor and outdoor living that supports an easy, family-focused lifestyle. A carefully selected palette of finishes with warm oak, handcrafted Moroccan tiles, soft whites and earthy tones lends the interiors a sense of warmth, texture and timelessness.

A picture window over the kitchen bench framing the gum canopy beyond

This project transforms three disconnected spaces into a cohesive sequence of living, entertaining and indoor–outdoor areas. The design brings clarity and functionality to the plan, creating a home that is both highly practical and deeply connected to its surroundings. The use of natural western red cedar cladding to the external walls and battens to the garage door and draping greenery softens the exterior of the building and creates a relaxed, sanctuary-like feel.

The rear extension in western red cedar cladding

Combining indoor and outdoor living for family life and entertaining.

A carefully selected palette of finishes with warm oak, handcrafted Moroccan tiles, soft whites and earthy tones lends the interiors a sense of warmth, texture, and timelessness.

The oak-topped kitchen island with handcrafted tile splashback
The open-plan kitchen and dining opening to the terrace

At the centre of the design, the kitchen brings together social interactions within the house. A large kitchen island anchors the open-plan living space, and the adjoining dining area extends effortlessly to a sun-drenched alfresco terrace, creating a seamless relationship between indoor and outdoor living.

Scope


  1. 01Structural works opening three disconnected spaces into one sequence of living, entertaining and indoor–outdoor areas.

  2. 02New kitchen anchored by a large island, with oak joinery and handcrafted Moroccan tile finishes.

  3. 03Western red cedar cladding to the external walls and battens to the garage door.

  4. 04Alfresco terrace works extending the kitchen and dining to outdoor living.
Warm oak joinery detail in afternoon light

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