TUDIBARING | Interior Design, Furnishing + Bespoke Furniture
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Originally designed by Peter Stutchbury, Foredune House sits quietly within the dunes at Macmasters Beach on the NSW Central Coast.
When the new owners relocated from Sydney, they engaged Anne Robson Architecture to lead a comprehensive interior design transformation. The intention was not to alter the architecture, but to ensure the interiors were aligned with the scale, material language and coastal setting of the home.
Furniture collected in a former city home no longer responded to the proportions, filtered light and rhythm of this remarkable house.
This project became an exercise in alignment between architecture, landscape, art and everyday life.
An Art-Led Interior Design Approach
The client holds an extensive and significant art collection. Rather than treating artwork as decoration, we began by documenting every piece and carefully assessing:
- Orientation and natural light
- Wall proportions and negative space
- Sight lines between rooms
- Functional use of each space
- Seasonal shifts in coastal light
Each artwork was intentionally placed to allow it space and presence within the architecture. The interiors were then developed to support and elevate the collection.
For clients who value art, this approach ensures the home feels curated and resolved, not layered or overworked.
It was our vision to honour the architectural integrity of Foredune House while refining the interiors to align with client, art, landscape and place.
Every decision was grounded in proportion, material honesty and a considered restraint to protect the integrity of the existing architecture, while quietly elevating it through thoughtful curation, bespoke intervention and spatial clarity.
Furniture Planning Designed Around Life
We redesigned the furniture floor plan from first principles.
Every room was reassessed according to how the owners live:
Entertaining extended family after the beach
Hosting overnight guests
Quiet winter evenings
Daily rituals shaped by light and landscape
The result is a furniture layout that supports movement, conversation and connection while respecting the architectural geometry of the house.
True cohesion comes from spatial planning. Furniture selection alone cannot achieve this level of integration.
Considered Coastal Interiors
Working with the home’s existing palette of timber and concrete, we curated a material language that feels honest and enduring.
Materials were selected for their ability to age gracefully in a coastal environment:
Solid hardwood timbers
Natural fibres and woven textures
Hand-finished brass
Textiles with depth and tactility
We prioritised working with B Corp certified brands and aligned makers wherever possible, embedding longevity and integrity into the process.
Collaborators included:
Bespoke Furniture and Custom Joinery
Where standard pieces could not respond to the scale and spatial rhythm of the home, we designed bespoke furniture and joinery.
Working closely with boutique furniture maker Martin Johnston, we developed custom elements tailored specifically to the architecture. Proportion, materiality and detailing were carefully resolved so each piece felt intrinsic rather than applied.
This collaboration allowed us to:
Integrate storage seamlessly
Resolve complex spatial junctions
Create heirloom-quality pieces
Maintain consistency of material language throughout
The result is a home where architecture and interiors feel inseparable.
The Outcome
Tudibaring demonstrates what is possible when interior design is approached with architectural rigour and restraint.
The spaces feel calm, grounded and quietly confident.
Nothing competes with the landscape.
Nothing distracts from the art.
Everything supports the life being lived within it.
For clients seeking considered coastal interior design on the Central Coast of NSW, particularly within architect-designed homes, this project reflects the depth of thinking and collaboration required to create enduring spaces.
Location: MacMasters Beach NSW
Project Architects (Foredune House): Peter Stutchbury Architecture
Project Architect (Interior Design, Furnishing + Bespoke Furniture): Anne Robson, Rose Street and Will Bell
Builders (Interiors): JNDC, Moneghittie Built