Room at the top

Some people say living in an apartment means living within the confines of an interior that's the same as all the others in the development. But in this case, nothing could be further from the truth.

The Macrossan Residences, located in Brisbane's central business district, stands 37 storeys tall and enjoys expansive views of the city. The building offers mostly full-floor premium residences, as well as a selection of standard apartments and commercial space. Residents have access to a wine cellar, tasting room, undercover pool, steam room, sauna, gymnasium and treatment room.

This apartment has an area of around 256m², and was furnished by interior design team Rowena Cornwell and Christopher Gyzemyter of Coop Creative.

"The space is more about style than fashion," says Cornwell. "We wanted to create an elegant apartment, suitable for well-travelled people who have collected pieces over many years and brought them together in their own way. We've chosen an eclectic mix of furnishings to represent what someone might actually own, but on a much more theatrical scale."

The interior references several eras, from Old Hollywood glamour through to the 1980s. Jewel accents offset a palette of soft water colours and neutrals.

"We imagined the owners would have lived through the colour-happy 80s, so wouldn't be afraid to use colour again, but in a more updated way," Cornwell says.

The designers also played with fabrics, introducing different textures including velvet, satin and linen.

"We intentionally kept the perimeters of the apartment more understated and neutral," says Cornwell. "As you step back into the space, you see bolder colour introduced in unexpected ways."

Shades of green are used to frame the expansive view. Several of the furnishings, including a 6m-long boomerang sofa in avocado satin, were custom designed for the apartment.

Story by: Trendsideas