‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Inspiration for a large midcentury floating staircase in Wilmington.

This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Other.

Architecture & Interiors: Studio Esteta Photography: Sean Fennessy Located in an enviable position within arm’s reach of a beach pier, the refurbishment of Coastal Beach House references the home’s coastal context and pays homage to it’s mid-century bones. “Our client’s brief sought to rejuvenate the double storey residence, whilst maintaining the existing building footprint”, explains Sarah Cosentino, director of Studio Esteta. As the orientation of the original dwelling already maximized the coastal aspect, the client engaged Studio Esteta to tailor the spatial arrangement to better accommodate their love for entertaining with minor modifications. “In response, our design seeks to be in synergy with the mid-century character that presented, emphasizing its stylistic significance to create a light-filled, serene and relaxed interior that feels wholly connected to the adjacent bay”, Sarah explains. The client’s deep appreciation of the mid-century design aesthetic also called for original details to be preserved or used as reference points in the refurbishment. Items such as the unique wall hooks were repurposed and a light, tactile palette of natural materials was adopted. The neutral backdrop allowed space for the client’s extensive collection of art and ceramics and avoided distracting from the coastal views.

This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Paris.

Inspiration for a midcentury staircase in Christchurch.

Midcentury staircase in London.

Midcentury wood curved staircase in Paris with painted wood risers.

The balustrade is constructed from mild steel and brass that sits upon the timber walling.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury curved staircase in Perth with metal railing.

Large midcentury tile staircase in Milan.

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Photo of a midcentury staircase in Other.

This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Paris.

Design ideas for a midcentury staircase in Paris.

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This is an example of a midcentury staircase in London.

This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Melbourne.

Les escaliers du bureau mènent à une petite mezzanine.
This is an example of a midcentury wood straight staircase in Lyon with wood risers.

Midcentury staircase in Devon.

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Mid-sized midcentury wood l-shaped staircase in Central Coast with wood risers and wood railing.

This is an example of a midcentury staircase in Paris.