Set back from Currumbin Beach on Queensland’s Gold Coast, this former 1970s brick-and-tile house has been remade as something much gentler: a timber-lined bungalow that combines the easy-going spirit of coastal California and the quiet philosophy of wabi-sabi. Mosh Home and Brad Ruddell Design led the renovation. “Our clients were clear on their vision from the start,” says Libby Brady, director of Mosh Home. “They wanted to focus on bringing the outside in, and in terms of the build itself, they wanted to focus on using beautiful, quality materials.”

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The single-level family home sits on a leafy street backing onto parkland. Its façade is wrapped in blackbutt shiplap and softened by native planting. Stone pavers lead inside to an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. The hero materials here are terracotta tiles and spotted-gum veneer. “For us, this home is all about craft,” says Brady. “Every space is considered. Every room is intentional.”

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In the kitchen and butler’s pantry, there are just two materials at play. A generous spotted-gum island sits against a stainless-steel benchtop and splashback, finished with ABI’s Elysian Commercial Pull-Out Kitchen Mixer in matching stainless steel. Both surfaces will pick up marks over time, and that’s exactly the point. Beyond the kitchen, the living area steps down into a sunken living room built by Mosh Joinery, with light filtering through sheer curtains.

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In the bathrooms, terracotta floors meet spotted-gum cabinetry, travertine benchtops and beige wall tiles, all complemented by ABI’s brushed-nickel tapware. “The brushed-nickel is pared back and minimal, allowing those beautiful, quality materials to shine,” says Brady. The terracotta and timber carry on through the bedrooms and laundry. Full-height sliders open to a covered outdoor room with a barbecue, kitchen and fireplace, looking out over the pool and parkland.

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“It’s been a joy to visit the home to see how it’s evolved in the short time they’ve lived here,” says Brady.  – I can’t wait to see how it grows with them.”

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