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For renowned interior stylist Kerrie-Ann Jones, renovating her Sutherland Shire home was a true passion project.
Interior stylist and Curated Style author Kerrie-Ann Jones has built a career transforming homes into breathtaking spaces.
So when it came time to reimagine her own home in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, it wasn’t just a project—it was deeply personal.
Kerrie-Ann admits that although the four-bedroom property she shares with her husband, Andrew and their children Poppy and Ari was in “quite a dilapidated state” and needed extensive repairs, she could see its potential from the get-go.
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Keeping it in the Family
Keeping it a family affair, she took on the ambitious renovation as an owner-builder, working alongside her father, Keith Sharpe of Alfords Constructions. “The water views and north-facing aspect had us at hello,” she admits.
The brief she gave herself? “I wanted to modernise the home while retaining and restoring the Mid-Century features of the home. I wanted the home to have a warm neutral palette layered with texture.”
One of the property’s biggest showstoppers is its intricate palladian floor, which Kerrie-Ann admits was a true labour of love to bring to life. “It wasn’t easy getting a tiler on board. They had never done it before and didn’t understand what I was trying to achieve.
It took six months to find the right person willing to take it on,” she reveals. With her father’s expertise as a sandstone mason, the pair worked closely with the tiler, carefully cutting and shaping each piece of stone.
“It took five days to lay out the jigsaw puzzle of stones, another day to grout, and two more days to polish,” she recalls. “Now, I love looking down at all the beautiful stone details—it never gets old.”
Mixing Old With New
Curved elements work for both aesthetic and practical purposes throughout the home, while textural richness was a driving force behind the design choices, with Kerrie-Ann layering walnut timber joinery, striking Brazilian quartzite in the kitchen, and Travertine Onyx in the living room.
“I love the sedimentary detail in stone,” she says. “The tones work cohesively with the warm neutral scheme, creating depth and warmth.”
Kerrie-Ann’s talent for mixing contemporary and vintage pieces shines through in her styling. She designed several standout pieces in the living room, including the sofa, sideboard, and console table. A sculptural coffee table by Dimitri Vargas sits effortlessly next to vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa Artona chairs, creating an undeniably cool stamp of personality.
“When mixing old with new, I like to keep a neutral palette—it ties everything together and creates cohesion.”
Warm Neutrals & Green Accents
The home’s palette is anchored in warm neutrals, a colour scheme Kerrie-Ann is naturally drawn to. “It’s easy to work with and always looks beautiful when layered with texture,” she explains.
Green accents add depth and harmony, including sage kitchen joinery and olive and forest-green rugs. “The living room introduces additional colour through artwork, injecting character into the space.”
As for the major structural changes, the team rejigged the layout to open up the flow, swapping the dining and kitchen to maximise the view and extending the kitchen to be practical with storage.
They also knocked down the wall between the two bedrooms and turned it into one large parent retreat with an ensuite.
“Having a clear vision provided a north star throughout the project,” she explains. “It kept us on track and true to the plan.”
The renovation took place during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kerrie-Ann remained hands-on throughout the process. “We moved in while still renovating, which allowed me to be more involved with the build,” she says.
Curated Living
Now complete, the space reflects a curated and soulful approach to elevated family living, with sculptural forms and rich textures taking centre stage. “It’s warm, curated and liveable,” the author muses.
As for her favourite space? “Our master ensuite,” she says without hesitation. “The palladian floor is a work of art, and I love how tranquil it feels.”
More than anything, the accomplished interiors pro is proud of her determination to bring her vision to life.
“Getting through the renovation amidst personal challenges, COVID, and as an owner-builder was no small feat,” she reflects. “But as a family, we love our home and are creating beautiful memories here—I couldn’t be more proud of that.”
Curated Style by Kerrie-Ann Jones, published by Smith Street Books, $69.99, published 1 April 2025, purchase here
PROJECT CREDITS:
Photographer: Alicia Taylor @aliciataylorphotography
Interior Designer: Kerrie-Ann Jones @kerrieann.jones
Build: Keith Sharpe of Alfords Constructions
Words: Bella Brennan @bellarosebrennan
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