Bringing the outside in: STYLING Sydney
- lucygoughstylist
- Nov 20, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: May 14
by Lucy Gough - Professional Interior Stylist, London and Sydney
Bringing Sydney Style Home: Inspired by The Grounds of Alexandria - by Lucy Gough, Professional Interior Stylist, London and Sydney
A visit to The Grounds of Alexandria was absolutely top of my list – this incredible cafe, restaurant, coffee research hub, and urban sanctuary is a true gem. And let me tell you, it didn't disappoint!
This specialty coffee-house has sprung to life from an old pie warehouse dating back to the early 1900s and has blossomed into a real urban mecca. You'll find local creatives there, soaking up inspiration and getting creative themselves, young families enjoying the monthly markets, and people simply immersing themselves in the fantastic atmosphere. For a professional interior stylist like me, it's endlessly inspiring!
Everywhere you look, there's a delightful rustic charm, a fantastic use of upcycling – think railway sleeper stacks cleverly repurposed as seating – not to mention the thriving vegetable and herb garden tended by their full-time horticulturist, Erin Martin. I snapped this picture right there in the garden; it's just one small section of this organic haven. You can simply grab your coffee and find a spot to sit anywhere you like.
We chose the charming old conservatory to savour our flat white, naturally!
If you're looking to bring a touch of that inspiring Sydney style and the unique charm of The Grounds into your own home styling projects, take a peek at the products I've curated above! Think natural textures, repurposed elements, and a touch of that relaxed, Australian interior styling vibe. It's all about creating a space that feels both beautiful and lived-in, much like this inspiring Sydney sanctuary.
Love
Lucy x
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Lucy Gough - Professional Interior Stylist, London and Sydney
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1. Tio Easy Chair by Mass Productions at Really Well Made, 2. Ficus Microcarpa, Ikea, 3. Brooklyn Tin Tiles Wallpaper, Rockett St George, 4. Ex MOD Marine Marker Lights, Skinflint Design, 5. Shipwood coffee table, Fashion For Home
