Shelley Craft and her husband Christian Sergiacom moved in to their dream home at Byron Bay in December 2020.
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The bubbly co-host of reality renovator show The Block says: "It's not your average beach house".
"We wanted to create a family home that was cool to look at, comfortable to live in and creative in its use of products, all while being sympathetic to the natural environment.
"The materials and the interior style we chose have more of an industrial flavour," Craft says.
"It's a combination of all our years' experience.
"Doing a build from scratch, from material choices through to the finish, was wonderful - and everything works as it should; the floor plan is perfect for our family.
"I bought my first one [a townhouse on the Gold Coast] at 23, off the plan. Mum and dad built three of our family homes. I just love the smell of sawdust in the morning," she says.
Called 'Pacifico House' the exterior is a stunning mix of rough sawn timber cladding, exposed steel framework, brick, stone, copper and glass.
Echoing the exterior, timber features heavily throughout the interior, creating a seamless flow from the inside to the outside.
"When we build or renovate, air circulation and natural light are so important to us," Craft says.
Raked ceilings using Gyprock Supaceil, louvred windows, skylights and sliding glass doors allow sunlight and the sea breeze to circulate.
"I think our ceilings are impressive and command attention as you enter the home," Craft says.
The juxtaposition of the timber built-ins, kitchen and ceiling beams against the white PGH Montauk textured brick walls, adds a softness to the open-plan design.
Black and graphite accents, concrete benchtops, ceiling fans, louvres and glass door frames in the kitchen bring in the industrial element of the design.
"We love opening the house up and having such an expansive area to entertain and enjoy," Craft says.
As Shelley's favourite area of the home, the main living pavilion has underfloor heating, insultation and Gyprock Superchek plasterboard, with its high impact resistance and noise control.
"Having used Gyprock plasterboard on a number of projects, I know what a difference the different products can make to the comfort and liveability of a home," Craft says.
The living pavilion features a media room which has the option of opening up to the main living areas or being closed off by sliding timber doors.
With five bedrooms and four bathrooms there is space to move and places to escape to.
Bedrooms were designed to be sanctuaries with louvered windows, pale timber built-ins, plush grey carpet and a soft neutral colour palette with touches of pastel.
"The bedrooms are a cosy and welcoming mix of soft textures and tones."
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The 'surfclub change room' is moisture resistant and features two shower heads and a built-in timber bench.
"It's where we rinse off after coming out of the pool and coming back from the beach," Craft says.
From the surfclub change room to the outdoor pool area and internal courtyard, teak decking helps to promote a smooth indoor-outdoor flow.
"There is so much detail and it keeps the eye entertained, while the warm wood tones soften the space but also complement the contemporary architecture."
The ideal mix of family home and beach house, and contemporary and industrial styles, the end result is a light-filled, warm and welcoming home, special features, luxury finishes and premium building materials that make it right for entertaining yet family friendly.
"We are so happy with how it turned out," Craft says.