Tempest Cottage

Gold Coast, Australia

Photos by Hannah Puechmarin

This replica workers cottage has been completely transformed into a warm, character‑rich family home, layered with charm, texture and a sense of calm. Inspired by the softness and soul of English cottages, the renovation introduced a cohesive, considered colour palette, thoughtful details and a collected feel that brings depth and personality to every room.

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A white house with a porch, white pillars, and a gabled roof with a decorative trim. There is a wooden bench on the porch with a floral cushion, potted plants, and a garden with shrubs and flowers in the foreground.
White brick house porch with a wooden bench, a floral pillow, a potted topiary tree, and a large decorative urn with plants. There is a window, a porch post, and a house number sign reading '17 Tempest Cottage'.
A bright hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and decorative molding. On the left, there are closed closet doors and a woven basket hanging on a hook. On the right, a tapestry hangs on the wall. Light from the window at the end illuminates a co
A white wall with a wooden hat rack featuring hooks, a woven straw hat hanging on one, a woven basket hanging on another, a tan leather strap hanging, and a beige woven basket below. A mirror with a carved wooden frame and some framed artwork are ref
A bedroom corner with a wooden bed with a woven headboard, a wooden nightstand with a stack of books and a ceramic bowl, a lamp with a patterned shade, a vase with pink flowers, and a wall with green paneling.
Bathroom sink with a beige skirted curtain, a white soap dispenser, a mirror, and wall sconces with beige shades. Towel hanging on wall hook and ceiling fan visible in reflection.
A kitchen with light green lower cabinets, a wooden table with black chairs, a window with curtains, a white sink, wooden floor, a gas stove, and decorative plates on the wall.
Kitchen scene with a black SMEG gas stove, a beige pot on one burner, beige cabinets, and a white countertop. A striped towel hangs from the oven handle. The upper shelf holds a decorative porcelain platter with blue floral designs, a small glass vas
Kitchen with open shelves holding white dishes and glasses, a coffee machine, electric kettle, plants on the counter, a kitchen sink, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a black bed frame, white bedding, and checked pillows. Beside the bed is a wooden nightstand with a potted plant, books, and a small basket. A vintage painting hangs above the bed, and a wall-mounted, silver reading lamp is to the left
Bathroom sink with white cabinetry, marble countertop, brass faucet, oval mirror, brass wall sconces, a white towel, a small soap dish, and a vase with white flowers.
A bathroom with a white clawfoot bathtub with gold accents, a small wooden stool with a vase of white flowers, a white tiled wall, a window with a bamboo blind, and black and white hexagon tile flooring.
A bright and cozy open-plan living and kitchen area with wooden floors, white walls, and large windows with curtains. The space features a dining table with six chairs, a white sofa with floral and striped cushions, a wooden side table with a potted
Living room with white sofa, floral pillows, striped ottoman, wooden side table with flowers, and art on the wall, cream-colored walls, large window with white curtains, and patterned rug.
A kitchen countertop with a white stand mixer, four glass jars filled with flour, oats, and brown sugar, and a loaf of bread on a wooden cutting board. Part of a white cabinet with round knobs is visible at the bottom, and a white curtain hangs in fr
A cozy living room with a white sectional sofa decorated with floral pillows, a striped ottoman with a flower arrangement, a rattan chair, and a wooden side table with a lamp. The room features cream curtains, bamboo blinds, ceiling molding, and a mo
A cozy living room with a white sofa, striped ottoman, and a coffee table with books and a floral arrangement. There is a white fireplace mantel with blue and white vases, a framed landscape picture, a wall-mounted candle holder with a rope design, a
An outdoor patio area with a white cushioned sofa, a striped pillow, a blue and white ceramic side table, and a woven wicker basket, surrounded by green foliage and black-and-white tiled flooring.
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