Eastern Rise Byron Bay
A love letter to the beauty of the natural and handmade, Eastern Rise Byron Bay by Genine Noakes Design uses Porter's hand-painted finishes French Wash and Wood Wash to add layers of texture and warmth to every surface. The result is a deceptively simple and beautiful design, ready to cocoon visitors looking for a true retreat in the hills of Byron Bay.
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Natural and Neutral
Every wall at Eastern Rise was hand painted by Porter's colourist and artist Desa, who used 'Icelandic Stone' in Porter's Low Sheen Acrylic as a base. She then applied a custom-blended French Wash using a traditional muslin-rag technique to create gentle undulations of soft colour that are reminiscent of natural stone. The completely matte finish of French Wash is a photographer's dream, softening the streaming light that fills the space.
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Wabi Sabi Style
The aesthetic of Eastern Rise is almost poetic. The project celebrates the imperfect beauty of the handmade in a way that echoes the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi, but the project remains uniquely Australian with a strong sense of place, utilizing local materials and makers. These hand-finished French Wash walls play beautifully against the other handmade and natural elements in this simple and beautiful corner.
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Restful Retreat
Porter's Wood Wash was created in a bespoke colour especially for this project, to emphasise the organic shapes and variation in the timber clad walls, whilst deepening its colour and warming the room. The result is a cosy and restful space that still retains a freshness through crisp linens and abundant natural light.
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Timber Tones
Genine artfully placed her collection of blue and white glazed pottery against the warm custom-made brown-grey of Wood Wash walls, creating a beautifully curated moment of contrasting colour.