Relaxed Modern Coastal Interior Design – Cronulla

Interior design project in Cronulla, Sutherland Shire, creating a relaxed modern coastal home through layered textures, natural materials and refined styling.

This interior design project in Cronulla, located in the Sutherland Shire, was designed to create a relaxed yet refined coastal home that feels effortlessly lived-in.

The brief focused on achieving a modern coastal aesthetic, balancing warmth, texture and functionality throughout the space. A considered palette of soft neutrals and natural materials was used to create cohesion, while layered styling elements add depth and interest across each room.

The result is a home that feels calm, welcoming and intentionally designed — where every detail contributes to a cohesive and elevated coastal lifestyle.

Decorative white bead garland with a tassel hanging on a wall in a home interior, next to an arched entryway and a mirror.

A white paneled wall with an oval wooden-framed mirror and a white door with horizontal panels and a black door handle, wooden floor.

Decorative wall shelf setup with a string of white decorative balls hanging on the left side, a round candle, a potted plant in a textured pot, and white shells and a book on the shelves.

Decorative interior corner with wall-mounted wooden shelves holding a candle, a potted plant, and white shell-like bowls; a string of white beads with tassel hangs on the wall.

Interior of a house with a wooden floor, white wall, hanging bead and tassel decoration, and a curved doorway.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets and a breakfast bar with black stools, a window above the sink, and pink decor on the wall.

Kitchen countertop with bottles of cooking oils, a bowl of bananas and green apples, and jars of spices on a shelf.

Kitchen sink with black faucet, white countertop, tiled backsplash, window with view of trees outside, dish towel hanging on cabinet, small pots with cacti, soap dispenser, black bowl with onions, bottles of olive oil, and spice jars on a wooden shel

Three potted cacti on a windowsill with a background of trees and buildings outside.

Kitchen sink area with a black faucet, a stainless steel sink, a white dish towel with brown text, small potted cacti on the windowsill, a white countertop, a window showing trees outside, and a small appliance on the countertop.

Kitchen countertop with a black espresso machine, a potted plant in a white vase, and a black glass stovetop.

Living room with a beige sectional sofa, pillows, and a large framed beach scene with palm trees on the wall.

Where it all began…

The location: Cronulla, a couple streets back from the beach.

The client: A young family that wanted to refresh their home.

The brief: Brighten up the home with some new artwork. The couple got their kitchen renovated as well as added in the VJ panelling and brand new doors. What a difference it’s made!

A home office corner with a wooden desk, computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, desk lamp, and a laptop. There is a white paneled archway opening to another room with hardwood flooring. Shelves with bottles and a small decorative plant are visible.

Three floating wooden shelves on a white wall with various decorative items and personal belongings, next to a dining area with a wooden high chair and sliding glass door leading outside.

Modern white kitchen with window, sliding glass door, and hardwood floors. Small breakfast bar with a wooden high chair and a white children's high chair. Counter has a fruit bowl, a laptop, and kitchen appliances.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, light-colored countertop, and a view of greenery outside the window. Contains a coffee machine, Thermomix, cutting board, fruit basket, and kitchen sink.

Kitchen sink with a black faucet, soap dispenser, cleaning sponge, a blue dish towel, and a container of coconut oil, set against a window overlooking an outdoor garden with trees and plants.

Living room with a beige sectional sofa, a colorful children's toy stroller, a small wooden table, red chairs, a television on the wall, and artwork of whales on the wall.

Living room with a gray sofa, two wooden armchairs with cushions, a white coffee table, a wooden TV stand with a TV, and a dining area with a round table and four chairs. Sliding glass door opens to a balcony with outdoor furniture and greenery.

A compact kitchen with cream-colored cabinets and a wooden countertop, a stove, a window with a view of trees outside, and various kitchen items.

Testimonial

“We recently renovated our apartment and needed someone to help with styling as that area is definitely not our forte!

We had been considering getting a stylist in to help us but weren’t sure we wanted to spend the money. We ended up engaging Steph at Arlen Interiors and never looked back!

Steph absolutely hit the nail on the head with our vision! She kept well within our budget while making the styling look stunning!

In the end we feel as though we spent less using Steph to do the styling than us doing it on our own because she knew exactly where to buy things either on sale or she used her discounts with different suppliers.

It changed our place completely. We also learnt a lot about styling her too which was an added extra bonus. We will definitely be engaging her again on our next place.”

This project reflects our approach to creating considered, functional interiors grounded in a warm coastal aesthetic. Each space is thoughtfully designed to feel cohesive, refined and aligned with how it’s lived in.

Back to Residential Projects

Explore Commercial Projects

Book a Discovery Call