Swedish Summer House at Elsternwick, Victoria by Hindley & Co

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Swedish Summer House at Elsternwick, Victoria by Hindley & Co.

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Location: Elsternwick, Victoria
Project year: 2019
Status: Completed
Architect: Hindley & Co
Interior Designer: Hindley & Co & Rebecca Parker
Interior Styling: Rebecca Parker
Builder: Baker Building Group
Photographer: Greg Elms​
Landscaper: Britt Wilson

Clean architectural shadow lines, flush floor finishes, timber paneling, unpolished natural stone and painted brickwork contribute to the uncluttered sense of peace inside. Mid-century modern classics were referenced to deepen the resonance of this a light, fresh and airy house near the beach, that is at once relaxed and sophisticated.

The exterior of the house features timber panels and unpolished natural stone, giving off a classic feel.
The exterior of the house features timber panels and unpolished natural stone, giving off a classic feel.
The entrance has large glass doors, and natural stones were used as flooring.
The entrance has large glass doors, and natural stones were used as flooring.
The living room features a sofa and round coffee table, giving the room a cozy feel.
The living room features a sofa and round coffee table, giving the room a cozy feel.
The glass windows allow a showcase of the outdoors by the windows seat.
The glass windows allow a showcase of the outdoors by the windows seat.
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The dining area features a wooden table lit with a skylight during the day.
The dining area features a wooden table lit with a skylight during the day.
Next to the dining area is a retractable panel used to cover the study.
Next to the dining area is a retractable panel used to cover the study.
The house features an open dining area with a wooden deck as flooring.
The house features an open dining area with a wooden deck as flooring.
The room features wooden flooring and a window seat giving off a mid-century classic feel.
The room features wooden flooring and a window seat giving off a mid-century classic feel.
The recreational area features a musical instrument besides the wooden staircase leading upstairs.
The recreational area features a musical instrument besides the wooden staircase leading upstairs.
The bathroom hallway features river rocks, and the skylight lit the room during the day.
The bathroom hallway features river rocks, and the skylight lit the room during the day.
The study features retractable panels that can be utilized to cover the study.
The study features retractable panels that can be utilized to cover the study.
The outdoors is planted with trees and beautiful plants that cool the place.
The outdoors is planted with trees and beautiful plants that cool the place.
A circular trampoline is installed outside for recreational purposes.
A circular trampoline is installed outside for recreational purposes.
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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

His current focus is AI-driven design analysis, using artificial intelligence to study patterns in color, layout, and material choice across thousands of homes. His Personality Type Home Design Guide applies personality frameworks to interior aesthetics, helping readers design spaces that reflect how they actually think and live.

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