Monsieur G

Monsieur G A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry and a textured stone countertop and waterfall island in warm beige travertine-like tones. A sculptural black articulated wall lamp with two angled arms hangs above the counter, near a fluted glass-front upper cabinet. A round ceramic sphere and a small bowl sit on the counter, with a gas cooktop set into the stone backsplash. Light oak flooring and a linear skylight complete the space

Monsieur G An abstract architectural close-up of a curved white wall featuring a deep, oval recessed skylight with concentric stepped rings, glowing softly with natural light and a glimpse of blue sky. The smooth, sculptural curve of a spiral staircase's underside sweeps through the lower portion of the frame

Monsieur G A minimalist interior landing featuring a large oval recessed skylight with concentric stepped rings set into the ceiling, echoing the sweeping curved white balustrade of a spiral staircase below. A framed abstract blue and white artwork hangs on the wall behind, with light oak flooring and a glimpse of a wood-panelled hallway to the right

Monsieur G Powder Room Sculptural round marble pedestal basin set against a book-matched grey marble splashback, with an oval brass-framed mirror above and a brass double-globe wall sconce to the side, styled with a black ceramic bud vase and white orchid stem

Monsieur G Entryway console table with a green-veined marble top and dark timber base, styled with a tall potted palm in a mosaic vase, a small abstract framed artwork, a leaf-shaped silver wall sculpture, a stack of books, and a marbled decorative sphere.

Monsieur G Living room with curved boucle sofas and sculptural olive-green armchairs around a round green onyx coffee table, framed by black-framed French doors opening to a garden, with a large abstract green painting, a stone fireplace, and a brass bowl-shaped ceiling pendant.

Monsieur G Curved boucle sofa in a living room with fluted wall panelling, a stone fireplace, a brass sputnik-style floor lamp, a small framed artwork, and a brass side table topped with a ceramic bowl.

Monsieur G Sitting area with a pair of olive-green velvet armchairs flanking a black timber stool, beneath a large green abstract painting, with a marble coffee table in the foreground and sheer curtains to the side

Monsieur G Study with built-in dark timber joinery and open shelving displaying books and a carved wood sculpture, an olive leather tufted desk chair, a green leather-topped desk with brass lamp, and a sheer roman blind at the window

Monsieur G Detail shot of a timber desk corner with a green leather inset writing surface, showing the wood grain joinery beside a carved organic wood sculpture on the shelf above

Monsieur G Detail of light oak joinery with recessed integrated handles, showing the timber grain and vertical panel divisions across a run of built-in wardrobe doors.

Monsieur G Curved oak dressing room with a rounded oval skylight overhead, floor-to-ceiling wardrobe joinery with fluted detailing, and a curved timber dressing table with an upholstered ottoman seat and a decorative glass perfume bottle

Monsieur G Primary Bedroom with a pale blue quilted bedspread, curved upholstered bedhead with brass reading light, styled with white flowers on the nightstand, and a large framed coastal photograph of a poolside villa on the wall.

Monsieur G Bathroom with an arched black-framed shower enclosure and marble-tiled shower featuring a ceiling-mounted rain showerhead, a sculptural silver wall sconce beside a freestanding bathtub, and a wall-mounted tub spout

Monsieur G Bathroom with a fluted marble double vanity beneath a large arched mirror in a marble and blackened metal surround, styled with a small greenery sprig, and a sculptural timber stool on the marble-tiled floor

Monsieur G Sage-green cellar space with a curved round table on cylindrical legs, chrome-framed leather dining chairs, a large ceramic vessel as tabletop styling, a still-life oyster painting, and a vertical double-flame wall sconce

Monsieur G, Bar joinery detail with curved wall

Monsieur G Detail of a bar sink carved from pale green-toned stone with an angular brass tap, set into a curved timber cabinet with a black cylindrical drawer pull

Nestled in Sydney’s Bellevue Hill, Monsieur G embraces a gentle design sensibility across architecture, interior design and decoration, offering a refined family home bound to its historic site.

Once clouded by a series of incremental renovations, the 1940s home is significantly replanned to lend spatial clarity and openness, establishing clear zones for living, entertaining and retreating. “Major replanning was involved to create an efficient, logical layout over the home’s two levels, with a focus on drawing in natural light and views,” reveals Alexandra Donohoe Church, Founder and Managing Director of Decus.

Opposite, the western portion of the ground floor accommodates a generous master suite, complete with a sculpted walk-in robe and ensuite, with a secondary bedroom nestled behind. This wing offers a calming sanctuary for the couple, elevated by lush views across the suburb’s established trees. Additional bedrooms, a mudroom, laundry, gym, rumpus room and wine cellar, bathed in a soft eucalypt hue, are contained on the lower level, “designed to grow with the family, with the ability to convert the gym into an additional bedroom,” reveals Alexandra.

Responsible for the full scope of the project, Decus has crafted a cohesive and layered home, offering gentle contrasts in tone. Following Decus’ skill in bespoke design, Monsieur G is enlivened by a series of custom furniture and lighting pieces that lend sophistication and a sense of exuberance. “It’s a captivating home to occupy – and a brilliant dinner party house,” smiles Alexandra.

Monsieur G is built on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.

Build Critharis
Photography Dave Wheeler
Styling Jack Milenkovic

Collaborators on this project include Atelier Furniture Artedomus WK Stone Simple Studio SNB Stone WK Stone Granite Marble Works Artedomus Candana Winnings Insight Flooring Whitecliffe Imports Robyn Cosgrove EST Lighting dedece Ondene Cult Design Cassina Jonathan West Volker Haug Studio Michael Reid Gallery Gallery Sally Dan Cuthbert Station Gallery M Contemporary Living Edge Mobilia The DEA Store Lindsey Adelman Studio Pure Interiors Salbini Rose Uniacke Alexander Lamont Milgate Studio ALM Paul Valentine Thomas Haarmann Serie Rare R Hughes Riloh Apparatus Criteria Collection Resene Piet Boon CDK Stone Astra Walker Piermarq* Armadillo Helle Mardahl Studio In Good Company Spark & Burnish Emmanuelle Simon The Vault Sydney South Pacific Fabrics