About this space

Located in the coastal town of Torquay on Victoria’s Surf Coast, this handcrafted timber beach house is a quietly powerful space—purposefully minimal, deeply textural, and designed by the stylist-builder owners with exacting care. Every surface, every finish, every muted tone has been chosen to reflect the raw coastal beauty just beyond its walls.

The home has been featured in Real Living Magazine, The Local Project, and Dwell, and it’s easy to see why. At the intersection of Scandinavian, Japanese, and Australian coastal design, the architecture and interiors speak a restrained visual language: clean lines, earthy finishes, soft natural light. The palette echoes the local landscape—limestone cliffs, windswept dunes, sun-bleached timbers—and every corner of the home feels both grounded and elevated.

Shoot teams are consistently drawn here for the calm, shootable clarity of the space. The light is soft and reliable throughout the day. The furniture and styling are stripped back yet textural—linen, timber, raw surfaces—allowing products, garments, or talent to take centre stage. Photographers frequently comment on how intuitively the space works for camera.

Inside, the styling is cohesive and considered. A restrained, neutral palette runs through every room, uniting the layout and making transitions between scenes seamless. There’s generous flow and breathing space for both talent and crew. The clean backdrop is a favourite for linen brands, homewares, lighting, fashion, kidswear, art, and lifestyle content—offering a timeless feel that doesn’t distract from the subject.

Outdoors, the connection to the coast is reinforced through native landscaping and a minimal timber exterior. There’s an outdoor shower, an open yard, and uninterrupted sky above—adding a coastal Australian layer to this otherwise Nordic-inspired space.

With Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and an easygoing layout that welcomes creative flow, this home is ideal for conscious brands and creative teams who value detail, natural materiality, and a strong sense of place. Located in Torquay, VIC, it’s more than a backdrop—it’s a curated environment where every element supports the visual story.