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‘Skyline Reverie’ began with a goal to infuse warmth and considered luxury into what Morgan Reid, interior design associate at Alexandra Kidd Interior Design, describes as a ‘cold, cookie cutter shell’.
‘The apartment had great bones and breathtaking views, but it felt cold and impersonal — an expanse of polished, high-contrast surfaces with little warmth or soul,’ she says. ‘The clients wanted more than just a beautiful space; they wanted a home that felt inviting, expressive, and full of personality.’
The team faced a clear challenge: how to achieve this transformation, without changing the Potts Point apartment’s structure.
Alexandra Kidd Interior Design addressed this task through detail and texture, layering luxe surface treatments, custom joinery, lighting, and tactile finishes throughout the space.
‘Although the layout remained intact, we reimagined every surface,’ says Morgan. ‘Texture became our language through custom joinery, limewash paint, bronze detailing, expressive stone, and handcrafted finishes.’
The clients brought contrasting preferences to the table. While one gravitated towards colour, texture, and bold expression, the other leaned into serene, refined spaces with the polish of a high-end hotel. In other words, the home needed to be elevated but grounded, playful yet elegant, and unique while remaining timeless.
The renovation lands in that sweet spot, balancing a feeling of effortlessness with real depth. Morgan explains, ‘We kept the base tones earthy and muted, allowing more expressive materials, like the green marble in the en suite, to shine where impact was needed.’
One of the most dramatic transformations came from removing an unused, visually intrusive internal lift. Working within the structure of the existing staircase, Alexandra Kidd Interior Design created a sculptural staircase finished in microcement that stands out as one of the apartment’s most striking features.
‘I’m particularly proud of how we turned the stair from an awkward afterthought into something architectural and emotive,’ says Morgan.
The use of curves continues through the choice of furnishings and joinery, bringing warmth, richness, and a sense of grounding to a setting otherwise defined by concrete, artificial lights, glass, and metal.
To maintain scale and proportion, the team crane-lifted key pieces — including the custom sculptural dining table and oversized sofa — into the apartment, overcoming access restrictions without compromising the design.
‘The forms gently reference the curves of the building’s architecture, but the language is soft, allowing the expansive views to take centre stage,’ says Morgan.
Indeed, few views of Sydney Harbour rival the one from this apartment’s balcony, designed in collaboration with Danger Barin Smith and Lotus Landscaping. This lush outdoor space now perfectly frames the world-famous outlook, which is best enjoyed from the spa!
Morgan believes Skyline Reverie proves that thoughtful design doesn’t require structural change.
Without moving a single wall, the team have reimagined the apartment as a sky-high sanctuary — a place of calm and quietude floating above the city — that feels soulful, singular, and quietly bold.
