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An Enriching Interior For A Home On The Slopes

This Mt Buller home is situated in one of the rare buildings with ski-in-ski-out access to the slopes.

When the owners aren’t traversing the ski runs on their doorstep, they’re relaxing as a family, or entertaining guests in their beautifully appointed home.

Originally designed by Cera Stribley and Hecker Guthrie, the home’s architectural framework has been softened by Brahman Perera, introducing warmth, material richness, and sensory depth to the interiors.

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Amelia Barnes
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The Summit is home to a family who equally appreciate lively entertaining and quiet personal reflection.

Interior designer Brahman Perera was engaged to select the home’s furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE).

Font counter stools by Mobel. Book Dais by Studio Discourse. Slit side table by Hay.

Font counter stools by Mobel. Book Dais by Studio Discourse. Slit side table by Hay.

Albero bookcase designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Frau.

Brahman Perera at Summit House.

Custom Brahman Perera upholstery. e15 bookshelf by Mate. Ceramic plinths by Alison Frith.

Prioritising material richness and sensory depth, Brahman selected a palette of earthy and textural materials.

TMBO armchair by Mazo Design. ClassiCon floor lamp by Roattino. Tea Table by Georgie Szymanski. Rug by Halcyon Lake. Vessel by Martyn Thompson. Check veseel by Soda Fountain.

Extrasoft Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani. Table lamp by Brahman Perera (to be launched soon). Fragment dining table by Simon James. Cab Chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Rug by Halcyon Lake. Viscontea pendants by Flos.

When the owners aren’t traversing the ski runs on their doorstep, they’re relaxing as a family, or entertaining guests in their beautifully appointed home.

Soft furnishings and textures temper the dominance of hard surfaces.

Custom bed by Zenn Design, upholstered in Tiger Mountain by Dedar fabric. Weave bedside table by Ringvide. BL6 wall light by Gubi. Pendant by Pinch. Bedding by In Bed Store and Loro Piana.

Custom Brahman Perera designed bunk beds. Rug by Brahman Perera for Ruggable. Haller sideboard by USM. Wood St Lamp by BMDO.

Writer
Amelia Barnes
Photography
1st of September 2025
Furniture, fixtures & equipment
Architecture
Interior design
Location

Mt Buller, VIC/Taungurung Country

This Mt Buller apartment is home to a family who equally appreciate lively entertaining and quiet personal reflection.

Interior designer Brahman Perera was engaged to select the home’s furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE), responding to these key desires and the structure itself designed by Cera Stribley and Hecker Guthrie.

Brahman’s approach was to soften the home’s architectural contemporary framework, tempering the dominance of hard surfaces, and injecting warmth into a setting that, for much of the year, is defined by cold and snow.

Prioritising material richness and sensory depth, Brahman selected a palette of earthy and textural materials. Sheepskin, timber, leather, heavy linen, embroidery, and kilim rugs evoke warmth and softness — a deliberate juxtaposition to the cold minimalism outside.

‘This contrast creates a feeling of retreat and embrace when coming in from the snow,’ says Brahman.

‘The result is a material tapestry of sorts, each chosen for its ability to enrich the atmosphere while standing up to the rigours of a mountain climate.’

Pieces such as the Extrasoft Sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani maximise the usability of the living space (thanks to its 360 degree configuration, allowing for views of both the alpine landscape and television), while tying in with the aesthetic vision.

Thoughtful lighting and tactile materials all contribute to a sense of intimacy, while open sightlines and flexible spaces ensure the home can expand to accommodate guests comfortably.

The Summit is an overall cocooning retreat, delivering a balance of solitude and sociability to support the seasonal rhythms of the owners and their alpine environment.

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