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FRESHWATER BY NANCY AND KATE | KRISTY WARNEFORD

Presented by Nancy and Kate | Kristy Warneford Design Project Freshwater A Study in Refined Restraint with Talostone® Natroccia® Taj Mahal
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Builder | Orchid

Interiors | Kristy Warneford Design

Joinery | Luxe Joinery

Photography | Pablo Veiga

Styling | Laura Rees

Talostone® Architectural Specification Manager | Deborah Melo

Talostone® MinQ® Zero Arctic White | Natroccia® Taj Mahal Kitchen, Bbq and Laundry

ABOUT FRESHWATER

In the sun-drenched suburb of Freshwater, nestled between ocean cliffs and leafy streets, a completed residential renovation reveals a quiet mastery of material and form. Central to this transformation is Talostone Natroccia®, a Taj Mahal inspired natural stone that brings depth, light, and elegant complexity to a home grounded in minimalism and calm.

Designed for a family, the home is more than a renovation. It is a redefinition of how they wish to live.

The interiors reflect a desire for simplicity, warmth, and timelessness.
From the outset, the clients were drawn to the natural tonal movement of Talostone® Natroccia® Taj Mahal, visiting the Talostone® warehouse to hand-select their pieces before finalising the design. A brief call to request the final sample marked the completion of this highly personalised journey, a gesture that reflects their deep connection to the material they chose.
With its creamy base, soft veining, and subtle golden hues, Natroccia® Taj Mahal delivers the organic texture of quartzite with the quiet polish of contemporary refinement. Installed across kitchen benchtop, splashback, and Bbq, it creates a cohesive visual rhythm, one that elevates the architecture without overwhelming it.

Morning light streams through clerestory windows, catching the soft movement of the stone’s veining, revealing new depth as the day progresses.

In Freshwater, where the landscape meets the ocean with such effortlessness, we wanted the interiors to reflect that same sense of quiet clarity,” says the lead designer.
Natroccia® Taj Mahal gave us a material that feels grounded, yet luminous. Luxurious without ever being overworked.
The MinQ® Zero Artic White reappears in the ensuite, where it is crafted into a custom floating vanity and shelving detail.
Here, surrounded by handmade tiles and soft linen textures, it feels serene and deeply tactile.
THE PROJECT IS BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED WITH A THOUGHTFUL COMBINATION OF TALOSTONE NATROCCIA® TAJ MAHAL, IN THE MAIN LIVING SPACES AND TALOSTONE® MINQ® ZERO ARCTIC WHITE IN THE BATHROOM. IT IS A PAIRING THAT HIGHLIGHTS BOTH CONTRAST AND COHESION THROUGH MATERIAL INTEGRITY AND TIMELESS DESIGN.

A blend of refined design and quality materials, bringing elegance and timeless style.