Comfort Comes First In This Converted Warehouse Rental
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Numbers collage on wood frame by Guy Mathews. Vintage silk screen print by Boris Bucan. Apple table and colourful vintage Ikea chair both sourced by Casser Maison. Replica Wassily chairs bought secondhand. Ceramics by Samantha McIntyre aka The Soda Fountain. Yellow plinth purchased from Smith Street Bazaar. Lamp by Ikea. Cushion by Curio.
Numbers collage on wood frame by Guy Mathews. Apple table and colourful vintage Ikea chair both sourced by Casser Maison. Replica Wassily chair bought secondhand. Ceramics by Samantha McIntyre aka The Soda Fountain. Yellow plinth purchased from Smith Street Bazaar. Cushion by Curio.
Striped throws and cushions by Curio. Artwork on top floor by Angus White. The green plinth is a remnant of Hattie Molloy’s previous studio bench.
Vintage silk screen print by Boris Bucan. Numbers collage on wood frame by Guy Mathews. Replica Wassily chair bought secondhand. Ceramic vase by Samantha McIntyre aka The Soda Fountain. Yellow plinth purchased from Smith Street Bazaar. Lamp by Ikea.
An eclectic open shelf display.
Numbers collage on wood frame by Guy Mathews. Vintage silk screen print by Boris Bucan. Apple table and colourful vintage Ikea chair both sourced by Casser Maison. Replica Wassily chairs bought secondhand. Ceramics by Samantha McIntyre aka The Soda Fountain. Yellow plinth purchased from Smith Street Bazaar. Lamp by Ikea. Cushion by Curio.
Large artwork by Samantha McIntyre aka The Soda Fountain. Smaller print hanging by Stanislava Pinchuk. Large ceramic on shelf by Monique Robinson of Lockerroom.
Ceramicist Samantha McIntyre of The Soda Fountain in her Collingwood home. Vintage Togo chair designed by Ligne Roset and vintage circular couch, both sourced secondhand. Large artwork by Angus White. Smaller artwork by Lola Dupre. Ceramics by Samantha McIntyre aka The Soda Fountain.
Vintage artwork. Towel by Baina. Ceramics by Samantha McIntyre aka The Soda Fountain.
Large painting by Sarah Bell. Smallest drawing by Elsa Bryant. Print by Stanislava Pinchuk.
The Collingwood home of ceramicist Samantha McIntyre of The Soda Fountain, and Sullivan+Strumpf communications coordinator Elsa Bryant is a ‘beautiful compromise’ from the housemates’ previous Fitzroy home.
Not wanting to move too far away, but seeking a fresh environment, they discovered this nearby converted warehouse for rent that provided the ideal contrast.
‘The wide, open mezzanine and high ceilings drew us in and we immediately knew where everything would go,’ says Samantha.
In this more contemporary space, Samantha and Elsa’s existing furniture and art has a completely different feel. They’ve moved pieces around to find the perfect fit, focusing on feng shui principles and encouraging an open and relaxing atmosphere.
Comfort is key, as Samantha explains, ‘Being able to sit on the couch and talk to each other whilst someone is cooking or making a coffee is a favourite thing of mine.’
She adds, ‘We realised we didn’t want the TV anymore as it felt nicer having each space as a place to chat and read.’
There’s also plenty of Samantha’s signature checkered ceramics on display, and no shortage of chairs (which Samantha loves collecting) to accommodate friends who make the house come alive.
The memories Samantha and Elsa have made in the home is what they hold dearest. When asked to recall a favourite pastime, Samantha says, ‘Sitting outside in our little courtyard with a wine and hilarious conversation, our cats hanging out with us, before going to see Max Richter — or simply having coffee every morning with each other.
‘I love our coffee conversations and look forward to it every day.’