EASTERN RISE

Perched atop Byron Bay's most picturesque escarpment along Coolamon Scenic Drive, Eastern Rise was originally built in 1975 in a location that captures breathtaking valley views that extend to the Cape of Byron Bay. Still containing the original timber beams and rafters, the house already had an amazing textural warmth to build upon.

Already nestled harmoniously within its natural surroundings, Studio Noakes undertook the task of creating a serene environment where guests could unwind and find respite from the hustle and bustle of the fast-paced world. Adopting an artisanal approach for this renovation, all timber pieces were meticulously handcrafted onsite by local artisans.

THE STORY

Interior of a living room with wooden floors and ceiling beams, a beige sofa, a wooden console, large glass doors, a woven rug, a tall potted plant, and decorative wall art.

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The result is a cocooned retreat that harmoniously relates to its natural surroundings, celebrating the beauty found in the bare essentials. This design philosophy quietly invites occupants to relax and reconnect with the essence of 'simple living’.

Interior living space with wooden staircase, beige sofa with pillows, potted plant on a shelf, and a wall-mounted TV

A minimalist interior with a rustic wooden bench and a large dark brown vase holding twigs, against a textured light beige wall.

A dining area with a round glass table surrounded by black chairs, a potted plant on the table, a large window to the outside, a wood door leading outdoors, and minimalist decor with plants and a light-colored wall.

A kitchen corner with a neutral wall, a wooden cabinet, and a black countertop. On the counter, there is a clear glass vase with bare, twisted branches, a metal basket with a bunch of beige dried flowers, a bowl of eggs, and a bowl with colorful decorative eggs and roses.

Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps, a wooden handrail, a wooden cabinet with black electrical outlets, a decorative vase with a plant, and a stool in the corner.

Interior of a kitchen with wooden cabinetry on the right, open shelving in the center with dishes, glasses, and baskets, and a decorative wooden wall hanging on the left. Natural light illuminates part of the space.

A bathroom with a bathtub, gray towels hanging, a small wooden stool with bath products, a plant, and a window with a wooden frame.

A cozy bedroom corner with a bed, a wooden headboard, a gray pillow, a rustic wooden side table with decorative items, a black wall-mounted lamp, a framed circular golden artwork, and a curtain on the right side.

Modern bathroom with a white rectangular sink, wooden window shutters, and a wooden ceiling. The bathroom has a minimalist design with a large mirror reflecting the sink, and a small decorative vase with dried plants on the countertop.

Part of a bedroom with a bed, a rust-colored pillow, a wooden side table with a small plant, wood-paneled wall, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting on the wall

A cozy bedroom corner with a wicker sofa, orange and patterned pillows, a wooden side table, and a bed with white sheets, against a wall with light grey textured paint and wooden paneling, under a wood ceiling.

A bedroom corner with a bed, wooden wall paneling, a round wooden side table holding books and a potted plant, a reading wall lamp, and a cross hanging on the wall.

Painting of an elderly woman with Asian features holding a yellow cup. The painting is in a decorative gold frame and is hung on a wall above a shelf with a bowl of pears.