RIVERFISH

Built during an era when the river's edge brushed up against its doorstep, this charming abode originally served as a weekend escape for the farming owner, whose primary residence was nestled in the hinterland town of Mullumbimby. This original 1920’s cottage featured only one central room, encircled by a subsequently enclosed veranda that stood elevated from the ground to shield the house from the river's periodic surges.

After serving generations of families in its original condition, the time had finally come for Studio Noakes to embark on the expansion of RiverFish. This project involved elevating the original cottage and adding a two-bedroom dwelling beneath its structure, all with the aim of tailoring it to the needs of contemporary families while paying homage to the home's timeless character.

THE STORY

A bedroom with light blue walls, a bed with a striped comforter, a wooden nightstand with books and a dried flower in a vase, a framed painting of a sailing ship, and a doorway leading to another room with wooden floors.

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A light and airy residence, awash in a serene palette of blues and soothing driftwood hues, is artfully inspired by the surrounding waterways and local marina. The original hardwood timbers were preserved including the flooring and windows, ensuring the continuity the cottage’s historical charm. RiverFish beckons relaxation from the moment you step inside.

Dining area with wooden table and four chairs, hanging light fixture, framed sea sailboats painting, large window showing greenery, and part of a kitchen with blue cabinetry.
Vintage radio on kitchen counter with kitchen utensils hanging above, including a cutting board and a strainer, in a white kitchen with blue cabinets and a window.
Bright, airy kitchen with white walls and wooden flooring, featuring a light blue cabinet, wicker bar stools, and an open shelving unit with dishes. Sunlight streams through multiple windows.
A kitchen with white vertical panel walls, open shelves holding various cups, bowls, and pitchers, a gray countertop with a stainless steel sink, and a light blue cabinet below the counter.
Coastal entryway with hanging woven bags, a striped cloth, a wooden chair, a blue door, and white paneled wall.
Living room with two light gray sofas, a wooden chest with dried flowers, binoculars, and books on top. A large window with white frames and bamboo blinds. Green plants near the window and bookshelf on the right side.
Bright living room with white walls, large windows, and a wooden coffee table surrounded by light gray sofas with various cushions. A large potted plant and bookshelves are visible in the background.
A dried hydrangea flower in a small ceramic vase on top of two large hardcover books on a wooden table. A wall with a smiley face smoke detector is in the background.
A small white bathroom with a rectangular vessel sink, wall-mounted faucet, mirror, and a wall decorated with a green plant in a gray pot and crosses, with black and gray towels hanging on the right side.
A bedroom corner featuring a bed with striped pillows, a light blue and white paneled wall, a framed painting above, a white side table, and a vase with a green leafy plant.
Coastal-themed wall decor with a wicker basket, a paper fish, a straw hat, and a bag with an anchor design, next to a bench with pillows in a bedroom.
A white two-story house with an exterior staircase leading to the upper level, with a person standing on the balcony, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, striped pillows, a bedside lamp, a potted plant, and abstract artwork on the wall.
A bathroom with white tiled walls, a white sink with a striped hand towel, mirrored cabinet, floating shelves with toiletries, and a glass shower partition.