The home
The upper floor of a huge, double-brick warehouse in Sydney’s inner west, renovated to create a comfortable, modern apartment.
Who lives here
Shelley Simpson, the founder, CEO and creative director of porcelain homewares company Mud Australia, her partner James Kirton, and their son, Spencer.
“Some people buy a fast car, James got this couch from BDDW for his birthday. A beautifully crafted piece of furniture,” says Simpson.Credit:Jennifer Soo
What we did
“First, we had an architect measure everything, which was a bit of a novelty,” says Simpson. The bathroom, toilet, laundry and dressing room were partitioned by walls of half height, leaving these spaces semi-open to the warehouse ceiling. In addition, the kitchen and living rooms had walls placed on wheels, so the space could morph to accommodate events and parties. “We also put solar on the roof and rainwater collection,” she adds.
My favourite room
Simpson nominates the open-plan kitchen. “It gets used by the whole team; it’s not just our kitchen,” she says. “It also functions as a community space where we’ve had lots of fun with yoga classes and team lunches.”
The walls on wheels can seal off the family’s living area, providing privacy. The large artwork by Yaritji Heffernan depicts a bowl being made at the Mud factory.Credit:Jennifer Soo
The ’hood
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“Marrickville is just great!” says Simpson. “I didn’t know my neighbours when I lived in the eastern suburbs but when I landed over here, I felt like I got to know people and that there was a community. I feel very much at home here.”
Future plans
“Growing the trees, the forest!” says Simpson. “We’ve worked out how to look after the plants and they love it in this space. Adding to the greenery is something I want to do more of.”
Best advice
“Be mindful of environmental factors and make investments like solar or rainwater tanks when you first move in. Even if you’re renting, it saves you a lot of money in the long run,” says Simpson.
Kirton, Simpson and Molly the wheaten terrier in the open-plan kitchen.“We’ve got all the Mud pendant lights above the bench, which was a fun installation,” says Simpson.Credit:Jennifer Soo
Mud pendant lights hang over a Barber Osgerby-designed table and chairs by
Maruni. The shelving is by Vitsoe, which Simpson uses exclusively in her shops.Credit:Jennifer Soo
I have to have a bath – it’s very important,” says Simpson. “There’s nothing quite like lying in that tub and looking up into the ceiling.”Credit:Jennifer Soo
The bedroom is enclosed with plywood, with extra insulation to keep aircraft noise at bay. “It’s a simple, calm space,” says Simpson. The bedside tables are by VitsoeCredit:Jennifer Soo
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