Sydney Coastal Residence
A coastal home blending natural timber, stone, and glass — all materials sourced from one factory network.
Project Background
An Australian builder specializing in high-end coastal homes needed a reliable overseas supplier for custom materials that couldn't be sourced cost-effectively locally. The project required materials that could withstand the humid, salt-air coastal environment while maintaining a light, airy, natural aesthetic.
Client Requirements
- Timber products treated for coastal humidity (engineered flooring, solid wood doors).
- Custom kitchen with Australian-standard cabinet depths and hardware.
- Marble-look porcelain tiles as a durable alternative to natural stone in wet areas.
- Outdoor-rated stainless steel balustrades for the ocean-view deck.
- All products meeting Australian building code requirements.
Products & Materials Supplied
- Engineered oak flooring (220mm wide planks, wire-brushed matte finish)
- Custom kitchen in Shaker profile with soft-close Blum hardware
- Solid core interior doors with satin chrome handles
- Floating bathroom vanities in oak veneer with stone tops
- Stainless steel and glass deck balustrades
Design & Material Strategy
We used engineered timber with a marine-grade birch ply core to handle Sydney's humidity fluctuations. The kitchen was designed to Australian standard cabinet dimensions (450mm dishwasher space, 600mm oven housing). Porcelain tiles were selected for PEI 4 wear rating and R10 slip resistance for the pool area — while maintaining a Carrara marble look.
How We Delivered
From order confirmation to final container arrival.
Sample dispatch: Material swatches, door sample, flooring panel, and tile samples shipped by air courier for builder approval.
Production: 6-week manufacturing. Builder received weekly status reports with production line photos.
Pre-shipment inspection: Builder's representative virtually attended the QC inspection via video call.
Shipping: 2 × 40ft HQ containers shipped CIF to Port Botany, Sydney. Australian customs clearance handled by the builder's broker with our documentation support.
After-sales: Technical data sheets provided for all products; installation video guides for the kitchen and balustrade system.
The Result
The builder achieved approximately 40% cost savings compared to local Australian custom manufacturing, with a wider range of material options. The project was completed 3 weeks ahead of the builder's schedule. They now use us as their primary overseas supplier for all custom interior packages.
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