Seasoned stylist and author Tim Neve is a Novocastrian– which he tells us is what you call someone who hails from Newcastle, Australia. Not only did being a local aid in him being so prepared to design and style the interiors of  The Beach Hotel (a revamped 1920s space that is now a local seaside-spot to catch shows, […]

Seasoned stylist and author Tim Neve is a Novocastrian– which he tells us is what you call someone who hails from Newcastle, Australia. Not only did being a local aid in him being so prepared to design and style the interiors of  The Beach Hotel (a revamped 1920s space that is now a local seaside-spot to catch shows, meet up for drinks, or to just eat and hang out with friends), his interior design book, Sandcastles, is all about the beauty of coastal-inspired interiors. The Beach Hotel is an Art Deco landmark in the beach town of Newcastle, with panoramic views across the beautiful Merewether Beach, and Tim was clearly the perfect choice to create a space seeped in surf-culture and colorful nautical-inspired details. The unique commercial space, comprised of three-floors and nine common areas, project took three years to design and redevelop. While there were a few original items that had to stay in the redesign (like a pave mosaic floor and marble-topped bar) the owners of The Beach Hotel pretty much gave Tim free reign when it came to the design of the spaces– a rarity and opportunity for boundless creativity.
Tim infused...