with Kimberly Amos of The Atlantic

Tucked away in the coastal town of Brunswick Heads, Australia, Kimberly Amos has created a soulful, story-filled studio at The River House — a place where creativity, connection and calm come together. Best known for her work as co-founder of The Atlantic in Byron Bay, Kimberly has shaped this space as a personal retreat: a flood-resilient, free-flowing environment where making, gathering and slowing down are all part of the rhythm. Layered with meaningful objects collected from her travels, pieces made by her family, and echoes of her own creative upbringing, the studio is a reminder that the most inspiring spaces are the ones built with heart.

Explore Kimberly’s reflections on creating a space that’s as practical as it is personal, and step inside her inspiring riverside studio below.

A Space to Reset

“The creative studio at The River House is really important to me. It’s a place where I can switch off from the demands of running The Atlantic and have a clear boundary between work and personal creativity. It’s a space to create and entertain without any expectations or commercial purpose – it’s purely about enjoying the process, exploring new mediums and gathering with friends and family in a relaxed way. Whether I’m making, building, cooking or fishing, it’s a reset for me. It helps keep the creative side of my life alive and personal.”

Resilient by Design

“The textures and materials I’ve chosen add warmth and character to the space. A lot of the thinking behind those decisions actually came about after most of the downstairs area was washed away by the 2022 flood. I wanted materials that gave a sense of stability and groundedness but still welcoming and lived in. We had left over custom sandstone Eco Outdoor tiles from a renovation at The Atlantic which were tried and tested by guests. They bring a softness to the rendered walls and they’re incredibly durable. All electrical outlets have been raised above the flood line. My Dharma Door baskets are the perfect solution to grab and raise if we get another one-in-100-year flood.”

Freedom to Create

“I love sharing the space with my sons. I decided not to tile the downstairs room next to my studio to encourage them to be free with their ideas. I love the paint splattered floors with wood chips from carving, painted backdrops for filming scenes or shooting portraits. It’s a living record of the great projects they have worked on.”

Stories in Every Detail

“I love the idea of reimagining discarded objects into something beautiful and functional. The stair balustrade is actually made from old fishing net floats that belonged to my dad. He collected them from his years of sailing, so using them felt like weaving a little of our family history into the house. It’s one of my favourite details of The River House – it’s sustainable but also deeply meaningful. They also feature as sculptural room dividers at The Atlantic. The intricate shell encrusted mirrors in the bathrooms at the river and The Atlantic were made by my mum over 40 years ago when she created exquisite pieces for boutiques on Hastings Street, Noosa. I seem to have followed in both their footsteps.”