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When the owners of this Sydney home (above) decided to construct an extension, they asked architect Melonie Bayl-Smith, director of Bijl Architecture, to expand the main bedroom in the process. “A bedroom should be comfortable and functional, yet stimulating to a degree,” says Bayl-Smith. “We created an 18.5m2 retreat with its own balcony, ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and views to the national park beyond.” Preference Floors’ Cannes engineered-oak flooring runs through the space, with walls painted in the muted hues of Dulux Flooded Gum (behind bed) and Dulux Peplum. Artworks by Craig Johnston. Bijl Architecture; www.bijlarchitecture.com.au.

TALKING TONES SETTLING ON A BASE COLOUR

IS A GOOD START WHEN DECORATING A BEDROOM. INTERIOR DESIGNER LEANNE SMEALLIE OF AMPERSAND INTERIORS OPTED FOR THE POWERFUL BLUE OF DU LU X GRID IN THIS SYDNEY HOME

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BED HEAD FROM HE AT HERLY DESIGN BED HEADS

AND PENDANT LIGHTS FROM TIGGER HALL DESIGN .> AMPERSAND INTERIORS; WWW.AMPERSANDINTERIORS.COM.AU.