HIT REFRESH
With a rosy palette influenced by the intricate ceiling fresco, and an inspired selection of furniture, this once dark and stuffy room (opposite) in an 1885 Melbourne house now wears its Victorian charm lightly. A glass chandelier and marble mantelpiece uphold the formality of the living space, while the refreshed decor links it to more modern areas of the home. “Light has been brought in and the integrity of the house maintained,” says the owner.