“There’s a really good balance between communal living and having your own space when needed – the design is perfect for our family and we use every area”
A built-in vanity with Cote D-Azur marble top from G-Lux emulates the natural texture of the concrete walls. The Michael Douglass Design pendant speaks to the shapely curves of the Marmoset Found ‘Memphis’ vase. Tapware and basin, Reece. Round mirror, Middle of Nowhere. BUTLER’S PANTRY (opposite top) Tucked behind the living/kitchen area, this room houses an additional Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and collected ceramics for year-round entertaining. (opposite) Built-in seating is decorated with a Lightly planter and cushion from Rigby’s. Artwork by Megan Grant.
Each of the children have their own style and Kara was keen to let that shine in Jemima’s bedroom, where a custom bedhead from Mollard Interiors is complemented by Kip & Co bed linen and cushions. The Fenton & Fenton bone-inlay bedside table adds subtle pattern. Table lamp, Beacon Lighting. RUMPUS ROOM (opposite) Built-in cabinetry houses plates from Rigby’s and a framed painting by Eliza. Unique PET lamps made from recycled bottles add a rustic and playful charm. Chair, Thonet.
FROM TOP Abyssinia pendant lights, $3805 for set of three, Spence & Lyda. Pandora rug (200cm x 300cm) in Natural Grey, $2250, Bayliss. David Shrigley ‘Life is Fantastic’ tea towel, $45, Third Drawer Down. Tenterfield dining table, $1999, Harvey Norman. Thonet ‘Vienna 18 Bentwood’ in Black, $195, Huset. Scribble tartan linen queen quilt cover, $329, Kip & Co. Velvet Pea cushion in Dusty Pink, $79, Kip & Co. Middle of Nowhere ‘Flynn’ round in Black, $209, Life Interiors. Kelly low-back armchair in Elk Velvet Wildflower, $3042, Jardan. Large resin rock bowl in Pink Guava, $280, Dinosaur Designs. Cote D’Azur POA, G-Lux.