SUMMER LOVING

JOY & LUCIEN’S HOME

Who lives here?

Joy, an architect; her husband, Lucien, a chief operating officer; Ben, now 13, and Stella, 11. What are the home’s star materials?

Joy: “Huge glass windows, great foliage outdoors, mirror, dark-stained parquet.” What do the kids love about their home? “The pool, the neighbours, painting and baking.” Any renovating advice?

“Don’t be mistaken about the disruption and mess! We lived in the midst of at least three renovations and it can really test one’s patience – perhaps it’s best to move out.” How is the home family friendly?

“We included a painting room/play room for the kids behind the swimming pool, and the shallow end of the pool was placed close to the house to allow for close supervision of early swimmers.”

1. Stained bathroom cabinetry, try Feast Watson Stain & Varnish in Black Japan (one coat). 2.The pool’s blue hues complement the adjoining fish pond. 3. Cole & Son ‘Woods’ wallpaper, from $205/10m roll, Natty & Polly. 4. A wooden bread bin provides...