DINING ROOM

The warm tones of spotted gum on the floor and ceiling define the dining zone in the open-plan space. A marble-topped dining table from King Living, teamed with black Carver Chairs from Stylecraft, is large enough for “smaller family get-togethers”, says Mohammed. Sliding doors open on to a side garden where tiger grass and a mix of tropical plants provide greenery – and if the afternoon sun gets too harsh, custom charcoal blockout curtains can be pulled across. “We wanted something which had a linen look without the price tag and found a great fabric from Basford Brands Filigree range, which is UV stable,” says Fatema.