INSIDE STORY

KATHY & RALPH’S HOME

Who lives here?

Kathy and Ralph, founders of Bisque Interiors; daughter Hannah, co-director of Bisque Interiors; and spoodle Charlie. What’s your interior design philosophy? Kathy: “By establishing early in life what it is you love, you can keep adding to your collection and it will all work together. I also like things being really relaxed. People often comment they love the ‘feel’ of my home, which isn’t something tangible, it’s an atmosphere that’s created.” What do you love most about where you live? “We’re slap bang in the country, yet only a five-minute drive to Byron Bay and five minutes from Bangalow, where our store is.” How do you entertain in summer?

“All our friends in the area live on properties out of town, so whenever we visit each other we all bring along something to make the load easier. In South Africa, we call it a ‘bring ’n braai’.”

1. Brass pendant from Bisque Traders. 2. Kathy, Hannah, Ralph and Charlie enjoy alfresco dining.3. This door was custom-made, but for similar bone-inlay furniture, try Bone Inlay Home.4. The walls feature Berger Kitchen & Bathroom Low Sheen Acrylic in White. 5. Antique pieces add interest to the coffee table – try vintage stores and markets for similar.6. Hand towel in Saffron from Saardé. 7. Emerald velvet throw on Hannah’s bed from Bisque Traders.