INSIDE STORY

LOU & KEV’S HOME

WHO LIVES HERE?

Lou and Kev, founders of The Macmillan Project, a home renovation business; their children Archie, 19, Olive, 16, and Millie, 15; Ted the cavoodle, Alvin the crossbreed rescue dog, and cats Jack and Polly.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP NEW-BUILD TIP?

Lou: “Be patient, especially in the planning stage of the project.”

WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST SPLURGE?

“The Olivier Rasir artwork in the living room and the ensuite bath. Kev is the biggest splurger!”

DESCRIBE YOUR INTERIORS STYLE

“I didn’t want everything new. I wanted it to look like a journey. I’m still tweaking it.”

WHERE DO THE KIDS HANG OUT ON A HOT SUMMER’S DAY?

“In the spa!”

1. Rich Indonesian sukabumi stone tiles from Exclusive Tiles line the pool and spa. 2. Lou with Ted the friendly cavoodle. 3. Deluxe ‘Laconia Air’ linen sheers from James Dunlop Textiles soften the light in the main bedroom. 4. In the dining area, a Douglas & Bec pendant is pure understated luxe. 5. Lou’s collection of blue glass vessels and Rachel Stevens’ artwork ‘Rolling Hills’ add character to the spacious kitchen. 6. Kev walks beneath a pergola made from recycled timber, supplied by Ironwood and fabricated by Planbuilt. 7. Lou mixes one-off pieces with chain-store finds: this group features a green bowl picked up in Morocco.