FLEUR & PHIL’S HOME

WHO LIVES HERE?

Fleur, a media manager; her husband Phil, who works for Microsoft; daughter Grace, 11, and six-year-old twins Max and Maddie.

WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST SPLURGE?

Fleur: “My awesome Mercury chef’s oven by Falcon from New Zealand (try AGA). I had to talk Phil into it, but it gets used all the time.”

YOUR FAVOURITE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOME?

“The Carrara marble.”

WHAT IS LEFT TO DO?

“I would like to add more blinds. I am not good with curtaining.

WOULD YOU CHANGE ANYTHING?

“I had lots of time to think and plan, so… no!”

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM?

“I do love my pantry with a secret door because no-one can find me when I am in there. Plus, I can hide the mess!”

I find it all a bit frou-frou!”

4 1. A Jacobean-era console from an antique store in New Zealand (try 1st Dibs) pairs with an MCM House mirror in the entry. 2. Daylight in the kitchen is enhanced by a skylight and walls in Dulux Natural White. 3. In the dining area, a CTO Lighting ‘Array’ sconce from Spence & Lyda. 4. The pool is edged in limestone tiles. 5. Daughter Grace at the dining banquette, which is upholstered in ‘Ascona’ leather in Tobacco from Pelle Leathers. 6. Exteriors in Dulux Monument create an inviting outdoor dining area. Try Domayne for similar furniture. 7. ‘Zelij’ porcelain wall tiles and worn, concrete-look ‘Rawtech’ floor tiles, both from Di Lorenzo, spruce up the laundry.

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