“HOME IS really IMPORTANT TO something ME. I WANTED TO BUY AND MAKE IT OUR OWN” ~ RACHEL

ENSUITE Inspired by the style of British brand Fired Earth, the custom-designed vanity (right) built by Shoreline Kitchens has a cost-saving secret; the top two drawers do not open. Rachel wanted the waste to be plumbed to the wall so there would be free space below. That meant the drawers would have needed cut-outs to fit around the pipes – a costly exercise. She made up for the lost storage by recessing the shaving cabinets into the wall, so they just look like mirrors. The vanity is painted in Porter’s Paints Mist and has Caesarstone ‘Fresh Concrete’ benchtops, while the wall sconce from Emac & Lawton mirrors the classic look (for similar, try the ‘Nova’ 1lt wall bracket light from Schotts Home Emporium).

ISSEY’S BEDROOM Furnished a while ago, Issey’s bedroom (below) is testament to timeless style. In all the kids’ rooms, Rachel used beds with trundles underneath to accommodate sleepovers. The sweet artworks are Quentin Blake illustrations pulled from the pages of Roald Dahl books and framed to add a sentimental touch to the space. Try Quercus & Co

for a patterned fabric light fitting similar to this one.

MAIN BEDROOM Peacefulness was the watchword for Rachel and Rolf’s bedroom. Rachel called on the garden outlook using dark timber for the bed and bedside tables (brought over from England) with green touches, including the ‘Claydon’ lamp from Not Brand and quilt from Debenhams. “I love a natural palette and nothing fussy,” says Rachel, who chose linen sheets and a duvet from Sheridan. >

BEDROOM BALCONY “On a summer night it’s really nice to open the doors up to the balcony,” says Rachel. “It just has a lovely feel about it.” The exterior of the house features balustrades, windows and doors, supplied by Cadence & Co, which accentuate the classic aesthetic. The artwork - Stillness at Smiths Creek by Julz Beresford - mirrors the greenery outside while a chair from Lavender Hill Interiors provides the perfect viewing spot.

1. The entry wall painted in Porter’s Paints Chintz Grey is a gentle contrast to the white console from Zizz Furniture. 2. Rachel, pictured, planted wisteria and star jasmine around the garden perimeter. 3. Original features in the hallway were refreshed with a lick of Resene Alabaster. 4. Shoreline Kitchens built the laundry from the old kitchen carcasses. The sink, tap and benchtop are all Ikea. 5. The ensuite vanity has two ‘Cielo’ basins from Highgrove Bathrooms and Phoenix tapware from Reece. 6. Timber garden shed by Smart Looking Sheds. Wine barrel from Australian Native Landscapes. Stools from Yardware. 7. Recycled bricks from The Brick Pit.