Home Beautiful

INSIDE STORY

DANICA & LAURIE’S HOME

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WHO LIVES HERE?

Danica, a full-time mother, and her husband Laurie, an ex-fund manager; their children Emelia, Felix, and Layla, 11, and Mila-Belle, nine; plus dogs Lily,

Truffles and George, and cat Leo.

YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM?

Laurie: “The patio. We now spend most summer afternoons down by the pool swimming and cooking casual suppers.” WHAT’S THE SECRET TO SUCCESSFUL

INDOOR-OUTDOOR SPACES?

Danica: “Having a place for everyone

to sit comfortabl­y.”

ANY TIPS FOR CREATING A KID-FRIENDLY HOME?

Danica: “Use performanc­e fabrics

that are easily cleaned.”

?? ?? 1. A true multi-tasker, the games room is designed for a range of activities. 2. The kids get into the swing of playtime. 3. Resort vibes in the bedroom. See Pottery Barn for a similar canopy bed. 4. Delicate Boråstapet­er ‘Paradise Birds’ wallpaper features in Emelia’s bedroom. Christian Lacroix ‘Reveries’ in Vert Buis fabric was used for the games room curtains. 6. Existing outdoor furniture was covered in outdoor fabric from Ralph Lauren. 7. Dramatic and elegant, the spiral staircase sits in the centre of the home. 5.
1. A true multi-tasker, the games room is designed for a range of activities. 2. The kids get into the swing of playtime. 3. Resort vibes in the bedroom. See Pottery Barn for a similar canopy bed. 4. Delicate Boråstapet­er ‘Paradise Birds’ wallpaper features in Emelia’s bedroom. Christian Lacroix ‘Reveries’ in Vert Buis fabric was used for the games room curtains. 6. Existing outdoor furniture was covered in outdoor fabric from Ralph Lauren. 7. Dramatic and elegant, the spiral staircase sits in the centre of the home. 5.

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