INSIDE STORY Di and Mike’s home

Who lives here?

Di, a fintech company owner; husband Mike, an electrician; their children, Joshua, 16, Lachlan, 15, Eloise, 12, twins Harry and Olivia, nine; and cavoodles Frankie and Lulu.

Why do you love colour?

Di: “It makes me feel alive and gives me energy. While the house is bright and engaging, it feels relaxing, not busy.

The children love the colour, too.”

Your favourite place to relax?

“I love sitting in the ‘adults’ lounge’ reading, with classical music on in the background. Mike’s favourite spot is on the lounge outside.”

How did you balance vintage with contemporary pieces?

Brett (designer): “A few vintage mixed in with contemporary pieces make them feel special,

like a piece of art. A whole room of vintage would feel more like a set from ‘The Sullivans’!”

3. Custom cushions in Gaston y Daniela and Osborne & Little fabrics by Coco’s Soft Furnishings enliven the living area. The ‘Lens’ sconce is from West Elm. 3

5. Natural light brightens the dining area. 5

2. Hallway walls in Dulux Delta Break offset Lexicon Quarter wainscoting. 2

7. In The Sac bedlinen and half-walls in Dulux Mauve Stone finish Olivia’s room. 7

1. Lulu the cavoodle grabs a spot on a vintage chair reupholstered in Gaston y Daniela fabric (try Domestic Textile). 1

6. A collection of wall plates from Dutch designers Studio DeSimone-Wayland makes a unique statement in the hallway. 6

4. Flaxfield bedlinen from Ivy Lane and custom cushions in Brochier’s dotted ‘Puffo’ in 005 Limone from South Pacific Fabrics dazzle in the main bedroom. 4