cheat sheet

Who lives here: Veronique Willing, a professional classical soprano and property stylist; her husband Tim, a property developer; their children Grace, 10, Oscar, 9, and Sophie, 7; and Miss Lani, a German pinscher.

Style of home: Post-war brick bungalow with a family-friendly layout and a mix of classic and contemporary design touches. The Willings found the home online in 2011 and asked Tim’s father and brother to take a look. In 2012, they headed to Perth to start the reno, moving in that same year. $800,000. “There were no delays,” says Veronique. “It all progressed like a dream!”