COLLECTOR'S EDITION

An extensive archive of art and antiques was central to the renovation and extension of this Melbourne period property

- JULIET BENNING

STUDY The dark green walls strike a moody note and allow the artwork to stand out. For a similar paint color try Jewel Beetle, Little Greene

SITTING ROOM

The vibrant green used on the study walls is continued here on the sofa for cohesion. Art (oveer fire) by Chonggang Du. Custom-made sofa upholstered in Serafina linen in Green, Marvin Textiles

DINING ROOM

Designer Sarah McPhee (pictured) decided on richly upholstered chairs to lend more of a sense of occasion to meals. Chairs custom upholstered in Turkistan fabric by Lee Jofa, available at London Fabric Company. Artwork, Emily Pwerle

DINING ROOM

This irreverent piece of art brings a joyful dynamism, which is grounded by antique furnishings. Artwork, Willem de Kooning. Bowood table lamp, Sophie Conran, is similar