Some renovations start out small and then rapidly grow exponentially in scope – and that was the case with this home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Interior designer Natasha Levak was initially brought in by the homeowners to help select furnishings for the family room. Simple, she thought. But then they happened to mention that the position of their kitchen bothered them, because it was tucked away at the side of the house. It didn’t really make the most of the incredible views to Pittwater – in fact, quite a lot of the house was not reaching its potential, Natasha soon realised.
So what began as a straightforward fitout that would have taken Natasha a couple of weeks to complete turned into a comprehensive remodelling of the interior and exterior that would be carried out over a few years. “The house was built in the 1990s, in a mock Federation style,” she says. “Structurally, it was in great condition, so I was able to focus on reworking the layout and lifting the material finishes inside and out. Its look was updated without the owners needing to alter the building envelope.”
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Megan Morton's - RURAL IDYLL
The stylist and author reveals the secrets to her decorating journey with Mimosa Moon, her home in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
RURAL RETREAT
A Colonial-look 1970s property on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is gently renovated with an English-country aesthetic in mind.
Michael Reid OAM
The renowned art dealer and entrepreneur, who runs a congregation of creative businesses across the globe, shares the moments and muses that have shaped his extensive career.
MASTER peace
Gallery owner Michael Reid has created his own living paradise, a rambling garden he keenly shares with fellow art lovers who visit the Murrurundi, NSW, gallery location.
GARDENS of the world
Up close and personal with the most memorable gardens in Morocco and Spain.
INTO the wild
Three words inspired the rework of this Kangaroo Valley, NSW, home among the gum trees: embracing, vibrant and Animalia.
COUNTRY kitchen.
Flavourful and warming dishes from The Cordony Kitchen with seasonal vegetables as the stars of the show.
HOLIDAY at home
Missing the Indonesian villa they enjoyed on a recent holiday the owners decided to recreate their own retreat at home.
STATEMENT piece
For a holiday home that embodies the coastal beauty of Bermagui, NSW, minimalist bricks were the natural choice, inside and out.
EFFORTLESS charm
With a discrete street frontage, this home fulfils the brief to keep its visual impact on the lush surrounds to a minimum.
