“We fell in love with this house from the moment we stepped through the front door,” says Karen, the owner of this fabulous five-bedroom Federation beauty on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. “It was everything we needed. It had great bones, felt spacious, functional and homely, and was well located for our family.”
Karen and her husband Matt – who share the home with their children Lily, 18, Will, 16, Maya, 13, Madi, 10, and Bonnie the groodle – had embarked on a substantial renovation in 2016, opening up the rear of the house to accommodate an open-plan living/dining space and an all-new kitchen, redoing two of the bathrooms and creating an outdoor entertaining area. Fast-forward four years and it was time to turn their attention to the rest of the house.
“We wanted the house to be inviting, cosy and functional – a place where we could relax and enjoy time together and where everyone feels welcome and comfortable,” says Karen. Luckily, they didn’t have to look far for help: Karen and interior designer Alexandra Mason happened to share the same hairdresser, who made the crucial connection.
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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.
