Ageless beauty
Australian House & Garden Magazine|October 2020
Thanks to a very personal interior refresh, this Sydney townhouse is now a superbly stylish, easy-living home.
Sarah Pickette
Ageless beauty

The owners of this townhouse in Sydney’s north derive a great amount of glee from the responses of visitors to their new home. “They love that it doesn’t look like it belongs to a couple who are approaching their 80s,” says Janice Yim, who fitted out the home with fellow Studio Quarters interior designer Theresa Chan. “But downsizing shouldn’t have to mean you’re forced to accept a look you don’t love – style has no age limit.”

Beautiful design can coexist happily with low-maintenance, age-appropriate inclusions – a point Theresa and Janice make very powerfully in every corner of this property, from its uncluttered entry to the selection of furniture that’s easy to get in and out of (and not a recliner in sight). “We were given a wonderful brief,” says Janice. “The owners essentially allowed us a free hand, asking only that their home feel joyful and uplifting.”

This story is from the October 2020 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the October 2020 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN MAGAZINEView All
Megan Morton's - RURAL IDYLL
Australian House & Garden Magazine

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.

time-read
4 mins  |
August 2024
RURAL RETREAT
Australian House & Garden Magazine

RURAL RETREAT

A Colonial-look 1970s property on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is gently renovated with an English-country aesthetic in mind.

time-read
2 mins  |
August 2024
Michael Reid OAM
Australian House & Garden Magazine

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.

time-read
3 mins  |
August 2024
MASTER peace
Australian House & Garden Magazine

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.

time-read
3 mins  |
August 2024
GARDENS of the world
Australian House & Garden Magazine

GARDENS of the world

Up close and personal with the most memorable gardens in Morocco and Spain.

time-read
2 mins  |
August 2024
INTO the wild
Australian House & Garden Magazine

INTO the wild

Three words inspired the rework of this Kangaroo Valley, NSW, home among the gum trees: embracing, vibrant and Animalia.

time-read
2 mins  |
August 2024
COUNTRY kitchen.
Australian House & Garden Magazine

COUNTRY kitchen.

Flavourful and warming dishes from The Cordony Kitchen with seasonal vegetables as the stars of the show.

time-read
4 mins  |
August 2024
HOLIDAY at home
Australian House & Garden Magazine

HOLIDAY at home

Missing the Indonesian villa they enjoyed on a recent holiday the owners decided to recreate their own retreat at home.

time-read
1 min  |
August 2024
STATEMENT piece
Australian House & Garden Magazine

STATEMENT piece

For a holiday home that embodies the coastal beauty of Bermagui, NSW, minimalist bricks were the natural choice, inside and out.

time-read
1 min  |
August 2024
EFFORTLESS charm
Australian House & Garden Magazine

EFFORTLESS charm

With a discrete street frontage, this home fulfils the brief to keep its visual impact on the lush surrounds to a minimum.

time-read
1 min  |
August 2024