In the tones
Australian House & Garden Magazine|October 2021
Triumphant use of colour propelled this Melbourne home out of its time warp, setting it up for a bright and beautiful future.
Jackie Brygel
In the tones

STREET ENTRANCE Original brickwork and tiles. Fence and exterior trims painted Dulux Lexicon Half.

LIVING Homeowners Alison and Nick with their children (from left) Jack, Lucy and Sophie, and the family’s cavoodle, Frankie. Steel-framed windows and doors by Creative Windows (throughout). Ash side table, Hudson modular sofa, and Sweeney armchair, all Jordan. Germany Polaris rug, Halcyon Lake Rugs & Carpets. Polished concrete bench seat. The flooring is American oak (throughout).

KITCHEN/LIVING Splashback in Inax ‘Madoka’ tiles, Artedomus. Super White dolomite benchtops, Apex Stone. Porta Contours cladding (on the island), Porta Mouldings. White joinery finished in Dulux Lexicon Half; timber joinery in Even Romano veneer from Elton Group. Door hardware, all In-Teria. Pull-out pantry units, Häfele. Fisher & Paykel fridge and Miele cooktop, oven and dishwasher, all E&S. Schweigen concealed rangehood, The Good Guys. Brodware ‘City Stik’ tapware, Bentons. Gubi ‘Ronde’ pendant lights, Cult Design. Hendrix kitchen stools, sofa, side table, and cushions, all Jardan.

DINING Kiyo dining table and Navy dining chairs, Jardan. Fizi pendant light and wall light, Articolo Lighting. Artwork by Antoinette Ferweda.

STUDY NOOK Pinboard in De Le Cuona ‘Huckleberry Lake’, available from Boyac. Hendrix low stool, Jardan. Joinery by Antic Cabinet Makers (throughout).

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