LIVING AREA
Sixties seating gives this minimalist space standout style.
Artwork from the Sophie Gannon Gallery. Original 60s leather armchairs by Artifort, e Moderno. Black and white 60s space age armchair, Curated Spaces. Custom-made coffee table by Therese Carrodus. Lamp, Great Dane Furniture. Dawn to Dusk rug, Cadrys
LIVING AREA
The arched detailing of the extension’s glazed doors adds another decorative layer.
Sideboard, Jardan. Vintage floor lamp by Artemide. Original indigenous artwork sourced by client
it was not by chance that Natasha and Jeremy chose to make their home in the neighbourhood of Ivanhoe, a suburb located northeast of Melbourne city centre in Australia. ‘Jeremy grew up in the area and has many fond memories from his childhood,’ says Natasha. ‘His immediate family remains here, as do old friends, so it was an easy choice.’ While there was no hesitation in selecting the location, finding the right home took them a little time. ‘We were willing to wait until we landed on “the one”,’ say the couple, who instantly fell in love with the period features of this 1940s brick property. Two elements especially caught their attention right from the beginning: the stained-glass sash windows in the main bedroom and the staircase in the entry with its original timber balustrade.
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