A project close to us (literal and metaphorical), my parents purchased an original 80s brick home that made for a satisfying yet accessible transformation. With Hacienda vibes, lush beautiful acreage and streams of natural light through in-built skylights we drew inspiration from the original stained glass windows to create a timeless aesthetic that feels like a true representation of their 60+ years of life.

Kitchen

Cabinetry colour – Taubman’s Irish Blessing created with Coloursmith App. Scan the above QR code at paint counter to get your colour tinted.

Wall colour – Barely Beige Quarter, Taubmans

Cabinetry – MCDAS Projects

Cabinetry pulls – Hepburn Hardware

Splashback tiles – National Tiles

Benchtop – Organic White, Caesarstone

Kitchen tapware – Abey Australia

Kitchen butler’s sink – Abey Australia

Sink in butler’s pantry – Abey Australia

Oven – Smeg

Fridge – Fisher Paykel

Flooring – Decorug 

Vase – Vintage

Stools – Satara Living

Wooden shelf – Recycled

Rangehood – rendered by Render X

Dining Room

Round Dining Table – Saloon Round Dining Table by Canvas and Sasson

Chairs – Vintage (painted)

Curtains – DIY Blinds

Pendant light – House of Orange

Flooring – Decorug

Wall panelling – 100mm EasyVJ from Easycraft

Vase – Vintage

Wall render – Render X

Wall colour – Barely Beige Quarter, Taubmans

Laundry & Linen Cupboard

Cupboard handles – Etsy

Cupboards – Laminex Spinefex

Basket – Bishiri Bolga Basket

Rug – Persian from AU Rugs

Powder Room

Wall paint colour – Taubman’s Soldier On created with Coloursmith App. Scan the above QR code at paint counter to get your colour tinted.

Timber vanity – Zanui (retrofitted bedside table)

Stone basin – Stone and Rock

Tapwear – ABI Interiors

Mirror – Gallery Direct

Artwork – Vintage

Vases – Vintage

Wall panelling – Easy VJ from Easycraft

Door – Hume Doors

Master Bedroom

Wall colour – Taubman’s The In-between created with Coloursmith App. Scan the above QR code at paint counter to get your colour tinted.

Bedside table – One World Collection 

Dresser – Left by previous owner’s

Mirror – Facebook Marketplace

Lamp – Parent’s already owned

Wall light – Emac & Lawton Lighting

Ottoman – Jenna Sherpa Ottoman by Pillow Talk

Bedding quilt cover – Parent’s already owned, an old Laura Ashley

Bed – Facebook Marketplace 

Artwork – Parent’s previous pieces

Curtains – DIY Blinds

Rug – Tribe Home

Chair – Oma & Opa’s 50+ year old TV chair reupholstered by Foam World

Flooring – Decorug

Office/Flex Space

Wall Colour – Taubman’s Noodie Roodie created with Coloursmith App. Scan the above QR code at paint counter to get your colour tinted.

Sofa – Vintage covered in Warwick Fabric

Throw – Target

Cushions – Heirloom Stripe in Rosewater by Aura Home

Ottoman – Jenna Sherpa Ottoman by  Pillow Talk

Rug – Tribe Home

Mirror – Mum and Dad’s

Wall lamp – Emac & Lawton Lighting

Curtains – DIY Blinds

Desk – left by previous owner

Lamp – left by previous owner

Guest Bedroom 1

Wall colour – Taubman’s The In-between created with Coloursmith App. Scan the above QR code at paint counter to get your colour tinted.

Artwork – Oma’s framed embroidery framed by Left Bank Art Group

Wall light – Fat Shack Vintage

Curtains – DIY Curtains and Blinds DIY Blinds

Bedding Coverlet – Verdant Country Quilt from Canvas and Sasson

Round Pom Pom Cushion – H&M Home

Bed – Michael’s childhood bed 

Flooring – Decorug

Guest Bedroom 2

Wall colour – Taubman’s Noodie Roodie created with Coloursmith App. Scan the above QR code at paint counter to get your colour tinted.

Artwork Embroideries – Oma’s framed embroidery framed by Left Bank Art Group

Artwork Tulips – Painted by Mum’s friend

Lamp – Facebook Marketplace

Bolster Cushion – Luxury Velvet Bolster by Aura Home

Bedding Quilt Cover – Left by previous owners

Bedside Table – Left by previous owners

Bed – Left by previous owners

Exterior

Paint colour – Taubmans, Cotton Ball

Bench seat – Left by previous owner and painted black

Garden lamp – Original

That should be it – but if not, please ask questions in the comments section below because no doubt others will have the same.

Carlene xx

Our green room/ TV room has become a favourite in our house. It sits in our brick tower with a loft bedroom above it. There’s something so cosy and inviting about sitting in a room with four walls (not open plan). I’ve REALLY layered the green in this space. I wanted it to feel calm, cohesive and homely and I can confirm it’s just that.

The Rumpus TV Room

Sofa: Santa Monica Petite by Plush Sofas
Wall panelling: Easycraft
Flooring: Decorug
Rug: “Hypnose” by Decorug
Door: A&L Windows
Bricks: Black and Tan by PGH Bricks
Wall Colour: Resene colour Mantle

Carlene xx

Gone are the days where the laundry is a mere utility space. Ours is one of my favourite spaces. It fills me with joy to look down our kitchen into this space which is not a feeling people typically equate with the laundry. The nude coloured Venetian Plaster makes this room glow. It invites you in like an alluring sunset.

Laundry

Wall finish: Istinto Levigata

Rug: Vintage from AU Rugs

Flooring: Polished concrete completed by Ozgrind

Benchtop: WK Quantum Quartz Q6 in Bianco Classico

Cupboards: Freedom Kitchens in Slate green

Cupboard handles: Lo and Co Interiors

Farmhouse Basin: Abey

Tapwear: ABI Interiors

Appliances

Washing Machine: Electrolux 9kg Front Load Washer with SensorWash EWF9043BDWA

Dryer: Electrolux 8kg Heat Pump Dryer EDH803BEWN

Carlene x

This space was custom designed to act as my design studio. I always wanted a floating desk and the banks of open shelving feels like an art installation for all my treasures. Little did I know that this space would become a hotspot for the entire family. We can call its popularity an indicator of its success.

Office Details

Wall colour: Resene Robin Egg Blue Quarter

Rug: Vintage

Desk: Bisque Traders

Office Chairs: West Elm

Cabinetry: Laminex Spindle made by MOSHDC

Cabinet Handles: Lo and Co Interiors

Shelving: Laminex Natural Walnut made by MOSHDC

Shelving Brackets: Custom made by Michael

Carlene xx