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under the sloping ceiling, these rooms
are filled with light, thanks to large
windows and skylights.
At the same time the rest of the
house was remodelled to include a new
open-plan living area. “We wanted to
maximise the beautiful views and bring
in more natural light, so we installed
folding doors on two sides leading
onto the deck. When the doors are
open, the spaces merge and it’s hard to
tell whether you’re inside or outside,”
explains Lani.
In terms of the decor, Lani originally
played it safe with a neutral scheme of
white and greys. However, last year she
decided it was time for a change. She
put together a couple of mood boards
and met with designer Jenine Bruce
of Lacuna. “I realised that Lani washesitant to use colour, so I decided to
use the neutrals as a base and introduce
splashes of colour inspired by the
beautiful green belt,” explains Jenine.
She started with a deep green
wall in the dining area. “The colour
complements the natural wood
furniture and flooring beautifully. It
also demarcates the dining space in the
open-plan layout and forms a