SETTLING IN
While the home was originally pegged as a lock-
and-leave rental and the family’s initial move was
primarily for convenience, Dawn has nonetheless
been busy stamping her style on the home.
“My style has evolved from full-on colour and
lots to look at when the children were small, to a
simpler, cleaner look,” says Dawn. “I like a neutral
palette with lots of white and pale wood with
subtle colour additions.”
Working with a pristine, brand-new home,
Dawn set about balancing the bright white
interior with touches of colour and contrast.
While confident with most of her decisions, she
enlisted an interior designer to help with the
palette for the snug at the front of the home.
“The professional advice saved me the angst
of thinking my ideas wouldn’t complement the
spaces. And there was no deliberating over paint
samples – we got it right first time!”
The snug is now a dramatic dark grey,
contrasting with the bright and breezy aesthetic
of the central living area where the kitchen is
set off to the side and the dining table occupies
a tidy space large enough for the family of four
but small enough to keep clutter-free. Dawn has
moved her much-loved turquoise Smeg fridge
and kettle from their previous home, adding a
zing of colour to the otherwise pared-back space.
Dawn cites the living area as her favourite
place as it’s where the whole family can
congregate and spend time together without the
distraction of the TV and kids’ devices which are
relegated to the snug.
“It’s so light and spacious, and we purposely
didn’t put a TV in there so it would be a social
area. [Daughter] Eliza has also commandeered
a large cupboard under the stairs as her own
personal play space, which suits me fine as it’s a
great spot to tuck away toys.”MASTER BEDROOM
Walls painted in Dulux
‘Swedish Blue’ evoke
a moodyfeelinthe
bedroom,offsetby
whitebedlinenand
softfurnishingsin
delicatepinks.
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