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Newtech, tapware from Voda Plumbingware, and

itchen, bathroom and laundry tiles from Tile Space.

Located in the north-eastern corner of the house

to catch the morning light and designed by

John van Doormaal from Innovative Kitchens,

the kitchen has a simple L-shaped bench

and a large central island, both topped with

stylish and almost indestructible Dekton

benchtops from Cosentino.

Just a few weeks a  er moving in, the family

re still ge­ ing used to all the mod cons in

eir new home, including a new suite of

ainless-steel Haier appliances in the kitchen

and laundry. “The kitchen is amazing,” says Ella.

“I’ve even started cooking – it’s just pasta with oil

and garlic but it’s cooking!”

Although the new house has a smaller fl oor area

than the house they were renting, it feels airy and

spacious because the open-plan living area links

through huge sliding doors directly onto the deck

overlooking the river. To create a seamless indoor-

outdoor transition, the builders colour-matched the

decking timber to the living area’s oak fl oorboards.

“It feels like one giant space,” says Oliver. “We love

it – it feels and looks like a million dollars.”

One of the couple’s other favourite features is the

walk-in wardrobe. Custom designed by The Wardrobe

Company, it links the master bedroom to a private

ensuite and leaves the bedroom free of clu­ er.

The last-minute addition of

a scullery means the kitchen

itself can be free of clu

 er

The couple enjoyed creating

unique decor schemes for each

of the children’s bedrooms