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DININGThe animal figures on the table are
op-shop finds that Kristie spray-painted. “They’re
a bit of fun,” she says. Ladder rack, Freedom.
Dinnerware, Ikea and Freedom.
DROP ZONEThisusefulnookislocated
between the garage and entry. Joinery by Cabinet
Innovations. Cushion in Yoko polyester fabric in
Platinum from Warwick Fabrics.
KITCHENKristie’s desk occupies a corner of
this sleek, monochrome space with punchy
green highlights. Chair, Zanui. Island joinery in
blackbuttveneerwithEssastonesurfaceinBone
White. Mixer, Armando Vicario. Glassware and
basket, Freedom. Fish vessel, Gurglepot.
Smart buy:Hot Mesh barstools in Green, $329/
each, Blu Dot.For Where to Buy, see page 188.
<Anothercharacteristicisthemid-
century vibe, evidenced in the exterior
and interior lines of the home and the
rangeofmid-tonedtimberswithin.But,
asabowerbirdwithaneclecticeye,
Kristiedidn’twanttocommittoone
specific look. She’s mixed it up with
variedpieces,fromatouchofstreetart
inthelivingroomtoaglamorous light
over the dining table.
While the open layout and white walls
create an expansive sense of space, this
home is rich in detail. The result is a
savvybalanceofunclutteredliving with
aloveofbeautifulthings.
“Idon’tliketobestuckwithonelook,
so I need to create spaces for my pieces,”
saysKristie.“However,Icontainmy
collectionsindesignatedspots,because
Iliketokeepanicefeelingofopenness.”
From bedrooms to living areas, this
house offers not only a holiday-style
escapebuttheadventureofconstant
transformation,asKristieeditsher
collections and reinvents interiors to
suit her sense of style and her family’s
easy, breezy lifestyle. “I’m always so
glad to be home,” she says. “We’re happy
justbeingtogetherhere.” >
Elements at Home,Perth, WA; http://www.
elementsathome.com.au.DC Design,
Osborne Park, WA; http://www.dcdesign.
com.au.Calautti Homes,Wanneroo, WA;
http://www.calauttihomes.com.au.