Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.
BILLY’S ROOMright and below rightBilly’s request for khaki
walls led to an explorer theme. Wooden animal heads, Milan
Direct. Lamp, Beacon Lighting. Ladder shelf, Mocka.
Smart buy:PS cabinet, $199, Ikea.
JACK’S ROOMbelow leftThe handsome grey and white scheme
is designed to see 13-year-old Jack right through his teen years.
Shutters, All Shutters & Blinds. Bedside table, Adairs. Floor
lamp, Beacon Lighting. Polished-concrete flooring.
DINING ROOMThe built-in bench seat, by Angus Cowan
Constructions, is a favourite haunt of bookworm Billy. Cushions,
Freedom. Bench-seat cushion in Travers Pondicherry Ikat from
Unique Fabrics. Artwork bought at a local art show. Vintage
side table. Blackbutt flooring (throughout first floor).
For Where to Buy, see page 188. >‘[The house] was ugly. But we
could see what it could become
and pushed ahead.’Jody Austin