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AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN | 131

GARDEN There’s plenty of room for fun and games in this family-friendly home.

The area beneath the stairs has been claimed as a playroom, while opening the

bifolds extends the living space into the garden. Bifolds, Decorative Building

Products. Terracotta shingle roof tiles, Boral. For similar croquet set, try Yardgames.

The patio setting was an eBay find. For Where to Buy, see page 224. #

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Before

Reno snapshot

Thrilled to bits by

The butler’s pantry.

Unexpected blow-out

Once the new works were

complete, Nicki and Michael

realised the rest of the home

looked tired in comparison and

repainted throughout. “We

hadn’t budgeted for painting

but it was money well spent,”

says Nicki. “The fresh paint

really ties everything together.”

Where to save

We aimed for high-quality

design without unnecessary

embellishment.

Words of wisdom

Get a good team together and

enjoy the journey. And don’t

make hasty decisions.

Favourite room

We just love our engine room/

dining hall – it is so well suited

to our lifestyle.

FIRST FLOOR

Bed

Bed

Bed

Balcony

Bed

Bath

Sitting

Bed