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I was again invited by Inside Out magazine, to step into a gem of a home on a quiet street in Sydney’s Queen’s Park. I’ve always adored interiors and while waiting outside this house, having no idea what the inside would reveal, it actually dawned on me how exciting it was to be let into someone else’s home; and one styled up pretty as a picture no less. What a treat! Do you ever find yourself driving or walking past a cute exterior and wondering what it must be like beyond the front door? I’ve had the pleasure of the real life version of that for this Open for Inspection.
This gorgeous home went even beyond satisfying a simple curiosity when a little surprise mystery unfolded of who owns the house and how I actually know him! It was so thrilling to put the pieces together and figure out that my friend (through work) and photographer Esteban LaTessa and his young family live here…in some seriously nice digs.
Now, back to the house – I’ve mentioned before how a lot of these inner city semi-detached homes don’t offer a lot of natural light. The owners need to get creative with how to allow the most light and nature in. A favourite feature of mine in this space was how they included a lovely, large window and garden wall in the kitchen. If you’ve got dishes to do, you might as well have a view! …I’ve always wondered to myself why my stove and not my sink is facing the kitchen window at home; seems like the obvious choice?
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The floor to ceiling windows at the back of the home, out to the outdoor dining area let in more light and added some subtle drama with their beautiful black lines. The house is dressed in a very neutral palette, in cool tones which made the place feel cozy bathed in the sunlight. I wouldn’t be mad if that couch wanted to hang out my house…or that delicate Tracey Deep artwork…or any of the sublime West Elm decor. I fell in love with this cushion (it has Little Nicki written all over it, no?) and all of the brass ornaments. :::Swoon:::
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And their little cutie Flo in her pared back nursery…you know I love a good nursery these days.
Check out the rest of this story and more in the latest issue of Inside Out magazine.
Photography: Maree Homer Styling: Vanessa Colyer Tay
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