Refurbishment and Restore Issue 10 2018 | Página 6

The bedrooms have been treated to
contemporary en-suites, with on-trend black
tap fittings and classic wall tiles sourced by
the couple.
Generously-sized windows look out onto
the north facing backyard, this larger living
space where the family has spent plenty of
time since moving in at the end of March this
year. “What we found as we put the glass in
was it opened up to all these vistas of other
beautiful details in houses around town,”
says Nathan.
A small courtyard created by two little zones
gives clear surveillance over the backyard
and lets Tom and Meeghan supervise their
young daughters without hovering over them.
Timber paneling breaks up the expanse of
brickwork on the facade, while reclaimed
1940s bricks were laid in a contemporary
pattern to continue the union between the
old and the new. Meghan’s favorite aspect
of the renovation, however, is the naturally
light-filled kitchen. “It’s a beautiful kitchen to
work in,” she says. “I just love how we’re living
in the house. It’s exactly how we envisaged
having the kids playing here, and we’ve
had some nice dinner parties.” She looks to
Nathan who nods and says, “It’s probably
exceeded our expectations.”
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Images:- Derek Swalwell www.derekswalwell.com
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