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brick exterior, the cedar louvres and
dramatic entry void, all help to create a
very appealing family home that’s well
suited to modern living.”
Jalcon Homes has its own interior
design consultancy, Duo Design, which
worked on the interior of the show home.
Designer Julie Cooper says she was influenced by the coastal location, choosing to
create a Scandinavian-style interior.
“It seemed appropriate to give the
home a relaxed, beach feel,” she says.
“So the interior is very light and airy. The

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floors, in Oak Polar White, have a washed,
beachy look, and furnishings also feature
pale timber. However, we warmed the
interior with Laminex Designed Timber
Veneer Allure Ash cabinetry. And the
sculptural balustrading features Tasmanian oak stained in the colour Kauri.”
Olsen says Jalcon Homes has designed
and built many homes on small and tricky
city sites. Some of these replace older
homes that are long past their use-by date.
“Replacing an older home on the same
site brings enormous benefits, in addition