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Into a new century
Into a new century

Renovating an interesting, solidly structured old house seemed a good move for Melbourne couple Stephen and Tanya. Clearly, the Mendals’ quest for an abode to suit their family’s lifestyle in a new century was extremely successful but the experience proved to be a steep learning curve – to say the least. The ultramodern look of this stunning family home entirely belies its age and origins.

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Modern with soul
Modern with soul

This architect-designed contemporary home in Hampton, Victoria, is as warm and friendly as the family who lives here. Colleen and Andrew are owners of wholesale furniture and homewares company Satara, but more than that they’re involved parents of two young sons and a daughter who was a Junior Masterchef finalist.

 

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Back to the future
Back to the future

Thanks to some hard work, Ellen and Tim Luck have brought their 1930s cottage into the 21st century with a modern makeover that was designed for contemporary family living.

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Not just a pretty place
Not just a pretty place

The Rugless family home is more than a well-designed, comfortable abode. It also serves admirably as a superb setting for the products of its owners’ business venture – an excitingly new and extremely elegant range of modern furniture.

Nicole and Mark have lived around Coogee Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs ever since they got married. “That’s 25 years ago now,” laughs Nicole – and they don’t plan on leaving any time soon. Clearly, they believe when you’re on to something good, stick with it!

THIS IS IT!

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Flying high
Flying high

When competitive kite surfer Christelle and her family were looking for a home in Sydney, a quiet location was a top priority. She quickly spotted the potential in a secluded 30-year-old property that backed onto a golf course.

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Back to the beach
Back to the beach

Michelle has the work-life balance down to a fine art, living with her family near the beach and running her successful PR company from a home office that’s ablaze with colour from the photographic mural by Aussie Murals.

An ocean-side home was a dream a long time the making for Michelle, who grew up an ‘eastern suburbs beach girl’, but made her adult home in Sydney’s inner-city Lilyfield. As her children grew, the lure of the beach became stronger, and Michelle wanted to give them the beachside childhood she had enjoyed.

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Fit for a king
Fit for a king

This well-known mansion in the Sydney suburb of Bellevue Hill has seen many changes since its construction 40 years ago. Now the Del-Ben family has given it a dramatic makeover with spectacular results. ‘Chateau de Benelong’ is instantly recognisable to those who have lived in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs for any length of time. With its towering white pillars, it is something of an icon in the city.

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Good onions!
Good onions!
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Art affair
Art affair

Tess Lloyd, a co-designer of the sustainable jewellery and homewares label, Polli, has turned her inner-city abode into a designer haven.

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Shades of the ‘Old Country’
Shades of the ‘Old Country’

The owners of this striking modern abode knew what they wanted – right down to its overall style.

“Our previous home was based on the ones to be found in the Greek islands,” the lady of the house declares, adding this was because her family comes from that idyllic area and the distinctive look was dear to her. Their new one, however, couldn’t be more different. “It was my husband’s turn,” she smiles, “and as he is from South Africa, he wanted a strong African feel to it.”

READY, STEADY...

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