“At one point, we were so tired of making decisions that we defaulted to the safest options. In retrospect, we would have loved to have taken on some bolder choices. For example, in the kitchen, we just went for white cabinetry but, on reflection, we

+ Open-plan kitchen/living/dining Chew was keen on the rooms flowing from one to another. + Two new bathrooms One each for mother and daughter. + Back deck Instead of stepping down to her outdoor area, Chew wanted an outdoor space that would connect

Who lives here Pip Marston of Manly architectural firm Marston Architects, and her partner Nick Farrar, founder of organic food resource The Growing Trend. Style of home An interwar Art Deco apartment near the water, which was given a layout rejig to

+ Revamped main bedroom “With the new walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, the bedroom is now almost double the size,” says Chew. + Grey quartz kitchen benchtops “Kitty suggested a type of stone that doesn’t stain when you spill red wine on it — very handy!

“I’m the type of person who doesn’t enjoy a lot of design-related decision-making, but Kitty Lee helped me along the way. She actually gave me all the knowledge and tools I needed to make those decisions for myself. With her, it was always a two-way

“While our apartment could be described simply as two-bedroom, one-bathroom, it is so much more than that. It is a home office, it’s a light-filled kitchen with a private coffee nook, it’s a social space that can accommodate large groups. Packing all

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Who lives here Sophie Cocks, a product manager at GlobeWest; and her partner Michael Rhodes, who works in construction; plus their golden retrievers, Keith and Des. Style of home A reborn 1950s fibro beach shack on the Mornington Peninsula featuring

Model Mercedes-Benz E300 Coupé Engine specs 2.0L 4-cylinder, 190kW, 370Nm Colour Graphite Grey Metallic Special features (besides sunroof) Air suspension as standard, head-up display, upgraded Burmester sound system Fuel consumption 8.0L/100km Price

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“While Michael and I were always on the same page, he was much more hands-on with the construction side of the renovation. He built the fence himself, and also took some time off work to do lots of the demo jobs and block clearing, while I looked aft

“Portable air conditioners are compact and give you the freedom to have an air conditioner anywhere there’s a window and a power socket, without the need for complex installation, so they’re ideal for renters, bedrooms and smaller rooms,” says Colin

Who lives here Interior designer Caitlin Parker-Brown; her husband Tim; and their son Archer, who’s almost two. Style of home A renovated period home with an interior style that’s a mix of old and new, a bit like the house itself. They bought the pr

Controlling indoor air pollution and moisture levels is easy, thanks to compact and portable air purifiers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers. “Dehumidifiers are great if you have issues with mould or mildew affecting your walls, ceiling, clothes and sho

Bismarck House is $1200 per night, with a minimum stay of three nights through Airbnb. The house sleeps eight in four bedrooms, with three bathrooms, a powder room, a granny flat and garage. It’s literally across the road from Totti’s restaurant and