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“Pool party revelry, tranquil tubs soaks, intimate family dinners and evenings spent with friends”; Melbourne-based interior design studio
In keeping with a brief of “clean, contemporary relevance”, the whole of Lilac Linen had to undergo a dramatic transformation. The home’s original brick façade has been superseded by a crisp white render and elegant steel-framed windows and doors, adopting the same tune as its tranquil surroundings. Sally Caroline have applied the same philosophy to the interiors, translating the client’s love of calming neutrals and soft pastels into sequestered spaces of rest and reconnection. Sally says it’s a lesson in balance; between playfulness and timelessness, simplicity and artistry, tempo and quietude, and function and beauty.
Each space is a chance to feel replenished by rituals. The kitchen inspires culinary creativity; the dining space beckons dinner party guests; the bedrooms promote a long night’s rest; the bathrooms call for an over-time soak; the living spaces incite meaningful conversation. Elements of the client’s personality are instilled in these moments, from sheepskin bar stools, bespoke wine draws, blush-pink stone and gold-painted handles.
Our homes and everything they hold are a snapshot of who we are – designing them is a ritual in itself. Sally Caroline have understood this and delivered a home that perfectly expresses the young family that lives there, supporting them through the ups and the downs.
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