Domain Living: Home Trends & Inspiration

“When we came to look at the property, we fell in love with the view and how Mount Wollumbin receives the first light of the day,” Lee says of the home he shares with his wife and four children.

The three-storey home can be traced back to a time when freshly baked bread was delivered to customers’ doors by horse and cart each day.

Central to their endeavour was preserving the home’s original features, including sturdy Oregon beams and crafted joinery.

Whether it’s fantastical florals, punchy palm trees or sunny geometrics, a mix-and-match approach to prints is an impactful way to form a dynamic space.

Thanks to a new wave of boutique developments and an influx of residents driving a thriving cafe and restaurant scene, St Leonards has taken its rightful place as one of northern Sydney’s most desirable places to live. 

This week, Kyal and Kara reveal their statement powder rooms, wine rooms and third bedrooms. 

There is a time and place to heed advice from your trades, but you don’t always have to.

Architect Dominic Pandolfini looked to ancient ruins and old industrial buildings for inspiration when designing Glen Iris House in Melbourne.

It’s week two of Kyal and Kara’s Bay Builds project and the additional bedrooms, main bathrooms and home offices are in the spotlight.