Here's the second of our 4 northwestern finalists. Our judges are making the final decisions, but your comments can help them out. Remember, everyone is a winner at AT ;-)...
Name: NinaRibena
Location: Canberra, Australia
Type: Bungalow, Newly extended to 5 bedrooms
Go to: NinaRibena's original entry
NinaRibena's favorite OTHER entry:
It's so hard to pick just one! I adore and admire JD Design's Wow Factor - it's so crisp and sassy (and white floors, so brave!). I also love the impact of Dan and Amy's Chinatown Loft - that doorway - just amazing! But my absolute favourite is actually the divine textural loveliness of Derek's Earthy Blank Canvas. There are so many unique elements in this home, and though granted, it is certainly not the most 'colourful' entry, it is a wonderful demonstration of the way bold neutral colours, with texture, can provoke an emotive response and truly envelope the space. It feels so comfortable, like a cocoon - a light and spacious cocoon!!! Delicious.
I love love love your house. I am currently furnishing my first apartment, and I am constantly going back to your page for inspiration. I love the reds, pinks, and whites. You have to tell me who made that pink rug with the white flower on it. Thanks and good luck!
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Loved this one the first time, and I still do. There's so much character here, and you've created a lovely flow with the colorway. Your son's bedroom put a smile on my face - what a great space for a child to grow up in!
I have to admit that I was so enthralled with your dining chairs that I went on a seemingly-futile search for them, and managed to score two on eBay. They're freighting their way to me now, and I couldn't be happier. They'll look great as end chairs with my four lucite ones. Thanks for the inspiration!
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This is colour perfection! I love love love your place! Fabulous... fun, whimsical, bright, and uplifting! My favourite!!
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So cool, love it love it. very mod and fun, great place for a family.
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If I have kids someday, I want them growing up in a home like this. And I want to be growing up in a home like this too! Great job.
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Wow Nina, you can be proud. You have been bold with your living room and the results are incredible. Love it! The dining room feels great too.
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Please, please do a tour on AT Nursery!
view rasabasa123's profile
I love how this home is both laid back and whimsically elegant, not easy to pull off. Such a fun, warm place!
view Liz-o's profile
So very fun. You showed us so much good stuff we didn't see in your initial entry - like the fabulous bedrooms. I especially like the painted spots (at least I think that's what they were) on the wall in Hugo's bedroom.
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I second Rasabasa123's comment. The entire home looks so fun and whimsical that I would love to see more of the spaces you created for your children.
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Hi everyone, thankyou so much for the fabulous comments. I am so glad that my home is an inspiration to some!
Frenetic floetry...wow, unreal - I'm so impressed that you found the same chairs!!! I'd love to see how they look with the lucite chairs at your place!
JuliaL...the rug in the entry is by 'Domo' (design 833 in red) a bit obscure i'm afraid - I got it at an outlet place in Aus.
Mmadden...it was pretty hard to capture everything I wanted to show in only 5 shots, so I'm very pleased to be able to show more.
and for the mums (moms!)...I'd love to do a Nursery tour, i'll have to check out what's involved!
cheers all from down under,
continue to be inspired! Ninaxxx
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This is an awesome and very creative space. I love it.
I particularly love the colors in the living room, especially the flower on the table!!!
Nice Work!
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Thanks for responding!!!
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Nina! This is one of my favorite entries! I hope you win!
I am so impressed with how your place is so happy and child safe, yet beautiful and simple. I am not much of a pattern person, but I am amazed at your mastery of pattern. You have used pattern in a way I would never have dreamed of. And it works and is lovely!
Great job! Please show us what you choose from CB2.
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It's amazing what a difference the slideshow makes. I liked many things about this apartment the first time around, but it didn't seem pulled-together to me. Now I can see that it is, and beautifully. It seems like a fun place for a kid to grow up!
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to echo above, it's whimsical and so fun. i love how you can just feel that there's a lot of fun and love with a family from this. great color choices.
view katishome's profile
Gorgeous, and yet homely and comfortable for all the family.
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PLEASE tell us what color that accent wall is painted with in the bedroom! I must know! Gorgeous home.
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I looooove this home. Seeing it is like walking into a design catalogue for sure. The designer - NinaRibena - is so clever and creative. I have an installation on my family room wall inspired by the canvases on NinaRibena's front entry wall. They look fab!
A very beautiful home, very airy and light. Love the colours. Good luck, I hope you win!
TheGreatKatini
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A huge thankyou to everyone who voted and commented on my entry. I am so very glad I was able to share my home with those who are interested, and am ecstatic that people have been inspired by it. Now that the competition is over, I can share my before and after renovation video for anyone who is interested...
http://vimeo.com/374906 (3mins)
enjoy! Nina xxx
ps: Moxie Maven: the feature wall in the lounge room and main bedroom is called "Chambord" by Wattyl (an Australian brand)
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