A Soothing, Plant-Filled Home

Location: Australia
Size: 2010 square feet
Type of Home: House
Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned

“We finally found our home last year after much searching,” she says. “The light filled rooms, high ceilings, and sense of being in the treetops instantly appealed. I grew up next door to a park and this home feels comfortingly similar in many ways. We love hosting friends in the afternoon, cooking together in the kitchen while others lounge on the balcony.

My Style: I love neutral tones and natural materials, interspersed with pops of color and lots of plants. We own a lot of secondhand furniture, and appreciate objects that have history. Some of our favorite things have been gifted, others were made by friends, or found while traveling.

Inspiration: There is a definite mid-century vibe with a lot of our furniture, and I love old Italian minimalist style… although I do find it hard to keep our home free of the clutter of life.

Favorite Element: I love the light in the afternoon as it floods into the back rooms, and the sense of being surrounded by nature with windows that look out onto the trees. Bringing the outdoors in, with lots of indoor plants, creates a connection between the two spaces and a calming flow through the house.

Biggest Indulgence: I have a bit of a thing for mid-century sideboards. Even though they are obviously secondhand they can be a bit pricey, but I figure we will have them for life.

Is there something unique about your home or the way you use it? Our home is always filled with plants. The spare room is generally filled with pots, botanical wares, and items from our new self-care range, and I keep the plants scattered throughout our house while they await their photoshoot. I will admit that some never make it back to the studio.

What are your favorite products you have bought for your home and why? I love the look and feel of linen and am especially fond of our long linen curtains as they gently dance in the breeze flowing through the house. Our linen sheets, from Bed Threads, are the loveliest shades of turmeric and rose and make me happy whenever it is their turn on the bed.

What’s your absolute best home secret or decorating advice? It would have to be plants. They are such a simple and effective way of bringing life to any space. Not only are they incredibly lush and beautiful, the act of nurturing them is the best kind of therapy. Studies have shown that keeping indoor plants reduces stress and aids productivity, which is pretty useful for everyone working from home at the moment. Plants bring me such happiness, and it’s pretty clear that only good can come from encouraging a greater connection to and appreciation for nature in your home and the world at large.

• Sofa — IKEA
• Throw cushions — IKEA
• Vases — Tara Burke
• Vases — Dinosaur Designs
• Linen curtains — IKEA 
• Pendant light — Raffan Kelaher and Thomas Auctions
• Jute rug — IKEA

Footed bowls — Tara Burke  

• Linen sheets — Bed Threads
• Oil burner — Maison Balzac
• Artwork — Saskia Wilson photograph
• Artwork — Emma Takahashi photograph
• Artwork — Kurt Davies photograph
• Linen curtains — IKEA 

• Hand soap — Leif

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