As Good As A Holiday

Spurred on by 2020’s unexpected events, one couple took the plunge and made their ‘one-day’ tree-change to the NSW Southern Highlands. After all, there’s no time like the present...

- Jackie Brygel

Twin hedges of silver germander (Teucrium fruticans) line the driveway, guiding visitors to the front door. The garden is also planted with fragrant magnolia species, iceberg roses and a mature ornamental pear. The home is painted Dulux Domino with Dulux Vivid White trims.

The Bernabeifreeman ‘Mosaic’ rug from Designer Rugs was the starting point for the design of this cosy living room. Sculpture on mantel by Natalie Rosin, Curatorial+Co. Gas fireplace, Highland Fires & BBQs. Pulp tiles, Di Lorenzo Tiles. The occasional chair is a family heirloom. Custom sofa by H+J Furniture. Alison coffee table and Pam side table, both Savage Design. Vintage floor lamp. Walls painted Dulux Unforgettable (chimney breast) and Dulux Red Vine. On coffee table: Sculpture by William Versace, white bowl from Ondene, marble dish by Greg Natale. On corner table: White bowl from Ondene, Serax vase from Becker Minty, travertine box by Greg Natale.

A gate-leg dining table that once belonged to Johnathon’s grandparents takes pride of place in the dining room. Vase, Conley & Co. Dining chairs, Colby Furniture. Kelly Wearstler ‘Melange’ chandelier, available from Bloomingdales Lighting. Artworks by Chris Lewis (top) and Maximilian Feuerring.

OPPOSITE TOP LEFT The kitchen features Polytec ‘Venette’ joinery with handles from Kethy. Smartstone benchtops in Gelsomino. Walls painted Dulux Unforgettable. Bosch microwave and oven; Fisher & Paykel integrated fridge. The artwork is a Salvador Dali art print.

OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT A Dimplex ‘Taylor Firesuite’ fireplace has given an awkward alcove new purpose. Antique etching. Ziggurat box, Greg Natale. Sculpture by Kristiina Engelin. Vase, Water-Tiger. Market basket, Casa Catinella.