CLUB MED

Holiday memories were the inspiration behind this combined home and office space

- Victoria Kingsbury

WHEN YOU’RE A MUM WITH A BUSINESS TO RUN – and also the “fourth bird” at Three Birds Renovations – the juggle is most definitely real. So when Sophie Bell and her husband Michael had the chance to build their forever home from scratch, they decided to create somewhere that provided a sanctuary for their family as well as an inspiring place for Sophie and her staff to work. The couple bought a lush block of land in the northern hinterlands of NSW in early 2017, and immediately got planning. As digital manager for Three Birds, Sophie was able to call on the team’s expertise when designing the home, which was heavily influenced by the Mediterranean. “Greece and Italy hold special memories for us. We wanted our home to give us the same feeling we get when we’re at a beautiful beach bar in Europe,” says Sophie. “The key features to achieving this authentic look were the rendered surfaces, arched windows and doorways, and a lot of white paint,” adds