A mesmerising medley of colour and texture unfolds beyond the threshold of this light-filled home in Brisbane’s leafy southern suburbs. For owners Christalla and Chris, it’s this sumptuous fusion of tactile materials and moody hues that imbues their recently built home with character and soul.
While the couple run their own business in an unrelated industry, Christalla says she has long harboured a passion for interiors. It’s no surprise, then, that the mother of three takes every opportunity to indulge that passion.
In May 2018, Christalla and Chris snapped up the 810-square-metre rectangular allotment. Located less than 6 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, the north-facing block’s existing property – a characterless postwar residence – was completely rundown and had very few redeeming features. “We loved the fact that the block was elevated and located in a quiet street,” says Christalla. “But our intention from the outset was to knock down and rebuild. There was no thought of renovating that house.”
Although the family’s previous renovation project had only recently been completed, Christalla says she had no qualms about embarking just a few months later on the next chapter in their home journey. “I really enjoy every aspect of the design and build process,” says Christalla. “I’m on site every day and love being involved from the ground up – to the extent that it’s almost bittersweet for me on move-in day, as I know the project has come to an end.”
This story is from the June 2021 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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