Time for a CHANGE

Focusing on their business meant a Sydney couple put home renovations on hold, but the pandemic gave them space to step back and invest in their immediate surrounds.

- Georgia Madden

BACK GARDEN Landscaping by Rhystyled Gardens. Caneline ‘Breeze’ outdoor chairs, HG Furniture Solutions. Table/fireplace, EcoSmart Fire. The deck is recycled ironwood. Scyon Axon cladding, James Hardie, painted Dulux Monument.

THIS IS THE LIFE

Covid lockdowns gave owners Ann and Ann the chance to step back from work and enjoy the home they have created. “Just spending more time at home meant we were fully able to appreciate it,” says Ann S. “We did a lot of cooking – we practically fed the entire neighbourhood! We even ran cooking videos on our company socials where Ann [P] would cook a dish and pair it with a wine. For such a strange time, it turned out to be a lot of fun.”

KITCHEN/DINING Minty the rescue cat in the kitchen, where wine storage and lots of bench space were the main priorities. Tesrol Superclean laminate joinery by Bespoke Joiners. Dogal Dark Grey marble benchtops and splashback, Surface Gallery. Wine cabinet custom designed by Studio P. Fizi Triple Ball pendant light, Articolo Lighting. Mattiazzi ‘Solo’ stools, HG Furniture Solutions. Ovens, Miele. Yokato mixer tap, Brodware (left) and HydroTap Arc boiling/chilled water tap, Zip. Eyre concrete floor tiles, Stone Outdoors. Brolga dining table and bench seats, Koskela.