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13”The client wanted a living room that reflecteda Parisian apartment, with plenty of detail and richness, but also with a contemporary feel,”

says interior designer Tonka. The wool-art silk rug lies atop European-oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern, grounding the setting. Softly textured fabrics in a musky palette are elegant yet practical. SMITTEN “It’s calm, but with pops of colour from the artworks,” says the owner, Katie.DESIGN INSIGHTS A Living Divani chauffeuse is paired with a B&B Italia Charles sofa, Tufty-Too ottoman and W Collection rug from Whitecliffe Imports. The generously proportioned furnishings contribute to the grandeur of the room. >

Tonka Andjelkovic Tonka Andjelkovic Design; 0418 479 581 or www.tonkaandjelkovicdesign.

G A R D E N PA R T Y

12Carved out of the garden of a 1930s housein Perth, this dining room is connected to the outdoors by frameless glass sliding doors.

Building designer and owner Jason teamed concrete flooring with a black-stained timber ceiling and selected a chic wood and glass-topped dining table to reflect the surrounds. Curvaceous chairs and a cluster of Lee Broom crystal pendant lights confirm the glamour factor. SMITTEN “It looks glamorous, but it’s very homely and intimate,” says Jason. DESIGN INSIGHTS “Because the side of the house faces north, we opened up the dining area to that side and connected it to the garden,” says Jason. “We wanted a fully interactive indoor-outdoor space for us and our kids.”

Jason Saunders Arc Seven.1; (08) 9201 1280 or www.arc-seven1.com.au.

‘ The client wanted a living room that ref lected a Parisian apartment, with plenty of detail and richness, but also with a contemporary feel.’ Tonka Andjelkovic

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