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Insights: The Most-Saved Photos During Lockdown

Take a look at the rooms Houzz users were saving when time stood still and they could dream of a better home

Vanessa Walker
Vanessa WalkerJune 22, 2020
Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor.
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From 11 March 2020, when the WHO officially labelled COVID-19 a pandemic, to 1 May 2020, when our ‘flattened curve’ allowed the first easing of restrictions, most of us stayed at home, schooling and working. In those endless lockdown days, Australian Houzz users evidently got busy saving photos of their dream spaces. Here, we take a look at the most-saved photos of that time and point out the reasons for their appeal.

Note: Our data covers photos on Houzz from anywhere around the world saved by Australian users during the timeframe mentioned above. The photos were uploaded to Houzz from January 1 2019 to May 1 2020. And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
Justin Loe Architects
Living Rooms

Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: Justin Loe Architects
Standout features: A television (that many would argue, was very necessary during lockdown) integrated beautifully into a feature wall.
Atelier Red+Black
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Atelier Red+Black
Standout features: A sunny, and comfy, reading nook.
Kube Constructions
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Kube Constructions
Standout features: Light and views to the outdoors from wherever you’re perched.

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Luxbuilt
Bathrooms

Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Designer: Luxbuilt
Standout features: Absolute simplicity.
Simply Bathroom Solutions
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Simply Bathroom Solutions
Standout features: A warming, textured tile wall and furniture-like features that soften this sanitary space.
Smart Style Bathrooms
Location: Perth, WA
Designer: Smart Style Bathrooms
Standout features: A balanced blend of clean lines and warmth.

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The Designory
Bedrooms

Location: Byron Bay, NSW
Designer: The Designory
Standout features: Warm and casual holiday style at home.
The Styling Edge
Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: The Styling Edge
Standout features: Heavenly neutrals to calm the soul.
McDonald Jones Homes
Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: McDonald Jones Homes
Standout features: Light and a lovely paint scheme with a coastal flavour.

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Alby Turner and Son
Kitchens

Location: Adelaide, SA
Designer: Alby Turner and Son
Standout features: A statement kitchen that manages to be welcoming and warm.
Mihaly Slocombe
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Mihaly Slocombe
Standout features: The use of timber to add heart to a streamlined space.
Solaire Properties
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Designer: Solaire Properties
Standout features: Panelled doors in a light grey add detail while remaining timeless.

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Studies

Location: Perth, WA
Designer: Crib Creative
Standout features: Dark surrounds to aid concentration and define the area.
Michelle Chiu Photography
Location: Sydney, NSW
Standout features: Great use of a space and wall to create a good looking, integrated study nook.
Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Kirsten Johnstone Architecture
Standout features: A generous study space all on its own with a view to nature.
Lurie Concepts
Dining Rooms

Location: Perth, WA
Designer: Lurie Concepts
Standout features: Family friendly with low-maintenance materials.
arnouva elanández
Location: Milan, Italy
Designer: Arnouva Elanández
Standout features: A built-in banquette with enticing colour.
Smart Style Bathrooms
Laundries

Location: Perth, WA
Designer: Smart Style Bathrooms
Standout features: Funky built-in features in a pure space.
Donna Guyler Design
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Designer: Donna Guyler Design
Standout features: Light colours to lessen the load.
zooi design
Location: Sunshine Coast, NSW
Designer: Zooi Design
Standout features: Clean and clear with plentiful bench space for all your sorting and folding needs.

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Mihaly Slocombe
Landscaping

Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Mihaly Slocombe
Standout features: A zoned, productive space that doubles as an outdoor playground.
SYDNEY TURF & LANDSCAPING SPECIALISTS
Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: Sydney Turf & Landscaping Specialists
Standout features: Clean and tidy and productive.
Naturesque
Location: Perth, WA
Designer: Naturesque
Standout features: A lush yet low-maintenance patch.

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von Moltke Innenarchitekten
And two extras. Home gyms, because we all know what we should have been doing…

Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Designer: Birgit von Moltke InnenArchitektur
Standout features: A roomy, airy place to get fit.
Serenity Design
Location: New York, USA
Designer: Serenity Design
Standout features: A place for mind and body to balance.


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Why do you think we saved these spaces in particular and what insights do you have about what we love and why? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images for inspiration, and join the renovation conversation.

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