Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Chad Mellon

La luz es un huésped permanente en este ambiente abierto y moderno. Las grandes superficies acristaladas están inteligentemente ocultas de las miradas indiscretas ante una delicada cortina de bambúes naturales. © Rusticasa

大河原の家

Teak balconies from the upper floor's Living Room and Primary Bedroom offer fantastic views of Beverly Hills beyond. Asian inspired wood guardrail detail offers visual interest and incredible shadows throughout the day.

Deck with Golden Gate Bridge view / Open Homes Photography

2nd story deck w/ stained wood decking

Verandah access to bedrooms.