Designing a 10 year old’d bedroom was such a fun project for Kathryn. Her client’s brief was to create a beautiful bedroom that was full of colour and imagination with furnishings that could see her daughter Ava into her teenage years. With a soft gelato colour palette and a mix of patterns in soft coloured fabrics Kathryn created a bedroom that is bright and beautifully styled, just perfect for Ava to enjoy for many years to come.

Sydney Premier Twin Option 5 - Granny Flat kitchen

Stylish Adele outdoor setting by @stylecraft, pots from @gardenofeden, beautifully stocked fridge by client!

Polished concrete flooring combined with natural timber joinery and corian bench tops

Maria Savelieva Photography

Light plays well across the building all day

Cabinet paint color - Gray Huskie by Benjamin Moore Floors - French Oak from California Classics, Mediterranean Collection Pendants - Circa Lighting Suspended Shelves - Brandino www.brandinobrass.com

With its gabled rectangular form and black iron cladding, this clever new build makes a striking statement yet complements its natural environment. Internally, the house has been lined in chipboard with negative detailing. Polished concrete floors not only look stylish but absorb the sunlight that floods in, keeping the north-facing home warm. The bathroom also features chipboard and two windows to capture the outlook. One of these is positioned at the end of the shower to bring the rural views inside. Floor-to-ceiling dark tiles in the shower alcove make a stunning contrast to the wood. Made on-site, the concrete vanity benchtops match the imported bathtub and vanity bowls. Doors from each of the four bedrooms open to their own exposed aggregate terrace, landscaped with plants and boulders. Attached to the custom kitchen island is a lowered dining area, continuing the chipboard theme. The cabinets and benchtops match those in the bathrooms and contrast with the rest of the open-plan space. A lot has been achieved in this home on a tight budget.