Original works: Creating an artistic haven
5 ImagesThis spacious apartment with its period features and quirky style is a perfect haven for an artistic couple.
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Roma, Ross and Meredith in their art-filled lounge. They installed a slim shelf of Victorian ash so they could rotate their art collection more easily.Photo: Armelle Habib
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“Every room has something original and special,” says Meredith. The table was her grandfather’s, and the art is by Dane Lovett (left) and Beth Caird.Photo: Armelle Habib
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Apart from the benchtops and appliances, which were updated in the ’80s or ’90s, the rest of the kitchen is as it was when the flat was built in the 1960s.Photo: Armelle Habib
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The master bathroom, with its sky-blue bath and basin, curved cabinetry and crystal chandelier, is a standout feature of the home.Photo: Armelle Habib
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“A friend, John Sweeney, built the Victorian ash bookshelves,” says Meredith. The top shelf features Indigenous weaving and sculptures and artworks by family and friends.Photo: Armelle Habib