How one family converted a warehouse for entertaining
The home
A four-bedroom, three-storey warehouse conversion in North Melbourne with a balcony, wine cellar and lift.
Who lives here
Shirin Pulitano, managing director of Dot Dot Dash events agency, her husband Daniel and their children Oscar, 6, and Matilda, 2.
What we did
"We bought an art deco factory with existing renovation plans and permits in 2012, then asked Nick Harding from Ha Architecture to make alterations to the floor plan," says Shirin. "Nick also detailed all the custom cabinetry, and I specified the colours and finishes."
Favourite room
"The open-plan living on the top floor is where family and friends come together; we cook and entertain here," says Shirin. "I also love the beautiful colour of our bedroom."
The 'hood
"We've lived in North Melbourne for more than 12 years; in fact, it's our second home on the same street," says Shirin.
Future plans
"We've decided to entertain more, so we're further integrating the indoor and outdoor spaces on the top floor with a pergola," says Shirin.
Best advice
"I wish I'd begun collecting beautiful furniture and art earlier," says Shirin. "It's never too early to start!"
This article appears in Sunday Life magazine within the Sun-Herald and the Sunday Age on sale March 10.