New Tradition

A majestic Melbourne terrace gets a makeover that honours the past while opening the door to a future of relaxed family living.

STORY Chris Pearson

PHOTOGRAPHY Sharyn Cairns

EXTERIOR

Walls and trims painted Dulux Natural White. Front door painted Dulux Maiko.

DINING

Walls painted Porter’s Paints Grey Fox. Joinery in Porter’s Paints Atlantic, COS Interiors. Fireplace painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Stamp’ dining table and ‘Diiva’ dining chairs, all Grazia & Co. Lambert & Fils ‘Waldorf’ triple pendant, Living Edge. Awakening #8 – Quiet Dawn artwork by Joseph McGlennon. Engineered oak flooring in Brera, Block.

ENTRY

Front door painted Dulux Maiko. Hallway walls painted Porter’s Paints Grey Fox. Trims painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Ceto Cluster’ chandelier, Ross Gardam. Dutch needlework on wall by the owner’s mother. Rug runner, Loom. Stairs in ‘Green Square 4M’ carpet in Grey Cloud, Godfrey Hirst.

Sarah and Michael had driven past this majestic 1880s terrace in inner Melbourne many times, admiring it from afar. “We could never have imagined it would eventually become ours,” says Sarah. Their walk-through in 2020 did not disappoint. They were smitten by its original features. “I couldn’t believe the scale and how elegant it was. It made me gasp.”