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MODERN MASTERY

There is a hint that the transitional bungalow tucked into a neighbourhood of pretty white properties might offer something a bit out of the ordinary. The front door – which at first glance seems standard and of its era – is a refined combination of wooden joinery and delicate leadlight detailing on textured glass. “I drew it up on the side of a cardboard box with a Vivid,” says interior designer Janice Kumar-Ward. “The owners are avid supporters of design and knew it would add to the home’s street appeal.”

Refined it may be, but cross the threshold and you’re thrust directly into

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