Australian House & Garden

STATE OF the art

“The strong wall colour enhances the art.”
HENRIETTA SUMMERHAYES, INTERIOR DESIGNER

THIS IS THE LIFE

he terrace has played host to numerous dinner parties, games nights and parties. “The kitchen opens out to the courtyard, providing a cosy and convenient entertaining space,” says Victoria. And the home’s inner-city location has been beneficial for their art collection. “This area is well known for its galleries, which feeds the love affair that we both have with art,” she adds.

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