Belle

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The owners of this three-level riverside apartment in Brisbane had lived there for 10 years before deciding to take the plunge and renovate. In the highly sought-after suburb of New Farm, the apartment enjoys expansive views of the Brisbane River and CBD, and there is plenty of space for their two children and dog as well as for entertaining.

But the apartment had a very slick, masculine feel with its glossy black marble floors and the family wanted something warmer and more approachable. Having worked with interior designer Samantha Leigh, principal of Samantha Leigh Interiors, on a commercial project, they

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