Australian House & Garden

Sweet Spot

EXTERIOR

Nicknamed Honeymoon Cottage, the charming weatherboard guest house is down the hill from the main residence on this family property. There are no neighbours in sight, just views of the bush, gardens, and Watagan Forest.

“I KEPT GOING BACK TO MEMORIES OF MY GRANDMOTHER'S KITCHEN.”

KITCHEN/DINING

Vintage dining table, dining chairs and sideboard, all sourced by owner. Chelsea pendant, Dunlin Home. Plates, Alex and Trahanas. Vase by Hilary Green. Oushak rug, Tigmi Trading. Custom blinds in dining room designed by Studio Gorman in 'Elsa' fabric in Ivorie, Rossetti Fabrics. Fridge and cooker, Smeg.

For homeowners Lauren and Paul Lambess, doing up the little weatherboard guest cottage on their beautiful property near Lake Macquarie, in NSW, was always meant to be a project for another day. But when the scale of the renovation on their

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