Australian House & Garden

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ENTRY

Front door painted Porter’s Paints Amphibian. Custom sisal rug and custom chocolate and ivory stripe bench seat with ivory bullion. Cape May lamps and bamboo chandelier, all Highgate House. Vintage console. Thibaut ‘Pima Braid’ wallpaper in Straw, Boyac. EXTERIOR The facade has a classic appeal with shiplap walls. Exterior painted Dulux Natural White with Dulux Natural White trims.

OUTDOOR DINING

Outdoor dining chairs with custom cushions, tray and accessories, all Highgate House.

POWDER ROOM

A vintage bone inlay chest from Highgate House was converted into a vanity with a marble benchtop. Vintage mirror, Highgate House. Thibaut ‘Timbuktu’ wallpaper in Beige, Boyac.

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