Friday, 7 November 2008

More Gumdale House

This is the family/casual dining area {above & below}. We used white painted Chippendale dining chairs which we upholstered in a navy & white ticking.




This is a little area at the base of the staircase which we had panelled.


These are the drapes in the Main Bedroom. We purchased the Antique French timber chandelier from a dealer in Melbourne.


A pretty little section of the kitchen {above & below}.




This is an area in the Master Bathroom. We sourced the antique mirror for the client and had it painted white. I love how the mirror itself is yellowing with age. I told the client she needs to get some pretty little vases with fresh flowers and some little tea light candles and put them on the little shelves on the mirror!!


Well it seems another week has gotten the better of me!! I can't believe it's the weekend already!!

To end this week I thought I would share some more pictures of the Gumdale House with you as it progresses. We are still working on the finishing touches so once they are all done I'll be sure to post lots of images of the entire house.

I would like to note that I worked on this job with the client from frame stage. We performed our full interior design and decorating service on this home. Throughout the project I worked very closely with the client as she had many ideas of her own and provided an excellent brief. Specifically I provided specifications for tile selection and layout, cabinetry design, cabinetry handle selection, paint colours, architrave & cornice selection, internal door design, tapware selection, decorative lighting selection and other general finishes. The client has taken only a few pieces of her old furniture into the home with the rest either sourced or custom made and designed by myself with the client.

I spent an hour with the client this afternoon and I finally got to sit down in one of the beautiful armchairs and look at everything we had achieved. It's just such a lovely feeling looking at your work, being proud of it and having a very happy client. That's the most important thing of all....having a happy client!!

Happy Weekend!!

49 comments:

  1. Congratulations, it looks fantastic!
    Your client will start a happy new life in this absolutely beautiful house !

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  2. Congratulations Anna!
    This home is just lovely.
    I love the Chippendale chairs with the striped fabric.
    The kitchen is gorgeous. The bell jars look beautiful over the island. You can't go wrong with Carerra marble.
    I also love the tile going all the way up the wall in the bathroom. The shelf above the tub is going to look so charming with all of the flowers etc....
    You should be very proud.

    xo
    Brooke

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  3. The house looks so pretty Anna! congratulations.

    Michele in Montreal

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  4. That's stunning! I love the soft white with the architecturual details!

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  5. Heavenly! Please keep these pictures coming!

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  6. Wow this really looks lovely- great job!

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  7. Wow, I thought the first picture was amazing, and then it was just one amazing picture after another! Each room in that house is just beautiful!

    Looking at that tub right now makes me want to run home and draw a bubble bath.

    You do amazing work, I love everything about it!! Have a great weekend

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  8. it's beautiful. the kitchen and bath are stunning and the chandelier is just perfect.

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  9. What a beautiful house!!! It looks amazing. You do great work :)

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  10. what a gorgeous home, i love that antique mirror and those blue pots!

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  11. I am in love with navy and white. I could walk right in and feel at home.

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  12. gorgeous work! the stairwell panelling is ridiculously beautiful =)

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  13. Wow.. beautiful work. You are so talented, Anna. I adore the kitchen and the bathroom and the table and chairs- all of it, really!

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  14. I love ever bit of this place! And I just decided that when I get my own home a kitchen window is a must! Just so I can place lovely fresh flowers around. Thanks for sharing! XOXO

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  15. Oh, Anna, what a beautiful home! That kitchen is simply stunning. I would say your client should be a happy one, indeed! :)

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  16. stunning Anna absolutley stunning- I am sure your client is so pleased

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  17. Your blog is so inspirational. you should open up in New York!
    ps i really like the white table...

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  18. looks amazing! love those lights in the kitchen!!

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  19. wow. WOW. IT'S AMAZING. just beautiful. I love the bathroom and the dining room.

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  20. Aaaamo suas postagens! vbc arrebenta na decdoração cara! parabéns, qdo quizer fazer tuirismo é só chegar!!!kiss

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  21. Aaaamo suas postagens! vbc arrebenta na decdoração cara! parabéns, qdo quizer fazer tuirismo é só chegar!!!kiss

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  22. OH MY GOSH, I LOVE this house so so so so so much I wish I could afford to hire you to design my house. But then, I am in Ohio USA and you're in Australia....

    boy, a girl can dream I guess. So till I can afford it I will just come back and lust after your designs! Thanks for sharing! Wow! How inspirational!!

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  23. Anna, Congratulations on a beautiful job done!

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  24. Ah - fab house!! Anna you have done such a beautiful job!

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  25. Hi Anna, The house is beautiful. I love the blue and white planters in the kitchen and on the staircase table. Do you have them in your shop? I know just where to put them in my house! Lisa.

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  26. lovely....simple but so nice...

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  27. Oh, and I love the table at the base of the stairs! That would be perfect for my little nest!

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  28. You should be proud of this house Anna, it's absolutely gorgeous! What fun you girls must have had deciding on all these gorgeous elements throughout the house - and to see the stunning finished product! Tracey x

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  29. Hi Anna
    A stunning job! I can only imagine that hard work that went into this job. Congratulations!
    Ian
    x

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  30. The dining chairs are my favorite part! So pretty.

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  31. Outstanding job, Anna! I love the kitchen, the paneling and all the white. The touches of blue are a nice complement as well. I am sure your client is thrilled. It must be very gratifying to be able to create such a lovely place for a family to call home.

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  32. Could anything be more perfect than dining chairs in blue and white ticking? What a beautiful job you have done Anna xx

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  33. So gorgeous Anna! The kitchen and bathroom are stunning & love the chairs...it is all so beautiful!

    Amanda x

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  34. A little surprise awaits you at Liberty Post....

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  35. well done! you did a fantastic job, love it!

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  36. It looks lovely, no wonder you have such a happy client!

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  37. last night I was dreaming that I was in Australia , I was looking for your shop .. . now I know i dream in colours

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  38. i absolutely adore that mirror Anna! What a beautiful find. i love your work - this house is spectacular!

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  39. What a beautiful project you are just finishing. Your client must be over the moon.
    Your photos are inspiring me to edit what I have and rethink a few spaces.
    Thanks.
    Marybeth

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  40. I actually started talking to myself as I was looking at the pictures of this house. I have SERIOUS kitchen envy. You are obviously very talented. If I were in Brisbane, I'd beg you for some pro-bono work.

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  41. Stunning work - you should be very proud!

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  42. what a beautiful bathroom! I would spend all day in a room like that!

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  43. Love, love ,love, lovely! I don't know where to begin! The dining chairs, the bathroom mirror....everything!

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  44. Anna - I just love your decorating style - each photo is better, each house is better than the next! Can't wait to see more.
    Congratulations.

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  45. Those light fixtures in the kitchen are gorgeous. Beautiful taste!

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