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A Minty Fresh Addition For Beloved Flemington Family Home

From the moment architect Lisa Breeze met the clients of this Flemington home, she knew this was going to be a special project.

The 1940s home once belonged to one owner’s great great uncle and aunt, so maintaining its nostalgic feel and character was essential.

Drawing heavily on original features such as the mint green retro kitchen cabinetry for inspiration, Lisa and the clients worked together to create a high functioning home that honours its history.

A Dream Weekend Away At The Retreat, Pumphouse Point – The Design Files | Australia's most popular design blog.

In late November, our hardworking (and well deserving!) Advertising and Sponsorship Manager, Chelsea Hall, was lucky enough to spend two dreamy nights at one of Tasmania’s newest luxurious accommodation offerings, The Retreat at Pumphouse Point. Designed by award-winning Tasmanian architecture firm JAWS Architects, The Retreat is a truly breathtaking space hidden in the bushland on the edge of Lake St Clair, that perfectly balances luxury and relaxation.

After a couple of sick kids thwarted a previously-scheduled trip to Tassie earlier in the year, Chels was first on the list for a weekend away! From farm-to-table dining, to outdoor baths amongst the trees, today she shares her highlights from The Retreat at Pumphouse Point.

Chris Cobbett and Jonathan Cebon – The Design Files | Australia's most popular design blog.

The Melbourne Garden of Chris Cobbett, Jonathan Cebon and family.  Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) grows up the metal pavilion at the front of the garden. Low foliage plants such as rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis cvs.), sedge grass (Carex spp.) and various types of hellebores grow amongst the bluestone steppes. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files.

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A Colourful Log Cabin Surrounded By Forestland

TravelA Colourful Log Cabin Surrounded By Forestland

When a family holiday to Italy in early 2020 was cancelled, Emma O’Meara, her husband Simon and their young kids set their sights on getaway possibilities closer to home. With the extra cash saved up for their ill-fated international trip, they quickly found a home to buy in Johanna, Victoria, as a short-term accommodation and family retreat. ‘I Googled “log cabins for sale” and that was it!’ says Emma. The family instantly connected with the place, which was originally a kit home from New Zealand built in the 80s, and immediately got started on some renos to revitalise the humble log cabin.

While they didn’t have much of a budget for updates, the changes the family have made have breathed new life into the space, proving that you don’t need to do a complete overhaul to make a massive difference. Most homes are generally lightened and brightened when embarking on a contemporary update, but Emma decided to lean into the location and existing style of the home. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Otways, she embraced a moody, cosy feel for the interiors. The colours of the forest are reflected in the kitchen and living spaces with mossy green cabinetry, dark walls and lots of earthy tones in the furnishings.

Colour is  celebrated in the bedrooms and bathrooms, where Emma has used bright, cheerful textiles and opted for bold blue feature walls and bathroom tiling to bring a modern feel into the previously dated home. No major renos necessary!

The beautiful home itself is the cherry on top of the stunning location in the Otways where the ocean and the bush meet. Set on three acres, the beach is only a few minutes drive away. There’s a sweet little fern gully behind the cabin that is part of the property, and a mini orchard that guests can pick from depending on what’s in season. ‘It’s like you are entering this beautiful magical fern tree garden where no one else can go or find you’, remarks Emma of the peace and sense of seclusion.

When we can escape the city again, there’s no place we’d rather be than The Log House!

Find the The Log House on Insta here and book your future stay here!

The Log House is located Johanna, Victoria. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Interior stylist and owner Emma O’Meara has brought her design sensibilities to update the humble space. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Beautiful mossy greens in the kitchen reflects the surrounding forestland. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Emma leaned into the moody, cosy vibe of the area when approaching the interiors. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Embracing the original style and textures of the home, new furnishings have brought new life into the space. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


A cosy vibe! Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


A pop of colour in the living room. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Insert crackling fire here. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


The home was originally a kit home purchased from New Zealand in the ’80s. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Bright textiles in the bedroom. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Emma’s husband Simon completed all the tiling himself (with no experience!). Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


A bold, blue bedroom. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Sage green bunk beds perfectly complement the timber walls and ceiling. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


There’s a beautiful little fern garden behind the home, which is part of the property. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


The gorgeous, inviting facade. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Located in the Otways, Johanna is in a special, lush part of Victoria. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.


Interior stylist and owner Emma O’Meara. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.

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