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It’s the colour you expect to see a lot of near the coastline but what about in country NSW? In less than a week, two blue homes hit the sales pages of Zango, with a third home, featuring many shades of azure on the inside, not far behind.Step inside the moody hues of these homes in Collector, Abercrombie (near Bathurst) and Bermagui.<h3 data-block-key="cvfad"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18 Gell Place, Abercrombie NSW</a></h3><img alt="18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image-0-20240319013143606154-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">No, you’re not in the Hamptons, you’re in far west NSW. This beautiful four-bedroom home combines “the timeless allure of Hamptons style with modern farmhouse elements” and is a real statement piece of what country living in Bathurst can look like.<img alt="18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image-0-20240319013144738059-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image.width-800_2EbPEcH.jpg" width="800">We love the blue/white/beechwood colour palette on the inside, which starts the moment you step in the door and extends to the designer bathrooms, laundry, kitchen and butler’s pantry, and three out of four bedrooms.<img alt="18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image-0-20240319013147244212-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866-image.width-800_Lhl86wm.jpg" width="800">The 1656sqm block is home to expansive green lawns out the back while the home theatre back inside is perfect for watching Blue Velvet and Blue Lagoon.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/18-gell-place-abercrombie-nsw-2795-97866/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="4q98k"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">45 Goulburn Street, Collector NSW</a></h3><img alt="45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-0-20240321050248339407-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Nestled in the Collector township, this charming timber home is cute as a button on the outside and packed with character on the inside. The interior blue/grey colour palette is highlighted by gorgeous touches of aqua and pink, and underpinned by timber hardwood floors.<img alt="45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-0-20240321050248663293-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-.width-800_RMaYvyM.jpg" width="800">Features of the cottage include:&gt; Four bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, with the luxurious master bedroom featuring a sunlit walk-in robe and a stunning ensuite with marble floor tiles.&gt; Nine-foot ceilings which enhance the sense of space.&gt; An expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen, ideal for entertaining and featuring integrated appliances, stone benchtops, and a 900mm gas/electric oven.<img alt="45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-0-20240321050252143194-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099-image-.width-800_5pcIYRd.jpg" width="800">&gt; A three-car garage with air conditioning and a carport suitable for a caravan or horse float provide ample parking options.&gt; Additional features include 6.6 kW solar panels, a 110,000-litre corrugated water tank, established fruit trees, vegetable gardens, a chicken coop, and a manicured lawn with an irrigation system connected to a bore.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/45-goulburn-st-collector-nsw-2581-98099/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="7sv5m"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">33 Comben Lane, Bermagui NSW</a></h3><img alt="33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0-20240315020330003951-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="534" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Living in this timber abode at the edge of Bermagui would be like living in your own private garden.<img alt="33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0-20240315020326973074-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0.width-800_Ig1keA2.jpg" width="800">The current owners haven’t been afraid to splash colour in the interior of the home, using tranquil greens, salmon and dusty blues to bring the nature outside the home to the inside.We love the huge formal lounge room with fireplace, perfect for Christmas and Easter family gatherings or hosting friends. A breakfast room opens onto a sprawling deck with beautiful dam views.<img alt="33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0-20240315020329113137-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="532" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697-image-0.width-800_ffbErQA.jpg" width="800">The grounds are adorned with mature gardens, featuring paved courtyards, pathways, and a productive vegetable garden. We’d never want to leave!<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/33-comben-lane-bermagui-nsw-2546-97697/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

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From Xbox cables to cricket gear and makeup to shoes, there’s a lot getting in the way of a teenager having a neat and attractive bedroom these days.Or is there?<img alt="IMG_1605" class="richtext-image full-width" height="569" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1605.width-800.jpg" width="461">Canberra-based designer and stylist Meg Campbell, from <a href="https://www.neonwhitedesign.net/portfolio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neon White Design</a>, has designed teenage bedrooms from Deakin to Mollymook. Here, she shares her tips on turning a dark and messy teenage cave into a storage dream your teen will never want to leave.<h3 data-block-key="e22cv">What&#x27;s your best advice for storing sports equipment?</h3><img alt="IMG_1608" class="richtext-image full-width" height="486" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1608.width-800.jpg" width="461">“Designated storage space, organised per sport, including hanging and labeling items,” Meg says.“You also need good airflow and to make sure you’ve cleaned your equipment before bringing it into the bedroom!<img alt="IMG_1609" class="richtext-image full-width" height="834" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1609.width-800.jpg" width="578">“When each item is on display, everything has its place and it’s easy to find you’re rushing off to a game or a weekend activity with friends and/or family.”<h3 data-block-key="5uq9m">How do you make a Playstation/Xbox/PC set-up actually look good?</h3><img alt="6DDACE00-CE39-4CAB-B731-05C7AB7F75FB" class="richtext-image full-width" height="700" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6DDACE00-CE39-4CAB-B731-05C7AB7F75FB.width-800.jpg" width="500">“It’s all about cable management,” Meg says.“By using cutouts on benchtops and desks, you can run the cords directly down the wall if your teen has a PC, or up the wall to the back of the TV if they have a Playstation.<img alt="Deakin" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Deakin.width-800.png" width="800">“Have a special drawer in a tallboy or bedside table for controller storage, or use a hanging system.“I recently worked on <a href="https://www.neonwhitedesign.net/deakin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transforming a basement in a Deakin home</a> into a playful and relaxing space for the kids and teens, and there’s barely a cable in sight.”<h3 data-block-key="7o7dk">Why does a desk always take up so much room?</h3><img alt="IMG_1600" class="richtext-image full-width" height="506" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1600.width-800.png" width="800">“I believe in making things multi-fuction,” Meg says.“You could use the same desk for all sorts of things — make-up, a vanity, art, study, games with friends.<img alt="IMG_1599" class="richtext-image full-width" height="564" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1599.width-800.png" width="564">“It could have castors on the legs so it can be moved from room to room, is height adjustable for growing teens – or a sit/stand arrangement – or it may fold away. Another idea is a desk that is incorporated into the design or sits over the bed.“Otherwise something like <a href="https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/norden-gateleg-table-birch-80423883/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Norden collection from Ikea</a>.”<h3 data-block-key="eiq7b">What&#x27;s your best advice on storage for a makeup-obsessed teen?</h3><img alt="IMG_1602" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1000" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1602.width-800.png" width="800">Meg: “Storage containers to separate items into categories. Mirrors, good lighting and easy to clean surfaces.”<h3 data-block-key="bm355">Do you have a vanity/mirror set-up you love?</h3><img alt="IMG_1604" class="richtext-image full-width" height="554" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1604.width-800.jpg" width="554">“My favorite is the Canyon Natural Wood Kids Desk by Leanne Ford.”<h3 data-block-key="ca46h">TVs: mounted on the wall or no?</h3>“One hundred percent mounted on the wall,” Meg says.“And don’t forget an adjustable bracket for safety and ease of adjustment for the angle of the screen.”

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If you’ve always dreamed of owning <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/20a-regent-street-junee-nsw-2663-93631/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a converted church</a> but don’t have the funds – or the flexibility for a potential move to the country – why not add a touch of the sacred to your home through its decor?From a flurry of listings that went live on our site this week, it looks many Canberrans are doing just that. The humble wooden church pew has become a design trend in homes as far south as Lyons and as far north as Harrison.According to Louise Kichenside, director at Fyshwick-based interior design studio <a href="https://deptofdesign.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dept. of Design</a>, pews make a great entry or mudroom seating option, or are perfect in a dining room if you need something compact but also the ability to squeeze in extra guests.<img alt="Screen Shot 2024-02-06 at 10.06.01 am" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-02-06_at_10.06.01_am.width-800.png" width="292">“We’re seeing a real trend in upcycling and mixing pieces that have history with more contemporary items,” Louise says.“Pews really vary in design; some of them show such beautiful craftsmanship which makes them a great option for a lot of styles of interiors.“For our team, It&#x27;s important that the homes we are designing and the furniture we are curating, reflect our client&#x27;s story. It&#x27;s a pleasure to source unique pieces or integrate pieces that might have sentimental value so we get really excited when we come across something like a church pew.”<img alt="Church-Pew-in-Homes-via-ELLE-Decoration" class="richtext-image full-width" height="650" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Church-Pew-in-Homes-via-ELLE-Decoration.width-800.png" width="500">They might look good but aren’t church pews designed to be seriously uncomfortable?“They can be quite upright so we’d generally apply an upholstered seat pad,” Louise says.“Find a fabric that has a more contemporary pattern and get in touch with your local upholsterer.”Check out the pews in these current listings:<h3 data-block-key="b0ct5"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/43-cedar-street-harrison-act-2914-94430/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">43 Cedar Street, Harrison</a></h3><img alt="43-cedar-street-harrison-act-2914-94430-image-0-20240129023208998299-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/43-cedar-street-harrison-act-2914-94430-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">The sellers of this four-bedroom home have cleverly used a pew to separate the dining area from the lounge area in a big open plan space. I’d definitely be asking for the pew to be included with the home in this sale.<h3 data-block-key="a24se"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/8-brid-place-lyons-act-2606-94429/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8 Brid Place, Lyons</a></h3><img alt="8-brid-place-lyons-act-2606-94429-image-0-20240129023150706094-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/8-brid-place-lyons-act-2606-94429-image-0-2024.width-800.jpg" width="800">You’ve never seen a view from a church pew quite like this one. In this case, the sacred seating is located outside and offers an incredible vista over the treetops to Woden Town Centre.<h3 data-block-key="8k3j1"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/79-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-94426/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">79 Turallo Terrace, Bungendore</a></h3><img alt="79-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-94426-image-0-20240129020224675018-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/79-turallo-terrace-bungendore-nsw-2621-94426-i.width-800.jpg" width="800">This stunning country home on 1892sqm has wooden details throughout, so it’s little wonder they’ve decided to use a pew in the master bedroom as a place to sit to get dressed, or as a home for your current reading stack.(If you actually are in the market for a church, check out <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/20a-regent-street-junee-nsw-2663-93631/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this historic mission hall in Junee, NSW</a>, or <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/3-garroorigang-road-goulburn-nsw-2580-88602/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this former convent near Goulburn</a>.)

The interior design trend Canberrans are loving: church pews

What if your bathroom needed modernising but you were so in love with its mid-1970s tiles you couldn’t bear to part with them?Well then you’d do what the owner of <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Schubert Place, Kambah</a>, did: painstakingly remove, clean and then retile the bathroom with them. Talk about a huge job, but just look at the result: a beautiful, sunshiney, retro space that would make you feel happy every morning, even on the greyest of days.<img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053147999865-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">The bathroom is gorgeous but as we explored more of this unassuming two-storey home in Canberra&#x27;s biggest suburb, it just kept giving and giving.Here are a few of our favourite things:<h3 data-block-key="fe7d0">The spiral staircase.</h3><img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053149116502-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800_o8p79wm.jpg" width="800">Nothing says early 1980s glam like a set of winding stairs. Spiral staircases feed our inner child and we can see the bottom floor of this home turned into a magical children’s haven.<h3 data-block-key="e3b39">Vintage amber bottle glass doors.</h3><img alt="6 Schubert Place_028" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6_Schubert_Place_028.width-800.jpg" width="800">Designed to give privacy between the front door and the rest of the home, amber bottle glass is a definite throwback to heading to your Nan and Pop’s house for Sunday night dinner.<h3 data-block-key="764r2">Bright bedrooms (there are six!)</h3><img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053148657755-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800_epN55Rt.jpg" width="800">With a yellow bathroom at the centre of the home, the owners of 6 Schubert Place haven’t been afraid to splash colour throughout the bedrooms. The result is a happy vibe, and a series of spaces perfect for both sleep and play.<h3 data-block-key="fje0h">The Secret Garden.</h3><img alt="6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0-20240118053150989783-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917-image-0.width-800_QFUFVjS.jpg" width="800">The landscaped garden is full of little areas to discover; veggies and flowers are scattered throughout and we can imagine kids exploring outside for hours.Number 6 Schubert Place, Kambah, goes to auction at 10.30am on Saturday 3 February 2024.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-schubert-place-kambah-act-2902-93917/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

Canberra's most beautiful bathroom just hit the market in Kambah

If you’re like me, you leave the hardest people to buy for until the last minute. And then end up getting them something lame like a box of Favourites or a Kmart gift voucher.Well, this is your official notice that you can stop doing that.Because at vintage emporium Dirty Janes in Fyshwick you’ll knock over the final five people on your shopping list in a single lunch break. If you’ve never heard of Dirty Janes, picture this: a market of the most incredible vintage collections from across the region in one single place. The makers and collectors behind the stalls at Dirty Janes come from as far as Braidwood and Gundaroo. So you’re supporting a small business when you buy.Here’s some inspiration for the hard-to-buy-for friends on your shopping list, according to where they live.<h3 data-block-key="6ovc5">Kingston foreshore</h3><img alt="IMG_0793" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0793.width-800.jpg" width="800">Retro Starfire roller skates Price: $40 Stall owner: Carpe DiemJust picture your best friend cruising along the promenade in these, wind in her hair and the smell of Local Press coffee in the air. Waving to people enjoying an ale outside at The Dock and young couples climbing aboard a Go Boat. The ultimate purchase for a woman on the go.<h3 data-block-key="30ka8">Ainslie</h3><img alt="IMG_0820" class="richtext-image full-width" height="710" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0820.width-800.jpg" width="800">Canberra foundation suburbs tea towel Price: $60 Stall owner: Rhiannon JonesAh, the suburbs that brought the capital to life, one by one. This beautiful design is available as a framed or unframed print, but we’re loving the tea towel version, which would look stunning hanging on the wall of a little Ainslie kitchen.<h3 data-block-key="coqvl">Bonner</h3><img alt="IMG_0835" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0835.width-800.jpg" width="800">Russian dolls Price: From $48 Stall owner: Faded GlamourBelieve me when I say the joy of opening Matryoshka dolls – or Russian nesting dolls – never gets old. I mean, when you get to the teeny dolls at the end and realise there’s another teeny doll inside? So precious. These are perfect for kids growing up in the new northern suburbs of Canberra; treasures that can stay in the family for decades.<h3 data-block-key="793b">Manuka</h3><img alt="IMG_0828" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0828.width-800.jpg" width="800">British style crowns Price: From $80 Stall owner: Borlewen HouseIn case you missed it, it was Queen Elizabeth II who originally mispronounced the name of one of our earliest suburbs (she referred to it as ‘Marn-ika’ as opposed to ‘Man-oo-kah’). We’ve been using her pronunciation ever since. Give your loved one lucky enough to live in 2603 this bejewelled crown as a reminder of their suburb’s very posh origins.<h3 data-block-key="1brso">Ngunnawal</h3><img alt="IMG_0852" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0852.width-800.jpg" width="800">Vintage 1982 Bon Jovi photofile Price: $25 Stall: Johnny the Fox RecordsHead to any backyard party in Ngunnawal and they’re guaranteed to be blasting Livin’ on a Prayer or You Give Love a Bad Name. This set of glossy photos from 1982 is perfect for a Ngunnawal girlfriend who likely grew up in Belco and moved to Gungahlin as a young first home owner.<h3 data-block-key="c1p7i">Banks</h3><img alt="IMG_0842" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0842.width-800.jpg" width="800">Black Mountain Tower Christmas ornament Price: $20 Stall: Beehive CollectivePerfect for those who sadly don’t have a view of our iconic tower from all the way over in the Valley.<h3 data-block-key="d4plk">Barton</h3><img alt="IMG_0838" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0838.width-800.jpg" width="800">1930s Bakelite telephone Price: $55 Stall: 634We like to think this antique was salvaged from a former public service building in the late 1930s or early 40s. From the Department of the Interior (or something just as fancy). The best part of owning this telephone would be asking your children or grandchildren what they think it was once used for.Dirty Janes is located at 80 Collie Street, Fyshwick. Drive into the Domayne carpark and head right to the back!

What to buy your Canberra friends for Xmas, by suburb

Canberran Carly Stone admits she has the best job in the world.Her family owns the much-loved Bredbo Christmas Barn, and Carly spends several months of the year in the United States and Europe, shopping, quite literally, for Christmas decorations. She orders them en masse and brings them home to the giant barn 80km south of Canberra.<img alt="IMG_0455" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0455.width-800.jpg" width="800">“I’m very lucky,” she laughs.“At the moment we’re actually shopping for Christmas 2024, we work about 14 months ahead.”From the Christmasworld Market of Frankfurt, Germany, to the Christmas Fair of Dallas, Texas, Carly gives us the top five decorating themes people the are obsessed with globally this year.<h3 data-block-key="1k68u">Country luxe</h3><img alt="IMG_0469" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0469.width-800_CVyNx4k.jpg" width="800">For years now it’s been all about the neutrals – natural light woods combined with highlights of silver and white. That’s because this is the colour palette of most modern homes, Carly says.<img alt="IMG_0506" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1054" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0506.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Modern and understated is definitely here to stay,” she says. “And the beauty is that if you start with this palette, you can build on it year after year.”<h3 data-block-key="cbdj3">Gingerbread and home-baked treats</h3><img alt="IMG_0480" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0480.width-800.jpg" width="800">For many people, Christmas is captured in the smell of baking gingerbread (except me: I’m lazy and buy the pre-made house kits from Aldi). Gingerbread men, women, children, houses and entire villages, sprinkled with icing sugar snow, are flying off the shelves this year.<img alt="IMG_0481" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0481.width-800.jpg" width="800">‘Fake bakes’ are also big: think hanging cupcakes, red-and-white peppermint cappuccinos, cookies and sweet pastries – all fake of course – from the branches of your tree.<h3 data-block-key="c9ifc">The anti-Santa</h3><img alt="IMG_4700" class="richtext-image full-width" height="983" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_4700.width-800.jpg" width="800">Are Canberrans getting crankier each year? Or is it just that the story of The Grinch represents the power Christmas can have on even the most cold-hearted of people?<img alt="IMG_0474" class="richtext-image full-width" height="944" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0474.width-800.jpg" width="800">Either way, the horrid green guy (with a soft heart underneath) is more and more popular every year, with Dr. Seuss-inspired decorations hitting mantles, Christmas trees and front doors.<h3 data-block-key="be5kd">Woodland magic</h3><img alt="IMG_0463" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0463.width-800.jpg" width="800">Greens and reds are always popular, Carly says, but this year dark forest greens with dark wood – highlighted by animal print – is magical for Christmas trees and homes.The darker tones are perfect if you’ve already got a foundation of the white and light wood tones mentioned above in country luxury.<h3 data-block-key="bts6p">The Nutcracker</h3><img alt="IMG_0507" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1054" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0507.width-800.jpg" width="800">Designed by Germans to keep away malevolent spirits and bring good luck at Christmas, nutcrackers are a symbol of the festive season adored the world over.<img alt="IMG_0483" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_0483.width-800.jpg" width="800">Tchaikovsky’s ballet, written in 1892, is performed at Christmas time across the globe, while newer adaptations of the ballet’s story – captured in this Barbie movie, for example – ensure the nutcracker dolls stay relevant to younger audiences.

'Fake bakes' and The Grinch: The Christmas decorating trends of 2023

The kitchen splashback we never knew we needed: mermaid tiles [insert love heart eyes emoji].After a long Thursday in the Zango office we’re flicking through the kitchens we dream of installing in our future homes. Here are our three favourites from deep within suburban Canberra.<h3 data-block-key="b07bi">Arthouse inspired</h3><img alt="6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image-0-20231102034643421988-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image.width-800.jpg" width="800">One word to describe the incredibly dark heart of this home: loooooove. The wall-mounted knife set just hits harder on a black background, while the mermaid tiles are art deco luxe.<img alt="6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image-0-20231102034643128750-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696-image.width-800_SnULKXU.jpg" width="800">The rest of this two-bedroom apartment on Forbes Street is equally as unexpected and stunning, including custom joinery in almost every room and a black chalk feature wall.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-33-forbes-street-turner-act-2612-89696/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing for 6/33 Forbes Street, Turner.</a><h3 data-block-key="1sthi">Scandinavian dream</h3><img alt="5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-image-0-20230825001631237737-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-.width-800_nLKWkJ0.jpg" width="800">From its structured lines to its simplicity, this kitchen in Yarralumla is as minimalist and elegant as it gets.<img alt="5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-image-0-20230825001631567007-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286-.width-800_aw8vley.jpg" width="800">We’re loving the calacatta marble and the stunning Zug appliances, but mostly it’s about the thick timber highlight lines for us. Who wouldn’t want to cook Swedish meatballs in this kitchen?<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/5-fitzgerald-street-yarralumla-act-2600-85286/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing for 5 Fitzgerald Street, Yarralumla.</a><h3 data-block-key="f89k">Country luxe</h3><img alt="1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-image-0-20231025041639008245-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-imag.width-800_C2PxPi1.jpg" width="800">It’s hard not to imagine this enormous kitchen in Red Hill packed with family members and friends at Christmas time (or just for a standard Wednesday night dinner at home really).<img alt="1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-image-0-20231025041639306885-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655-imag.width-800_qurnKQ8.jpg" width="800">Underpinned by a ‘Hamptons meets country’ style, we can’t decide if the windows or the arched bookshelves under the island bench are our favourite detail.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/1-reliance-street-red-hill-act-2603-85655/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing for 1 Reliance Street, Red Hill.</a>

The dream kitchens we found deep in Canberra's suburbs

Rumours that the tiny hamlet of Rosedale, just 12km south of Batemans Bay, is home to a number of Australian celebrities on weekends (including Nicole Kidman) have been confirmed.The multi-million dollar house for sale at <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">77 Yowani Road, Rosedale</a>, belongs to iconic Australian fashion and interior designer Collette Dinnigan, who since the early 1990s has built an empire encompassing women&#x27;s fashion and beautiful homewares.<img alt="77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0-20230919071633615195-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0.width-800.jpg" width="800">Dinnigan was the first Australian fashion designer to mount a full-scale ready-to-wear collection in Paris in 1995, and is the designer behind the luxury penthouse suites at Bannisters by the Sea at Mollymook. She’s collaborated with global retailers Target and Marks and Spencer in the past on homewares ranges, and her ongoing collaborations with luxury brands include Qantas, Audi and Dom Perignon.<img alt="77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0-20230919071634733497-crop-c0-5__0-5-1600x750-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="375" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0.width-800_9nXe9A6.jpg" width="800">The hallmarks of Dinnigan’s design aesthetic – romantic, feminine, sensual and individual – drive the design of the brand new four-bedroom home in North Rosedale. The designer and her husband, Bradley Cocks, built the oceanfront home ‘from the ashes’ after losing their original beach shack to the fires of early 2020.<img alt="77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0-20230919071634536038-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718-image-0.width-800_xRMGW4q.jpg" width="800">Breathtaking features include a master bedroom that faces the Pacific Ocean and overlooks Jimmy’s Island, Italian marble benchtops and sinks, and a handmade copper exhaust fan. Dinnigan’s beautiful design touches highight every room.Sales agent for the property <a href="/agents/sarah-ralston-2/">Sarah Ralston</a>, principal of <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/belle-property-batemans-bay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belle Property Batemans Bay</a>, says the house will cost its new owner between $3.9 million and $4.2 million. People have been flying into Moruya Airport from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra to experience the inside of the luxury retreat.<img alt="docs_403e9278-010e-4bb3-b95b-711bdc5abd22_riviera_images_1-960x640" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/docs_403e9278-010e-4bb3-b95b-711bdc5abd22_rivi.width-800.jpg" width="800">“They’ve really tried to reflect the natural world in the build,” Sarah says.“The design has been really well thought-out, with the orientation chosen to capture the sun and the views.“There are also lots of natural timber finishes throughout, which really draw your attention.”<img alt="docs_768f7d74-f567-49ad-b587-284d099057e2_riviera_images_1-960x640" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/docs_768f7d74-f567-49ad-b587-284d099057e2_rivi.width-800.jpg" width="800">The property’s ultra-modern features include surround-sound speakers inside and out, solar panels, tank water and an electric vehicle charger.Beautiful details include a wine fridge, a ZIP water station, gas fireplace in the main living room and underfloor heating in the bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has its own separate entry, while the back deck is the vantage point for sunrises.<img alt="docs_b4151a29-05cc-48ab-99dd-a3df78d9b87e_riviera_images_1-960x640" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/docs_b4151a29-05cc-48ab-99dd-a3df78d9b87e_rivi.width-800.jpg" width="800">Energy-wise, the home is 95 per cent off-grid.“This is a home for someone looking for something out of the ordinary,” Sarah says.Number 77 Yowani Road, Rosedale, is for sale between $3.9 million and $4.2 million.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/77-yowani-road-rosedale-nsw-2536-86718/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

Fashion designer Collette Dinnigan lists her luxury Rosedale retreat

‘Buy me this.’I send this as a text message (with a Zango listing attached) to my husband/sister/mum/BFF almost every other day. But this time I mean it.Seriously: how divine is <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this three-bedroom apartment in Turner</a>?<img alt="604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159-image-0-20230911033152456161-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-861.width-800.jpg" width="800">As soon as I saw it listed by <a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/home-holly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">home.by holly</a> on Monday it hit the top of my lust list. And I just had to talk to owner/seller Elle about the stunning space she’s created in the heart of the inner north. I mean, creating a bohemian oasis in an apartment on Canberra’s ‘main street’ – Northbourne Avenue – is no mean feat!<h4 data-block-key="f8obj">Bree: Your apartment is like a real-life dream! Which places inspire you?</h4><img alt="604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159-image-0-20230911033150933232-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-861.width-800_QK7OFB5.jpg" width="800">Elle: Oh! Thank you so much! Spending time on the Gold Coast and Byron Bay, my mum had a beach shack which she decorated and I admired, travelling to coastal settings and my brother’s love of the ocean have all inspired me.<h4 data-block-key="30f7q">Bree: What kind of feeling were you trying to evoke with the space?</h4><img alt="604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159-image-0-20230911033154067284-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-861.width-800_x8cxr5Y.jpg" width="800">Elle: A soft, welcoming and tranquil feeling. Most furnishings are soft or curved to emulate this feeling, and the use of lots of white creates a calm and relaxed feeling in my eyes and doesn’t compete with the beauty of nature just outside.<h4 data-block-key="aoi2c">Bree: What are the key design tricks you&#x27;ve used?</h4><img alt="604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159-image-0-20230911033154347700-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-861.width-800_6jV3t3t.jpg" width="800">Elle: Only choosing pieces I love and are comfortable. I wanted to be able to have people over and sit all night eating, drinking and laughing at the dining table while still being comfortable sitting there in the early hours of the morning.<h4 data-block-key="4og0s">Bree: What are your favourite items of furniture and where are they from?</h4><img alt="604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159-image-0-20230911033155876073-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-861.width-800_U4a7chS.jpg" width="800">Elle: I don’t have favourites :) Three Birds Renovations are a huge source of inspiration fir me! I also chose home.byholly specifically to sell the home as I find the way they present homes is also inspirational!<h4 data-block-key="8tmf7">Bree: What will the new owners love about living here?</h4><img alt="604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159-image-0-20230911033155645834-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-861.width-800_6G9qer6.jpg" width="800">Elle: I hope the new owners love the sense of community and connection that we have experienced in living in Space2. The happiness when the sun rises and comes through the sheer curtains, enveloping the lounge room and the ambient lighting that glows in the evening. I hope the new owners love the feeling of the apartment as much as I have loved creating it and experience many joyous memories!604/165 Northbourne Avenue, Turner, is for sale for $1.2 million+<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/604-165-northbourne-avenue-turner-act-2612-86159/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

This Turner apartment is giving California bungalow (so we asked the seller how she did it)

​​What if you could design your very own signature print — not only for the huge pile of cushions on your lounge but also for lounging in bed in?Would you choose floral, stripes or tiny triangles? It&#x27;s emerald leopard for me.<img alt="0143 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1200" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/0143_2.width-800.jpg" width="800">Canberra brand <a href="https://luxeandbeau.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luxe &amp; Beau</a> has been selling stunning homewares online for more than seven years; but with its new bricks and mortar store in Fyshwick, it’s helping clients match their interiors to their peejays.Luxe &amp; Beau is the vision of Canberra’s Georgie Beaumont, who comes from a long line of women obsessed with beautiful things. With the opening of the Fyshwick Luxe and Beau showroom, Canberrans can access an appointment-only service to work with Georgie on designing a signature print.<img alt="0227" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1200" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/0227.width-800.jpg" width="800">“Luxe &amp; Beau is a lifestyle brand that includes designer accessories for a home and its owner,” Georgie says.“Our brand is all about quality and timelessness with a modern flair, or what I like to call ‘classic with a contemporary edge’.“Unlike fast fashion, each collection at Luxe &amp; Beau is beautifully made in classic designs and fabrics that will have longevity in your home.“Colour and pattern are a trademark of my designs. I create products that you could add to a beautiful white space, for example, to give an individual look. Products that can completely change or personalise a space, without needing to totally overhaul your interiors.”<img alt="0026" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/0026.width-800.jpg" width="800">A former student of the London of College of Fashion, Georgie launched Luxe &amp; Beau online in 2015. Her passion for interiors and homewares is three generational, with both her grandmother and mother owning interior and homewares businesses.Mum Sally-ann Cottle’s store, Cottle House, was well known in Cooma for providing stylish homewares, furniture, curtains and more. Georgie was hands-on at Cottle House from an early age, and by 15 was accompanying her mum to tradeshows.<img alt="0214" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/0214.width-800.jpg" width="800">Georgie lists the beautiful country homestead she grew up in in the Snowy Mountains – which had a garden surrounded by flowers and magnificent trees – as a huge inspiration for her print designs.“Our showroom is a place where our clients can come and see our products beautifully displayed, where they can touch and feel them and be inspired to create their own beautiful space,” Georgie says.“Fyshwick is also the perfect location as it’s in the heart of Canberra’s furnishing precinct.”The Luxe &amp; Beau showroom is located at 8A/56 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick.

Matching your pyjamas to your cushions is a thing, says this Canberra homewares label

This beautiful, three-bedroom, single-bathroom home is as cosy and warm as a Disney princess&#x27;s castle.Set beside a reserve and located across from the paddocks of Lanyon Homestead, <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2/47 Bellchambers Crescent, Banks</a>, is a beautifully-decorated and well-loved 107sqm home.<a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/mcintyre-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McIntyre Property</a> real estate agent <a href="/agents/betty-wark-1/">Betty Wark</a> describes the property as &quot;immaculate, inside and out&quot;.<img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031633811334-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_oyhiLzI.jpg" width="800">“Just by looking at the photos, you can see how amazing this property is,” Betty says.“The owner, Reina, is a lovely lady who is over 80 years old and whose decorating skills are just incredible.“The home has been decorated with flair and style and filled with Reina’s precious keepsakes and memories.“It’s just so loved and cared for, and you won’t find a single speck of dust anywhere.”<img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031635868449-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_IMFnrMz.jpg" width="800">Betty says the living spaces are quite spacious and have an attached studio that&#x27;s been transformed from a garage.“It’s only a small property, but it has everything you could want and more,” she says.“Reina absolutely adores this home. She had done a decorating course in the past too, so she knows her colours really well and how to make the home stylish.”<img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031634328353-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_jrJ9VC6.jpg" width="800">The Banks home is also fitted with ducted evaporative cooling, electric heaters and downlights throughout.The light-filled kitchen features high cupboards, a double pantry and a breakfast bar, and is located in the heart of the home.“The kitchen was updated eight years ago,” Betty says.“The double round sinks were added, and it has a stunning outlook to the garden.&quot;<img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031636634778-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_V5oYdaN.jpg" width="800">All bedrooms have their own built-in robes, while a double linen closet features in the hallway.“The master bedroom is quite large, and the other two are your standard-sized bedrooms,” Betty says.“They’re all designed with warm tones in mind and offer natural light to flood through.“There&#x27;s only one bathroom in this home, with a separate toilet. It has a chandelier hanging above it, which makes it quite unique too.”<img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031638500649-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_cfMIhAF.jpg" width="800">The stunning gardens offer so many places to sit and relax.“Outdoors, you&#x27;ll find a full-length paved and covered outdoor entertaining area, which showcases the gardens around it,” Betty says.“The gardens are just stunning. The area is completely covered and it’s so private, tucked away and well maintained.“At the end of the day, you can come outside and enjoy the peace and serenity on offer.<img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031638206084-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_4bRBNE2.jpg" width="800">“There’s also plenty of hidden escape areas which are perfect for young kids to enjoy outdoor adventures, especially coming into the warmer months.”Additional features of the home include two 5000L water tanks and a double carport.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2/47 Bellchambers Crescent</a> is accepting offers over $685,000.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>Article originally written and published by <a href="https://the-riotact.com/forever-adored-pretty-in-pink-private-duplex-in-banks/619754" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RiotACT</a>.

On the very outskirts of Banks lies a castle, waiting for a new princess

For a couple of decades now, the minimalist trend has take over our homes (and our Instagram feeds). Muted neutral tones, clean lines and open spaces.But what if you love bright colours or dark moody shades? Or have a giant book collection and a host of treasured items that belonged to your Nan?Enter the maximal minimalist trend. Maximal minimalism is exactly what it sounds like: a combination of the open spaces of minimalism mixed with the personality of maximalism. Think strong bold colours, mirrors, statement pieces and rich textured furnishings. All thoughtfully arranged in an organised and meaningful way.Check out the trend coming to life in these listings:<h3 data-block-key="ruaa"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2/47 Bellchambers Crescent, Banks</a></h3><img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031634043024-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_8AXZLbq.jpg" width="800">This three-bedroom, one-bath home is perfect for a first home buyer or retiree.The current owners have maximised the relatively small spaces of the home in a thorough and well-executed way. Luxe drapes, plush carpets and opulent wallpaper all lend an air of elegance, while large mirrored wardrobes open up the space.<img alt="2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588-image-0-20221130031635868449-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-7158.width-800_IMFnrMz.jpg" width="800">The home has a neutral base, allowing the new owners to style to taste. Outside is a private sanctuary filled with mature plants and roses, ready to relax and read a book.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/2-47-bellchambers-crescent-banks-act-2906-71588/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="4o3oa"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-26-disney-court-belconnen-act-2617-70910/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6/26 Disney Court, Belconnen</a></h3><img alt="6-26-disney-court-belconnen-act-2617-70910-image-0-20221122233252232163-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-26-disney-court-belconnen-act-2617-70910-ima.width-800.jpg" width="800">This one-bed, one-bath home has minimal space, but maximum personality. Feature tiles in the kitchen give the meals area a striking lift and exposed white brick walls provide the perfect palette for hanging all of your showpieces.<img alt="6-26-disney-court-belconnen-act-2617-70910-image-0-20221122233252494536-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-26-disney-court-belconnen-act-2617-70910-ima.width-800_CvLYNkP.jpg" width="800">The distinctive tiles in the bathroom frame the sink with charming nature scenes. The current owners have proven that this space works best with statement rugs, bold colours and bountiful ornamental pieces.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/6-26-disney-court-belconnen-act-2617-70910/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="ff55s"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-werriwa-crescent-isabella-plains-act-2905-70406/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31 Werriwa Crescent, Isabella Plains</a></h3><img alt="31-werriwa-crescent-isabella-plains-act-2905-70406-image-0-20221117031_cY6pFaO-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-werriwa-crescent-isabella-plains-act-2905-7.width-800.jpg" width="800">Earthy and modern hues, combined with decadent textured wall hangings, highlight this home&#x27;s potential for personality. The use of lush leafy plants against the bold backgrounds creates a striking mellow ambience. Modern and masculine carpets and curtains are balanced by a light bathroom and kitchen.<img alt="31-werriwa-crescent-isabella-plains-act-2905-70406-image-0-20221117031_t0sJqTs-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/31-werriwa-crescent-isabella-plains-act-2905-7.width-800_yDDzxWS.jpg" width="800">Two large living spaces flow into a galley-style kitchen and are accentuated by a separate formal dining space for entertaining. Located right next door to St. Mary MacKillop College and central to all of Tuggeranong’s offerings. <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/31-werriwa-crescent-isabella-plains-act-2905-70406/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="5gde1"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-iwanoff-street-taylor-act-2913-71674/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 Iwanoff Street, Taylor</a></h3><img alt="25-iwanoff-street-taylor-act-2913-71674-image-0-20221201033128990592-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="450" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-iwanoff-street-taylor-act-2913-71674-image-.width-800.jpg" width="800">Designed by STUDIO56, the attention to detail in this home is incredible.The range of textures - from marble and rich timber to heavy leathers - are all offset by sweeping floor-to-ceiling views of the Brindabellas.<img alt="25-iwanoff-street-taylor-act-2913-71674-image-0-20221201033131960053-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/25-iwanoff-street-taylor-act-2913-71674-image-.width-800_2UDWcDG.jpg" width="800">Tessellating tiles in the bathrooms create &#x27;busyness&#x27; while the high lofty ceilings, including a 6m high entry space, are minimalist. The home has three (!) master bedrooms, all with walk-in robes and ensuites.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/25-iwanoff-street-taylor-act-2913-71674/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a><h3 data-block-key="2v7v"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/135-henry-kendall-street-franklin-act-2913-70858/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">135 Henry Kendall Street, Franklin</a></h3><img alt="135-henry-kendall-street-franklin-act-2913-70858-image-0-20221122041636591976-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/135-henry-kendall-street-franklin-act-2913-708.width-800.jpg" width="800">The colours in this home are everything. Subdued sunburnt tones throughout are complemented by sleek lines and modern finishes. Expansive glossy tiles take you from the entrance past two living areas and through to the chef&#x27;s kitchen, featuring a waterfall stone benchtop and five burner gas cooktop.<img alt="135-henry-kendall-street-franklin-act-2913-70858-image-0-20221122041637384247-thumbnail-1920x1920-70" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/135-henry-kendall-street-franklin-act-2913-708.width-800_N9tx2Ic.jpg" width="800">Custom joinery throughout provides the perfect opportunity for the maximalist in you to display all of your prized possessions. Floating timber floors in the bedrooms would look magnificent with plush rugs and the large master suite has a walk-in robe and contemporary ensuite.<a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/135-henry-kendall-street-franklin-act-2913-70858/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the full listing.</a>

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