Working with her home’s original bones, an interior designer has created a warm and inviting space.
generous entrance hall
where we could read,
work and dine,” says
Alexandra Brownlow.
The painting is by
Todd Hunter.Armelle Habib
The home
A two-storey, three bedroom, semi-detached townhouse in Melbourne’s inner east.
Who lives here
Interior designer Alexandra Brownlow, of Brownlow Interior Design, her husband, IT executive Edward Jeffries, and their labrador, Patsy.
What we did
“We haven’t changed the bones of the house, but by installing beautiful limestone flooring in the entrance hall and two impressive travertine fireplaces, we have given the rooms a focal point and a grounded, more permanent feel,” says Brownlow.
My favourite room
“The powder room, with its antique Turkish marble basin and Giacometti-inspired stand made by Peter Nyary.”
The ’hood
“It’s wonderful to be able to walk everywhere,” says Brownlow. “For dinner we stroll to nearby restaurants, and my fave haunt, Chapel Street Bazaar, is a stone’s throw away.”
Future plans
“I have endless plans, but next is a banister rope with brass fittings for the staircase, then a new island bench and a repaint of the kitchen joinery with the same lime green as the walls.”
Best advice
“Don’t fall into the trap of you being the oldest thing in the house!” says Brownlow. “Every room needs something vintage or antique.”
was an engagement present; our initials are carved into the back,” says Brownlow.Armelle Habib
amazing wall of privacy,” says Brownlow. “I’ve since planted the Boston Ivy.”Armelle Habib
dining spot,” says
Brownlow. The
painting, Oval
Over Lake, is by
Emily Ferretti.
The chairs are by
William Yeoward.Armelle Habib
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