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See all 14 stories . A traditional home gets a stylish extension and colourful makeover. Sophie Gunnersen added furniture and art in bold colours to the open-plan living room in the recent extension.
The rug is from Nomadic Son in Daylesford and the artwork is by Milo Lockett. Credit: Armelle Habib The home A five-bedroom Edwardian home in Melbourne’s south-east with a contemporary two-storey extension, pool and cellar. Who lives here Sophie Gunnersen, partner and interior designer at Alsoh, her husband Andrew, a company director, their sons Kip, 12, and Woodrow, 9, and Banjo the dog.
What we did Advertisement “We engaged architect Lucy Clemenger to give the home a much-needed overhaul, and 70 per cent of the home’s footprint was re-created,” says Gunnersen. “Morcon Developments did the build and Alsoh restored the original features and added custom pieces that reflect our style.” My favourite room “The sitting room, with its bright-blue metallic paint and amazing light from Volker Haug, has a punchy feel despite a very subdued presence,” she says.
“In summer it is calming and cooling, and in winter the open fire feels cocooning.” The ’hood “We are just a block from the beach and Alber.
