A home with “good bones” gets a classic revamp. A 1980s, architect-designed, three-bedroom home in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs with high vaulted ceilings and an open-plan living space. Interior stylist and decorator Karin Bochnik with her daughters Milla, 14, and Gia, 11, and their cat, Pepper.
“The house had great bones but everything else needed a facelift,” says Bochnik. “I gutted the home, opened up the kitchen into the living area, added a powder room and updated the interiors.” “The open-plan living and dining room, as it comfortably holds my 14-seat dining table,” says Bochnik.
“I also love cold nights spent on the couch in front of the open fire with a glass of wine. It’s my happy place.” “It’s green and safe and I love that it’s minutes from the freeway, making my busy life much easier,” says Bochnik.
“I feel like we are outgrowing the house, so we might explore moving,” says Bochnik. “However, my heart is set on a shack along the Victorian coast rather than a larger home. Time will tell.
” “Take your time making decisions and, if in doubt, engage a professional. It often costs less then you think and can save a lot of hassle.”.
