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The 200-square-metre dwelling sits at the bottom of a steep driveway in
Like a true artist's residence, the home is all about symbolism: for example, the ground floor studio is clad with latticed timber to tie into the space's crafty vibe, while the living zone is clad with compressed sheet metal and the sleeping zone with long-run roofing to evoke a relaxed, holiday house feel. "I think Andrew had the traditional
Surprisingly, given its radically different zones, the house works well as a whole. "I wanted the equivalent of a spacious house with as much privacy and open space as possible;' says Liz. Now, the separate living and work environments accommodate and reflect Liz's life and II personality, as do her various works - vases, vessels and light boxes - scattered throughout the three spaces.
Despite its separate sections, the urban home, which backs onto the bush, has a feel of continuity - an outdoor deck runs alongside the open-plan living, kitchen and dining zone, accessed by Shoji-style sliding doors (opposite). "There are very few full stops in this house, which I love”, says Liz. "I built this house for me so I didn't want to compromise or think about the future or how anyone else might use the space."
Liz's quirky touches include the vintage '60s black-and-white floral wallpaper in the bedroom (overleaf), which she found languishing at the back of an op shop. "It was just one of those things," enthuses Liz. "When I found this fabulous wallpaper, I just had to go with it and find a place to use it." The same went for the '70s red glass mosaic tiles in the bathroom, of which she bought the store's last few metres. Artwork by Liz's friends and peers, along with the mixed and matched furnishings, add additional zest.
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