How come I often seem to be the desenting voice haha ? Just me personally , the graffiti or art ( to be honest , I actually thought it was a couple of $50 'Banksy' rip-off peel off wall stickers off e-bay ) I would do on long framed or frameless canvases -- that way you could change them if you wanted , or paint the walls if you wanted -- basically , more options . It also means if they are selling , it is a lot easier to change if a new owner didn't like them . The photo ( 3rd from bottom ) with the extra wall with the 2 colourful prints or paintings in white frames is way more my preference . And while I understand the rug is similar tones to the art , to me it looks too busy , and that 'trend' of bright coloured cushions that clash with the bright primary couch colour reminds me of preschools or Government Departments -- places where taste is relatively unknown . Blue and green should never be seen , and the yellow is fighting with the blue IMO . More subdued golds , mid reds and warm orange would have the same effect without the 'jarring' in my opinion . I am no expert , and taste is personal , I love colour but that seems like having bright colours just because you can , but that doesn't mean you should . . . . . . . . .

Hi Sue and Eve it is their personal space so whatever the clients motivation behind it, it is just that. Their personal space. This garden, to set the record straight, has had neighbours coming in and expressing their appreciation to the clients for considering birdlife via the planting specs and also aesthetics for their enjoyment too as they pass by. It’s also opened up the fact that the neighbours from all backgrounds are talking to each other and have fostered a community spirit which is so lacking these days. Perhaps the wording of this article should be revisited but I wouldn’t read it too literally from a self interest point of view as the clients are extremely thoughtful of their neighbours and surrounds. So thanks for your feedback but would appreciate it if your comments have some basis to them.

Wow, what an ambitious project! It's amazing to see how the heritage restoration combined with modern updates transformed the space into a unique oasis. I'd love to see more of the before-and-after pictures. Check out this URL for the full story!

Not sure why this has ahd no response but beautiful job well done.