They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

After: plenty of seating and an injection of greenery turn this balcony into an urban oasis.
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With space on the balcony for a wicker couch and chair, we transformed this area into a beautiful outdoor room, adding square footage to the renters' living space. Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns, bringing your favorite colors together.

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3-4 beds | 2.5-3.5 baths | approx. 1,440-1,815 square feet *Arques Place sold out in January 2017* Located in Sunnyvale’s East Arques and N. Fair Oaks, Arques Place offers: • 85 Townhomes • Community Club House • Front yard space (per location) • Large private outdoor decks • 2 car side by side attached garage • Downstairs bedrooms per plan • Proximity to work centers and major employers • Close to restaurants, shopping, outdoor amenities and parks • Nearby Sunnyvale Caltrain station • Close proximity to parks include Fair Oaks Park, Martin Murphy Junior Park and Columbia Park. • Schools include San Miguel ES, Columbia MS, Fremont HS

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