Before & After: A Rundown Brisbane Cottage Turns Into a Ravishing, Modern Home
A design duo transform an 1871 Australian cottage into a bright and breezy home with a vibrant kitchen at its core.
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When design blogger Geneva Vanderzeil and her partner, architect and interior designer Ben McCarthy, purchased their first house together in Brisbane, Australia, there was no denying the property needed a lot of work. Amped for the challenge, the design duo rolled up their sleeves and conducted an extensive DIY renovation, remodeling the rundown 1871 cottage into a charming, open-plan home with a versatile kitchen.
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Michele Koh Morollo
Dwell Contributor
Michele Koh Morollo is a journalist who has been writing about design, lifestyle and travel for the last twenty years.
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