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Brisbane new build inspired by Scandinavia and the Mediterranean

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Despite its relatively diminutive proportions (it sits on 405 square metres of land and has a 10 metre frontage), this Scandinavian inspired Brisbane home sits proud on the street. โ€œEven though our house is only eight metres wide it looks quite grand because we donโ€™t have a garage attached to the side,โ€ says the homeโ€™s owner and interior designer Christal Fysentzou.

Front elevation
Front elevation

Designed in collaboration with Koda Design, Christal managed the interiors while her husband Chris Fysentzou was across the build โ€“ all under the banner of their company Zou Build.

โ€œWe wanted to create a different form of Queenslander as we are in an area with a traditional character overlay. We really like Scandinavian design and there are lots of gables in Queenslanders too,โ€ says Christal. Gable aside, the balcony and balustrade details are two more obvious nods to the classic Queenslander design vernacular.

Lounge room
Multiple skylights flood the lounge room with natural light

Inside, the interior looks to the Mediterranean for inspiration with lots of organic tones and finishes including a rendered, textured finish that features on the downstairs living room wall, kitchen island bench and rangehood. The kitchen also features Stone Ambassadors engineered stone in โ€˜Ottoman Greyโ€™ and plenty of curves. โ€œThe kitchen curves work to soften the space and give it that Mediterranean feel,โ€ says Christal.

Kitchen
Kitchen

Grey limewashed American Oak timber floors work to further soften the spaces. โ€œWe tried to make the house light and bright and kept the interior neutral and fresh,โ€ says Christal. 16 internal skylights were key to realising that dream and ensure that neighbouring properties will never be able to build out the home’s light.

Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Ensuite
Ensuite

A clever design feature, that really works to maximise the block, there is a multi-purpose space that sits under the house. The area can fit four cars but also acts as an extension of the backyard and pool. โ€œItโ€™s a great place for the kids to play,โ€ says Christal of the outdoor area that gets a lot of use by the couple’s two daughters Andrea and Sophia.

Child's room
The girlsโ€™ rooms feature loft beds so that they can entertain their friends without encroaching on the communal areas

A statement spiral staircase connects the homeโ€™s alfresco area with the pool and outdoor fireplace and nearby Astroturf was a low-maintenance option. โ€œWe love that we can entertain all year round in our garden โ€“ the pool in summer and fireplace in winter. We have such great weather in Queensland and itโ€™s important to emphasise that in our houses,โ€ says Christal.

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Backyard
Alfresco
Alfresco

Photographer: Louise Roche from Villa Styling

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Amy is our regular feature writer, an experienced journalist and interior stylist living in Perth, Western Australia. Find out more about her styling work at http://www.amycollinswalker.com/

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