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Rich materials, comfy textiles, a splash of paint, or the deft use of light—we call out design gestures that do wonders to carve out a cozy home.

Slideshow open dining and living room area with Koura pendant lamps
A modern addition transforms the rear of this 1880 bungalow in Adelaide, Australia, which features a traditional, ornate facade. Kylie Brammy and George Kyprianou hung Koura pendant lights by New Zealand designer David Trubridge above the dining area. Their organic forms and diamond-shaped shadows create intimacy in the vast space. Among Bilardo’s contributions were the black tulipwood cabinetry and ceiling and the cantilevered concrete countertop that appears to go through the glass wall.

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written by:
Diana Budds
September 30, 2012

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