This Renovated ’70s Home in Sydney Is a Glowing Backdrop for a Couple’s Art and Furniture Collection

Studio Prineas punches up a suburban home with built-ins, skylights, and design moments that frame the owners’ prized possessions.
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Having lived in the Netherlands for many years, Patrick and Elizabeth became enamored with gezellig (pronounced heh-sell-ick), a Dutch word referring to the sensation of well-being that one typically shares with others. When the couple returned to Australia in search of a permanent home, they wanted to be sure to capture that sensation.

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Caitlin Wheeler
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Caitlin Wheeler was a lawyer in Silicon Valley and is now a writer in Durham, NC. She's written about lawyers with zany careers, the North Carolina wine industry, and global architectural design.

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