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McBride installed herringbone floors on the parlor level to make the space look larger. "The motion explodes the walls,

A dramatic Cle’ Zellige tile wall tastefully infuses the open space with another layer of color.

The kitchen island and cabinets at this Melbourne renovation are made of recycled timber, taking cue from the wooden bookcase that designer Kim Kneipp installed during the home’s first restyling.

Access into the garden is through the side of the kitchen and not the rear. This means the rear is protected for wildlife and the family do not have to go through the garden to access the BBQ and hard landscaping.

The window in the kitchen that overlooks the garden is intentionally free of any structure, with the small ventilation openings discretely located to the side. This ensures the view is uninterrupted and the woodlands become part of the interior.

The family dog, Bruno, "loves to nap by the fireplace,