July 22, 2022
Clutter is the enemy of interior design so I like to live & work by the 19th century designer William Morris’s famed quote: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” This doesn’t come naturally to everyone so here’s some of the advice I share...
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January 9, 2022
My clients had extended & renovated the rest of their Geelong home some years earlier, leaving their ensuite, master bedroom storage & bathroom untouched… it was time to bring these spaces to life again as they had grown sad! The master bedroom was updated with custom designed & built cabinetry + a more soothing paint...
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December 15, 2021
Never under estimate the power of paint!This majority of the dramatic home transformation was achieved just by painting. Inside the exposed brickwork (with the exception of the formal dinning room) was simply painted out in Dulux natural white. The trusses, window frames & doors were then highlighted in black. Smaller tweaks included replacing the door...
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November 6, 2021
This home was originally built by my Father Ron Dennehy in the mid 90’s & whilst it had stood the test of time it was ready for a facelift. My clients loved their home still but wanted a fresh coastal / urban look . This was achieved by renovating & reconfiguring the kitchen & wet areas,...
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August 14, 2021
I appreciate that engaging an Interior Designer is a daunting step for many people. They are often concerned that their job is too small or that it will be expensive to employ an interior designer or that they won’t like the end result. They needn’t worry, as interior designers such as myself are happy to...
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December 5, 2020
A drab late 80’s Torquay home transformed into a dashing & enviable modern home & recently awarded by the HIA “Victorian renovation of the year under $500,00” My clients had clear vision of the home they wanted to create, so I was enlisted to help them make their vision a reality. Warm whites, layered soft...
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November 20, 2020
A dull coastal holiday cottage was transformed into a welcoming weekend or long stay getaway home. My clients asked that their dreary 1990’s holiday cottage be made bright & welcoming, fun yet practical. This was achieved by replacing the drab carpets & terracotta tiling with Kardean© LooseLay Vinyl Planks in Pearl Oak, painting the creamy walls &...
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November 6, 2020
Project Description: New Build Front Facade Front Facade LHS Front Facade RHS Rear Facade Entry Stairwell Void Upper Stairwell Kitchen Kitchen Island Kitchen to Butlers Pantry Kitchen Tap Kitchen to Dining Living 1 Alfresco Home Office Master Bedhead Master Bedroom Ensuite Ensuite Vanity Powder Upper Lower Stairwell Living 2 Powder Lower Powder Vanity Laundry Bedroom...
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July 18, 2020
This amazing home transformation started out as a basic face lift & finished up a full blown renovation with the addition of a 3rd storey to further capture the sweeping views over Geelong. Dull 1980’s cream, beige & brown gave way to a fresh charcoal & white palette. My clients wanted something modern with a...
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February 13, 2020
Kylie Sargent of Geelong Awarded Best Of Houzz 2020 The Annual People’s Choice Award from the Houzz Community Highlights Home Renovation and Design Professionals with Most Popular Designs and Top RatingsGeelong, Australia, February 12th, 2020 – Kylie Sargent of Kylie Sargent Interior Design has won for the 6th year in a row a “Best of Houzz” award for...
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