An interior designer's sophisticated Californian bungalow

Interior designer Ann King has turned a California-style bungalow into a sophisticated abode suited for both work and play

An interior designer’s sophisticated Californian bungalow

Ann King works from home and shares the house with husband Jason and their children Xavier, 10, Tabitha, seven, and Isaiah, five, as well as cavoodle puppy Leo and moodle Ash. “This house really suits our lifestyle,” says Ann. “We have a large extended family and there’s always an open door.”

Article from: Australian House & Garden. Words by: Rose-Marie Hillier. Styling by: Ashley Pratt. Photography by: John Paul Urizar.

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“My favourite room,” says Ann of the formal living space, but the decor also speaks to her husband’s interests. The shelving at left contains Jason’s cricketing memorabilia. “I figured, if I have to look at it, it should be housed in something beautiful,” says Ann. Shelf unit with library ladder from Town & Country Style, custom sofa upholstered in a fabric from Unique Fabrics, coffee table from Globe Imports, side tables from Coco Republic. The large framed artwork is an original Matisse sketch.

Tabitha and Xavier pad barefoot down the classic hall. The bevelled mirror echoes the panelling that features here and in the adjacent formal living room. Mirror fromMirror Gallery, chandelier from Viore Design.

Carrara marble gives the bathroom a luxe lift. Towel from Cool Galah.

Ann in her office with adorable assistant, cavoodle puppy Leo. Desk from Coco Republic, chair and The Rug Establishment rug from Boyd Blue.

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Ann chose polished-blackbutt floors for all downstairs living spaces. A custom dining table from Coopers Store is made from recycled railway sleepers with a limewashed finish. Dining chairs from Thonet, baskets from Papaya.

Rug from Designer Rugs and chandelier from Viore Design.

Tabitha and Isaiah at play in their shared room. Bed from Coopers Store, shelf from Lilly & Lolly, wall ruler from Siroccohome, Osborne & Little Grove Garden wallpaper from Seneca Textiles

Shades of blue, Ann’s favourite colour, make a subtle appearance in the serene master bedroom. Cole & Son Malabar wallpaper from Radford, bedside lamps from Bloomingdales Lighting.

“I love the indoor-outdoor concept, which means the children can go from their play spaces to the pool while I supervise from the kitchen bench,” says Ann.