Australian House & Garden

PERSONALITY PLUS

The beauty of this Melbourne garden lies in its balance of elements. It’s a contemporary design comprised almost entirely of young plants and yet it sits, looking like it has always belonged, surrounding a heritage home. It’s neat and orderly, and yet there are pockets where the plants are untamed and self-sufficient; it’s chic, but also atmospheric, quirky and fun. In short, it’s exactly the kind of multi-faceted space the owners were seeking for their newly renovated home.

The owners, a young professional

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