The home
A three-bedroom, three-level townhouse with Melbourne city skyline views designed by Robert Mills Architecture in 2005.
Tanya Hansen with her dog, Rosie, in the formal lounge. “I sit here at night and think, ‘How I love this place,’ ” she says. “Simone and Cindy have created a home that I adore.”Credit: Armelle Habib
Who lives here
Tanya Hansen with her dog, Rosie, and “many regular visits from her children
and friends”.
What I did
“Five years ago, what started as a slight interior facelift ended up as a complete renovation,” says Hansen. “My good friend Dee Russell helped redesign the kitchen and lounge area, then I engaged the extraordinary talents of designer and stylist Simone Haag and her designer Cindy Phillips to elevate the spaces.”
My favourite room
“I am torn between the lounge area and main bedroom as they both provide tranquillity through textures and tonal layers,” says Hansen.
The ’hood
“I love that I’m so close to beautiful parks and gardens and within walking distance to the city, yet it still feels quietly secluded,” she says.
Future plans
“I’ll choose some more art and hopefully add a few treasured pieces from future travels.”
Best advice
“Don’t be afraid to loosen your comfort zone a little, and be patient finding pieces that bring joy.”
“I originally intended just to repaint, but one thing led to another,” says Hansen. “Suddenly, there were plans to move the kitchen and elevate the whole house.” The open-plan living space features a sofa from Jardan and the dining table is from Zuster.Credit: Armelle Habib
“The bedroom is a sanctuary of delicate texture, with beautiful views over the city, particularly at night,” says Hansen. The glass and steel sideboard is by Lago.Credit: Armelle Habib
In the formal lounge, a Grant Featherston Z300 chaise sits in front of an inbuilt bar and a powder room, both designed by R&Co. The artwork is by Riccardo Ajossa.Credit: Armelle Habib
The lounge room on the second level leads to a terrace with a view to Melbourne’s city centre. The outdoor lounge is from Cosh Living.Credit: Armelle Habib
A custom upholstered Minotti Torii armchair and a vintage “Pelikan” floor lamp from Nicholas & Alistair add further texture to the lounge room. The side table is by Arvo Ray Studio.Credit: Armelle Habib
In the striking entry space, a custom wall sculpture by Lauren Williams and an aged brass light from Apparatus Studio flank two Frédéric Pellenq side tables.Credit: Armelle Habib
A sculptural bronze bowl by William Underhill and an evocative still-life painting by Jo Young are the perfect additions to the dramatic black and marble kitchen.Credit: Armelle Habib
A marble and glass Verre Particulier coffee table by Studiopepe is from Space Furniture and sits on a custom “Island” rug by Jov, from Halcyon Lake. The vase is by Heather Rosenman.Credit: Armelle Habib
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