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Words HOLLY BYRNE Photography ALEX REINDERS Styling SHARON BEGG

Have you ever doubted the power of DIY? Then doubt no more! With interior designer and stylist Jono Fleming, landscape designer and landscaper Inge Jabara and builder Tim Clark, we’ve taken a so-last-century home in suburban Melbourne and transformed it into a modernAustralian haven for our Make It Happen: The House Project series. Be amazed by our first reveals on the following pages, and watch the team at work online – turn to page 23 for the QR code that takes you straight to the episodes. Plus see more reveals in our next issue!

KITCHEN & DINING AREA

A new floor plan and colour palette plus slimline profiles have brought the cooking, eating and socialising zones back to life

The heart of this home was a dark and awkwardly shaped space. “By opening up the entry wall and getting rid of the peninsula bench, I was able to transform it into a large family kitchen,” says Jono. He grounded the new floor plan with a central island, and personalised Kaboodle Kitchen cabinetry with paint and simple trims. “It gives the look of custom joinery and a bespoke designer kitchen, but all done with DIY,” Jono says. 

Meet The Team

One of Australia’s leading interior stylists, Jono transforms spaces with his innovative ideas. @jono.fleming

Removing an interior hallway created a much easier space to work with. “I wanted to keep the kitchen light and bright,” explains style expert Jono. He chose Porter’s Paints Volcanic Ash as the colour for Kaboodle Kitchen ‘Paint Your Own’ cabinetry in Modern profile, which he customised with square timber trim on the edges of the doors. For full product details, see following pages.

A horticulturist, qualified landscape designer and landscaper, Inge has the outdoors totally covered. @ingejabaralandscapes

Jono and Inge had a secret weapon for this reno– Tim! He helped turn design dreams into reality.

@timmatau

Diy Idea

A hanging rack Jono made from timber, sturdy mesh and chain doubles as storage and a herb garden!

Builder Tim ensured its screws are securely supported in the ceiling

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PAGES Kaboodle Kitchen

‘Paint Your Own’ cabinetry in Modern profile, customised with Porta 1.2m x 9mm x 9mm select DAR

Tasmanian oak trim, $5.10, I/N: 0080179•. Brilliant

‘Orson’ 35cm classic industrial style DIY pendant light in Matt Black, $110, I/N: 0277231 (globe sold separately). Kleenmaid 90cm concealed slide out rangehood, $758, I/N: 0170608†, 90cm ceramic cooktop with 5 cooking zones in Black, $957, I/N: 0282379†, and ‘Krystal’ 90cm 105L glass and stainless steel built-in multifunction oven in Black, $1,599, I/N: 0015272†.

Mondella ‘Rococo’ double bowl sink in Black, $550, I/N: 0314884. Pentarch

Forestry 134mm engineered flooring in Blackbutt, I/N: 0018381†. Tap, for similar tryAbey ‘Gareth

Ashton’ WELS 3-star 8L/min gooseneck sink mixer in Brushed Brass, $369, I/N: 0176988†. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Touch of luxe

The gorgeous marble look of Essential Stone in Statuario Grey on the benchtops and splashback introduces a little opulence, while offering the durability needed in a high-traffic family cook zone.

Finer details

A brushed brass gooseneck sink mixer is a sparkling addition to the space. Overhead, the factory-style black pendant light adds balance and industrial chic. All walls and trims are painted in Dulux Natural White.

Keep in mind...

n Before undertaking any DIY activity, be sure you have the necessary skills, use the correct tools and wear the appropriate safety equipment.

n All professional plumbing, electrical and building work must be carried out by licensed trades.

Behind closed doors

A six-tier pull-out from Kaboodle Kitchen ensures there’s no space going to waste in the pantry, while everyday appliances are hidden next door. The tiled backdrop creates an easy-clean breakfast station.

Arch genesis

In a nod to the home’s original architecture, Jono Fleming designed this arch-shaped recess. It’s a sweet spot to display cherished items without cluttering bench space.