Australian Home Beautiful

EXPERT GUIDE: QUIET ESCAPES

With smartphones and devices encouraging us to multitask and merge work with home life, it seems we’re busier and more accessible than ever. The popularity of open-plan living also means more shared spaces and fewer quiet areas for that all-important ‘me time’, says interior designer Jillian Dinkel of Jillian Dinkel Designs. “I’m seeing a lot of homeowners craving a return to separate spaces,” she notes. Read on for transformative ideas to inspire your own solo retreat in any room of the home.

LIVING & KITCHEN

CLEVER JOINERY “I love joinery that seamlessly accommodates different uses within a space,” says interior designer Lydia Maskiell of Lydia Maskiell

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