Carla and Ben’s art-deco style new house

Carla and Ben’s art-deco style new house

In 2010, building and urban designers Carla and Ben Karsakis bought a 1940s house on a large block in Perth’s inner west. The plan was to subdivide and build their dream home at the rear of the property. Taking inspiration from the surrounding neighbourhood, they created a brand new home that pays homage to the past and makes extensive use of reclaimed and recycled materials.

Article from: Australian House & Garden

Text: Rachael Bernstone

Styling: Kate Nixon

Photos: Angelita Bonetti

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Despite its Art Deco corner shop appearance, Carla and Ben Karsakis’s Perth home is only three years old. The exterior walls are made from rendered structural insulated panels; their high thermal mass helps the home stay comfortable year-round.

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The jarrah cabinets were reclaimed from a house demolition, and Ben made the kitchen shelves from salvaged wall brackets and tongue-and-groove flooring offcuts. The blue colouring of the brackets set the tone for the whole interior: “They were one of the first things we found lying around in a salvage yard. Everything we picked up was a blue or green colour, so the colour scheme just evolved.”

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Newspapers found in the original home were upcycled into a one-off wallcovering. The vanity is made from an antique dresser, stained to match the kitchen cabinetry. The aqua enamel basin, sourced at a salvage yard, was one of the first items the couple found for the building project.

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The pool fence, made by Ben from steel-reinforcing bars, is designed to rust and add character to the outdoor courtyard. The wicker chair was rescued from the roadside and refreshed with white paint. The reclaimed limestone pavers are easy to maintain and develop a beautiful patina over time.

Original article and pictures take www.homestolove.com.au site