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Week 5: Han and Can

The room: Living and dining spaces

Cash spent: $32,412 (Budget: $20,000)

Score: 27.5/30 (third place)

“I think it’s beautiful,” said Shaynna Blaze. “It’s got some energy in a very elegant way.”

A modern living and dining area featuring a dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, surrounded by six chairs. A contemporary chandelier with spherical lights hangs above. In the background, a white sofa with colorful cushions sits beneath two large abstract artworks. A fireplace with a TV above it is on the right, and a tall wine rack filled with bottles is on the left.

A focus on luxurious fittings and custom-designed furniture created an elegant living and dining space for Han and Can


WA couple Han and Can pulled out all the stops (and budget) with the design for their living and dining spaces. Han said that their guiding rule was “opulence” when they planned the space, investing in a luxurious handmade timber dining table they designed themselves, matched with curved fabric dining chairs.

A well-decorated dining room featuring a large wooden table set with plates, bowls, glasses, and napkins, surrounded by eight reddish-brown upholstered chairs. An elegant chandelier with spherical bulbs hangs above. Large windows with sheer white curtains let in natural light. A white sofa and part of another room are visible through an open doorway.

A wood-burning fireplace anchored the room, designed for chilly Daylesford evenings. Placed within the chimney, it was made to look like it was floating in the fireplace surround, which was a beautiful pearlescent and curvaceous structure, finished in Venetian plaster.

Marty Fox was a big admirer of the fireplace, commenting on it being front and centre and beautifully finished, while Shaynna noted that the fact that the hearth was curved to match the base of the fireplace was a clever detail.

A modern living room featuring a white sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a built-in fireplace. Two large abstract paintings hang above a console table with decorative items. The room has light-colored walls and wooden flooring.

An adjacent floor-to-ceiling wine cellar unit added the finishing touch.

The girls chose a soft white colour palette for the room, using texture, such as the plaster and a herringbone timber floor, for added interest. Marty added that the neutral tones made their home very marketable. “It has broad appeal, but it’s not boring,” he said. 

 

Design tip

A well-designed wine cellar unit can be made into a centrepiece for a dining area, as well as being very practical for entertaining. Consider matching your kitchen joinery for a cohesive look.

 

What colour paint did they use?

The paint colours that Han and Can used in their living and dining rooms were ‘White Comfort’ and ‘Love Note’ by British Paints.

 

Create the look yourself with these D.I.Y. projects

How to hang a picture

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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.