Even after months of hard work, navigating around tradies and utilising the deck as an ad-hoc storage centre, Art and Matilda Green are hard-pressed to believe this newly renovated home is their own. “It’s turned out even better than I envisioned,” says Matilda. “It just feels so warm, functional and fresh – and stylish. That’s what I love about it. Everything feels interesting. We’ve tried to add little elements of surprise and delight throughout the house.