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Australian homes

High ceilings, natural timbers and open-plan living bring an abundance of space and light to these cool and relaxed interior spaces. From Sydney Harbour to the Victorian Coastline, we’re revisiting a selection of Australian homes thoughtfully designed to incorporate the Australian lifestyle and environment…

Mosman House by BKH Architects

Pure in form, texture and colour, mafi Oak Clear Brushed Deep White Oil floorboards provide a beautiful base to this elegant coastal home. Changing light enters the home all day, playing with shadows on the grain of natural oiled timber.

The Log Cabin by Simone Haag

Affectionately named The Log Cabin, this young family home is perched above the picturesque Dandenong ranges in Melbourne’s quiet suburb of Ringwood. Mafi Larch Lye Brushed White Oil floorboards were selected for their appearance and natural benefits. Mafi Larch wood has a soft, light colour and an obvious grain that is characteristic of conifer woods.

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Mosman Heritage Home by TKD Architects

Mafi flooring was specified in Oak Clear Brushed White Oil, thoughtfully selected for its contemporary appearance. The absence of knots and crack lines in mafi Oak Clear floorboards provide a cool and clean appearance, which is further enhanced by a white oil finish.

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Sorrento Beach House by Shareen Joel Design

Tucked away in Sorrento, in the Mornington Peninsula this casual weekender by Shareen Joel Design is a stunning use of mafi. The cleverly resolved design is perfectly nurtured with mafi Larch Lye Treated Brushed White Oil flooring. Leaving your shoes and worries at the door, this retreat offers a complete coastal experience.

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Melbourne Residence by Nicholas Murray Architects

Inspired by the tranquility of nature, the intention was to bring a peaceful feeling into the home. Mafi Oak Country Brushed Natural Oil floorboards were selected for their natural, chemical free properties and textural surface.

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Sydney’s Inner East by AA Architects

As Editor of Australian Gourmet Traveller, Anthea Loucas is constantly seeking the best food, travel and design the world has to offer. It comes as no surprise that flooring for her own home was no exception. Mafi Oak Country Brushed Natural Oil runs throughout the living space bringing the kitchen, dining and lounge together. Anthea explains “it’s really defined the living room, setting a blank canvas for the whole room.”

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Fingal Residence by JAM Architects

Located on the Mornington Peninsula, this young family home is a far reach from the hustle and bustle of inner city Melbourne. A clear relationship with nature is maintained indoors, with plenty of natural timber in mafi Oak Country Brushed White Oil, natural light and a neutral colour scheme, complementing the modern and open living plan.

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Hawthorn Residence by Flack Studio

Mafi Wide Plank Douglas Fir Lye Treated Brushed White Oil floorboards were selected for the entry, hallway and living areas of Flack Studio’s recently completed Hawthorn Residence. Douglas Fir planks have an impressive appearance with a textural grain and are available in lengths of up to 5 metres.

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