Martina Gemmola

Sep 12, 2024 | domino.com | Elizabeth Kiefer |Bea Lambos |Martina Gemmola

Renovation delays are usually excruciating. But in the case of Bonnie Ashley’s 1940s Melbourne bungalow, the extra time to tinker turned out to be a blessing. When Ashley and her husband Neil Downie—who operate the colorful lifestyle brand Bonnie and Neil together—bought the place back in 2018, it had “good bones” but a wonky layout with a warren of small rooms that flowed poorly. The couple lived in the space for a few years, working on the exterior and garden while plotting their redesign.

May 7, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Martina Gemmola |Bea Lambos

Author, chef, food writer and TV presenter: Karen Martini is more than comfortable in the kitchen. And hers is exactly as wonderful as one would imagine. Four (yes, four) customised ovens, slideable track lighting for flexibility and three dishwashers render her kitchen more than capable of handling the charcuterie and Chablis that are consumed within when she puts on a spread for guests. Here, Karen Martini talks us through what she loves about her kitchen design.

Feb 5, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Janet Guan |Martina Gemmola

There are few things in life that are guaranteed to lift almost anyone’s mood. One of them is good food, and another is undoubtedly fresh flowers. Floral arrangements will refresh your home and add a little colour and variance to a place you’re probably overfamiliar with. Plus, if you look after them properly, they can stay fresh for longer than you might expect. Of course, you can create your own blossoming garden that will provide you with fresh flowers all year around.

Jan 29, 2024 | homestolove.com.au | Janet Guan |Martina Gemmola

There are few things in life that are guaranteed to lift almost anyone's mood. One of them is good food, and another is undoubtedly fresh flowers. Floral arrangements will refresh your home and add a little colour and variance to a place you're probably overfamiliar with. Plus, if you look after them properly, they can stay fresh for longer than you might expect. Of course, you can create your own blossoming garden that will provide you with fresh flowers all year around.

Jul 11, 2023 | homestolove.com.au | Judy Pascoe |Martina Gemmola |Katie Sargent

The owners of this California bungalow in bayside Melbourne expected a beautiful garden would be the icing on the cake when they found the right home. Here, however, the house dominated the block – not exactly an ideal situation as the family includes one child, a dog and a cat. Nevertheless, having searched exhaustively for a family home, they decided this was 'The One' after an inspection lasting only 15 minutes, and they purchased the property in 2016.