An Edwardian weatherboard in Melbourne’s south-east gets a new lease of life
By Heather Nette King
“Garden Studios built our bungalow,” says Delany. “We kept the design minimal and open-plan so it could have multiple uses.” The blinds are from Blinds Online.Credit: Armelle Habib
The home
A two-bedroom Edwardian weatherboard in Melbourne’s south-east with a large bungalow studio in the backyard.
Who lives here
Artist and lighting designer Moya Delany, her restaurateur husband Jason Buesst, their son Monty, 14, and dog Lucy.
What we did
“We updated the bathroom, replaced cupboard doors and benchtops in the kitchen, limewashed all the floors and built the bungalow,” says Delany.
Our favourite room
“We love the high ceilings in the kitchen and dining room, and being surrounded by art and souvenirs that we have a connection with,” says Delany.
The ’hood
“We live near the Caulfield racecourse and have horses regularly running
by, which adds an International Velvet air to the street.”
Future plans
“We fantasise about a swimming pool but the boring reality is that we need a new fence.”
Best advice
“Obviously, we are not swayed by rules or trends,” says Delany. “Take a chance, have fun and surround yourself with things that have meaning
and bring happy memories.”
“We consider ourselves lucky to have access to amazing art,” says Moya Delany, in the dining room with husband Jason Buesst. The chairs are by Philippe Starck and the light is by Delany.Credit: Armelle Habib
“The back verandah gets a big workout,” says Delany. The exterior paint colour is “Bunny Soft” by Dulux and the chairs are from Leonard Joel Auctions.Credit: Armelle Habib
“I’m influenced by my father, who was a globetrotter in the 1950s. My art is about travel and adventure, and collecting original artefacts is a big part of what I do.”Credit: Armelle Habib
“We tiled the kitchen walls right up to the cornice to completely strip the 1980s features,” says Delany. The kitchen cupboard kickboards are brass.Credit: Armelle Habib
Artworks by Michael Delany, Jane Burton and Moya Delany hang above a leather sofa in the TV room. The rug was handmade in India and the coffee table is from Leonard Joel Auctions.Credit: Armelle Habib
“I made this sculpture, Lost Belongings 2024, with labels, luggage tags, butcher’s paper, parachute silk, a thermal blanket, rope and boxes,” says Delany. “It was in my Dreamcargo exhibition.”Credit: Armelle Habib
“We wanted a calm, moody sleeping space and blue is our favourite colour,” says Delany. “I love the texture of this wallpaper – it reminds me of being a child in the 1970s.”Credit: Armelle Habib
“We pulled out the old 1980s bathroom and put in a large, opening window,” says Delany. “I made the blind from a Japanese banner.”Credit: Armelle Habib
A capsule version of Delany’s Dreamcargo exhibition will be held at Gertrude Street Market, Fitzroy, July 14-22.
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