Nestled amongst the busy streets of Wembley is the charming residence of Bedtonic founder Julie Ramsay.
With an eye fixed for tactile design and an appreciation for pure components, Ramsay has reworked her rustic residence into a contemporary farmhouse.
“I’m a very tactile person. I love the mix of linen, leather, wood, wool and all natural fibres,” explains Ramsay, who lives within the residence together with her husband Donald, daughter Mollie, the household canine, Buddy, and their cat, Harry.
The household had been on the hunt for a brand new residence, after promoting their employee’s cottage 5 years in the past in West Leederville.
“We purchased the house a year ago. I fell in love with the house and the view, and Donald loved the block size,” she says. “Plus, it’s close to my store in Subiaco and we love the leafy streets of the area.”
The vista over Lake Monger was a further promoting level. Glimpses of the lake are loved from the open plan kitchen and eating space, in addition to the skin balcony.
“I love the expansive view of nature, especially the trees around Lake Monger and established trees on our block. I could sit all day looking at trees,” she explains. “My office is also at home, where I work with our pattern-maker.”
The Nineteen Fifties residence has a rear extension, full with balcony and bi-fold doorways that open onto the again of the home.
“I never tire of the view, and it makes cooking a joy,” she says.
Downstairs is a hidden retreat, that includes the master suite and loo, which seamlessly connects to the again backyard.
“To me the bedroom is an extension of the lounge, a place to escape the flurry of the day, to read, to dream and to have solace to recharge my creative energy for things to come,” she says.
Her mattress is consistently styled within the newest assortment of Bedtonic linen, blankets and bedding. Her love of the panorama and up to date artwork is obvious with items by Helen Norton, Salty Wings and classic prints by Kevin Foote.
“I have an eclectic mix of old and new. I have lived and moved so much over the years I have sadly had to let pieces go, but it has taught me not to hoard and that less is more,” she says.
“I love my French country chair that’s downstairs in our room. It was a present to myself when we moved back to Perth.”
Her love of mixing fashionable items with upcycled furnishings creates an array of textures, together with a linen sofa from Coco Republic, a woven leather-based chair from Empire, a heavy pure linen chair and combination of uniquely woven mild shades from Blu Peter.
“I have three favourite teacups from my friend and potter Carolyn Berthold in Fremantle (she also makes our handmade soaps for the store). I have one coffee in the morning, then drink bottomless cups of tea throughout the day,” she laughs.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
