Location: Calamvale, Brisbane

Who lives here: Me, once upon a time.

A storybook dream on a simple plot of land on the Southside of Brisbane back in 2009. We call it 'The Navy Cottage'. This was my FIRST EVER new build design & construction project. And my own personal home for a whole decade!

The open pergola deck was actually an addition we added many years after living in the house. We (My ex and I) added it bit by bit, working on it over the weekends when we could sneak in some time.

We also didn't put a roof over the deck because we didn't want to lose light inside that room and we already have a covered deck where the dining table is. The open timber pergola serves to ‘frame’ the space and create visual interest.

The height of the deck was strategic and was built to be the right height for built-in seating around the fire fit.

We also hung up some festoon lights and restored some vintage cane furniture.

A flashback to my 30th birthday outdoor garden party.