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Welcome to HOUSING’s brand-new Mood Board.
It draws inspiration from Cloudbreak, winner of the 2026 HIA Australian Home of the Year and HIA Australian Townhouse of the Year, built by Mactech Constructions. This sophisticated palette of cool white, icy blue, soft gold and dark timber evokes tranquillity and refinement.
Freifrau ‘Nana Love Seat’ in Nimbus Nuvola 007 from Top3 By Design.
Laminate flooring with herringbone pattern in True Tulip for the Everlast collection from Andersens
Ashlar Organic structured tile with textured finish from Beaumont Tiles.
Boden ‘Calista’ vase in Ocean from Globe West
Australian Bush mural in Blue from Natty & Polly.

Germania, Blue Shell and White Exchange Quarter from Dulux.

Nappe pendant for Masiero in N9 from Mondoluce.

536 Antikella porcelain worktop with 12mm profile for the Supernatural Ultra Collection from Caesarstone
Luna II mid-mixer basin in Brushed Brass from Caroma.
Boston Blue honed mosaic in Carrara Natural from Beaumont Tiles.
Juno Cloud three-seater sofa in Desert Speckle from Globe West.
Cushions: Belrose in Mustard (L) and Boston in Natural, both from Kas

Royal vase in Gold from Kas.

Nido bedside table in Powder Blue and Matt White marble from Globe West.

Anne-Maree Brown

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