My Houzz: Reflecting Personality in a Rented Townhouse
When designer Jessica Viscarde and her partner, Ryan Ward, moved to Melbourne, Australia, two years ago, they decided their ideal suburb would be close to the city, with plenty of green spaces, and have a friendly, easygoing sense of community. All they needed was the perfect rental to call home.
Given that she would not be able to paint, add wallpaper or update fixtures and finishes in the rental, Viscarde knew she would be limited in what changes she could make. So Viscarde and Ward searched for a house that had good bones in the forms of wood floors, natural light, high ceilings, a large, open-plan living area and outdoor spaces. The couple saw potential in this townhouse where others may have seen oddities and shortcomings.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Designer Jessica Viscarde, Ryan Ward and their cat, Peggy
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The living room captures an abundance of natural light from the large windows at the front of the house. “Having previously lived in a tiny apartment, this townhouse has given us much-needed extra space … we can dance around the house now,” Viscarde says.
“I really like the open stairs and metal hand railings; it reminds me of a loft or warehouse,” says Viscarde, seen here.
Fresh flowers are an inexpensive way to change the look of a room. They add “life and much-needed greenery and color to our home,” she says. “I am currently obsessed with tulips. I love their unstructured nature and how they just do their own thing when put in a vase.”
When renting prevents you from fixing a shelf to the wall, freestanding shelving is a great alternative.
My Houzz: Reflecting Personality in a Rented Townhouse
My Houzz: Reflecting Personality in a Rented Townhouse
