Build a House in 10 Weeks? Experience of a Couple from Australia

The homeowner and author of this interior, Liah, says that every room in the house offers a luxurious view of Lake Conoolah. When her husband and teenage son go crabbing, Liah can watch them right from the window.

This romantic option was definitely worth selling the old house in New South Wales, the hassle of moving, and, of course, the grand construction. But building a new house was surprisingly fast: Liah's husband David is a builder, and he actively participated in construction and renovation, and the family celebrated their homecoming after just over two months.

Externally, the house very much resembles Scandinavian homes: for example, in Iceland, houses were traditionally pitch-painted, so black exteriors are popular there. The idea to live in a similar house came to Liah: northern solutions inspire her very much. Indeed, the pitch wasn't needed for the realization of the idea — they used facade paint Tikkurila instead.

Scandinavian motifs are also present in the interior: for example, white walls, black-and-white framed pictures, IKEA lamps, and an abundance of wood. The kitchen island was built by David himself from old planks, and the concrete countertops were cast on-site. By the way, the floor is vinyl, although it looks very much like natural wood.

Many items were moved from the family's old house — and fit perfectly into the new one. Some things Liah had bought earlier while working in an interior store, but didn't use. For example, a collection of straw hats and vintage inter-room doors found their time to shine precisely here, in this home.

Liah says her favorite place is the living room area. "At first, we wanted to separate it from the kitchen like a library. But during construction, we suddenly realized: why not leave everything as it is? And although the house is not very big, now that guests come to visit, everyone notes how spacious and cozy it is,"