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DEVIL IN THE DETAIL

“The front boasts a deep, red brick facade, a romantic perennial planting palette, a stained-glass arch window and heritage detailing”

In this home in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, heritage architecture competed with a modern family and a contemporary lifestyle. So, the homeowners drew on the expertise of Ian Barker Gardens to transform their outdoor space and restore balance and harmony to their home. Not only this,

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