Tell us a bit of background about yourself (your career, where you are from, likes and dislikes etc.).

My name is Mell Kenny and I’m 33, married and have a beautiful 1 year old baby girl. My husband and I are currently renovating our entire home on a budget and doing the majority of the work ourselves. We aren’t professional renovators. Before renovating this house we were working as performers - my husband is a singer and I was a dancer for Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios and cruise ships. I got my Interior Design Diploma online while working abroad on a contract at the Interior Design Institute and I also did the first Three Birds Renovations Reno School. My husband and I learnt everything from YouTube and Bunnings videos and I couldn’t be prouder as my husband had never even used a tool before! I’m originally from Perth and my husband is from Melbourne. After living overseas and in Melbourne for over 8 years we decided to buy a place in Perth as we could get a large block by the beach for an affordable price.

What made you get into interior design?

I have been obsessed with interiors since I was very young and even though I trained as a dance/performer, I knew that later in life I wanted to follow my passion for interiors. I have always been a very creative person and love researching beautiful homes, renovations, furnishings, homewares and I LOVE creating mood boards and concepts. I have recently branched out and started on a slightly different path, creating my own business, and selling my artworks painted on clay wall tiles. You can check it out here.

You have recently renovated your home and it is absolutely beautiful. Tell us a bit of the background behind your renovation. Where did you get the inspiration for your renovation from?

I have always been obsessed with coastal style homes as I love the relaxed and calming atmosphere they create. I love tropical touches and natural elements as well and I wanted to create our own beachside tropical getaway at home. I love Byron style homes and wanted to include a lot of white with touches of colour. Palm trees feature a lot in my home too as they are my absolute favourite! I also love farmhouse style homes and have added a few of these elements in along the way, such as the board and batten details on the walls and the “X” details on the ends of the island bench.

Akiyo Small Planter Size W 26cm x D 26cm x H 26cm in White 50% Poly Resin/50% Stone Powder Freedom

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