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Call of the sea This fit-out takes its cues from the home’s ocean views – the design is by Yellowfox 134 search | save | share at trendsideas.com Sometimes, along with a homeowner’s brief, everything an interior designer needs for inspiration is right outside the window. Set in the Eastern suburbs, with great sea views, this house has a light, airy appeal, says Jenny Harris, interior designer at Yellowfox. “The owners wanted the open-plan living spaces and kitchen to have a modern, relaxed feel that would play off the coastal location. “On the exterior, dark-stained cedar accents contrast the white windows and plaster. For the interior, we chose engineered timber floors to extend the natural, low-maintenance aesthetic.”