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“Reflections on a cherished childhood” – putting the family home on the market

Grief is a strange thing. It affects different people in so many different ways. Everybody suffers grief at some time during their lives, whether it be the loss of a family pet, a friend, or a parent. For… Read More

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Posted on April 30, 2023 by Alistair McLean

Gardens, New South Wales, Real Estate, Uncategorized

interior design, mid-century, mid-century modern real estate, real estate, Sydney Mid century architecture

Secret Design Studio, Mid-century modern architecture, “Shillabeer House” by Montgomery, King and Trengove Architects Blog post

“Who’s for a Martini?” A Californian Eichler-style home in Caulfield

Megan and John are sharing their thoughts on their beautiful Mid-Century modern home, designed by Montgomery, King and Trengove Architects. The aesthetic significance of this special home has been recognised by its inclusion in Glen Eira Council’s Heritage… Read More

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Posted on November 3, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Gardens, Heritage, Interviews, Real Estate, Victoria

Australian Architecture, custodianship, heritage, interior design, Mid Century Modern, Mid century renovation, Modernist, real estate, renovation, styling

When the Brady Bunch met Austin Powers at Don’s Party

Hi Louise and Simon, thank you for your time today to chat with me about your beautiful family home which I understand you are listing on the North Balwyn market soon. I have just looked back at my… Read More

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Posted on August 7, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Dr Retro House Calls, Real Estate, Renovations, Uncategorized

Architecture, Australia, custodianship, Dr Retro House Calls, interior design, Melbourne, Mid Century Modern, Mid century renovation, mid-century, Pettit and Sevitt, real estate, Retrovation, Secret Design Studio, styling

Visiting Robin Boyd’s 1962 “Wright House”

I am very privileged to visit lots of mid-century modern and post-war homes around Australia through my “Dr Retro House Call” service and some homes make a bigger impression than others. I had the pleasure of visiting Robin… Read More

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Posted on May 19, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Building, Gardens, Heritage, Real Estate

heritage, Melbourne, Mid Century Modern, Pre-purchase inspection, real estate, Robin Boyd, Secret Design Studio

“The Pettit and Sevitt Project” and our upcoming Canberra appointments

The Pettit and Sevitt Project Canberra 5th and 6th March 2022 The images in this newsletter are from a real estate listing of a Pettit and Sevitt Lowline variation which sold in December 2021, and which is also… Read More

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Posted on February 26, 2022 by Alistair McLean

Dr Retro House Calls, Renovations, Uncategorized

Architecture, Australia, custodianship, Dr Retro House Calls, Mid Century Modern, Mid century renovation, Modernist, Pettit and Sevitt, real estate

New home pre-purchase design questions and answers with Dr Retro

Congratulations to our recent client Ms VB, who has just let me know that she has finally secured a new home for her family after missing out five times in the past 18 months at auctions. We had… Read More

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Posted on September 24, 2021 by Alistair McLean

Dr Retro House Calls, Real Estate, Renovations

Pre-purchase inspection, real estate, Secret Design Studio

Introducing Building Dreams Group of Mornington Peninsula

Secret Design Studio would like to introduce Tara Vandeligt of Building Dreams Group, arguably the Mornington Peninsula most popular renovation & building community. www.Buildingdreamsgroup.com Tara, thank you for chatting today with Secret Design Studio. I’m honoured to… Read More

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Posted on August 9, 2020 by Alistair McLean

Building, Industry Interviews, Real Estate, Renovations, Uncategorized

Mid century renovation, real estate

Styling a mid-century modern home to sell

With almost 6000 people following Secret Design Studio on Facebook I thought it would be interesting to get some opinions about the best way to furnish a mid-century or post-war home from a broad range of people including… Read More

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Posted on July 30, 2018 by Alistair McLean

Interiors, Real Estate, Uncategorized

mid-century, real estate, styling

Melbourne’s most marvelous Mid-Century Modern real estate

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Melbourne, when any number of competing activities were on offer: DIY opportunities and the obligatory snag from Bunnings; AFL matches; kids’ sport; new-release movies. Instead of doing any of these things,… Read More

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Posted on June 3, 2018 by Alistair McLean

Exteriors, Gardens, Heritage, Real Estate, Uncategorized

Architecture, Australia, Dr Retro House Calls, heritage, Melbourne, Mid Century Modern, mid-century, mid-century furniture featherston, real estate, Secret Design Studio

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“Reflections on a cherished childhood” – putting the family home on the market

“Who’s for a Martini?” A Californian Eichler-style home in Caulfield

When the Brady Bunch met Austin Powers at Don’s Party

Visiting Robin Boyd’s 1962 “Wright House”

“The Pettit and Sevitt Project” and our upcoming Canberra appointments

New home pre-purchase design questions and answers with Dr Retro

Introducing Building Dreams Group of Mornington Peninsula

Styling a mid-century modern home to sell

Melbourne’s most marvelous Mid-Century Modern real estate

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