My Houzz: A colorful and comical character family home filled - It is an object ordered home, happy people and a emporium comic collections and tiny toys. The moment you enter the two-bedroom apartment in Five Dock, you can feel the love. Rochelle and Wojciech Wawrzyniak live here with their two son, Roman and Adrian, and used their expertise in design and shared love of comics to bring their home to life. Rochelle is an art director and Wojciech is an industrial designer. Together they used their skills to create a unique design that is both wonderfully technical and beautiful. [19459008!] Ryan Linnegar Photography
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Rochelle Wojciech Wawrzyniak and their son, Roman, 5, and Adrian, 2
Location Sydney
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The couple fell on their house five years ago when Rochelle was pregnant with their first child. They were tenants at the time, but found that was both easier and more profitable to buy. So when this property in Five Dock came on the market, the couple jumped on it. Wojciech grew up in the suburbs and knew well; They also liked the feeling of space. "It is on the quiet side of the building - there is a common wall with our neighbor, and lots of natural light, said Rochelle
The house has an abundance of smart decor, which Rochelle and Wojciech personally. responsible for. "We are designers, so for the design team, you're looking for them, she said. The two met in college while studying visual communication Rochelle and Wojciech finished his degree in industrial design. Although none of them studied interior design, Rochelle believes that creativity can be translated into many forms.
subtle elements throughout the house showcase the talent of the couple in the design. One of the favorite features of Rochelle is a recurring circular pattern -. You can see some examples in the kitchen through the hot air balloon and round hanging lamps, and also throughout the house in the art
Who lives here Rochelle Wojciech Wawrzyniak and their son, Roman, 5, and Adrian, 2
Location Sydney
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The couple fell on their house five years ago when Rochelle was pregnant with their first child. They were tenants at the time, but found that was both easier and more profitable to buy. So when this property in Five Dock came on the market, the couple jumped on it. Wojciech grew up in the suburbs and knew well; They also liked the feeling of space. "It is on the quiet side of the building - there is a common wall with our neighbor, and lots of natural light, said Rochelle
The house has an abundance of smart decor, which Rochelle and Wojciech personally. responsible for. "We are designers, so for the design team, you're looking for them, she said. The two met in college while studying visual communication Rochelle and Wojciech finished his degree in industrial design. Although none of them studied interior design, Rochelle believes that creativity can be translated into many forms.
subtle elements throughout the house showcase the talent of the couple in the design. One of the favorite features of Rochelle is a recurring circular pattern -. You can see some examples in the kitchen through the hot air balloon and round hanging lamps, and also throughout the house in the art
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Rochelle admits she and Wojciech are nerds. They share a love of bright colors, comics and vinyl toys, and it characterizes the house. "I think that a place will always be happy with bright colors, she said.
Rochelle painted this scene Tintin Wojciech as a birthday present. "We both like Tintin, so when we got married, our collection doubled!" She said.
Fluoro Walls painted in green, Dulux.
Rochelle painted this scene Tintin Wojciech as a birthday present. "We both like Tintin, so when we got married, our collection doubled!" She said.
Fluoro Walls painted in green, Dulux.
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with two little boys running around, potential accidents lurk around every corner. To avoid this, Rochelle and Wojciech created a refuge with intelligent design. They kept all their intricate decorations above the waist level, so they are out of reach of their son. Below the size of furniture is simple and robust.
Rochelle noted that this design plan allows children to be children without risk of breaking anything. "I want them to remember their first home as something fun and free without having to tiptoe around things Mom and Dad," she adds.
Rochelle noted that this design plan allows children to be children without risk of breaking anything. "I want them to remember their first home as something fun and free without having to tiptoe around things Mom and Dad," she adds.
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The lounge open-plan dining room is spacious and makes the most of natural light entering through the windows. With two energetic boys exploring the house, it is easy for the couple to keep an eye on what they do.
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Rochelle says it is also where most of the fun takes place. "The boys love to help in the kitchen and pretend in their own kitchen.
The cuisine of second hand toy is a project of the couple worked on set as a gift for the boys. Previously owned and loved by little girls, Rochelle and Wojciech customized to be a model of their own kitchen. They correspond paint swatches and even designed the chrome details and laser cut acrylic on dual layer.
The cuisine of second hand toy is a project of the couple worked on set as a gift for the boys. Previously owned and loved by little girls, Rochelle and Wojciech customized to be a model of their own kitchen. They correspond paint swatches and even designed the chrome details and laser cut acrylic on dual layer.
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mom and dad share also toys with the boys. Wojciech made this painting Munny for Rochelle as a gift and four of them regularly erase and draw new designs on it.
At the time, the purchase and shipping cost figure of America was too expensive, so Wojciech has used its resources to make one. He downloaded the file, 3D-printed the figure, then sanded and painted with blackboard paint. "Being able to wash drawings to start it a gift that keeps on giving, says Rochelle. "I often used to seasonal celebrations - for example, last Christmas I drew Santa on it.
At the time, the purchase and shipping cost figure of America was too expensive, so Wojciech has used its resources to make one. He downloaded the file, 3D-printed the figure, then sanded and painted with blackboard paint. "Being able to wash drawings to start it a gift that keeps on giving, says Rochelle. "I often used to seasonal celebrations - for example, last Christmas I drew Santa on it.
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figurines lining the shelves are memories of a trip to Los Angeles, where the family visited Kidrobot. "We took pictures out there like it was a tourist destination, said Rochelle. "The staff was really nice; they gave my one-year-old free toy just to be cute
Although there is no denying the couple are collectors, Rochelle said it is important for them their home is always organized as apartment living can be tight. they had to adopt minimalist trends to make room for a growing family.
to do this, they gave their two-seater sofa after the arrival of Roman and their great ottoman when Adrian was born. This then created more space in the living room. "My son can see the escalation and the potential for self-launching in a cabinet. in addition, having to store less brand storage so much easier, "says Rochelle.
to do this, they gave their two-seater sofa after the arrival of Roman and their great ottoman when Adrian was born. This then created more space in the living room. "My son can see the escalation and the potential for self-launching in a cabinet. in addition, having to store less brand storage so much easier, "says Rochelle.
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Everything has its place in the house and the process of elimination comes down to a simple rule: "If she does not have much function, we had better love the way it looks, said Rochelle
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Rochelle uses the example collection of his son toys to explain this rule. "If they get a new toy, they must reassess what to do with an old toy," she said. "It teaches compassion and self-control in selecting which of their toys and go who remain. She says that the explanation of the role of charities to help them understand that they are helping someone rather than lose a toy.
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as artistic director Rochelle uses his critical eye to lead the aesthetics of his own home. "Sometimes wars are fought over small things like wall art hanging. For example, the inclination of the dinosaur bust - we had to consult a spirit level. I won, "she said.
Rochelle said the wall art is a compromise between the handling film and Wojciech their shared love of comics. This means that the eye is always drawn to certain details in the room and blurs the line between where the toys for the children end and begin the couple.
Rochelle said the wall art is a compromise between the handling film and Wojciech their shared love of comics. This means that the eye is always drawn to certain details in the room and blurs the line between where the toys for the children end and begin the couple.
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The house underwent minor renovations, but with the help of the father of Wojciech, who is a builder, they have managed to reduce costs.
The original bronze mat was replaced by floor. They also installed new pendant lights and replaced the glass in the shower and the shower head. Wall colors have also been changed from a light gray to white antique US fluoro green and deep purple.
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The original bronze mat was replaced by floor. They also installed new pendant lights and replaced the glass in the shower and the shower head. Wall colors have also been changed from a light gray to white antique US fluoro green and deep purple.
See how green can do wonders in your home
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The couple surrounded by creativity and are regularly spoiled with presents beautiful works of art in their artistic friends. Skateboarding is laser engraved with their friend Ron Cobb.
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A collection similar graphics work can also be seen in the hallway of the house.
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The pleasure continues in the boys' room. The palette of bright colors and bed mezzanine are the ideal place for them to play and sleep. It is a favorite of Rochelle spaces. "It is small with many things, but I think it has a good balance of things and space, she said.
Wojciech made the loft bed with the help of his father and a friend. They then incorporated shelf space under the bed instead of buying shelves and storage Rochelle said that really helped make the space feel more self-supporting.
Wojciech made the loft bed with the help of his father and a friend. They then incorporated shelf space under the bed instead of buying shelves and storage Rochelle said that really helped make the space feel more self-supporting.
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The wall art in the room has sentimental value to Rochelle. It illustrates the daughter of boxing for a magazine several years ago and had grown to a canvas. Roman also added to the gallery with a plate of melamine he painted the nursery.
"For us, it is important to encourage boys of creativity by displaying their work in the house," she said. Both tapestries were made for each of the boys by the best friend of their father's mother in Poland.
"For us, it is important to encourage boys of creativity by displaying their work in the house," she said. Both tapestries were made for each of the boys by the best friend of their father's mother in Poland.
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Rochelle says that when they first moved into the apartment, their bedroom did not get nearly as much light as living areas and dining room. She thought that a happy yellow paint would be the answer, but quickly regretted his decision. "The result was less chirpy. I endured the sadness of watching this wall for two years because I did not want to admit that I chose the wrong color.
She was right the second time with Tone private by Dulux. Wall color here is his favorite in the whole apartment and works well with limited available light in the room.
She was right the second time with Tone private by Dulux. Wall color here is his favorite in the whole apartment and works well with limited available light in the room.
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The artwork above the bed is a myriad of things couples gathered before having children. The circle of tapestry, bottom right, has the footprint of a Rochelle T-shirt had many adventures throughout the port. The paper fan was given to Rochelle by his mother, who was completing a fellowship in Japan at the time, and the comic in the wooden frame was signed by Shihad midnight in a carefree night at the Theatre Metro.
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