Australian House & Garden

POWER MOVE

or evidence of the positive power of good design, look no further than this house in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Bought by couple Siew Yun and Hai Yap Teoh to be close to their son and family, the newly revamped house has proven to be an uplifting and life-changing experience for Hai Yap, who suffers from cognitive decline. Says Siew Yun, “Since moving here we have noticed a significant improvement in his moods and the doctor is amazed at the change. We can only put this down to the

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