Kathleen Barnes

We see a lot of houses here at TDF, but we’ve never seen an Australian house quite like Bronte Taton’s! 

Bronte’s family home is reminiscent of classical Greek architecture, and surrounded by a French-inspired garden in Darlington – a quaint country town 30 minutes from Perth. 

The creative director and antique collector at Cleo Collects moved here with her husband Joshua Casey, Indigenous program coordinator and design teacher shortly after the birth of their daughter, Clementine. The move has felt like returning home to Bronte, who grew up between Paris and California. The dream!

Ever noticed how the humble mirror used to be a sort of ‘invisible’ thing, relegated mainly to the inside of your wardrobe, or the back of your bedroom door, whereas NOW, you’ll often spot a distinctive mirror as the focal point of a beautifully styled interior? Selfie culture has thrust this often overlooked, but essential piece of home decor into the spotlight – and we’re here for it!

A mirror makes a wonderful, versatile addition to any home. As well as creating the illusion of more space, with strategic placing, the right mirror can also bring the outdoors in, enhance natural light and ambience, or even act as their own artwork.

There are so many good mirrors out there right now, at various pricepoints – here, Lauren Li shares her current faves , to take your space to the next level!