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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hebe Hatton

'It was one of those rare places that immediately sparked something. We saw its potential and felt the pull' – how this designer turned a home she bought for resale into the home she made her own

Open concept kitchen diner with a banquette dining space with gingham upholstered seating.

When designer Allison Clouser bought a slightly run-down, pretty much untouched, 1980s ranch-style home with the full intention of renovating it, reselling it, and moving on – did she expect it would, in fact, become her own home?

'The home originally began as an investment project; our intention was to restore and refresh it for resale, but once we set foot on the property, everything shifted,' explains Allison. 'It was one of those rare places that immediately sparked something. We saw its potential and felt the pull to take our time and do it right.'

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