home tour: KARA ROSENLUND’S MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME

There’s something about Kara Rosenlund that we’ve always adored — her eye for detail, her knack for creating spaces that feel layered and lived in, and her way of capturing beauty in the everyday. As a photographer and stylist, Kara brings the same instinctive artistry to her home as she does to her images. So when she opened the doors to her Brisbane mid-century modern home, built in 1968, we knew it would be something special. And it is. Scroll to tour…

Kara has reimagined the house with her signature style — honest, soulful, and full of natural texture — while still holding onto the character of the era. It’s the kind of home you walk into and instantly feel at ease.

Natural finishes bring warmth throughout — travertine stone, spotted gum cabinetry, and rosewood ceilings that tie the spaces together. Skylights flood the stairwell and upper level with light, while original features like window panels and the sunken plunge bath keep the home’s mid-century spirit alive.

And of course, Kara’s photographic prints make the interiors truly unforgettable. Oversized works like Edith in the entry, along with her horse and flower prints in the bedrooms, anchor each room with boldness and soul. The best part? Her work is available to shop here, so you can bring a little of Kara’s world into your own home.

This home, like Kara’s work, proves that good design isn’t about perfection — it’s about atmosphere, story, and heart. And that’s exactly why we love it, and her.