It’s still collected, but much simpler and calmer."

“It’s just the most exciting thing for me.”

Though the house was recently renovated, it still needed some love to make it feel like home.

Kate Walsh lounging on her bed with a cloudy wallpaper and navy velvet headboard

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For Walsh, a home has to be both functional and inviting without losing its chic factor.

“I can’t stand a room that’s not used,” she explains.

“I also like to lie around a lot, so it has to be relaxed.

Kate Walsh’s white kitchen with her dog in the background

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That’s just the vibe of Australia too.

“I’m really lucky to have a great rounded life right now,” Walsh explains.

Kate Walsh’s outdoor space with rattan furniture and bamboo roof

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Kate Walsh’s home office with clouds on wallpaper, white linen sectional, and disco balls hanging from the ceiling

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Kate Walsh’s living room with ocean views and curved bouclé furniture

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outdoor living space with table and chairs

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