Discover the Design Duo project with PDL

From the ground up

The project began with the sisters designing two adjoining townhouses on a large section in Somerton Park, South Australia.

Early on, they saw a showroom consultant for advice on their switches and outlet choices and for tailored electrical plans. Alisa and Lysandra both have school-age children, so wanted homes that were comfortable and stylish, but also practical and easy to manage for busy family life.

At the showroom, they explored the wide range of switches and learnt how PDL Wiser’s scalable wireless smart home automation could give them simple control of lighting, heating, home security and other appliances through its smartphone app, or even using voice commands.

Alisa says that creating their electrical plans in the consultation meant they had one less thing to worry about. “Talking to a consultant one-on-one has just made everything so much clearer and more streamlined. You know that they’ve handed it over to the electrician and you don’t have to think about it anymore.”

Lysandra’s home

Next door, the scene is set for Lysandra’s bold style with the dark timbered flooring and staircase of the entranceway reflected in a huge bronze segmented mirror wall leading visitors into the kitchen and living area.

These darker tones continue throughout her home in cabinetry and furnishings, alongside accents of rich green, marble, black and brass.

Lysandra selected PDL Iconic Styl for her switches and power points. The dark metallic finish of Silver Shadow is the ideal partner for the moodier textures and a striking contrast against white walls in other areas. She has used these switches to stunning effect on the giant mirror wall and for an extra luxe touch on the slab marble in the ensuite bathroom.

In the master bedroom, Iconic Styl in the lighter Crowne shade sits beautifully against the marbled bedhead. An Iconic Styl motion sensor switch at the foot of her staircase triggers tread lights automatically.