When two people have been best mates since they were teenagers, it turns out that the process of renovating a house together is not only a beautiful act of friendship, it's a breeze – even when the pair live thousands of kilometres apart.⁠ ⁠ There was no question that architect @brookeaitkendesign would be best placed to update this 1940s Cape Cod-style home in Palo Alto, California when Meredith Martin and her husband purchased it. ⁠ ⁠ "We're as close as sisters," she said. ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio for the full story and tour. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @jonathancohen_photography⁠ Words: Sarah Pickette ⁠ ⁠ #homestyling #capecod #architecture #interiordesign #australianinteriordesign