Meg Gallagher found the retro dining table at a second-hand shop in Sydney and Mr Smith bought the Afghani kilim rug in Brisbane. PHOTOS: LINDA ROBERTSON : Colourful makeover for artists’ home

The previous owners installed the white-and-woodgrain kitchen. : Colourful makeover for artists’ home

Earthy tones were used in the main bedroom, which features Matt Smith’s work, Kindred Connection, and a vintage tapestry found in an Invercargill antiques store. : Colourful makeover for artists’ home

The owners have painted the bathroom walls, but kept the existing fixtures. : Colourful makeover for artists’ home

Ms Gallagher’s landscapes hang on one side of the stairwell... : Colourful makeover for artists’ home

... and Mr Smith’s on the other. : Colourful makeover for artists’ home

The garage has been transformed into a fun zone, complete with a giant backgammon board. : Colourful makeover for artists’ home