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Renovation, Décor and Design by Platypus and Pine: Who We Are


I’m Channing and I’m the driving force behind Platypus and Pine. I’ve spent over 30 years renovating and refurbishing our own homes (6 to date) in various themes, styles and materials.



My first job was as a hairdresser which I am 100% sure gave me the ability to use colour correctly. You’ve never learned a colour wheel like your hairdresser has. Or had, I’m not sure what they learn now! I think it was also a good foray into a creative role and was probably responsible for the start of my love of all things design.


My DESIGN Experience


On a pretty tight budget we renovated our first home in Karratha in WA, lived there for a few years and then sold it for a decent profit.


We then moved to Cairns in the far north of Queensland and purchased a home that the agent thought should be demolished. Nope, we spend the next 5 years renovating that, turned it into a holiday let and eventually sold it 5 years after that.


We now live on the Gold Coast where we’ve done it 3 times again and are about to look at our final project in the next few years. I’ve loved everywhere we’ve lived, we’ve renovated for the market and the style of the property and I’ve made them all profitable flips.


Channing: The driving force behind Platypus and Pine

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A dark, circular, fluted wooden coffee table sits on a beige rug in a modern living room.

Freedom Furniture Items I Am Loving - March 2026

By Channing B • March 16, 2026
Discover 10 Freedom Furniture pieces I'm loving this month, from stylish sofas to statement lighting. Get inspiration for modern Australian homes and interiors.
A bedroom with a green mural of a magical forest and a house behind a bed with plush bedding and a teddy bear.

Emerald Green: The Must-Have Color of the Year

By Channing B • March 15, 2026
Bring rich elegance into your home with emerald green. Discover inspiring ways to use this bold colour in bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces for a stylish, timeless look.
A open bright master bedroom with an ombre pink wallpaper behind the bed.

Pink Bedroom Wallpaper: Subtle hues to bold and bright

February 15, 2026
Explore pink bedroom wallpaper ideas from subtle blush tones to bold, bright statement prints. Discover modern styles, design tips and inspiration to create a bedroom that feels warm, stylish and uniquely yours.
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