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Fresh ideas for light & bright family homes
How to style before you sell
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RUGS TO TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE
Rebel rebel The design rules made to be broken
Pillow talk The latest in bedding basics
Megan Morton on an airy Brisbane reno
Peter Walsh’s tips for moving house
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EDITOR’S LETTER
our 2018 winner!
A time to clear the decks
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SEARCH FOR A STYLIST
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Congratulations HAYLEY JENKIN
my all-time favourite covers
I’ve loved each and every issue we’ve created here at Inside Out, but some stand out – for all different reasons!
INSPIRING HOMES WITH HEART INSPIRING HOMES WITH HEART
creature comforts Homes that shine with personal style 50+
COSY BEDDING BUYS
20 RENOVATION RESCUE Your go-to guide for kitchens & bathrooms
WAYS WITH LINEN & LACE
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warm welcome
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of the best outdoor buys
the right advice Our experts help you make all the big decisions
Easy ways to create a luxe winter home
DINING IN
A rustic Italian feast to share
JUST MOVED IN? 7 quick updates that won’t break the budget
20 things you need to know before you renovate
sentimental value How to make old favourites new again
ASK THE EXPERTS Tips and tricks for selecting the perfect rug GET SORTED Out of the box storage solutions
PERFECTING THE LOOK
Style solutions for every room
stands & father’s day gifts >> plus: kids’ chairs, cake
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tips Peter Maddison’s Decluttering from Peter Walsh design advice
The in-betweeners Green up your
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Natalee Bowen’s Hamptons style tips
Shannon solves a size dilemma
FROM LEFT September/October 2012 This was my first issue – it holds a special place in my heart! June 2016 I love the combination of textures. I’d be VERY happy spending my time in that space. February 2018 The clean white lines and overall look is exactly how I’d like my next kitchen to look.
HAIR & MAKE-UP: SAM POWELL. PHOTOGRAPHY: (PORTRAIT) NIGEL LOUGH, (SEARCH FOR A STYLIST) CRAIG WALL, (COVERS, FROM LEFT) FELIX FOREST, DEREK SWALWELL, MAREE HOMER. STYLING: (COVERS, FROM LEFT) JASON GRANT, RACHEL VIGOR, STEPHANIE POWELL
We’re excited to announce that Hayley Jenkin is our winning stylist! The judges loved her thoughtful, considered space. We can’t wait to see more from this talented stylist. Find her on Instagram: @wholeheartedstudio
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THINGS WE LOVE The newest tiles from leading interior designer
Greg Natale are a symphony of marble magic TRENDS Go wild with these jungle-inspired pieces, or give your home a warm, welcoming glow with a blast of yellow PERFECT PAIRS A bedroom’s unsung heroes are its bedside table and lamp. We help you select a winning combination 3 OF A KIND Take time out and check out three designer clocks KID’S ROOM Calling all water babies! Nurture your little one’s growing imagination with an under-the-sea nursery ASK AN EXPERT Stylish solutions to all your design dilemmas, from choosing the right white to the latest in designer lighting PROFILE A tin-shed workshop in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand is home to inventive, fun-loving Kiwi designers George & Willy CULT CLASSIC The story behind a design icon and what’s next. This month, the classic ‘String’ shelving system meets a newcomer TAKE THE FLOOR Our selection of the top rugs – you’re spoilt for choice with colour, pattern, texture, style and shape 7 DESIGN RULES MADE TO BE BROKEN Feeling rebellious? Shannon Vos shares the styling ‘laws’ you should ignore RENOVATING WITH WHITE Megan Morton visits a newly renovated home in Brisbane and uncovers the secrets to its success PURE & SIMPLE Colour trends may come and go, but timeless all-white tableware will always be a winner
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BEACH BOHO More than a decade after buying the property, this
Sydney family has a home worthy of its prime beachside location SHINE BRIGHT An interior stylist is both the client and the expert in her most important project yet – her family’s new home LIGHT WORK Dreams become glorious reality as a clever couple tackle an elaborate new build on Sydney’s Northern Beaches PLACE IN THE SUN Inside-outside living is easy at an idyllic family holiday home on South Africa’s Plettenberg Bay DREAM IT. DESIGN IT. DO IT. Step behind the heritage facade of this tiny cottage to discover a modern, inviting escape SITE VISIT: WE’RE BURSTING AT THE SEAMS Interior designer and TV host James Treble comes to the renovating rescue of a family with plenty of space but no direction STAGING YOUR HOME FOR SALE First impressions count for prospective buyers – discover how to ensure your home will win ‘best dressed’ with the help of expert advice BUYER’S GUIDE: BEDDING They’re some of the most important household items you will purchase, but how much do you really know about quilts, pillows and mattress toppers? BEDROOM & KITCHEN NEWS Fresh ideas, style buys and inspiration for updating these key spaces FIVE TIPS FOR MOVING HOUSE Decluttering guru Peter Walsh reveals how to survive the stress of packing and unpacking
this month It’s the White Issue! Find fresh looks in these spaces that are anything but clinical
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entertaining area and walkway in the thoughtful, detailed makeover of a historic cottage garden in Adelaide 142 FRESH FEASTS Salad days have never been more substantial or delicious, and it’s all thanks to British author Jessica Elliott Dennison’s tasty new cookbook
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plus receive a bonus difuser and organic essential oil 149 SOCIAL MEDIA Keep in touch through our social media platforms 150 ADDRESS BOOK Where to find and buy products 154 ASK MEGSY Meg Mason’s trademark take on DIY dramas
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made to be broken Megan Morton on an airy Brisbane reno Set the stage: How to style before you sell Pillow talk: The latest in bedding basics Peter Walsh’s tips for moving house
SET THE STAGE
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kitchen & tabletop buys
Fresh ideas for light & bright family homes
How to style before you sell
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RUGS TO TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE
With ocean views and plenty of space to work with, this Sydney family’s new Coogee home makes the most of its enviable location. Custom built-in sofas and bench seats, Indian- and Moroccan-inspired accents, plenty of layered rugs and a boho approach to styling ensure that this breezy white home is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Turn to page 72 to take a tour.
Rebel rebel The design rules made to be broken
Pillow talk The latest in bedding basics
Megan Morton on an airy Brisbane reno
Peter Walsh’s tips for moving house
Photography: Maree Homer Styling: Hande Renshaw
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PHOTOGRAPHY: IMAGE COURTESY OF GREG NATALE, GREGNATALE.COM
fair & square Greg Natale’s new marble tile designs hit all the right notes Inspired by classical music, Sydney interior designer Greg Natale’s latest range of marble tiles, ‘Staccato’, draws on a quartet of colourways – Verde Green, Carrara Gioia, Norwegian Rose and Emerald Green. The result is a visual feast – a chessboard design that champions rhythm while still celebrating marble’s natural variation, with each segment the next note in the composition. ‘Staccato’ marble tiles, $389/sqm, Greg Natale, gregnatale.com.
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1. ‘Florida Keys’ chandelier, $5500, Gypset Cargo, gypsetcargo.com. 2. Natural Curiosities Animals Playing 1 artwork, $2995 (framed), Coco Republic, cocorepublic.com.au. 3. Handpainted leopard mask, $220, Emma Gale, emmagale.com.au. 4. ‘Tiger’ cushion, $165, Bonnie And Neil, bonnieandneil.com.au. 5. ‘Chiavari’ chair, $3885, Gucci, gucci.com. 6. ‘Frankie’ pillowcase, $99/pair, Sage x Clare, sageandclare.com. 7. HK Living daybed, $2995, House Of Orange, houseoforange.com.au. 8. ‘Palm Springs’ bedhead, $529/king, The Family Love Tree, thefamilylovetree.com.au. 9. ‘Savanna’ rug, $8900/240cm x 300cm, Jenny Jones Rugs, jennyjonesrugs.com. 10. Jamida Of Sweden ‘Kruger’ tray by Emma J Shipley, $79, TheTray.Shop, thetray.shop.
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1. Reuber Henning ‘Shibori Wave’ rug, POA, Halcyon Lake, halcyonlake.com. 2. ‘Pier’ throw, $119.95, Linen House, linenhouse.com. 3. Karimoku New Standard ‘Castor Stool Plus’ stool, $440, Stylecraft, stylecraft.com.au. 4. Ballograf ‘Epoca’ ballpoint pen, $6.95, Milligram, milligram.com. 5. Octaevo ‘Year Of The Sun’ planner, $44.95, Gingerfinch, gingerfinch.com.au. 6. Studio Arhoj ‘Sip’ cup, $36, Luumo Design, luumodesign.com. 7. ‘PS 2017’ table lamp, $49, IKEA, ikea.com.au. 8. ‘Interior Expressions’ low sheen acrylic paint in (top) Daisy Chain and Gaiety, $74.90/4L, Haymes Paint, haymespaint.com.au. 9. Muuto ‘Connect’ modular sofa, from $18,000, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au. 10. ‘Real Good’ chair, $249, and felt chair pad, $49, Blu Dot, bludot.com.au. 11. Good Thing NY ‘Field’ candleholder, $24.95, Gingerfinch, as before. 12. ‘Kali’ side plate, $14.95, Aura Home, aurahome.com.au. 13. ‘Half Moons’ pillowcase, $29, Nancybird, nancybird.com.
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Make a statement with the classic Oluce ‘Atollo’ lamp. The white glass contrasts with the warm tones of the custom-made oak side table in this space by architect Danielle Palan.
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why it works: Space-age style meets geometric lines in this playful combination ‘Wink’ table lamp, from $203, ISM Objects, ismobjects. com.au. Muuto ‘Halves’ side table, $595, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au.
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why it works: Raw, natural ural finishes complement sweeping weeping curves Secto Design ‘Teelo 8020’ 20’ table lamp, ational.com.au. $836, Fred International, fredinternational.com.au. Studioilse ‘Companions’ bedside table, able, $2620, Spence & Lyda, spenceandlyda.com.au. m.au.
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$199, West Elm, westelm.com.au. ‘Finch’ bedside table, $1770, Jardan, jardan.com.au.
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‘Petal’ clock DESIGNER: Kate Elton
Growing up with a shipwright father made design an easy choice for Kate Elton. “Having him as my role model made my progression into this industry feel natural and logical,” she says. Based in Sydney’s Bondi, Kate studied design at both high school and UTS, graduating with a Bachelor of Design in 2011. Crafted from rock maple and copper, the undulating face of the ‘Petal’ clock is inspired by the way flower petals fan out. “Flowers are naturally cyclical, so my clock conveys time as a rhythmic cycle,” she says. “I love using natural materials wherever possible. I’ve been enjoying working with timber and cork recently.” The asymmetrical timber grain contrasts with the waves of the face, creating a sense of movement and flow, while the copper hands add a hint of metal that will take on a natural patina over time. “My products are designed to bring a sense of joy and calm,” says Kate. “I enjoy helping people connect with the world around them.” $POA, kateelton.com.
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“I think most designers would agree that they’ve always been designing and creating in some way,” says Stephen. “Growing up in rural South Australia, I was lucky to have lots of space and tools to create and make – my Mum has the terrible Mother’s Day ‘gifts’ to prove it!” He initially embarked on a career in nursing, but put that on hold to complete a formal education in design, starting an associate training program at Jam Factory in 2014. “I mostly work with timber,” says Stephen. “The versatility and beauty of timber makes it perfect for design exploration.” His ‘OneSixth’ clock is crafted from American white oak and Corian, and is the result of Stephen’s aim to give the piece a functional edge while maintaining clean lines. “The segmented face is broken up into 10-minute increments, he says. “This creates an interesting focal point but also identifies hour markers.” $275, stephenroy.com.au.
‘Grandson’ clock DESIGNER: Rowen Wagner
The younger, cheekier version of the traditional grandfather clock, Rowen Wagner’s ‘Grandson’ clock is the modern evolution of the classic. “He leans against the wall, he’s less serious,” says Rowen. “The pendulum and proportions of the predecessor are still present, but the overall design is a simplification.” After working in a variety of design fields, including automotive, furniture, homewares and most recently, toys, Rowen is passionate about clean, functional forms. “I use Australian-grown timber, and my work is locally produced,” says Rowen. “Creating products in smaller batches allows me to be closely involved with all elements of the production process.” The silent clock mechanism, combined with solid Tasmanian blackwood and brass, ensures that the tall, narrow piece fits efortlessly into contemporary spaces. “I love people’s response to it,” he says. “Their grandparents may have had one, and they love the idea of a nod to that in a modern home.” $1850, rowenwagner.com
PHOTOGRAPHY: (KATE ELTON PORTRAIT) KAT PEREIRA, (STEPHEN ROY PORTRAIT AND PRODUCT) JOHANIS LYONS-REID, (ROWEN WAGNER PORTRAIT AND PRODUCT) DENISE BRAKI
DESIGNER: Stephen Roy
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STYLING NATALIE JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY SAM McADAM-COOPER
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‘Under The Sea’ ea’ cotton muslin wraps, $$59.90// assorted set of 2, Città, cittadesign.com.
Keep books, toys and a lamp handy and portable with this clever table. Lind DNA ‘Curve’ table in Pastel Green, $495, Leo & Bella, leoandbella.com.au. AND THE REST… On floor: ‘Agra Knot’ rug, $6900/3m x 4.2m, Armadillo&Co. Ådum round rug, $49, IKEA. ‘Bettina’ sham cushion, $159, Sage x Clare. Menu wire basket, $149.95, Leo & Bella. Aneau swaddles (in basket), $70/set of 3, Kido Store. Blabla cactus cushion, $104.95, Leo & Bella. Castle & Things ‘Penny’ cushion, $79, Kido Store. Star mobile, $39, Designstuf. Bloomingville pull-along whale toy (on windowsill), $39.95, Kido Store. On chair: Tamar Mogendorf pearl cushion, $169.95, Hello Little Birdie. Meri Meri mermaid toy, $90.50, Kido Store. Saardé ‘Isai Crinkle’ blanket, $65, Infancy. On wall: ‘Pollie’ shelf, $45, Olli Ella. Bloomingville octopus toy, $86.95, Leo & Bella. Architectmade mermaid figure, $175, Space Furniture. ‘Hänga’ coat hanger, $4.99/set of 5, IKEA. Rylee + Cru ‘Starfish’ jumpsuit, $74.95, Leo & Bella. ‘Mossebo’ frame, $19.99, IKEA. Cetacea print by Kelsey Oseid, $59, Paper Plane. ‘Octopi’ wallpaper, $72/m, These Walls. Scalaë ‘Menthe à l’O’ hanging jellyfish, $82, Infancy. Tamar Mogendorf hanging whale, $469.95, Hello Little Birdie. Scalaë ‘Calypso’ hanging whales, $95, Kido Store. On cot: Ferm Living ‘Stripy Fish’ blanket, $149, Designstuf. Cam Cam star cushion, $39, Designstuf. Fitted cot sheet, $75, Deiji Studios. Mady By Hand ‘Knit Wit’ pendant light, $1100, Fred International. ADDRESS BOOK page 150.
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Wisteria floribunda ‘Macrobotrys’ (left) and ‘Domino’ (below) are deciduous climbers that ofer plenty of shade. A retractable awning (above) is another good option.
I want to remove columns from my living area. Will I need a beam? Cathy, via email “The first thing to do is to contact a qualified structural engineer,” says Andrew D’Ambrosio of D’Ambrosio Consulting (dambrosioconsulting.com.au). “They’ll need to meet you on site to discuss which columns you would like to remove. It is highly likely that new beams will need to be installed in order to remove the columns. The size of the beam and type of material that can be used (timber versus steel) will depend on how much weight needs to be carried above your living room, how far the beams will span and how much depth you have to work with. If your columns support brick or concrete above, you’ll probably end up with steel beams. The engineer will be able to go through these points with you during the meeting, as well as discuss the feasibility of your proposal and potential cost-saving measures where applicable.”
EDITED BY VICTORIA BAKER. PHOTOGRAPHY: (PAINT) SAM MCADAM-COOPER, (AWNING) UTE WEGMANN, (WISTERIA) IAN HOFSTETTER. STYLING: (PAINT) JONO FLEMING. AWNING IMAGE COURTESY OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE, CONTEMPORARY.NET.AU. ‘SIA’ CHAIRS BY TOM FEREDAY AND ‘MOLLOY’ DINING TABLE BY ADAM GOODRUM, CULT, CULTDESIGN.COM.AU
The Nau Design ‘Jolly’ pendant light is a playful choice. Volker Haug’s ‘Anton’ wall light (left) ofers sleek sophistication.
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George & Willy This New Zealand-based duo creates innovative items out of a tin-shed workshop
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Des gners Design Designers e George Georg Ge orge e Wilkins W Wilk ilkins ins and d William W Will illiam iam Mc McCal McCallum C llum l (inset, (i (insett, above) from George & Willy Willy. Some of their products include (clockwise, from top left) a hanging drying rack, wall roller, ‘Bang Bang’ pegboard, round wall signs, letter display board and firestarter. The pair even made a one-of custom motorcycle (opposite). Everything has its place in the workshop (left), which is open for visitors.
How did George & Willy begin? We never set out to start a business. We would just talk about what we thought would be fun to make and then go and make it. We made swings, giant matchsticks, toy helicopters. We were so busy making things together that we never ended up getting jobs when we graduated from uni with commerce degrees. Instead, we set up camp in our parents’ workshops, doing a small stint in each shed. Five years later, we are still making fun things for people all around the world. What is the George & Willy design ethos? Simple, functional and made de to t last would be our top three for sure. What role d do you each play in the design and creation process? It’s very much mu a team efort! George has always been better at making things and I draw what needs to be made. We are th constantly in conversation about the next product. It’s our part of the business. favourite pa ffavourite W What What does an average day in the workshop look like? We get iin n to work at 7.30am and have a cup of tea. In winter, we get the heaters and in summer we have a sprinkler on the roof he h aters blasting blas of our little tin o t shed to keep it from getting too hot. We check to see what w what orders have come in overnight, make what needs to be made and get them out the door. The week is riddled with photo shoots, aand prototypes p a meetings. George and I are not the most organised prototypes and people, we make sure we surround ourselves with people who are. people, so w p Phoebe, Phoebe, our marketing manager, keeps us in line. P Most challenging project so far? Our most recent project was M Most challe display board, made up of 10 rails on the wall – you slide a letter displa sscrabble-style scrabble-styl timber letter tiles into the slots and write messages. We really wanted one for the workshop to track our monthly goals W wa aand and thought they would also be cool for cafe menus and other spaces. Each comes with 400 letters. Anything with over 400 parts is E Each one co naturally bit challenging, but we are super-excited about this one. naturally a bi n What’s on th the horizon for George & Willy? Recently, we’ve loved making things for ofice spaces, objects to make people feel more at maki thi home in their workspace and more productive. We would also love to make little flat-pack cabins or doghouses. We have a new form on our website where people can submit their product ideas and if we make it into a product, we will send you one! For more details, visit georgeandwilly.com.
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Get your dose of design through David Harrison’s blog at designdaily. com.au.
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Whether you choose the classic or the new kid on the block, shelf life never looked so good WORDS DAVID HARRISON
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‘Kaari’ shelving by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Artek The form: A shelving system made from two elements – timber and bent flat bar steel. What makes it special: Like most designs by the Bouroullec brothers, the ‘Kaari’ shelving system appears simple but is the result of a high level of intellectual rigour. Designed in 2015, the system is made up of ‘straps’ of flat bar steel bent to make a zigzag pattern down a solid oak vertical support. The ‘Kaari’ range references Alvar Aalto’s classic birch designs of the 1930s while providing a more contemporary aesthetic. It also references Artek’s founding manifesto of combining art and industry, which coined the brand’s name (Artek is short for art and technology). Laminate shelves, oak uprights and rolled flat bar steel make up this beautiful but practical solution. Expect to pay: $2574 for the REB009 model (left). Buy at: Anibou, anibou.com.au.
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‘String’ shelving system by Nils Strinning The form: A wall-mounted, ladder-based storage system. What makes it special: The fact that this system is still in production nearly 70 years after it was conceived is special in itself. Designed in 1949, the ‘String’ system by Swedish designer Nils Strinning (1917–2006) has stood the test of time both mechanically and stylistically. Vintage versions still achieve good prices, while the brand continues to introduce new elements and new material and colour variations. It's lightweight, easy to install, relatively inexpensive and can be moved and added to over time. Available in many colour and veneer combinations with add-on desks and storage boxes, the system can evolve into a complex library and entertainment solution. In 2005, the ‘String Pocket’ was introduced with smaller side frames and narrower shelves, perfect for smaller nooks. Lately, String Furniture has introduced solutions to make ‘String’ more suitable for kitchens and bathrooms with mirrored cabinets, wine glass racks and metal shelves with draining holes. Expect to pay: From $295 for the smallest 'String Pocket' and $450 for the original 'String' system in a three-shelf configuration. Buy at: Great Dane, greatdanefurniture.com.au.
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Whether you want big and bold or sweet and subdued, we have the perfect rug to suit your style
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works of art Hypnotic patterns and vibrant shades can transform a space On walls, from left: ‘Vienna’ dhurrie rug, $499/152cm x 244cm, West Elm, westelm. com.au. Dash & Albert ‘Cats Paw’ rug, $1300/152cm x 243cm, Jumbled, jumbledonline.com. ‘Nora’ boucherouite rug, $795/100cm x 290cm, Jumbled, as before. ‘Celebration’ rug by Minnie Pwerle, $10,840/200cm x 300cm, Designer Rugs, designerrugs. com.au. On floor, from left: CC-Tapis ‘Lost In The Fifties’ rug, $18,200/300cm x 400cm, Loom, loomrugs.com. ‘The Sign’ rug, $11,888/270cm x 360cm, Fenton&Fenton, fentonandfenton.com.au. Won ‘Tip Toe’ bench, $661, Clickon Furniture, clickonfurniture.com.au.
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forces of nature Earthy textures and tones prove neutral can be notable On wall, from left: Woud ‘Raining Circle’ rug, $1375/170cm x 240cm, Luumo Design, luumodesign.com. Justina Blakeney ‘Fable’ rug, $1150/152cm x 228cm, Nikau, nikaustore.com. ‘Savannah’ rug, $1490/170cm x 240cm, Armadillo & Co, armadillo-co.com. Tribe Home ‘Pelican’ rug, $1265/200cm x 300cm, Cranmore Home, cranmorehome.com.au. On floor, from left: ‘Monte #0599’ rug, $2440/180cm x 265cm, Pampa, pampa.com.au. ‘Cutler’ rug, $999/140cm x 200cm, Kip&Co, kipandco.com.au. Tribe Home ‘Hula’ rug (rolled up), $414/160cm x 230cm, Luumo Design, as before. ‘Etnico #0372’ rug, $1490/167cm x 185cm, Pampa, as before. ‘Rafles’ chair, $450, Byron Bay Hanging Chairs, byronbayhangingchairs.com.au. Vintage Turkish wine urns, $175 (small) and $195, vintage Turkish urn, $705, Water Tiger, watertiger.com.au. Background in ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Basic Coral, $91.40/4L, Dulux, dulux.com.au.
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shape shifters When a rectangular rug just won’t do, express yourself!
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On walls, from left: Missoni Home ‘Vigevano #100’ floral rug, $4932/180cm, Spence & Lyda, spenceandlyda.com.au. Moooi Carpets ‘Freaky’ octagonal rug, $4690/288cm x 395cm, Space Furniture, spacefurniture.com.au. CC-Tapis ‘Visioni B’ rug by Patricia Urquiola, $8950/180cm x 300cm, Loom, loomrugs.com. On floor, from left: Nodi ‘Duo’ rug, from $4905/160cm x 280cm, Hub Furniture, hubfurniture.com.au. ‘Ternslev’ checked rug, $249/250cm x 250cm, IKEA, ikea.com.au. Hare + Klein ‘Wings’ rug, $6438/250cm, Designer Rugs, designerrugs.com.au. ‘Platform 1’ side table, $270, Idle Hands, idlehands.design. ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ lounge chair, $699, Blu Dot, bludot.com.au. Backgrounds in (from left) ‘Endure’ interior matt paint in Cream Wheat, $39.50/1L, Mauve Aster, $71.90/4L, and Beige Pink, $39.50/1L, Taubmans, taubmans.com.au. Floor in ‘Endure’ interior matt paint in Determination, $71.90/4L, Taubmans, as before.
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timeless classics Intricate designs give an elegant, traditional feel On wall, from left: ‘Tybee’ rug, $484/152cm x 244cm, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com.au. ‘Afghan Kazak’ rug, $3550/171cm x 235cm, Cadrys, cadrys.com.au. On floor, from left: ‘Tabriz JP-1’ rug, $8500/240cm x 300cm, Hali Handmade Rugs, hali.com.au. ‘Paradise’ rug, $9900/240cm x 300cm, Jenny Jones Rugs, jennyjonesrugs.com. Network Rugs ‘Koray Sesar’ rug, $599/200cm x 290cm, Temple & Webster, templeandwebster.com.au. Striped seagrass basket, $69, Inartisan, inartisan.com. ‘Moller #63’ bench, from $2250, Great Dane, greatdanefurniture.com. ‘Dara’ cushion cover, $49 (excludes insert), ‘Pieced Libeco’ striped cushion cover, $104 (excludes insert), Pottery Barn, as before. Background in ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Calico Dress, $91.40/4L, Dulux, dulux.com.au.
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7 The Block: Glasshouse co-winner and interior designer, Shannon Vos. voscreative. com.au
DESIGN RULES
made to be BROKEN Never one to stick to the script, interior designer Shannon Vos reveals the styling laws we can ignore (and why)
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ALWAYS PAINT YOUR CEILING WHITE
Yes, an all-white ceiling has real virtues when you need to open a space up, but a feature ceiling can be a powerful tool in your home, used to create one of a hundred diferent looks in a hundred diferent ways. A darker ceiling works to draw your eye down to a particular feature, like an expansive view or an architectural detail. A white ceiling will be the least ofensive, but it can’t create cosy, can’t be intimate and can’t add drama like the darker shades can. Plus, if you have a cofered or timber-battened ceiling, it will trap and absorb sound, making your space quieter and more zen-like.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: (LIVING AREA & KITCHEN) JONAS INGERSTEDT
e all need rules in our lives: a definitive set of laws that keep us from tearing the place apart, and a structure that balances the chaos and the mundane. We have them on the road, at work and at school, but our home is the one place where we should be able to bend… nah, destroy any notions of rules, control or regulation. Sure there are ‘guidelines’ and recommendations, but your home is your creative sanctum, and creativity should know no bounds. So let’s get some of those dated, old-fashioned and purely nonsensical roadblocks out of the way.
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WHITE KITCHENS & BATHROOMS ARE BETTER FOR RESALE Sure, let’s all dress in white and call each other by serial numbers, too. Talk about boring! When it comes time to sell your home, it may be true that a white kitchen and white bathroom will ofend the least, but it’s nothing to fall in love with either. Character in a home, especially in the kitchens and bathrooms, is key to creating interest and playing with the emotional heartstrings of any potential buyers. Sure, you may have some haters with that peach and grey tile combo, but all it takes is one person to fall in love with your space and the contract is practically signed. Yes, white is ‘safe’, but ‘safe’ never falls in love, moves overseas and lives out their days on a Parisian cobblestone street. Just saying…
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SMALL FURNITURE FOR SMALL SPACES
Old-school wisdom says we shouldn’t mix our metals, but we live in the modern world with a ‘now’ aesthetic. Diversity in metals builds depth and can take your space to the next level. Try mixing cooler tones like silver and stainless steel with warmer brass or gold. Stick to the one look for all your bathroom fittings, with a bit of contrast in accents to create character. For example, pairing your black tapware with brass or raw steel lights or handles can add plenty of interest. For the rest of the home, think of a blackened steel picture frame with a warm Tom Dixon pendant and you’re on the right track. Don’t get too heavy on a particular metal, mix it up and give your coppers, golds, brasses, steels and pewters the backdrop they all need to shine.
ARTWORK SHOULD BE AT EYE LEVEL
Whose eye level, could I just ask? And are they sitting or standing, lying down or in downward dog? Traditionally, artworks are hung at standing eye level, but we do anything but stand in our spaces these days. Instead, I love an oversized artwork on the floor leaning against a wall, like this Kara Rosenlund piece (secure it if you have kids). An artwork propped up on a low shelf can be the opportunity for a seated view. Or why not place artwork high up a staircase for a point of diference? While you’re at it, play with scale and small and large prints, and mix up your frames, because there’s no rule here – if you love it there, then that’s where it’ll go.
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NEVER MIX METALS
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MATCH YOUR TIMBERS
Whoever coined this one has probably never stepped into a forest. Last time I checked, the Aussie bush is chock-full of diferent species and timbers all growing harmoniously together. While it can be a bit tricky to balance timber tones in a home, it goes without saying that creating depth in a timber palette is crucial to a warm and character-filled aesthetic. I prefer not to go too much beyond three or four diferent timbers, as it all starts to get too busy after that. I’d make sure you have plenty of contrast in your tones (very similar tones that don’t quite match won’t look right) and it’s best to stick to woods with the same undertone (warm versus cool).
Yes, for small people living small lives. But for larger-than-life cofee and snacks, gangly-tall designers and shorter-than-needed naps, we need all sorts of sizes in our furniture. A small space shouldn’t be designed according to the same rules as a bigger space, and a small room full of everything that’s found in a bigger space (even if it’s the smaller version) will seem cramped and claustrophobic. Instead, for that smaller living room, do away with the second lounge and the cofee table to make way for a statement oversized sofa, or try a huge print for a bit of focus in a small dining room. Play with scale, pick the elements you love the most and let them dictate the space you’re in.
PHOTOGRAPHY: (ARMCHAIR) KARA ROSENLUND, (DINING AREA) TESS KELLY. DESIGN: (DINING AREA) SISÄLLÄ INTERIOR DESIGN, SISALLA.COM.AU. ARTWORK: (ON FLOOR) PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT BY KARA ROSENLUND, KARAROSENLUND.COM
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ALWAYS PAINT A SMALL SPACE WHITE
White paint is the great transformer. It can turn the dingiest of caves into the freshest of abodes, but that shouldn’t be where the buck stops. Used sparingly, dark colours can transform a small room, clouding the sense of where a wall starts and ends and giving the impression of more space. However, a darker-painted space, like this room by Sisällä Interior Design, needs plenty of light (natural is best), enough warmth to create a cosy feel and reflective materials (metals and mirrors) to help create more space. So, before you order the 45 litres of Dulux Antique White USA, think to yourself: is white really right?
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change is in the air IF YOU’VE EVER WISHED YOU COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND AND TRANSFORM THAT PROBLEM ROOM INTO ONE THAT’S STREAMLINED AND STYLISH, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. ENTER IKEA… A recent IKEA Life At Home Report revealed 21 per cent of Australians say they don’t always have the energy to make changes to their home – and don’t know where to start. Realising it’s time for a new approach, the home furnishings retailer launched the IKEA + you initiative. Design teams from 10 IKEA stores visited 10 homes to tackle decorating dilemmas, from storage and layout issues to how to personalise the home. The makeovers were replicated instore so customers can see the results – and shop the look.
ROOM SERVICE Adelaide homeowners Lauren and Josh, who have two children, Charlie and Hugo, believed their living room was in need of an IKEA intervention. They wanted to
make the open-plan space function better, increase the storage options, create a compact home ofice nook and add a stylish sofa. As well, they also wanted to keep their collections on display – Josh’s records and Lauren’s seashells. “It was so exciting to be able to work with real families,” says Tifany Buckins, head of interior design for IKEA Australia. “I hope the solutions we have brought to life inspire everyone to unleash their creativity.” LIVING ROOM (above) An easy-care IKEA ‘Stockholm’ leather sofa provides stylish seating and suits the room’s boho-meetsScandi look. BEFORE (right) Homeowners Lauren and Josh told the IKEA team that their unrenovated living area had them feeling “stressed and not proud”.
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“I hope the solutions we have brought to life inspire everyone to unleash their creativity” TIFFANY BUCKINS, HEAD OF INTERIOR DESIGN FOR IKEA AUSTRALIA
STUDY NOOK As Lauren runs her business from home, a work station was on her must-have list. ‘Svalnäs’ storage coordinates with the rest of the room and makes it easy to find a place for everything in the open-plan zone.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT IKEA ‘Böja’ rattan floor lamp, $79. IKEA ‘Brönden’ wool rug, $449. IKEA ‘Stockholm’ leather three-seater sofa, $2399. IKEA ‘Mastholmen’ rattan outdoor armchair, $149. IKEA ‘Sanela’ cotton-velvet cushion cover, $6.99. IKEA ‘Ådum’ high-pile rug, $129. IKEA ‘Sinnerlig’ frosted-glass and cork table lamp, $49.
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THE SOLUTIONS The IKEA + you philosophy focuses on well-designed, functional and afordable solutions for real people. These are the design team’s updates for Lauren and Josh’s home, which they describe as “simple, neutral and a beautiful base to work with”. Work: A wall-mounted shelving system is more compact than the desk they had in the living room. Storage: A kids’ nook was added for two-year-old Charlie so he can keep his toys there, plus it’s a perfect play area. Sofa: A classic leather sofa paired with armchairs that can be moved around when guests visit makes the space work harder – and look better. Plants: A variety of pots and a mix of real and artificial plants introduces greenery with minimal efort. Lighting: The space previously only had downlights – table and floor lamps help create a warm, cosy glow. Flooring: To lighten the space, the dark grey carpet was replaced with IKEA’s laminate flooring. Rugs add colour and warmth.
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renovating wih WHITE Author and stylist Megan Morton visits a young family’s newly renovated home to explore its stunning play of light and shade
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THINK OF YOUR KITCHEN AS A SOCIAL SPACE
“Instead of treating your kitchen design as a wishlist of materials, think about it through the lens of how you’ll live in it,” says architect Paul Owen. “In this kitchen, you can sit on the bench seat or at the island to engage with the cook.”
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WORDS & STYLING MEGAN MORTON PHOTOGRAPHY CATHY SCHUSLER
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hy do Brisbane homes seem to shine so bright? It has something to do with the sunny climate, the optimistic local architects and the perfect parcels of land that make for inspiring ‘afters’. In this case, the ‘before’ was a two-bedroom cottage in Brisbane’s Camp Hill. Owners Dom and Katrina loved their home but were keen to maximise its charms – and their lifestyle. “Our brief [to architects Paul Owen and Steve Hunt of Owen Architecture] was for a home that we could grow into as a family, that made it easy to spend time outdoors and where we could surround ourselves with family and friends and entertain in an easy, casual but beautiful way,” says Katrina. Despite some tricky timing, with the birth of their son just days apart from their move-in date, the process was smooth and the couple love their home. “It’s efortless,” says Katrina. “That’s what we wanted – a home that makes life more relaxing and happy.” We break down the design decisions in this renovation that proves the old adage, ‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication’.
CONNECTING NEW TO OLD Rather than adding a modern ‘box’ extension to the back of the original house, architect Paul Owen delivered a complex yet elegant series of rooms, sensitively connected. He saw the extension as a response to the existing house. “We wanted the new architecture to be secondary to the simple post-war cottage, in a form that would not dominate the existing design,” says Paul. The strategy for achieving this was through the roofline, with the new roof designed at the same height as the existing eaves, with a hipped design (a tipped pyramid) to respond to the existing roof form. “The new extension is half a level down from the original cottage, which helped generate dramatically varied ceiling heights – the perfect opportunity to play with light,” says Paul. Original features are highlighted and continued throughout, such as the weatherboard cladding and timber-framed windows and doors, while the crisp white palette unifies the space.
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“Built-in elements allow you to occupy the edge of spaces,” says Paul. “The bench seat in the kitchen can be seating or a servery, part of the dining setting or a place to dangle legs outside. Providing edges like this allows people to make their own space informally, and this makes for a pretty relaxed environment.”
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“We tiled the doors in the kitchen and bathroom to conceal them,” says Paul. “The brass border hides the messy edges of the cut tiles and substrate and works as a nice little detail in its own right.”
PRIORITISING LIGHT The play of light through the space feels like an element of the decoration of each room. “Each ceiling has a diferent geometry, which creates a diferent relationship with light and informs the character of the spaces,” says Paul. “Some are internal, so they’re darker, and some are more external, so are lighter and even naturally lit from above.” The ‘garden room’ (above right) celebrates natural sunlight, with angled shutters providing privacy and timber-framed doors folding away to open up the space to the garden. “This area is treated as though it’s an external space: the flooring is decking, as opposed to tongue-and-groove floorboards, so will cup and twist over time; the fireplace is exposed; the skylight brings light in from above; and the lawn grows right up and over the back steps,” says Paul. There’s also a feeling of structural lightness, emphasised by the repeated circular and cylindrical elements throughout, which feel less ‘chunky’ than their square counterparts. “We used circular steel posts as a way to make the structure feel lighter,” says Paul. “Following this idea, the posts in the central shelving became cylindrical, decorative accents in the kitchen followed and so on, creating a singular and cohesive space.”
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MAXIMISING WHITE The clean, fresh palette has a transformative efect on both the new and old parts of the home. “Using block colour – in this case white – gives you greater control and allows spaces to be quite singular,” says Paul. By flooding the home with varying forms of white, Paul has efectively softened the appearance of the many materials and details throughout. “We wanted the architecture to sit behind the colour of everyday life, not to compete with it,” he says. In order to avoid the cold, clinical feeling that can come with an all-white home, Paul created a tangible connection to the surrounding greenery. “The landscape plays a major role here,” he says. “The kitchen sits between two gardens, which really become a part of the kitchen space. We limited the materials in the kitchen – and the project generally – to concrete, stone and white-painted elements, so they could just be a backdrop. Colour and warmth come from the landscape, and from the everyday life that is played out in and around the space.”
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CONNECTING TO THE LANDSCAPE The land slopes quite steeply down from the front of the house, so part of Paul and Steve’s strategy was to establish a connection between the house and the ground level. “In defining the spaces in response to the terrain, we gradually move down the site as we progress through the building, and eventually make a connection with the ground at the back door,” says Paul. Landscaper Dan Young understood the intent of the design, and created the mounded lawn at the rear. “The idea of this was to create engagement between the kitchen window seat, the stairs and the garden,” says Dan. “It grounds the home within its setting, so it feels like it’s always been there, rather than treating the landscape as a completely separate element.” The private courtyard garden to the rear of the kitchen (pictured right and opposite) is a mix of hard surfaces and soft planting. “This area allows light into the kitchen, and it’s a private spot where you could sit in the sun for a cofee,” says Dan. “My approach was to have plants growing at will, and bending to daily life and use, rather than setting distinct boundaries for the garden or path. Wherever the path is used, the plants won’t grow.” See more of Owen Architecture’s work at owenarchitecture.com.au. The builder was Robson Constructions, go to robsonconstructions.com.au. Reach landscape architect Dan Young at danyounglandscape.com.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: MAREE HOMER. STYLING: SARAH ELLISON
Floor-to-ceiling glass stacker doors are pushed all the way open in this light-filled home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Carefully selected furniture, designer lighting and a continuation of materials ensures that this outside zone feels like part of the home’s interior, while making the most of the sunshine. A sculptural selection of greenery contrasts with the hard surfaces and provides a connection to the surrounding landscape. Turn to page 92 to see the rest of this spacious home.
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cheat sheet Who lives here: Kylie Hinds, founder of jewellery business Not Heidi (notheidi.com.au), her husband Paul, and their kids Jasmine, 16; Holly, 14; Jameson, 11; and Diego the dog. Style of home: A contemporary beach house with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. After purchasing the original home, Kylie and Paul spent eight years living there before embarking on the 18-month rebuild.
LIVING AREA “I have always had a love afair with anything from India,” says homeowner Kylie of her styling choices. “I love old, rustic houses, so decorating is a way of getting a little bit of that into our brand new house.” The MCM House cofee table and textural carpets and blankets add depth to the pale palette.
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WORDS & STYLING HANDE RENSHAW
PHOTOGRAPHY MAREE HOMER
Paul Hinds found a home in their dream location overlooking the ocean in Sydney’s Coogee 13 years ago, there was a catch. The house needed work, and lots of it. After living there for eight years, the couple opted for a complete knock-down rebuild, demolishing the old weatherboard cottage to create their dream beach home. Making use of the location’s best attributes – natural sunlight and sparkling water views – the house is now a haven for the entire family. Kylie, why was this your dream location? We moved to Sydney from Queensland 21 years ago and pretty much landed in Coogee right away. We love the relaxed, chilled-out vibe here. We bought our first semi up the hill near Randwick and lived there for three years while we had our first two children. Going from a couple to a family of four in such a short period of time meant it was time to start house hunting. My husband went for a jog one day and said he had found our house – a little 1970s cottage. It wasn’t love at first sight for me, but Paul loved the position. We went to the auction and before we knew it, we were moving into this little cottage with mirrored walls, cork flooring, red velvet cupboard doors and swinging saloon doors. We bought it knowing that we would need to knock it down and rebuild to make the most of the space, light and ocean views. How did you approach the rebuild? We had a very good idea of what we wanted. We asked architect Michael Hilliard to go over our plans and fine-tune them, and the changes he made are the finishing touches.There were also practical issues such as engineering to address. The house is at the bottom of an old sand dune that extends up to Randwick. This meant water would seep down and sit behind our walls. By rebuilding with drainage tunnels behind our walls, we eliminated the damp issues that came with the
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DOORWAY (opposite, top) Reclaimed double doors lead to the master bedroom. LIVING AREA (opposite, bottom & this page) “I’m obsessed with Moroccan and Turkish rugs,” says Kylie. “I have a few stores I am always stalking – Maison & Maison, Azul Bereber, Kaya Kilims, and Marr-Kett. They‘re great for a subtle colour hit in an all-white house.” The built-in sofa is dressed in Moroccan and Indian blankets, which add cosy texture and an element of sparkle with their little mirrored details.
bright idea Built-in arches soften the straight lines of the house while adding interest to the rooms. They also act as a space to display pieces collected during the family’s travels.
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original house. We were also able to create internal access to the house from the garage, instead of negotiating outdoor stairs. Did you hit any obstacles along the way? Getting the build started was probably the most frustrating part, especially dealing with the engineering involved with excavating a sand dune. As the house is on a sloping block of sand, we had to have a team put down concrete piers, in some spots nine metres below the ground. We also had to insert whalers, which are big steel rods, under our neighbours’ land temporarily to help support the houses around us until our slabs were poured. It was a massive operation, but worth it when the surveyors went in at the end to find that the neighbours’ houses hadn’t budged even a millimetre. What was behind the decision to paint the house all white?
It’s such a timeless, calming colour. We used Dulux Vivid White throughout, except on a couple of the south-facing walls, where we used Dulux Natural White, as the Vivid White was a little cool on those walls. I can easily get a colour hit by throwing a rug or cushion in when I need it. The best thing is everything matches. I can move anything anywhere in the house and it looks good! What do you love most about your new home? Definitely the surprise factor. The house has a fairly plain, modern facade that blends in with other homes in the area, but when you enter, the whole northern side opens up onto gardens. And I love our kitchen/dining area – our old house had a tiny kitchen table, so we missed family meals around the table. Now there’s always someone sprawled out on the bench seat, even when we aren’t eating. It has really become the heart of our house. Find the architect at hilliardarchitects.com.au. Get in touch with the builders via email: Scott Hankin at scotthankin@me.com, and S J Le Breton Building at s.j.lebreton@bigpond.com.
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star performer Custom joinery ensures a laid-back look. “We don’t have much furniture, as most of it is built in,” says Kylie. The bench seating, sofas and shelving keep the floor clear of clutter.
KITCHEN (opposite top) Kylie, Jasmine, Holly and Diego gather around the expansive Caesarstone benchtop. Kylie removed the covers from the LivedIn Coogee pendant lights to expose the frames. STUDY DESK (opposite bottom right) With an African Juju hat and jewellery pieces on the wall, the study nook is set to inspire. DINING AREA The biggest purchase was the custom MCM House table. It’s teamed with Mexican ‘Acapulco’ chairs.
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lessons learnt “ TAKE YOUR TIME. WE DECIDED TO HOLD OFF ON ADDING SOME ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS TO THE HOUSE UNTIL WE’D LIVED IN IT FOR A WHILE” KYLIE HINDS, OWNER “I’ve always loved beams, arches, Indian doors and other interesting elements, but was wary of going too far. We thought it best to start with a blank canvas and see what areas needed something interesting, and which areas were better left clean and modern. So the builders have been back a few times to change doors, add ceiling beams, create arches and add wood panelling. We’re so happy we took our time to decide where to add these features.”
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GARDEN Inspired after a trip to Bali, the family installed this hut using a kit from Exotic Thatch. “We had a spot that wasn’t getting used much, so we thought it would be the perfect place to add a lounging area,” says Kylie. ”It’s now the family’s favourite spot to hang out after a swim.” EXTERIOR (opposite) The cedar cladding is painted in Dulux Domino, contrasting with the silvery blackbutt timber deck.
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“The house opens up to the north, so there’s always a sunny spot” KYLIE HINDS, HOMEOWNER
BATHROOM (left) Greenery and a chandelier from The Bronte Tram add vintage charm to the simple bathroom. JASMINE’S BEDROOM The calm white theme flows through the whole house, including the girls’ bedrooms. MASTER BEDROOM (opposite) Finds from a trip to India reflect the couple’s love of travel.
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cheat sheet Who lives here: Emma O’Meara, an interior stylist; her husband Simon, a plumber; their daughters, Leni, 11; and Ginger, 8; plus Frankie the labrador. Style of home: A purpose-built coastal abode with a plunge pool in Barwon Heads on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. After eight months of planning, the build took nine months. The cost of the build came to $$$$ between $500 and $580k.
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EXTERIOR (opposite) Cedar shingles clad the exterior of this Barwon Heads abode, which is home to interior stylist Emma O’Meara and her family. A cactus garden adds a Palm Springs vibe. KITCHEN Pastel and desert tones are grounded by white walls and floors.
shinebright An interior stylist with a passion for all things bold and beautiful has created a unique haven for her family in coastal Victoria WORDS JACKIE BRYGEL STYLING EMMA O’MEARA PHOTOGRAPHY NIKOLE RAMSAY
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“You can’t help but smile when you walk in” EMMA O’MEARA, HOMEOWNER
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HALLWAY (this page & opposite, top left) Emma, Simon, Leni, Ginger and Frankie (pictured opposite) love their new home. The large artwork by Clare O’Donoghue, plus stair risers in Haymes Paint Aleaha Rose and barn door in Haymes Paint Pitch Pine, set a playful mood. The concrete floor is finished in a white epoxy coating for a clean, fresh look. STAIRS (opposite, top right) Emma took the photograph in the Cinque Terre in Italy, and Simon made the timber bench seat.
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KITCHEN Emma chose to highlight the cabinetry by Fusion Cabinets in Haymes Paint Pitch Pine. The white-tiled benchtop sits lightly on top of a ply island. A trio of Relm Furniture stools and a small Kip&Co rug complete the look. DINING AREA (opposite) A Kate Moss print hangs beside Margaret Scobie’s Bush Medicine Leaves and a piece from Tory Burke’s Pink Diptych series from Studio Elwood. “I love looking at art, so it was a must for me to have it everywhere,” says Emma. A Pop & Scott light illuminates the Relm Furniture table.
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“I’ve always been a glass-halffull person, and I think the house reflects that”
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I’ve always been a glass-half-full type of person and I think the house reflects that.You can’t help but smile when you walk in.” Against the neutrality of white walls and floors, enticing shades come to the fore. There’s Emma and Simon’s pink ensuite, the mint bathroom, the blush staircase and the muted green joinery in the kitchen. “We went to Italy a couple of years ago and I was so in awe of their love of colour,” she says. “In Burano, a little island off Venice, all of the houses are painted and there’s pink everywhere. I came home thinking, ‘Why aren’t we brave with colour here?’ We need to just go with it.” A lifetime’s worth of collected treasures, such as works by the couple’s favourite artists, bring the home to life, along with an array of rugs and the lush greenery that beckons from the windows. “I really like seeing colour on the floor and walls, especially when most of the walls are white,” says Emma. Meanwhile, the family has now taken a couple of months’ leave from their gorgeous home to head off on an RV road trip along the North American west coast. “It feels like the perfect timing before the girls start high school,” says Emma. “We’ll definitely have less space than we do here. We’re going to get real cosy, really quick!” Needless to say, the family will also be pleased to return to their Gingerbread House when the time comes. “We’ll definitely miss the home, but that will only make us appreciate it more,” says Emma. “It’s just a very happy house.” See more of Emma’s work at emmaomeara.com. Get in touch with the builder, Daryn Anthony, on 0414 276 071.
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TIMELINE 2015 2016 November Emma and Simon purchase the vacant double block of land.
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January Planning begins. March Discussions take place with the builder. The final fixtures are locked in. August Building permit is granted. The slab is poured and construction begins. October Emma selects the final colours.
2017 May The kitchen and bathrooms are installed and the interior painting is completed.
June Furnishing and styling is completed, artwork is hung and the garden is planted. The family move into their brand new home.
lessons learnt “ YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING” EMMA O’MEARA, HOMEOWNER
ARTWORK: (IN LIVING AREA) COPACABANA BY OUR PRINT COLLECTION, OURPRINTCOLLECTION.COM.AU, (IN BEDROOM) SMALL CANVAS BY RAY EVENDEN. PRINT BY FELIZ HOME, FELIZHOME.COM.AU. UMBRELLA, BASIL BANGS, BASILBANGS.COM/AU. TOWEL, DAHLA, DAHLA.COM.AU. BENCH SEAT, RIGBY’S HOMEWARES, RIGBYS.COM.AU
“It’s so important to always ask questions, even if you think they sound silly. Questions are cheap. I can remember arriving onsite at one point to find something I wasn’t happy with, which resulted in my not sleeping and thinking about it over and over – and then finally acting on it. Go with your gut and your instinct, as they won’t let you down.”
LIVING AREA (opposite) The custom sofa by Banksia Lounges is complemented by an ottoman and rug from Arro Home. Simon inherited the armchair from his great aunt. BATHROOM (top left) Mint wall tiles from National Tiles make a bold statement against dark grout. Sussex Taps tapware from Camberwell Bathrooms and a floating vanity ensure a streamlined look. DECK (bottom left) “The plunge pool is the icing on the cake,” says Emma. “The girls love it.” GINGER’S BEDROOM (above) A cane bed from The Family Love Tree is dressed in playful Kip&Co bedlinen.
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paint palette ‘Interior Expressions’ low sheen acrylic paint in Aleaha Rose, $74.90/4L, Haymes Paint, haymespaint.com.au.
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‘Martini’ side table, $199, West Elm, westelm.com.au.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. ARTWORK: SMALLER PIECE, ARTIST UNKNOWN
ENSUITE (opposite) Walls in Haymes Paint Shell Pink, tiles from Beaumont Tiles and brass Sussex Taps tapware from Reece create a luxe palette. The brass shower set is from Geelong Tiles & Bathware. Ply timber provides a link to the rest of the home. MASTER BEDROOM A panelled shelf acts as a bedhead and ofers plenty of space for displaying favourite items, including a large Tracey Mock artwork. Fresh white walls and a slim GlobeWest side table contrast with the riot of pattern and colour on the bed.
A couple’s shared talents are put to work creating a new family home that looks like it’s always been there
WORDS & STYLING SARAH ELLISON
PHOTOGRAPHY MAREE HOMER
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cheat sheet Who lives here: Ali Grifiths, a stylist, art director and set designer; her partner Michael, a residential builder; and her daughters Lucy, 17; and Lola, 11. There’s also extra room for Michael’s grown-up children, Stephen and Georgia. Style of home: A bright and airy beach house in Avalon on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The front of the home pays homage to its former days as a weatherboard fisherman’s cottage. The couple did a quick refresh before moving in, then spent three years planning their renovation. They carried out the renovation in stages over two years, doing much of the work themselves, and moving out for a year.
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A former fisherman’s cottage built in 1929, the house was on a decent block of land, located minutes from the beach. Ali and Michael considered renovating the old weatherboard cottage, but the project was daunting. “When we assessed the amount of changes we were going to make, it was actually more cost-effective to start with a clean slate,” says Ali. After three years of planning, they moved into a rental property to begin construction. The plan was to do it slowly over time as their budget allowed, saving on trades and doing most of the work themselves. The couple wanted to create the illusion that the house had been there all along, and was simply renovated and extended internally, when in fact it was actually an entirely new build. “People often think it’s an original home that’s been renovated,” says Ali. “We had no problems getting the design through council and I think part of the reason for that was that the local residents were pleased that the design was in keeping with the area.” Drawing on her design experience, Ali had a clear set of criteria in her mind for the uses and functional elements of the house, and a bank of design elements she wanted to incorporate. The home needed to be able to cater to multiple uses, and it needed to be flexible enough to house their respective kids at different times and have a lot of hidden storage, while also incorporating home-office spaces.
KITCHEN (opposite left) Ali and her girls enjoy a moment in the sun-filled kitchen. ENTRY (opposite right) Beach-ready hats and bags greet the family and guests at the door. The built-in bench is a handy spot for putting on shoes. EXTERIOR Ali and Michael wanted the home to look and feel like it had been there all along.
Working in styling and set design, Ali saw the value in having a house that is “photoshoot friendly”, enabling them to hire the property out for filming and shoots. The beautiful surrounds and close proximity to the beach and local village also made it a prime candidate for holiday letting, so she designed the house to run as a functional luxury holiday home, incorporating multiple wardrobes and lockable storage into the build. Catering to the needs of a large family, the home has three separate living areas, one in the open-plan family zone, one for teenagers at the front of the house and a third in the parents’ retreat upstairs. All bedrooms have access to their own bathroom and are designed with a luxe holiday feeling in mind. It was important that the house managed all of these needs while also offering an effortless feeling of space and flow, which is where Ali’s minimalist approach to interiors comes into play, punctuated by warm and welcoming accents. The hero of the home is the expansive kitchen where the family spends most of their time. Ali opted for an enormous custom timber dining table instead of the usual kitchen island. “I wanted it to become the hub of the house, like the farmhouse kitchen tables I grew up with in England,” says Ali. “A place where the family is together, be it doing homework, working on their laptop, reading the paper, having a cup of tea or eating.”
Large sliding doors were installed to celebrate the Sydney climate and completely open up the living spaces to the pool and backyard. “Light was a major factor in the design. The backyard faces north, so the main living area, which opens onto the garden, embraces this by allowing in the winter light and subtly tempering the mid-summer sun,” says Ali. Having learnt many things from one another over the course of the building process, it’s clear that this collaboration was a successful one. “Michael has taught me many practical aspects and the language of building beyond the realms of set design. I’ve been able to develop a broader understanding of how things are built firsthand, which makes you a far better designer,” says Ali. In return, Michael admits he has been given a greater appreciation for design and its importance to the overall aesthetic and feel of a house. “If I had to single out my favourite part of the house, and it’s totally unexpected, it would be the outside shower,” says Ali. “After having a swim, standing under the hot water looking over the pool and into the garden, it is one of my favourite vistas. It’s a good place for thinking and despite all the hard work we did, I feel very blessed that I can enjoy such a luxury.” Rent this home at aperfectstay.com.au/properties/coonanga-beachhouse. Reach Ali at aligriffiths.com and Michael at beukersbuilding.com.
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DINING AREA Glazed stacker doors open up this space to the garden and pool. White walls throughout in Dulux Lexicon Quarter create a clean, calming mood. Classic Eames ‘DAW’ dining chairs provide soft curves. LIVING AREA (opposite) The large Muuto ‘Under The Bell’ pendant light adds texture and softness above a cosy MCM House sofa. The sleek GlobeWest cofee table is complemented by a pair of Mark Tuckey timber side tables.
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‘ASSEMBLAGES’ SHELVING, LIGHTLY, LIGHTLY.COM.AU. LIGHTYEARS ‘CARAVAGGIO’ FLOOR LAMP, ROYAL DESIGN, ROYALDESIGN.COM/AU. ‘AURA’ PLAIT RUG, GLOBEWEST, GLOBEWEST.COM.AU
Selecting one or two oversized elements not only fills the space, but also provides a sense of luxury. The huge FontanaArte ‘Amax’ suspension lights from Gineico Interiors and large table mark this as the heart of the home.
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TAPWARE, ASTRA WALKER, ASTRAWALKER.COM.AU. TILES, ARTEDOMUS, ARTEDOMUS.COM. TIMBER STOOL, MARK TUCKEY, MARKTUCKEY.COM.AU. ‘MIAMI’ OUTDOOR PENDANT LIGHT, GINEICO INTERIORS, GINEICOINTERIORS.COM. COFFEE TABLE, GLOBEWEST, GLOBEWEST.COM.AU. ENGINEERED TIMBER FLOORING IN LARCH BRUSHED WHITE OIL, MAFI, MAFI.COM.AU
ENSUITE (left) The circular Agape ‘In-Out’ bath from Artedomus gives this grown-up retreat a luxe edge. OUTDOOR LIVING AREA (below) This slimline outdoor setting creates a breezy breakfast spot. MASTER BEDROOM (opposite) A four-poster bed from a previous Incy Interiors X Megan Morton collaboration commands the space. An IKEA ‘Stockholm’ cofee table is used as a bench, while the Beachwood mirror adds texture.
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ORGANIC ELEMENTS Combine raw timber finishes with natural curves to create this breezy, contemporary vibe. Designer classics complete the look.
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. TILES, ARTEDOMUS, ARTEDOMUS.COM. TAPWARE, ASTRA WALKER, ASTRAWALKER.COM.AU
GUEST ROOM An IKEA ‘Gjöra’ bed is dressed with a layered collection of linens and throws collected over the years. The large cow hide is from NSW Leather Co. BATHROOM (below) Hanging greenery adds life to this peaceful space. GARDEN (opposite) Ali made the built-in planter using a massive concrete drain pipe. The teak timber deck has silvered of naturally.
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EXTERIOR An expansive verandah looks out over the Piesang River in South Africa, where homeowner Nicola’s kids and their friends make the most of the sunshine. LIVING AREA (opposite) The upcycled Indian doors are rarely closed, but frame the view through the breezy, open-plan space. Removable sofa covers are a practical choice.
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cheat sheet Who lives here: This is a holiday home for Nicola Valentine, who works in advertising; her husband George, who heads up an energy company, and their kids, Gina, 20; and Christopher, 17. Style of home: A newly built farmhousestyle property on the Piesang River in Plettenberg Bay in South Africa. After two years of planning and permissions, the build took ten months to complete.
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says Nicola Valentine of her riverside holiday home. “I can’t explain how happy it makes me to walk in the front door. I never get used to it.” It’s not hard to see why Nicola Valentine, her husband, George, and kids, Gina and Christopher, escape to their family holiday home on the Piesang River in Plettenberg Bay at every opportunity. Unusual for Plettenberg Bay – a South African beach destination along the picturesque Garden Route, where imposing houses typically vie for sea views – this single-level, contemporary country-style home makes the most of its peaceful river frontage. In fact, the property is on a tiny ‘island’ accessed via a private bridge over the Klein Piesang River and is almost entirely surrounded by water. Nicola loves its location: “The elements are not as harsh as on the seafront and, surrounded by greenery, the river and birds, it’s supremely tranquil.” A key element of Nicola’s brief to her architects was that the home had to be really simple without any fussiness. The result? A contemporary farmhouse-style home with a wonderful sense of space and flow. “Designer Sarah Watermeyer took over from architect Karen Wygers halfway through the design process. She is very clever with space, flow and feel, and project-managed the build with great precision and attention to detail,” says Nicola. “It was so unstressful – the most lovely building process ever.” The biggest challenge? Complying with Plettenberg Bay’s very strict environmental-impact regulations. Nicola explains: “It took two years to get all the permissions to build the house,
and another two years to get permission to build the bridge to get to the house. For a while, we could only access it through the next-door property – luckily it belongs to my brother, Mark.” The house is constructed with suitably unpretentious materials: corrugated Chromadek roofing; lofty, exposed-truss ceilings; lots of natural wood trimmings; expansive windows; and floors finished either with glossy white-screeded concrete or Canadian beech floorboards. The pure white finishes create a cohesive backdrop for Nicola’s crisp, clean interiors. The decor is simple but, at the same time, comfortable and homely. “I don’t mind kids and dogs everywhere: this is a place for us to relax and live in, so everything is loose-covered and washable,” she says. “The interior is probably under-decorated, but it’s perfect for us.” As for her decision to go all-white, Nicola says, “I’m a big fan of simplicity and the clean feel of white. To me, white feels like ‘holiday’ - no fuss, no mess. We went for a standard, old-fashioned white – no shade or patina included – and then kept the space feeling open and uncluttered, while at the same time decorating to make it feel comfortable and homely.” One of her favourite things about the home is that the living space is so cohesive. “My kids were 17 and 14 when we built, and we wanted a single-level house we could all share. Holidays are about making memories. I didn’t want the teens disappearing into a completely separate kids’ zone; it had to be a very interactive space in which we would all spend time together.” In truth, the home buzzes with the energy and effervescence of the fabulously active family that lives in it, and the snooker table in the kitchen area is a real gathering point. “Every family
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HALLWAY (opposite) Canadian beech flooring was salvaged by the builder from a previous site. The artwork is from Amatuli, a shop in South Africa, and Nicola bought the carved whale tail on the side of the road in Grahamstown. OUTDOOR DINING AREA The family usually eats every meal out here, with ceiling fans keeping the space cool in summer and a roaring fire providing warmth in winter. The custom cedar table was made in Cape Town.
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OPEN-PLAN DINING & LIVING AREA A series of industrial-style pendant lights complement the exposed beams. KITCHEN (opposite) The large custom kitchen is by Patrick Reid of Reidwood Furniture. Smeg appliances and glossy finishes provide a sleek, clean look. Nicola’s favourite part of the kitchen is the huge walk-in fridge, essential for entertaining hordes of teenagers.
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member starts the day with some kind of physical activity: surfing, bike-riding, boating, walking around Robberg Nature Reserve,” says Nicola. “And then we retreat home to chill out by the pool or regroup before the next bout of exercise or socialising.” The front door opens onto a vast vista of green and tranquillity. The family loves spending time together, and the U-shaped home is designed to let you make the most of every holiday minute. The bedroom wings are on either side of the central open-plan living space, so it’s easy to get away from everything if you’re looking for some downtime. The rest of the house comprises communal, open-plan living spaces. “You can enclose spaces with the vintage Indian sliding doors, but we seldom do; we fling everything open when we arrive and it just stays that way,” says Nicola. The TV room and kitchen are one large room leading onto the living area, which also houses the oversized dining table. Generous doors can be closed inside and out but are characteristically left wide open. “Even in winter we prefer to sit outside,” says Nicola. “The view is so good from the
verandah that when it’s cold we just light a fire. In fact, with the doors open, indoors and outside feel like one unified space.” Nicola loves the ambience of a roaring fire, and the home has three fireplaces: a Morsø in the living room and the TV area, as well as a fireplace on the covered verandah outside. “I even light them in summer,” she says. “A flickering fire, a glass of wine and great music make me very happy indeed!” With her down-to-earth touch, warmth and welcoming attitude, Nicola has created a holiday home that has magnetic appeal for everyone. As she says, “This is a fabulously social home. People – cousins, teenagers, friends, relatives, kids, dogs – pop in all the time to retreat from the madness of Plettenberg Bay; most of them have the gate code and breeze in and out for a gin and tonic or a dip in the pool, and just stay to play. This home has changed my lifestyle and given me a retreat: this is where I breathe, refuel and regroup. It’s such a wonderfully happy house.” The home is available for holiday letting – contact Nicola for more information at nicolavalentine4@gmail.com.
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SNOOKER TABLE Kids of all ages naturally gather at the custom snooker table. The white floor is screeded with Earthcote’s Alabaster. VERANDAH (opposite, top left) The verandah ofers an expansive view over the pool and surrounding landscape. The river (pictured opposite, bottom) is a quick walk from the house. MASTER ENSUITE (opposite, right) A large freestanding tub is a luxurious addition.
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bright idea Create 180° views by building a bath into its own window nook. Here, three walls of glass create a sunlit sanctuary, with a hedge ofering privacy.
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HOLIDAY STYLE Embrace soft curves and laid-back looks for a vacation-ready home. Touchable linen meets natural timber in this minimalist combination.
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‘Flor’ planter, $245, Plyroom, plyroom.com.au.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON
ENSUITE (opposite, left) The spacious walk-in shower is flooded with sunlight. GINA’S BEDROOM (opposite, top right) A monochromatic palette is softened by pale grey bedding. OUTDOOR SHOWER (opposite, bottom right) The outdoor shower is essential after swimming and surfing. MASTER BEDROOM This space is a calming sanctuary that reflects Nicola’s fuss-free, minimalist style. An oversized bedhead divides the space, ensuring a peaceful outlook from the sleeping zone.
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SECONDwind Hidden behind the heritage facade of this Victorian cottage is a light-filled home that makes the most of every inch of space WORDS JOANNE HAWKINS STYLING CLAIRE LARRITT-EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY EVE WILSON
The best surprise for homeowners Tifany and Philip was the void above the kitchen in their newly renovated Melbourne home. “Having lived in the house for a few months, I’ve realised it does so much more than just bring light into the downstairs area,” says Philip. “It gives an extra sense of volume and also connects with the upstairs level, which is particularly good when we have guests over.” The custom table and bench seat by design studio Larritt-Evans enhances the light, modern look of the space.
ARTWORK: MILK 04 - JÖKULL (LEFT) & MOSI 02 - JÖKULL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS BY MAEGAN BROWN, MAEGANKB.COM. ‘WEATHERGROOVE’ CLADDING (OPPOSITE), WEATHERTEX, WEATHERTEX.COM.AU. PAINT IN NATURAL WHITE, DULUX, DULUX.COM.AU. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
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Who lives here: Philip, a professional sportsman; his fiancÊe, Tifany, a business director for a content and marketing agency; and Jagger, their border collie. Style of home: A poky Victorian worker’s cottage in an inner-bayside Melbourne suburb was transformed into an airy, three-bedroom house with a second living area and hidden roof terrace. The couple purchased the house in June 2015. After renting it out while they worked on plans with architect Dan Webster, building started in February 2017 and finished in December that year.
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DREAM IT Initially, the couple, who were then living in “the crummiest” share house with two of Tifany’s friends, rented the house out while they worked out what they wanted to do, and saved up the money to pay for it. Philip’s best friend suggested they come and talk to his boss, Dan Webster from Dan Webster Architecture, for advice on how to go about things. But they soon realised they wanted Dan to be their architect. “Because we had never done anything like this before, all we had to go on was the vibe. The more we spoke to Dan, the more we realised how similar our tastes are and knew he was the man for the job,” says Philip. Their brief was tricky: to maximise every square centimetre of the narrow 5.8-metre block and create an extra bedroom, bathroom and living area, plus an outdoor space. Philip and Tifany also wanted to retain what was left of the house’s character.
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Half moon handle, POA, Auburn Woodturning, auburnwoodturning.com.au.
Benchtop in London Grey, $1000/sqm (installed) Caesarstone, caesarstone.com.au.
‘Pebble’ pendant light in Smoke Grey, from $330, Mark Douglass, markdouglassdesign.com. Neolith ‘Classtone’ surface in Estatuario, POA, CDK Stone, cdkstone.com.au.
Philip & Tiffany’s wishlist + Bring in as much natural light as possible. “The original house was a typical terrace in that it was ip. very dark, even in the middle of the day,” says Philip. + Create flexible living spaces that would be suitable for entertaining family and friends. “I’m a born entertainer,” says Tifany. + Restore the original features of the heritage cottage and have character and warmth throughout. “This was a challenge because I didn’t want the new part of the house to pretend to be old but at the same time, I didn’t want it to be a big sterile box,” says Philip. + Make it dog-friendly for the couple’s beloved pooch Jagger. “He’s our world so we wanted him to have full run of the house,” says Tifany.
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kitchen Choosing the pendant lights was one of the few decisions that Philip and Tifany had dificulty agreeing on. “Because everything in the house is so simple and pared back, I wanted to go for something in black that would be a feature, whereas Philip was going for clear glass, which just looked like light bulbs to me,” says Tifany. “We finally found these Mark Douglass pendants and they were the first ones we both liked, so we bought them on the spot.” Cabinetry by Borella Kitchens is accented by Neolith ‘Classtone’ porcelain surfaces in Estatuario.
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lessons learnt “Find people you have a good rapport with, and who share the same vision and level of ambition as you” PHILIP, HOMEOWNER “When you have people all working towards the same goal, you’re able to get a wonderful result. We were so fortunate with Dan Webster and our builders Madeform, because you could tell they were really into the project and on the same page as us.”
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Because of the narrow width of the block, the couple opted for built-in seating on one side of their dining setting to maximise the space. It also doubles as storage – when they have something to fill it with, that is. “We were sharing a bedroom in a shared house before we moved in here, so we don’t have much stuf yet,” says Tifany.
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“We wanted to keep things a bit conservative in the kitchen and main bathroom, so they connected with the original part of the house,” says Philip. They selected Volker Haug lighting and more angular tapware in their ensuite (right). “We were more adventurous in our choices there,” says Philip.
the best bits
DESIGN IT One of the major problems of the original house – which had been badly renovated in the 1980s – was the collection of disjointed rooms, including a narrow dining room and bathroom, which were separated by a bizarre walkway to the backyard. Dan’s solution was to retain only the front two bedrooms (heritage restrictions meant the front of the house had to be maintained) and knock the rest down. In its place, a two-storey extension was built, which pushed out to the boundary on three sides, with an open-plan living/dining/kitchen space and study downstairs, and a master suite, second living area and hidden roof terrace upstairs. To bring much-needed light into the property, a three-metre-long glass skylight was planned for the ceiling outside the second bedroom at the front, while a void above the kitchen and dining space, plus two courtyards, would flood the ground floor with light. The couple were keen for their home to have clean lines and be quite minimal. “We don’t really like flashy things – we wanted the architecture and materials we chose to be the heroes,” says Philip. “We also wanted to use natural materials, such as wood, and for everything to have a function.”
+ The glass skylight in the original hallway. “We’ve made it as large as possible and when you look up and see the sky, it’s so beautiful. It’s my favourite detail, by far,” says Tifany. + The master suite with double shower. “Having a toilet upstairs meant we had room for a double shower in our ensuite, which makes us feel like we’re on holiday when we’re in there,” says Tifany. + The character. “We restored what we could in the original part of the house, such as a fireplace, cornices and the wrought-iron fence at the front,” says Philip. “It makes me feel good to bring the house back to its original glory.” + The outdoor shower. “When we come home from the beach and Jaggy is a sandy water rat, it’s really handy to be able to give him a shower with hot water before we go inside,” says Tifany. “He loves the house – his nickname is now the million-dollar dog!”
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the best bits + “The timber ceiling. I love the natural material and being able to see it flow from outside in.” + “The kitchen is the showpiece but it’s practical and everything is made to work. It’s nice and light and matt.” + I love the backyard. It’s just big enough to entertain. Plus you can look back at the house and it all opens up and I can see all the parts of that I love.”
DO IT
Philip and Tifany handed over the project management to Dan and their builders from Madeform. “We were given some advice by two of our friends who had just done a build – they told us to use our architect and builder and just watch it happen and learn from it,” says Tifany. It proved to be a savvy move, as building to the boundary on a 166-square-metre block added up to a fairly complicated and logistically challenging build. “On a normal site, you can deliver all your windows or your bricks, for example, in one go,” says Dan. “But because there wasn’t any space to store anything, the builder had to schedule multiple deliveries of what was going to be used in the next day or two. The extra labour increased costs.” There were also unexpected costs when the foundations of the original house were discovered to be too shallow and when a wall on the boundary had to be rebuilt. “We found out that about 20 years earlier, our neighbours had done an extension but instead of building their own wall, they’d just plastered over ours,” says Philip. “We only realised this when our builders started taking down our wall so they had to go round to the neighbours and build a new one – at their expense, obviously.” Despite the problems, the build ran smoothly and was completed in nine months. And they couldn’t be happier with their new house. “We are absolutely loving it,” says Philip. “If and when kids come along, we’re not sure how the house will cope so we’ll just play that by ear, but at this point we have absolutely no intention of going anywhere.” Get in touch with Dan Webster Architecture at dwarchitecture.com.au. Find out more about the builder at madeform.com.au.
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The couple were blown away by Dan Webster’s clever design for a terrace, particularly as heritage restrictions meant it had to be hidden from the street. “It’s absolutely beautiful on a sunny day when you slide those doors back and have all your friends over,” says Tifany. “There’s also a bar fridge up there and a powder room on that floor, so it really works as an entertaining space.”
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the expert
The Living Room’s James Treble tackles the space, storage and floor-plan issues in this Sydney home
THE PROBLEM:
“bursting at the We’re
seams” WORDS FIONA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY TAMARA GRAHAM
the story so far Rebecca Cox and her girlfriend, Fiona Doherty, purchased this threebedroom freestanding home in Sydney’s Inner West in 2006, downsizing from a rambling six bedder in a neighbouring suburb to make expenses more manageable. The first of their two boys, Asher, (now 12) was on board at the time and since then, they’ve added Reuben, 9, to the mix, and what was a tight fit is getting tighter. “We’ve been watching the house crack and deteriorate around us as we just can’t decide what to do,” says Rebecca. The house is on a large plot for the inner city but they can’t build down as others in the street have done, because the house is built over the mains sewer. “We need a new kitchen, an extra bathroom, another bedroom and heaps more storage,” says Rebecca. “And that’s after we’ve sorted out the structural issues. Help!”
budget: flexible
the family Rebecca, Fiona and their children Asher and Reuben.
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what the real estate agent says… the realtor Nick Playfair BresicWhitney
“Once people have lived in Enmore, they never want to leave. This house ticks the boxes for a couple or young family looking to upgrade to something with more living space and a bigger yard. This is a large block and that’s a big drawcard; it’s overlooked by the apartment block next door but
there are bigger developments than that going up these days, so it’s not a huge issue. Fiona and Rebecca have been here for quite a while and their home will have more than doubled in value. Doing a bit of work to a property doesn’t put people of if there’s genuine scope for improvement, and in
its current condition it would fetch about $1.4 million. With a significant renovation it could be worth up to $2 million. I think it’s a great idea to expand, whether that be going down, up or out to create more space. The golden rule around here is that if you don’t need to move, then don’t.”
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THE SOLUTION:
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the layout, build up and install
the advice
James’s assessment This is what I call a real family home. There’s a lovely sense of warmth about it, as if the house is hugging you. But yes, there is a lot of stuf – not to mention four people and two cats – competing for space. The bones of the house are excellent. There is width, light and a high pitch. It’s also freestanding on a 420-square-metre block with a fabulous garden that most of us city dwellers can but dream of. We need to take advantage of all that, gain some critical extra space, and show of what this lovely home has to ofer. Once Rebecca and Fiona have made a decision, the angst and stress of inaction will leave them, and free them up to worry about other things – such as the money! I can’t wait to get started.
James Treble is an interior designer (jamestreble.com) and the design and colour expert on The Living Room
the floor plan
the deck
While there’s plenty of space to extend out the back, I don’t think it’s necessary, especially as there are some easement issues running close to the house with underground stormwater pipes. I think we can comfortably work within the current footprint by going up to add a master suite. There is precedent for this in the street, so the planning process should be quite straightforward. I’d suggest leaving the front section of the house unchanged but creating one big family kitchen by knocking through the existing kitchen, dining, study and bathroom. I’d also move the bathroom from the back of the house to the area that’s currently taken up by the side entrance. The full-width kitchen can then open onto the deck, creating far better flow.
The current slimline verandah is accessed by a door of the galley kitchen, and due to the high rear elevation, the only way to access the huge garden beyond is down the side passageway. I’d love to see a generous deck out the back where the family can sit up among the tree canopy. Glass sliders of the kitchen would allow for flyscreens – I’m guessing all this vegetation comes with insects – and adjustable louvres would be great at the sides as a privacy screen and to ofer a bit of weather protection. I’d also suggest planting something a bit dramatic like a bougainvillea along the boundary fence to the flats next door. You can’t hide the building but you can distract the viewer.
the upstairs I’d create access to the new first floor via a staircase running straight of the hallway in the new open-plan kitchen area. I’d place the fridge, pantry and additional storage under the stairs, making great use of the space, and place a skylight above the stairs to flood natural light into this side of the house. To take full advantage of the cost of extending upstairs, I would consider creating a large master bedroom, plus an extra bedroom and bathroom, making this a four bedroom, two bathroom house.
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the downstairs While Rebecca and Fiona can’t lay foundations in the space under the house, that doesn’t mean it’s dead space. Legally, the sewer needs to be ‘accessible’ so we could put down an engineered timber floor with a hatch for access. We could even make a feature of it with a sunken brass ring pull. This space could then be used to house a laundry with powder-room facilities and some much-needed storage. Alternatively, they could install sliding glass doors to match the ones above and use it as a party room. I hope they remember to invite me!
ADVICE PROVIDED IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A STARTING POINT. LOOK INTO YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS BEFORE STARTING ANY RENOVATION WORK. PHOTOGRAPHY: (STAIRS) PETER MURDOCH, (LIVING AREA) ARMELLE HABIB, (BEDROOM) PRUE RUSCOE. STYLING: (LIVING AREA) JULIA GREEN, (BEDROOM) CLAIRE DELMAR. ARCHITECTURE: (STAIRS) BILLINKOFF ARCHITECTURE, BILLINKOFF.COM, (LIVING AREA) PICKLES & ROUSE, PICKLESANDROUSE.COM.AU
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MOODBOARD: the living area Knocking down walls creates ample space for the family.
the storage Custom joinery hides the pantry under the stairs.
“I’d create one big family room by knocking through the existing kitchen, living, study and bathroom.” R JAM ES TRE BLE , INTE RIOR DES IGNE
the finishing touches tou Industrial style Ind meets retro for me extra ext storage.
‘GP’ trolley, $680, Industria X, industriax.com.au.
Acorn mid-century media console, $$2299 Elm $2299, West Elm, westelm.com.au.
the master suite Building up adds two extra bedrooms.
Mini vase, $40, Marimekko, marimekko.com.au.
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STAGING your hme FOR SALE
With a little design know-how, you can style your house to attract top dollar on auction day WORDS JOHANNA LEGGATT
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PHOTOGRAPHY: (THIS PAGE) TOM ROSS, (OPPOSITE) ARMELLE HABIB. STYLING: (OPPOSITE) FENTON&FENTON, FENTONANDFENTON.COM.AU. DESIGN: (THIS PAGE) ARCHIBLOX, ARCHIBLOX.COM.AU AND DOHERTY DESIGN STUDIO, DOHERTYDESIGNSTUDIO.COM.AU
Make a strong first impression with a bold entry, like this one by Doherty Design Studio and ArchiBlox.
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nce upon a time, we hammered a ‘For Sale’ sign in the front yard and hastily made the kids’ beds to prepare our homes for sale. These days, there’s an industry of home-staging experts and interior designers on hand to help sellers create the kind of homes buyers will fight over. “A well-staged home can increase the sale price by roughly 25 per cent,” says Justine Wilson, director and principal stylist at Vault Interiors (vaultinteriors.com.au). “It’s about creating an emotional response in the buyers so they see the way the house is presented – and they want that lifestyle.” Spring is the season, too, when many homeowners decide to sell, which means you need to be extra savvy to stand out from the crowd.
seek help With so much at stake, it’s worth bringing in the professionals. But fear not – this doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Judyta Hulme, who runs her own design and interior-styling business (judytadesigns.com.au), says professional advice starts from as little as $300. “You can hire stylists to come in and give you a thorough one-of run-down of what furniture you need to keep, what you need to store, and any improvements you can make,” says Judyta. “If you have more of a budget, you can then do a partial stage, which means hiring furniture for certain rooms, or a full stage, which completely refurnishes the house.” Whatever you do, don’t leave the property empty. “Many people aren’t very good at imagining a home’s potential; they need to be shown,” she says. According to Judyta, contrary to what many people think, an empty house doesn’t look bigger. “A little bit of the right furniture creates the illusion of space,” she says.
start with the exterior When staging your home, it’s important to remember that the outside is just as important as the interior. “People will drive past your home before the open for inspection, and if it doesn’t look good, they won’t turn up,” says Justine. Paint the front fence if it’s looking tired, buy a new letterbox if the current one has adopted a lean, and cut back the garden. “Buy some bark or mulch from Bunnings and tidy up the garden beds,” says Justine. “The front door is important, too, so make it pop with a bright
yellow or red colour.” If you have a period weatherboard home, you can do a lot with paint. “Highlight architectural features with two contrasting paint colours,” she says. “If you have a charcoal weatherboard, then you could paint all the window trims and doors white, or vice versa. This can look fantastic.”
keep it neutral, play it safe Justine and Judyta both emphasise the importance of removing personal touches, such as wedding photos, from a listed home. “Buyers can’t attach to a property if someone else’s mementos are in there,” says Justine. “They feel like they’re visiting a friend’s house.” According to Judyta, styling should be neutral and safe enough to appeal to as many buyers as possible. “But you also need to be aware of your target market, so if you’re selling to families, they tend to like Scandi style, whereas younger buyers will embrace a more industrial look,” she says. Judyta suggests using indoor plants to add energy, as well as lamps to lighten up dark spaces. “Accessorise with throws and cushions, but don’t go overboard,” she says. “The general rule is to organise single objects in uneven numbers, so groups of three or five clusters create an attractive look.”
Professional styling can give your home a boost. This Fenton&Fentondesigned space has a warm, welcoming feel.
focus on the kitchens & bathrooms A great-looking kitchen and bathroom can sell a home, but should you go as far as a full renovation once you’ve made the decision to sell? “Often, there’s no point in renovating the bathroom or kitchen unless the rest of the house is in such a dire state that you need to renovate the entire property,” says Justine. “If you have a daggy retro kitchen, for example, clean it up and bring it up to scratch as much as possible.” She recommends respraying cabinetry, replacing door handles and even investing in a new oven. “Spending $800 on a new oven can make a huge diference, as can replacing older-style lighting with pendants and choosing an inexpensive Caesarstone benchtop,” says Justine. “If you really are on a tight budget, then go for a benchtop laminate kit from Bunnings.” Judyta uses fresh, flufy towels and new fixtures and fittings to freshen up bathrooms. “You could replace an old showerhead with a rain shower or trade an old towel rack for a modern one,” she says. “If your bathroom is dated, you could replace the vanity or the mirror. It’s the little things that add up.”
STAGING 101
Justine shares her top tips on what to avoid when styling to sell. + Don’t leave your bed unmade. (You would be surprised how common this is.) + Don’t leave cosmetic cracks in the walls – paint over them. + Don’t bake bread or make cofee for open homes; these gimmicks are unnecessary. But do add fresh flowers. + Don’t be too bold with colour. Stick with neutral shades: white, of-white and greys.
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BUYER’S GUIDE
bedding What do you know about feathers, foam and fill weight? Make sure you sleep tight with the best pillows, quilts and underlays
PHOTOGRAPHY: (THIS PAGE) IMAGE COURTESY OF AURA HOME, AURAHOME.COM.AU. ‘MAISON’ QUILT COVER, $199/QUEEN & PILLOWCASES, $39.95 EACH, AURA HOME, AS BEFORE
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ressing your bed beautifully might satisfy your inner stylist, but it’s your bedding basics – the quilt, mattress protector and pillows – that give you the best shot at long nights of serene shut-eye. So what’s the diference between feather and down, what’s warm, what’s not… and what actually is a mattress topper? We consult the industry experts to find out – we’ve also sourced the best bedding in town.
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‘Ultimate Dream’ feather and down quilt, $899.95/queen, Sheridan, sheridan.com.au.
quilts The traditional doona filling is a combination of feather and down. “Down is super soft, luxuriously lightweight and easy to shape,” says Dimity Green, bed accessories product specialist at Sheridan (sheridan.com.au). “It’s crafted as a three-dimensional cluster, which makes it breathable. Due to its luxurious feel and excellent insulating properties, down is more prized than feathers. Feather adds support, therefore the combination makes for a good mix of lightness and stability.” The down/feather combination you select will depend on how cold your home is and if you’re a cold or warm sleeper. “The higher the percentage of down, the warmer the quilt will generally be,” says Dimity. Wool has become an increasingly popular choice for quilts. “Wool is a natural fibre that allows skin to breathe all year round and helps maintain a comfortable body temperature throughout the night,” says Mandy Confoy of Kmart (kmart.com.au). Man-made fill options are great for people sensitive to dust. “They’re very easy to care for – they can be washed often and dry quickly,” says Vange Langford, textiles sales leader at IKEA (ikea.com.au). “Quilts made with lyocell have added benefits, as it’s a renewable cellulose fibre and made from 100 per cent wood pulp. Lyocell also draws moisture away, keeping you comfy all night.” The construction of your quilt is very important. “Most quilts these days are sewn in squares to stop the filling moving easily, but over time the filling can move from box to box and the quilt can still develop cold spots,” says Robert Adair, managing director of Abode Living (abodeliving.com), whose quilts feature ‘locked’ boxes to avoid this problem. Adds Dimity: “Look for a quality, 100 per cent cotton cover for breathability, well-constructed sewn edges, twin needle stitching and secure piping.”
TEST OF TIME FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED CARE ADVICE TO ENSURE YOUR QUILT LASTS THE DISTANCE.
Canningvale ‘Luxe’ down-alternative polyester quilt, $119.99/ queen, Temple & Webster, templeandwebster.com.au. Rödtoppa lyocell and polyester quilt, $119/200cm x 200cm, IKEA, ikea.com.au. ‘Polish 550’ down quilt, from $370/queen, Abode Living, abodeliving.com.
Deluxe wool quilt, $429.95/queen, Sheridan, as before.
Washable wool quilt, $199/queen, Freedom, freedom.com.au.
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Home polyester ball fibre mattress topper, $49/queen, Kmart, kmart.com.au.
Downtime memory foam mattress topper, $299.99/ queen, Adairs, adairs.com.au.
underlays & toppers Often forgotten and unappreciated, mattress toppers are a fantastic way to rejuvenate and protect your bed, ofering enhanced comfort and a better night’s sleep. “They’re also great for adding additional warmth to your bed during winter,” says Kmart’s Mandy Confoy. Materials include ball fibre – made of cotton and filled with clusters of soft, cushioning polyester fibre – and memory foam. Wool toppers are another favoured option, with the natural fibres providing airflow, ventilation and a soft surface. Many wool toppers are also machine-washable and ofer protection for a mattress. Some people opt for an underlay instead, which is generally heavier – toppers are usually lighter and have a quilted top. Wool is a common choice for underlays and can be machine-washable.
Deluxe wool underlay, $599.95/ queen, Sheridan, sheridan.com.au.
SUPPORT ACT IT’S WHAT YOU DON’T SEE THAT COULD GIVE YOU THE DEEPEST SLEEP OF ALL.
PHOTOGRAPHY: (MAIN) IMAGE COURTESY OF SHERIDAN, SHERIDAN.COM.AU. ‘MILTONS’ QUILT COVER, $299.95/QUEEN, PILLOWCASES, $79.95/PAIR & EUROPEAN PILLOWCASES, $69.95 EACH, SHERIDAN, AS BEFORE. ARTWORK, ARTIST UNKNOWN
Dreamaker bamboocovered polyester ball fibre mattress topper, $219.95/ queen, Temple & Webster, templeandwebster.com.au.
pillows Pillows are similar to quilts, but even more options are available. The materiality and density of your pillow is a personal choice. Consider the following factors – your body frame, preferred sleeping position and personal preference. “Soft pillows tend to suit small-framed people or front-sleepers,” says Robert Adair of Abode Living. “Medium can suit larger frames or back-sleepers, while firm can suit large body frames or side-sleepers.” Abode Living ofers feather and down pillows and free adjustment during the first six months of purchase if the fill isn’t right for you. Polyester pillows are a durable, afordable and easy-care option, although they’re unlikely to last as long as feather and down pillows. “The important thing is to choose the right profile for your sleeping style,” says Mandy. Memory foam is a newer innovation that is much firmer than most but can suit some sleeping styles. “A memory foam pillow moulds to your head and neck, helping you relax, move less and sleep better,” says IKEA’s Vange Langford. “This is a great option for side-sleepers, as the pillow stays high and supportive over the length of the sleep. Some memory foam pillows have two heights, allowing you to choose your personal preference.”
Kråkklöver memory foam pillow, $69, IKEA, ikea.com.au.
Medium-highprofile polyester fill pillow, $19, Freedom, freedom.com.au.
RESTING EASY THE RIGHT PILLOW IS ESSENTIAL FOR PEACEFUL SLUMBER AND NECK SUPPORT.
‘Hungarian 50’ mid-profile feather and down pillows, (from top) from $269/European, from $229/standard, from $269/king, Abode Living, abodeliving.com.
Home ‘Supreme Comfort’ mediumprofile polyester pillows, $18/pair, Kmart, kmart.com.au. Wooltara low-profile Australian wool-rich pillow, $139, Temple & Webster, templeandwebster.com.au.
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YAY OR NAY
layers of luxe We’re keen as mustard for I Love Linen’s latest range of pure French flax bedlinen in this warm, inviting tone. The luxury sheet set starts at $395/queen and the quilt cover is from $295/ queen. Go to ilovelinen.com.au.
The deal: Wallpaper can add texture and interest to bedrooms, ideal for anyone looking to change up plain white walls. The pros: Adding texture can soften the overall feel of a room. In my mind, a bedroom should be the softest space of all. There are some fantastic options for children’s rooms, too, in the form of playful prints in minimal palettes. You could even choose customised paper featuring their favourite drawings. The cons: Wallpaper can add some expense, as it can be laborious to install. Should it get damaged, it’s dificult to replace/patch – not like a painted wall. The verdict: Yay! There are many beautiful, subtle options that can add texture without overwhelming a space – think linen and seagrass for an elegant look. If you can only have a small amount, go for a feature wall. Visit hearthstudio.com.au.
BEDROOM NEWS
sleep on it
SMART STORAGE Mid-century curves are a match for the natural warmth of timber in the slimline Gazzda ‘Fawn Oak’ cabinet. Perfect for keeping clothes and clutter tucked away, it’s $1710. Head to curiousgrace.com.au.
Create a welcoming sanctuary with the latest buys and cosy ideas EDITED BY NATALIE JOHNSON
feet first Add a hint of luxury with this beautiful aniline leather and linen pouf by Danish designer Cecilie Manz, part of Fritz Hansen’s 60th Anniversary collection. It’s $685, go to cultdesign.com.au.
editor’s fave
making scents Showcasing the vibrant floral artworks of Sydney-based artist Alesandro Ljubicic, Ecoya’s limited-edition Honey, Lime & Jasmine soy wax fragranced candle is an indulgence for the senses. It’s $42.95. Visit ecoya.com.au.
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WORDS: (YAY OR NAY) LOUISA BATHGATE. PHOTOGRAPHY: (PORTRAIT) ARMELLE HABIB. SHERIDAN IMAGE COURTESY OF SHERIDAN, SHERIDAN.COM.AU
…wallpaper in the bedroom Sarah Trotter of Hearth Studio weighs in
the hit list What’s cooking on our kitchen wishlist this month
the plate
Serve up a slice of spring with the Robert Gordon ‘Ghost Gum’ plate. It’s $36, part of a local collaboration with williams-sonoma.com.au.
the accessory
tassel time
Dress up your daily juice routine with the Doiy ‘Sonora’ cactus-shaped ceramic juicer, $45. Find it at until.com.au.
The ‘Merricks’ cotton throw is the finishing touch for the ultimate bohemian-dream sleeping zone. Featuring touchable tufted cotton among a sea of soft blue and white, it’s $139 from linenhouse.com.
botanical art
Take a cue from nature with these mscape’ printed pieces. 1. ‘Dreamscape’ se Jones, cushion, from $90, Louise rue Blue louisejones.com.au. 2. ‘True n, $139, Banksia’ lounge gown, .com. com Nancybird, nancybird nancybird.com. 3. ‘Fig Blue’ cushion cover, cov ver,r $89, ods.com. utopiagoo Utopia Goods, utopiagoods.com.
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Rivsalt’s ‘Pepper’ stainless-steel grater and oak stand from Nordic The precision steel blade and balance Rooms, $59, ofers a delicious of the 16cm Miyabi ‘Chutoh’ utility twist on traditional pepper grinders. knife makes it an ideal all-rounder. Go to nordicrooms.com.au. It’s $549 at cg.dksh.com.au.
ENCORE! ENCORE! ENCORE One of the eight pieces from Sheridan’s collaboration with the Sydney Opera House, the ‘Arc’ cotton quilt cover set, $429.95/queen, boasts an intricate pattern inspired by the iconic building’s exterior. Visit sheridan.com.au.
the appliance Featuring a built-in rangehood and sleek black ceramic glass, the 90cm ‘Fusion’ cooktop is the streamlined solution you’ve been searching for. It also has an anti-grease filter, A+++ energy rating and child-safety lock. It’s $7999 at ilve.com.au.
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five tips for
moving house Dreading the big move? Don’t stress – get organised with Peter Walsh’s expert tips
Peter Walsh, the ‘get your whole life organised guy’, is an Aussie currently based in Los Angeles.
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Peter’s latest book, Let It Go ($39.99, Rodale), is out now. Visit peterwalshdesign.com. 132 / Inside Out
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Dear Peter, My partner and I feel incredibly lucky and grateful, as we’re about to move into our new home. It’s great news, except I’m dreading the move. We have so much stuff! Any advice you have would be appreciated! Jim Toowoomba, QLD Dear Jim, as you know, moving house is one of life’s biggest stressors. The anxiety you’re feeling right now is common. The solution is to prepare as much as you can – and understand that you can’t control everything. Unexpected things will happen; that’s life. But a wellorganised move can enormously reduce moving-house stress. From personal experience and helping clients pack up their homes, I’ve uncovered five hard truths that people should consider when getting ready for a move. Some of these may hurt in the short term, but the more you stick to them, the easier your move will be in the end.
Truth 1: When it comes to bulky, heavy items, it may cost more to move them than they’re worth. Generally, removalists charge by the hour and weight. Consider whether you want to move that inherited bedroom furniture or if you want to have a charity pick it up. The same goes for that couch you never really loved, the appliances you seldom use and the dusty books. Likewise duplicate items, incomplete sets and outdated clothes. Do you want to pay to move them, or are they perhaps better candidates for a garage sale? Truth 2: Your family may not want what you’ve been holding onto for them, such as the old living room furniture you’re moving and storing for your son who’ll have his own place one day. Does he even want it? If you’re keeping things you think others may want, ask them directly. Truth 3: Pack for the home you’re moving to, not the one you’re leaving. Think about your new place. How much room is there in the kitchen? The wardrobes? The trick to a great packing job is to pack boxes such that when you unpack them, you’ll have only the items you need for – and that will fit in – the new spaces. Fight the temptation to pack everything now to sort through it when you get there. Truth 4: Part of moving stress is keeping track of the details, so make an inventory list and a to-do list. For the inventory list, every time you pack a box, give it a number. Make a list that records each box number, a room designation and details of the box’s items. On your to-do list, write down everything that has to happen, no matter how small. Keeping track of all these items in one place – your phone, perhaps, given it’s with you all the time – is an amazing stress reducer. Truth 5: The sooner you start, the easier it will be. Start with cluttered areas, such as the attic or shed. Set aside time for a garage sale. Even if you commit to doing only 30 minutes a day, do the 30 minutes! Moving is a big deal, but a little organisation and commitment can make a huge diference.
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A roaring fire pit is the centrepiece of this rural garden Located in the rolling hills of the Macedon Ranges in Gisborne, Victoria, this garden by Kathleen Murphy Landscape Design features a fire pit surrounded by rustic logs – a favourite spot for toasting marshmallows. Kathleen’s timber-clad studio sits lightly on the land with an array of native and exotic plants softening the surrounding gravel. Droughthardy and frost-tolerant shrubs, grasses and perennials provide year-round colour and texture, while the tall Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ frames the space. See more of Kathleen’s work at kmldesign.com.au.
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PATHWAY This garden behind an 1880s worker’s cottage in Adelaide has been transformed. “I’m a massive advocate for giving people a reason to enjoy a garden – to be drawn out into it,” says landscape designer Brett Robinson. Korean velvet grass (Zoysia tenuifolia) has been planted under the jacaranda tree and red crepe myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Tonto’) flank the path. The mounded flowerbeds add interest.
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PAVE THE WAY A meandering path links a series of spots for entertaining and exploring in this Adelaide garden inspired by art WORDS NIGEL BARTLETT PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN VAN DER KNAAP
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PATH (left) Giant lamb’s ear (Stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’) and creeping groundcover (Dichondra repens ‘Silver Falls’) complement the grey Eco Outdoor ‘Endicott’ crazy paving. WALL (above) Boston ivy softens the wall while Verbena bonariensis adds colour and Lomandra ‘Lime Tuf’ provides contrast. PLANT DESIGN (opposite) “For me, it’s not about whether something is a native or an exotic or a perennial,” says Brett. “It’s about the overall palette and producing something that’s texturally interesting and harmonious in colour tones.”
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look bigger is to leave it as open as possible, but as this property in Adelaide shows, the opposite can yield better results. The garden covers 150 square metres behind an 1880s worker’s cottage only a few minutes north of the city’s CBD. Its owner lives in rural South Australia and asked interiors firm Nexus Designs to renovate the house so she could use it as her city weekender. Nexus in turn brought in landscape designer Brett Robinson to create a garden that would complement the house’s design. “This was an exciting project for us,” says Brett, founder and creative director of Melbourne-based firm Acre. “Nexus wanted a strong link between the landscaping and the interiors, and the brief was very loose. The owner was happy to let us do what we wanted.” The former backyard was “over-kept, utilitarian and very functional”, according to Brett. “There was a lot of lawn, a path to the garage at the far end and a couple of trees on the boundary,” he says. “It was very pared back, with minimal flowerbeds.” Brett and his team designed an outdoor space in keeping with a traditional worker’s cottage, but with a modern twist. “We wanted to create a contemporary version of a cottage garden,” says Brett. “We didn’t want it to feel traditional, but nor should it jar with the architecture of the house. The idea was to complement the heritage of the site and give the place a new lease of life.”
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While the former owners may have thought keeping the garden open and expansive was the best use of its space, Brett says this left no need to explore it. After all, if you can see every corner of the lawn from a house, why would you need to venture out to visit it? His solution was to create a number of zones in the garden: areas that the owner and her guests could walk around and enjoy. “We broke the space up into multiple outdoor ‘rooms’ – places where you could go and have a coffee or a wine, or chase the sun and shade as you walked down the block,” says Brett. A crazy-paved pathway winds between mounded flowerbeds and performs two functions, taking you physically through the garden and also leads the eye when you’re looking out from the house, creating visual interest and intrigue. It starts as a wide outdoor dining space and then narrows as it weaves and meanders towards the back of the prmoperty. “The path almost trickles like a stream, and at points it’s only a metre wide, with flowerbeds on either side,” says Brett. “There’s a bit of mystery and a bit of the picturesque. There’s an island in the middle, giving you the idea of choice – even though it’s only a small space.” The mounded flowerbeds create a softer look than a flat layout. “The undulating hills running through the space make the garden feel like a mini-landscape,” says Brett. “The original garden was completely open, with no points of interest at all.”
“The path almost trickles like a stream, and at points it’s only a metre wide, with flowers on either side” BRETT ROBINSON, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
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PAVING Brett chose the crazy paving for its texture and organic feel. “Large square or rectangular paving can feel sterile, but crazy paving has a softening, calming efect,” he says. “It also adds elegance and a visual complexity.” ENTERTAINING AREA (opposite) The pergola delineates the outdoor dining zone. A wall of ivy adds movement beside the Manutti ‘Air’ table and ‘Echo’ chairs, both from Cosh Living.
The team at Nexus Designs based the interior colour scheme on a contemporary art piece, the owner’s much-loved portrait of Queenie, the galah, by photographic artist Leila Jeffreys. Brett, who is a former graphic designer, relished the chance to take the same themes into the garden. “Nexus used lots of pink and burgundy in the paintwork, furnishings and floorcoverings, so it was exciting for us to link the landscape in the same way. I look at plants as a colour palette – almost as something you’d paint with,” says Brett. With that in mind, the flowerbeds are filled with pink, red and burgundy, with landscaper Josh Hooper of Landscape Techniques laying them from Brett’s plan. Pink Japanese anemones, elephant’s ears, Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff ’ and crimson scabious are prevalent, mixing with rose campion, drumstick allium and forest lilies. “Having a very strong visual link between all the plants prevented this space feeling like a traditional cottage garden,” says Brett. An undercarriage of grey provides a link to the paving stones (and to the photograph of Queenie the galah), with plantings such as the creeping ‘Silver Falls’ and giant lamb’s ears. Brett also included plenty of green in the flowerbeds to keep them looking fresh throughout the colder months. “A lot of the flowers will die off in the winter, but there’ll still be enough of the green running through the garden in plants like Lomandra grass and Indian hawthorn,” says Brett. “It will have a totally different feel, but still look amazing.” See more of Brett’s work at acre.com.au. Get in touch with landscaper Josh Hooper at landscapetechniques.com.au.
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Brett and his team at Acre like to specify as much detail as they can in their projects, including furniture “We like to look at a project holistically – it’s about treating everything with the same respect,” says Brett. “For us, a project would be incomplete if the client went out and bought furniture that didn’t align with our design goals.” For this garden, Brett linked the outdoor dining setting to an existing white pergola. “Most pergolas are timber or black steel, but this garden is very light and bright so we wanted to bring that into the furniture selection as well,” he says. He sourced the table and chairs from Cosh Living, choosing a combination rather than matching table and chairs. The 3.4-metre-long Manutti ‘Air’ table is topped with a hardwood timber surface on a white powder-coated frame. The ‘Echo’ chairs are also by Manutti. “They’re very tactile, with their woven-rope seats and backs,” says Brett.
“The idea was to complement the heritage of the site and give the place a new lease of life” BRETT ROBINSON, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
CRISPY LAMB & POPPADUM CARROTS WITH CUMIN, CHICKPEAS & PICKLED RED ONION
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Take salad from humble side dish to the main event in this extract from Jessica Elliott Dennison’s new cookbook WORDS & RECIPES JESSICA ELLIOTT DENNISON PHOTOGRAPHY MATT RUSSELL
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1. Peel P the onion and slice into half-moons as finely as you can is handy for this). Place in a small bowl. Squeeze in (a mandolin m the e juice of 1 lime and set aside to lightly pickle. 2. P Place a large frying pan (skillet) over high heat. Add the lamb and mustard mu ustard seeds and cook for 5-6 minutes or until dark and caramelised, taking king care as the mustard seeds will pop and dance in the pan. tak Reduce duce the heat to low, add the cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, Red chilli chi lli and salt and cook for a further minute. Turn of the heat but leave ve the pan on the cooktop so the lamb remains warmish. leav T tail and peel the carrots. Using a speed peeler, shave into ribbon 3. Top, lengths len ngths (stop once it gets too hard to peel the inner core and discard) d transfer to a platter. Roughly crush 2 of the poppadums and and scatter sca atter them over the carrots along with the radish and chickpeas. Sprinkle rinkle with the coriander leaves. Spr 4. By B this stage, the onion should be bright pink and nicely pickled. Add d the oil and honey to the onion mixture. Finely grate the ginger Ad then the en squeeze in the juice (discard the grated root). Stir to combine.
to o assemble Scatter Sca atter the onion mixture over the carrots and, using your hands, gently ge ntly toss, ensuring all the vegetables are coated in dressing (squeeze in more lime juice if it feels too dry). Spoon the warm, crispy lamb over e carrot mixture to finish. Serve with the remaining poppadums, the the yoghurt, yo ghurt, mango chutney and wedges of the remaining lime.
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crispy lamb & poppadum carrots with cumin cumin, chickpeas & pickled red onion
If you y don’t have the following ingredients on hand, here’s he ere’s what you can use instead. Lamb: amb: minced (ground) beef, chicken or pork, firm marinated tofu La Chickpeas: Bombay mix, sprouting pulses Ch Carrots: ripe tomatoes, radishes
SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING TIME 20 minutes
A few store-cupboard spices and some caramelised lamb mince transform a regular bunch of carrots into something pretty spectacular. This dish is full of great texture contrasts: crunchy poppadums, smooth, cooling yoghurt, creamy chickpeas and that aromatic, spiced lamb; all of which is brought to life with pink pickled onion and a generous dollop of mango chutney. ½ red onion 2 limes 300g minced (ground) lamb (around 15–20% fat) 1 tsp mustard seeds 1½ tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ½–1 tsp chilli flakes (depending on how spicy you like it) ¼ tsp sea salt flakes 4 carrots (a variety of colours is nice if you can get them) 6 small poppadums 100g radishes, finely sliced 400g can chickpeas in water, rinsed and drained Small bunch (20g) fresh coriander, leaves picked 2½ tsp olive oil 1 tsp honey 20g fresh ginger, peeled 150g natural yoghurt, to serve 70g mango chutney, to serve
mushroom & rosemary wild rice with crispy kale & garlic SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING TIME 25 minutes
This is comforting food, without having to stand by the cooktop for hours waiting for something to reduce (although sometimes that act in itself can be a wonderful thing). When it comes to cooking the mushrooms, be brave. Frying them in a really hot pan in a single layer will give them an intense, charred, almost meaty flavour. So if your pan is on the small side, it may be worth cooking the mushrooms in a few batches. With cranberries bringing pops of sweetness and the wild rice a satisfying nuttiness, I’ll happily serve bowls of this as it is, but an oozy poached egg on top would deliver an extra layer of comfort. 300g (generous 1½ cups) wild rice ½ vegetable, chicken or beef stock cube (optional) 200g kale ½ tsp sea salt flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 40g blanched hazelnuts (see tip) 400g mushrooms (ideally chestnut or wild mushrooms) 3–4 large sprigs (15g) rosemary, leaves picked 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 30g dried cranberries or sour cherries Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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“When When coo Whe cooking mushrooms, Frying them in a really hot pan in a single layer will give them an intense, charred, almost meaty flavour”
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“When you can get your hands on p perfectly erfectly ripe figs, g , it’s only y right to enjoy them ”
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FIG, RADICCHIO & HALOUMI WITH BASIL OIL & PISTACHIOS
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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Next, add the rice to a medium saucepan and top up with three times the volume of water. Crumble in the stock cube, if using, then bring to the boil and simmer over medium-high heat for the time stated on the packet (around 18-20 minutes). Once cooked, refresh under cold water and drain. 2. Meanwhile, wash the kale under cold water and pat dry. Tear the leaves away from the tough stems and discard. Shred the kale into 1cm strips and add to a large roasting tray. Rub in the salt and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Roast in a single layer for 7 minutes (if the kale is overcrowded in the tray, it will steam rather than roast, so split across 2 if your trays are small). Roughly crush the hazelnuts and add to 1 corner of the tray. Gently toss the kale and roast for a further 3-4 minutes until crisp and the hazelnuts are beginning to turn golden and release their natural oils. Set aside. 3. Place a large frying pan (skillet) over high heat while you chop the mushrooms (thickly slice some, quarter others, leave small mushrooms whole). Add to the hot pan along with ½ tablespoon of the oil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring now and again (you want to let the mushrooms colour and catch to build up flavour rather than sweating and steaming them). Finely chop the rosemary, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil. Fry for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add the garlic to cook in the residual heat, stirring frequently so that it doesn’t burn.
BASIL OIL 60ml extra virgin olive oil ⅓ garlic clove (optional) Pinch of sea salt flakes Large bunch (30g) basil Juice of ½–1 lemon 1. To make the basil oil, blitz all the ingredients in a food processor, including the basil stalks and starting with the juice of half the lemon. Once you have a pourable consistency, taste and add more lemon juice if desired. 2. Toast the pistachios in a dry frying pan (skillet) over high heat for 1-2 minutes to release their natural oils. Transfer to the corner of your chopping board and, once cool, roughly chop. 3. Wash the lettuce and radicchio in a basin of cold water (this will freshen and crisp up the leaves). Pat dry and tear into a large mixing bowl. Pour half the basil oil over the leaves. Using your hands, gently toss to evenly coat. Transfer to a platter.
to assemble Roughly tear the figs over the leaves. Using the large side of a box grater, grate over the haloumi. Scatter over the toasted chopped pistachios. Drizzle over the remaining basil oil. Serve immediately, using the bread to mop up the fantastic herby oil and fig juices.
to assemble Stir the cranberries, lemon zest and juice and rice into the mushrooms and gently toss. Scatter with the kale and hazelnuts to finish.
substitutes If you don’t have the following ingredients on hand, here’s what you can use instead. Wild rice: brown, red or white rice, buckwheat, quinoa Kale: kalettes, shredded brussels sprouts, chard Lemon: orange
substitutes If you don’t have the following ingredients on hand, here’s what you can use instead. Pistachios: hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds Red butterhead lettuce: frisée, oak leaf lettuce, cos lettuce Radicchio: chicory (endive)
tip Don’t worry if your hazelnuts aren’t blanched. Just rub the nuts between some sheets of kitchen paper when they come out of the oven. This will wipe away most of the papery skins.
fig, radicchio & haloumi with basil oil & pistachios SERVES 4 PREPARATION & COOKING TIME 10 minutes
When you can get your hands on perfectly ripe figs, it’s only right to enjoy them very simply, with a few additional ingredients on the plate working to highlight their magnificence. Grated, naturally salty haloumi contrasts with the figs’ sweet juices, while the toasted pistachios and salad leaves bring some fresh crunch. 60g shelled pistachios 100g red butterhead lettuce 100g radicchio 8 ripe figs 170g haloumi 4 slices (300g) sourdough or rye bread
This is an edited extract from Salad Feasts by Jessica Elliott Dennison with photography by Matt Russell ($29.99, Hardie Grant Books), available in stores nationally.
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Our Agony Aunt Meg Mason dishes out somewhat questionable style and decorating advice to would-be DIY renovators With me, my husband, three teenagers and a dog, our home is full to the brim, but moving isn’t an option. A friend suggested putting up a granny lat for extra living space. What are the pros and cons? Valerie, Pymble, NSW
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The only thing, of course, is resisting the temptation to move out there altogether to start a new life as a single bohemian lady artist while those teenagers have the run of the house. I’m about to get married, and it makes sense for us to live in my future husband’s home, as he owns it outright. My concern is that nine years after his divorce, it remains essentially unfurnished. Should I be worried that a 55-year-old man has been happy sleeping on a futon all this time? Sonia, via email
Has he been happy, darling, or simply surviving? Thrice divorced, I can attest that, in most cases, the idea of dragging oneself to IKEA to replace furniture divvied up by a family barrister with a $550 hourly rate and carted off by an ex already cohabiting with a 22-year-old air hostess comes a distant second to lying on a bare mattress in semi-darkness with a bag of cheese corn chips in one hand and a bottle of Scotch in the other. The fact that your new love hasn’t got to the refurnishing phase yet, but has moved through the Doritos phase in under a decade, speaks very highly of his character. Mazel tov!
revive the… Jason recliner A forgotten objet ripe for resurgence Although all but outmoded by modular sofas, Jason recliners had one particular advantage. When they jammed in the recline position, there was no option but to stay recumbent yourself for the rest of the afternoon. Do watch your fingers.
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way first,Val. To be truly useful, a backyard shed needs to be a room of real proportions. Nobody’s going to want to relocate their ‘me time’ to an upcycled Wendy house with three feet of bulkhead. Likewise, no-one’s going to study for Calculus II in a bin cupboard with a porthole window and a leaf blower still propped up in the corner. Then, too, unless you remain constantly vigilant, the outbuilding you envision as the site of all future teenage parties and mother-in-law overnights will end up a $25,000 storage unit for the treadmills, drum kits and stand-up paddleboards families seem to acquire unintentionally. Aesthetically speaking, some of the ready-made cabin options lean less towards Hamptons-style pool house and more towards hastily erected demountable in an oversubscribed government primary school. But that considered, a granny flat is a brilliant solution to space issues for all Australian parents who forgot to be hedge-fund managers and corporate litigators but who must still provide physical shelter for ungrateful offspring with size-12 feet. Relative to the extreme emotional, financial and divorceprompting toll of moving; the practical impossibility of trying to househunt between Saturday sport matches; and the logistical challenge of bubble-wrapping a drum kit, popping another few thousand on the mortgage and getting an entirely new living space is simply common sense. And you’d be amazed what you can erect on the back lawn without a DA. Check in your area, but in mine, you’ve got 20 square metres to play with before the council gets in a tizzy. I’ve lived in apartments half that size, with two rescue greyhounds and a harpsichord. Happily, in response to the market, more and more companies are coming out with smart, Swedish-style prefabs; modern steel and glass options; and rustic shingled cabins with Dutch barn doors and dormer windows screaming for wisteria.Whichever you choose, you’ll be so enchanted by it that I wouldn’t be surprised if, by Christmas, you’ve written a novel, started a home business, got Mozart’s piano concerto No. 2 down by heart and mastered the Ashtanga Warrior II pose out there without any applied effort.
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