What’s happening in August

Find out what’s new, what’s trending and what’s inspiring us in the home and garden this issue

A word from our editor

Father’s Day is coming up and this year we’ve taken it outside to enjoy a family pizza party in the backyard. It’s an easy way to cater for all tastes once you’ve mastered the basics of pizza making. You could try using a pizza stone in the barbie if your space or budget doesn’t run to a dedicated oven. See page 23. And if you’re stuck for gift ideas, turn to page 13 – we have more than 100 to choose from.

Enjoy the issue!

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NEW SEASON STARS!

There’s nothing like new products to inspire a mini makeover or DIY upgrade at your house. Check out these fresh additions now available to order

Wall flowers

Curate a sense of comfort in your home with beautifully patterned wallpaper. Superfresco Easy’s winter range has a sophisticated look for every taste, from big blowsy florals to traditional plaid. ‘Elegant Leaves’ in Green, $95/10m, I/N: 0235718†

Boral Timber ‘Metallon XL’ 2200mm x 186mm x 14mm Blackbutt flooring in Aztec White, $428 (2.455sqm), I/N: 0238108†

‘Heritage Tweed’ in Navy, $95/10m, I/N: 0242655†

‘Isabelle’ in Grey, $95/10m, I/N: 0242637†

Superfresco Easy ‘Molten’ 52cm wallpaper in Silver, $95/10m, I/N: 0242491†

SAFE AS HOUSES

Upgrade your home’s security with Uniden’s new combined security camera and spotlight and revel in the benefits of solar power and wireless technology. This camera boasts everything your security system needs, including a built-in spotlight, HD footage and night vision.

Uniden wirefree 1080P

spotlight and security camera

in 1, $229, I/N: 0255815 ‘Prestige Geo’ in Navy, $95/10m, I/N: 0242659†

FLOOR SHOW

Boral’s ‘Metallon XL’ range of large-format engineered timber flooring has been expanded to include three new colours, all with Metallon’s signature matt finish and subtle glow, as of burnished metal. 

Quicksilver, $428, I/N: 0238111† Sterling, $428, I/N: 0238110†

FINE DINING

Make all your hosting dreams a reality with a beautifully decorated dining room

The Affordable Art Company ‘Blue’ minimal modern abstract painting wall art, $279.95/extra large*, I/N: 0266368 Salisbury & Co ‘Grove’ 60cm x 23cm small rectangular serving platter, $39.95*, I/N: 0162017 Salisbury & Co ‘Sublime’ 580ml red wine glasses, $27.97/set of 6,* I/N: 0296965 Cooper & Co. ‘Stan’ steel bar cart with glass rack in Champagne Gold, $249*, I/N: 0283241 4 21 3 Madras Link linen placemat in Charcoal, $9.95*, I/N: 0278517

L3 Home ‘Prague’ solid teak bentwood cane dining arm chair in Black &

Natural, $224.25*, I/N: 0201285 Salt & Pepper ‘Hana’ dinner set in Ivory, $79.95/ 12 pieces*, I/N: 0247987 Frank Hudson ‘Bentley’ 1644mm x 700mm x 450mm sideboard, $2,249.99*, I/N: 0153854 5 876 Priceworth Furniture ‘Tony’ 1.8m 8 seater dining table, $329.99*, I/N: 0206243 9

This month in the garden

Tick off this to-do list for tiptop outdoor areas. For more on what to do in the garden during August, go to bunnings.com.au/garden-diaries

Mr Fothergill’s ‘Tomato Red Cherry’ windowsill greenhouse kit, $9.25, I/N: 2962014

In cooler areas, get a head start on your tomatoes and sow seeds indoors. This gives you time to prepare garden beds too. Remove old vegies and mix in aged manure and compost.

Give lawns a little TLC with a complete fertiliser. This will nourish the soil and encourage lush, green growth.

Munns Professional ‘Golf Course Green’ lawn fertiliser, $19.55/5kg, I/N: 0049343

Tumbleweed ‘Worm Buffet’ in-ground worm farm, $29, I/N: 0201386

Scotts ‘Osmocote’ native controlled release fertiliser, $13.95/1kg, I/N: 2961303

It’s time to sow and grow! Try beetroot, leafy greens, peas, radish and silverbeet. Or try a few floral favourites, such as marigolds, petunias and nasturtiums.

Avoid pruning frost-affected foliage, especially if more cold weather is expected. Leave them be until the last chance of frost has passed.

Encourage wildlife to visit by planting nectar- rich natives, like grevilleas, banksias and callistemons. Use a native-specific fertiliser.

If you have been slow to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, now’s your last chance. Head in store, make your purchase, prepare the ground and get planting!

Want an easy composting solution? Install an in-ground worm farm into raised beds or vegie patches. The worms come and go as they please and you simply top it up with kitchen scraps as needed.

Viburnum opulus snowball bush

Prepare for a season of planting! Enrich garden beds with plenty of compost, wellaged manures and organic matter. If the soil is claybased, add gypsum too. }

Richgro gypsum clay breaker fertiliser, $10.45/15kg, I/N: 3010181

High windows can help bring more light into your home INSTANT ATMOSPHERE

Twinkling lights quickly create a sense of occasion, but why limit the fun to party season? Make every evening at home feel special with festoon lights all year round. Choose your favourite style for a permanent addition to your outdoor decor. Here are some versatile options.

1 Lytworx colour changing festoon party lights, $29/pack of 10, I/N: 0175772. 2 Lytworx filament solar and USB LED festoon lights, $69.65/pack of 10, I/N: 0201015. 3 Lytworx connectable double filament festoon ball lights in Warm White, $59.90/ pack of 10, I/N: 0223080. 4 Lytworx 2 function solar LED fairy lights in Warm White, $12.50/pack of 100, I/N: 0011698. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

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LIGHT HACK FOR NEW HOMES

Renovating or building your dream home? This one’s for you! Good natural light has a host of benefits, including lower power bills, and can even be a health bonus. Reportedly, sunlight can contribute to reduced stress and anxiety, a boosted immune system and better eyesight* .

If you’re constructing a covered alfresco area off your openplan living room, even large glazed doors may not allow enough natural light to reach the back of your space. The solution: high level windows (also known as clerestory), installed above the sliding doors and hugging the ceiling. Your builder will be able to advise on this, and also on the right angle of the rooflines to dramatically increase the amount of sunlight in your home. Tip Need more outdoor decorating inspo? Check out our Father’s Day pizza party on page 23

The fifth wall

The ceiling is often a neglected space – we slap on a coat of white paint and forget about it. But it needn’t be boring or bland. Spice it up with a graceful cornice – made to hide the sometimes iffy bit between the wall and ceiling, a cornice can also deliver a characterful finishing touch to your interiors. Check out these style suggestions from Gyprock. ◆ Make sure any lighting used outside is suitable for outdoors. Any hardwired electrical fixtures must be installed by a licensed electrician

Bespoke luxe:

‘Concerto’ 4800mm x 90mm plaster cornice, $28.20, I/N: 0735697†

Contemporary Hamptons:

‘Trio’ 4800mm x 75mm plaster cornice, $33.56, I/N: 0730656†

Australian coastal:

‘Aria’ 4800mm x 75mm plaster cornice, $21.85, I/N: 0730658†

Modern farmhouse:

‘Presto’ 4800mm x 90mm plaster cornice, $18.04, I/N: 0123142†

Traditional: ‘Cove’ 4800m x 75mm plaster cornice, $17.76, I/N: 0730469†