A SNUG SANCTUARY

KEEP THE CHILL AT BAY AND MAKE YOUR HOME A SOOTHING, NURTURING RETREAT

Photography BELINDA MERRIE Styling SAM VAN KAN

Bring the outdoors in with living plants in gorgeous pots – they not only look beautiful, but also have air purification qualities that help create a healthy home

Make it!

See page 70

Dream It Winter Haven

(Top shelf, from left) Boston fern plant in Northcote Pottery ‘Primo Mod’ 23cm small garden egg pot in Cream, $26.38, I/N: 2830106. Silver lady fern plant in Tuscan Path ‘Ava’ 14cm x 14cm ceramic egg pot in Black, $11.63, I/N: 0312607. (Secondto-top shelf) Begonia plant in Lotus Collection 140mm x 120mm small round plain ceramic egg pot in Clay, $5, I/N: 0376196. (Middle shelf) Fringe flower plant in Tuscan Path ‘Ava’ 20cm x 20cm ceramic egg pot in Sage, $20.83, I/N: 0312606. (Bottom shelf) Maidenhair fern plant. Pot, for similar try Scheurich ‘Corteza’ 16cm pot in Vanilla, $21.98, I/N: 0263232. Hen and chickens fern plant in Northcote Pottery ‘Virgo’ 18cm pot in Ocean, $25.98, I/N: 0263151. (On lounge sides) Weeping fig plant in Northcote Pottery ‘Primo Mod’ 28cm medium garden egg pot in Cream, $42.88, I/N: 2830107. All plants sold separately. Lamp, for similar try Verve Design ‘Hector’ desk lamp in Black, $59.29, I/N: 0326130 (globe sold separately). Storage ottoman, see page 70 for DIY instructions. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

The mercury has dropped, daylight hours are shorter and the urge to hibernate is strong. So why not embrace winter, and make your indoor spaces as cosy and comforting as possible? Layer rugs on cold floors, enhance the mood with statement lighting and create intimate sanctuaries for hunkering down with a hot drink and a good book. ’Tis the season for you and your loved ones to focus on wellbeing.

RIGHT Pipe bud vase, see page 72 for DIY instructions. Mimosa ‘Bronte’ 200cm x 100cm GRC dining table in Black Lava, $499, I/N: 0177365. Marquee ‘Bistro’ steel and wicker chairs, $28.98 each, I/N: 0244277. Hayman 220cm x 150cm jute rug in Natural, $199, I/N: 0275968. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Encourage little ones to rug up and make the most of fine weather by engaging with nature

Position fire pits well away from combustible structures including fencing, decking and overhanging trees. Always check your fire pit manufacturer’s safety and set-up advice. Burn dry, sustainably forested timber. Choose hardwood and don’t burn driftwood, wood that has been painted, pressuretreated or stained, plywood or particle board, as it can release toxins into the air.

LEFT Mimosa ‘Malibu’ 3 seater lounge, $749, I/N: 0177353, and 1 seater lounge, $349, I/N: 0177346.

Fringe flower plant in Tuscan Path . Gardenia plant in Northcote Pottery

‘Jardin’ 36cm planter in Forest Green, $57.33, I/N: 0096194. All plants sold separately. Jumbuck pine blocks firewood, $12.98/22L, I/N: 0177876, and Solid Energy kindling, $12.98/15L box, I/N: 0518438, in Glow ‘Tambo’ steel fire pit, $98, I/N: 3171835. All other products, stylist’s own.

Maximise storage for throws and cushions with coordinated baskets on a handy shelf

MAKE IT! SEE FROM PAGE 67 FOR THIS COT-TO-READING NOOK UPCYCLE AND CUSTOM DIY BATH SHELF

BELOW Verve Design ‘Lizelle’ tripod floor lamp, $171, I/N: 0261996 (globe sold separately). Flexi Storage ‘Home Solutions’ 2 runner mesh baskets, $39 each, I/N: 2590165, and half width mesh basket, $20, I/N: 2583982, all in White. Fiddle leaf fig plant in Tuscan Path ‘Ava’ 25cm x 25cm egg pot, $31.23, I/N: 0312605, and 30cm x 30cm egg pot, $39.63, I/N: 0312603 (used as a stand), both in Sage (plant sold separately). Jute ‘Bali’ 220cm x 150cm rug in Natural, $149, I/N: 0325601. All other products, stylist’s own.