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FROM LEFT Torquay sofa in White & Grey, Torquay armchair in White & Grey. OPPOSITE Adelphi modular sofa package in Black; Havelock dining table and Imu dining chairs package in Grey.
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co-owner of Coco Republic, has designed an outdoor collection for prestigious US store Restoration Hardware NEWS Our round-up of the hottest design finds plus places to check out, things to try and pieces to buy DESIGN PROFILE: PIP VASSETT The In Bed founder talks about everything from making beds to changing women’s lives WALL SHELVES Display books and objects in style COLOUR TREND Sorbet tones combine to delicious effect TOP 10 PICKS Chubby furniture is a huge trend right now SMART REFORM Professor Veena Sahajwalla’s revolution in waste and the future of green materials CLEAN SLATE How to layer your interiors from a light base and create three unique and easy-to-achieve looks
inside: homes & renovation 44 FIRST RESORT A white-on-white interior accented with lavish
timber and stone makes for a tranquil Melbourne retreat in which its inhabitants provide the colour 54 GABLE INFLUENCE Nostalgic for South Africa’s Cape Dutch architecture, a Perth couple who love entertaining remixed the style with custom fixtures and fittings
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joint project — the renovation of a home where a crisp white foundation comes alive with curios, cooking and creativity TRUE NORTH Up in Drammen, Norway, a dynamic design duo bring their professional obsession with bamboo to bear on their classically spare Scandinavian home VACAY VIBE A light-washed beach house on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula is revamped to accommodate summery soirées and a sauna while honouring its 1970s heritage BUYER’S GUIDE: THE GOODS Everything you need to know about buying the best appliances for now and the future, according to Harvey Norman’s Gary Brown GETTING IT WHITE So many shades of pale, so many pitfalls. Shannon Vos presents his failsafe guide to the best blanc looks KITCHEN & BEDROOM NEWS What’s next in style and substance for your food-prep and sleep spaces ASK AN EXPERT Your design dilemmas dealt with, from serious shoe storage to all-Australian mattresses
out: gardens & entertaining 116 NATURALLY PERFECT A compact Sydney garden grows into its
own, courtesy of a newly welcoming front yard and an elegantly lit and planted pool patio out the back
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outside or creating a chill zone around a pool, here’s how to create a deck primed for relaxation 128 I’VE ALWAYS WANTED... A FIRE PIT The new breed of braziers, bowls and built-in options turn up the heat on any alfresco area 130 TABLE FOR FRIENDS Celebrated food writer Skye McAlpine shares her experience of cooking in lockdown and a selection of recipes from her new book
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It’s official: Coco Republic has gone global. When its co-owner and creative director Anthony Spon-Smith was invited by cult US store Restoration Hardware (now known as RH) to design three outdoor furniture collections, Capri, Remy and Portofino, the luxury pieces in natural materials and organic shapes perfectly captured his easy brand of minimalist Australian style for the American market. But fear not, dear reader, there are plenty of great new outdoor pieces at Coco Republic for locals, too. cocorepublic.com.au
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Brisbane-based painter Nick Olsen believes ordinary things are just as important to document as extraordinary ones, which explains his softly lit paintings of familiar-feeling streets and buildings. “Australians in the suburbs express themselves by how they present their homes, and I have always marvelled at the variety of these expressions. From country towns to suburbs outer and inner, I feel the energy of different eras by observing living spaces.” You can see more of Nick’s work at :
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1 Dimitri’s On Crown oil on canvas, 40cm x 50cm, $1400. 2 Darlinghurst Delivery oil on canvas, 40cm x 50cm, $1400. 3 Ladies Of Prospect Tce oil on board, 60cm x 45cm, $2200.
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AVIATOR SUNGLASSES
These are the undisputed king (or queen!) of sunglasses. Both utililtarian and chic, the luxurious and lightweight take on them in the Bridge ‘Pilot’ design from Rimowa tops our wishlist. Shown in Crystal Navy and Black Smoke, $500 (non-polarised) and $575 (polarised). BABY BONUS
SMART BOWL
Each piece in Royal Copenhagen’s new HAV range is designed to be multipurpose, including this simple but functional Hybrid bowl/plate with fish-scale decoration, $499. ROYALCOPENHAGEN.COM.AU
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SWADDLE KITS
These hand-dyed linen sheets and baby swaddles are ethical and beautiful because, for every swaddle blanket purchased, Wildflower & Oak donates one birth kit to Midwives For Haiti. Swaddles start from $38.
Finally — furniture that fits! Need to fill a non-standard spot in your home? The new Artisan range from Oz Design let’s you fully customise every piece, swapping out drawers, doors, handles, stains and even depths and widths, to fit your room.
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You say ranunculus, we say buttercups – and both correctly describe these joyful blooms. Their riot of colour is perfect for a brunch table. @SOPHIA_KAPLAN
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FAVE SEAT It’s geometric and sculptural yet perfectly simple. The De Sede chair by Domo is $9795 and guaranteed to transform your space instantly. DOMO.COM.AU
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Never underestimate the joy of a truly fine knife. This Epicure Santoku 17cm design from German knife master Wusthof is as delightful to grip as it is precise with your prep. Look at it as an investment in every meal; $449.
MODERN LOVE
Just like a candle, the modernist Flos ‘Bellhop’ lamp is cordless and can throw a soft light wherever you choose to place it. Available in six distinctive colours from Euroluce, they’re priced at $437 each. EUROLUCE.COM.AU
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pip vassett Why do you think slipping into fresh sheets is such a universally popular thing? It’s like jumping into a cloud – what’s not to
love? Slipping into a freshly laundered and made bed makes me feel like a grown-up with my act together. That’s nice, too. How did In Bed begin? When the spark for In Bed was born in 2012, there really wasn’t anything like it in homewares, something that spoke to me the way a great fashion brand does. Homeware brands were either very high-end and slightly stuffy or mass-produced and overly trend-driven. I wanted to create a brand that represented my tastes: classic, utilitarian, simple and beautiful. Basically, thoughtful essentials for everyday life. The early years were very fast-paced. To begin with, it was just me doing everything – with a little help from Mum and Eddie, my husband and now business partner – so that’s design, production, customer service, dispatch, et cetera. The business grew quickly and within the first year I moved into our first office and warehouse and hired our first staff member. Since then we’ve moved offices and warehouses three times as we’ve outgrown each, and in 2018 we opened our flagship store in Paddington [Sydney]. It encompasses what the brand is all about. Where do you find inspiration? All over the place – sometimes it’s an amazing home, sometimes an artwork or an image, sometimes it’s a fabric itself. It changes with each season and mood, but the overarching inspiration is always the same: something I’m drawn to and that feels ‘In Bed’ in some way. What goes into creating beautiful sheets? The majority of our bedding is made in Guimarães, Portugal. It’s cut, sewn and 18 | INSIDE OUT
finished in a pioneering factory that has a special interest in textile innovation, research and sustainable development. The flax used for our linen is certified European Flax®. This means the growers and traders follow environmental best practice and it guarantees a high level of traceability and accountability through each stage of production. We work primarily with flax linen because it’s one of the most environmentally friendly fibres. Flax requires less fertiliser and water than most other fibres to cultivate, and every part of the plant can be utilised. I also love linen for its natural qualities; it’s light and breathable in summer, and cosy and warm in winter. Linen improves with each wash, gradually softening. What does luxury mean to you? Time (to spend with people you love, doing what you love), good food (with good company... and wine), and having only well-made, beautiful things you use and love every day. What do you love to cook at the moment? Comfort food. Fresh pasta – surprisingly easy, even without a pasta maker, although using a rolling pin is quite a workout for the arms! And porridge with salt, cinnamon, vanilla and maple syrup – perfect in winter. Who are you loving on Insta right now? @maraserene (artist and co-founder of General Store. I just purchased one of her rainbow prints for my son’s bedroom). @etthemstockholm (the most beautiful boutique hotel in Stockholm and what I want my home to feel like). @prior (I’m dreaming of a Prior escape in what I hope is the not-too-distant future). @pernilleteisbaek (the ultimate ‘influencer’ and the only one I really follow).
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The founder of cult linen brand In Bed talks about the joy of clean sheets, everyday luxuries and her decision to give back
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“I love linen’s natural qualities – it’s light and breathable in summer and cosy and warm in winter” PIP VASSETT
What are you reading and listening to? At the moment, I am
reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. In terms of listening, I’ve been feeling quite nostalgic lately and finding comfort in the classics – lots of The Beatles, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Peter Sarstedt, interspersed with an occasional jolt of The Wiggles for our little guy, Walt. How should we care for bed linen? It’s not too complicated. Wash it regularly (ideally once a week) and don’t use harsh chemicals or detergents. Ideally, line-dry them, but a dryer is okay on a low setting. Also, be mindful of what body products you’re using, as active skincare can bleach colour and anything too oily on skin or hair can stain your pillowslips. How did the partnership with Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) come about? We were looking to partner with a homeless
shelter or women’s refuge and our previous Journal editor, Elisha Kennedy, suggested WCS, which offers shelter to women at risk of homelessness or domestic violence and empowers them with a sense of dignity and greater self-esteem. Over 80 per cent of our customers are women, and as a way to give back to our community we provide ongoing donations of bed-linen sets for use in the shelters and host annual fundraising activities, as well as a new initiative where we donate 20 per cent of our online sales from the second Tuesday of every month. Working with a charity or cause is something I feel is really important for all businesses. It keeps you accountable, grounded, and gets you out of your own headspace. It also just feels good to give back. In Bed’s latest ranges can be seen at inbedstore.com or @inbedstore
THIS PAGE (from top) An In Bed campaign shot featuring a quilted bedcover in Cool Grey, $490. Flagship store display in Sydney’s Paddington. Some of this season’s napery. Instore wares, including Wingnut & Co ceramics and Walk In The Park wooden pieces. OPPOSITE (from left) In Bed linens at the flagship store. Founder Pip Vassett. In Bed pillowslips in Lake, from $90 for two, and sheet, from $150.
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1 Lisabo ash-veneer wall shelf system, $158, Ikea. 2 Svalnäs bamboo wall shelf, $25, Ikea. 3 Maze ‘Pythagoras Play’ pine and brass wall shelf, $151, Finnish Design Shop. 4 Artek ‘112B’ birch-veneer wall shelf, $704, Anibou. 5 Harto ‘Fanny’ oak-veneer wall shelf, $820, Trit House. 6 Nude leather and laminate wall shelf, $180, H&G Designs. 7 ClassiCon Taidgh ‘A’ oak wall shelf, $1722, Anibou. 8 Welf steel wall shelf, $199, Blu Dot. 9 Woud ‘Polar’ metal wall shelf, $259, Luumo Design. 10 System Ultra steel and brass wall shelf, $595, Great Dane. 11 Gubi ‘Matégot Dédal’ steel wall shelf, $509, Surrounding. 12 Poiat x Woud ‘Coupé Rectangle’ metal wall shelf, $679, Floc Studio. 13 Gubi ‘Matégot Démon’ metal and veneer wall shelf, from $479, Luumo Design. 14 Latitude rattan wall shelf, $249, Love Tree Interiors. 15 Fogia ‘Archetto’ oak-veneer wall shelf, from $510, Fred International. 16 Suzon oak wall shelf, $602, Finnish Design Shop. 17 Turn oak wall shelf, $205, Finnish Design Shop. 18 Como melamine and particleboard wall shelf, $459, BoConcept. 19 Artek ‘Kaari Round’ linoleum and oak wall shelf, $1122, Anibou. 20 Muuto ‘Stacked Storage System 2.0’ oak-veneer shelf with door, from $445, Living Edge. 21 Muuto ‘Stacked Storage System 2.0’ oak-veneer shelf in Grey, $325, Living Edge. 22 ‘Corner’ Douglas fir shelf, $1500, Fenton & Fenton. 23 Universo Positivo Ethnicraft ‘U’ oak wall shelf, $160, Trit House. 24 Ethnicraft ‘Ribbon’ oak wall shelf, $165, Kenz Designs. 25 Hold oak wall shelf, $129, RJ Living. 26 Universo Positivo Ethnicraft ‘U’ oak wall shelf, $130, Trit House.
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1 Normann Copenhagen ‘Hyg’ lounge chair in Low Oak, $2660, HG Furniture Solutions. 2 Honey pendant light in Raw Ceramic/Pink, $792, Coco Flip. 3 Artifort ‘Beso’ stool, from $2231.90, Ke-zu. 4 &Tradition ‘Collect’ cushion in Dip Eye, $310, Cult. 5 Nonn ‘Phantom’ three-seater sofa, from $8990, District. 6 Lulu side table in Mint, $299, The Rug Collection. 7 Round espresso cup in Citrus, $61, Mud Australia. 8 Stroke 1.0 wool rug in Green by Sabine Marcelis (300cm x 160cm), $11,964, Loom Rugs. 9 Arik Levy for Vitra ‘Toolbox’ carrier in Mint Green, $70, Living Edge. 10 Kristina Dam Studio ‘Dual’ hand-blown glass vase in Cream, $189, Designstuff. 11 Linen queen duvet cover set in Natural, $365, Cultiver.
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Scientist and engineer Veena Sahajwalla is changing the game for waste in Australia and, in the process, the future of interiors first saw Professor Veena Sahajwalla at an
industry event, where she spoke about the future and forever changed my views on waste. In her role as director of the Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre at UNSW, she leads a team in taking everyday waste and turning it into amazing new products for areas ranging from construction to interiors. Here, she explains her innovative work. What are you doing at SMaRT Centre? We are pioneering new ways to manage waste and recycling to not only deliver environmental benefits, but reform that material so it can be reused again. We invented what we called Green Steel technology, which uses old rubber tyres and converts them into an essential steel-making ingredient, saving them from landfill and offering an alternative to coal. But there are many other waste materials we can reform into new materials – we are doing this already for plastics, textiles, glass and other common waste items using our Microfactory™ technologies, developed through the Green Manufacturing Hub based at the SMaRT Centre.
How should we be looking at our waste? Australia
generates 67 million tonnes of waste per year – that’s 2.7 tonnes per person, the weight of approximately two mid-sized cars. We traditionally shipped most of our recyclable waste to China, but in 2017 China imposed restrictions on the kinds of waste it would accept. Australia agreed to set a timeline to ban overseas waste exports (starting next year), which includes plastic, paper, glass and tyres. So, now we should be thinking about waste as a renewable resource because it contains valuable materials that we can use over and over again. You have done some work around materials used for homewares — can you tell me more about that?
We can reform waste items like glass and textiles (including clothing) into flat ceramic building products. We’ve collaborated with businesses, councils and community organisations, and some of the applications have been to create furniture from the panels, as well as household decorations and floor and wall panelling. We’ve also converted discarded school uniforms into new school desks and made furniture from waste plastic, Corflute [corrugated plastic], glass and textiles. We can also reform waste plastic into high-quality 3D printing filament. Most schools use 3D printers and the money they spend
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“The circular economy is all about respecting our materials and recognising that they can actually be kept in our economy and reformed and recycled, bringing materials back to life over and over again in different forms and different products” PROFESSOR VEENA SAHAJWALLA
on filament goes offshore, but schools could create printing filament from their own waste as we do at SMaRT. Another area we’ve been looking into is hospitals. Copper has antimicrobial properties that can have antibacterial-like benefits, so imagine printed door handles with copper particles embedded into them after being recovered from electronic waste. Mining our waste can change the game for Australia. What have you been doing with property group Mirvac? In collaboration with Mirvac, designer
Emma Elizabeth and furniture brand Coco Republic, the team produced a furniture series (including a dining table, side tables and artworks) made from waste plastic, glass, discarded promotional posters, Corflute and textiles sourced from local supply chains, one of which was a designer dress donated by Emma Elizabeth. The collaboration provided proof that high-quality, unique furnishings really can be made from waste. It’s all very well to be able to create these products from waste, but [like the dress] they also need to be fit for purpose. How will your research change lives? That’s like being asked to predict the future. But I am very optimistic the work we are doing in collaboration with industry and governments will lead to positive changes in how we can develop more sustainable communities and better manage our waste. What’s the most important thing we can all do for recycling? There isn’t really one thing, other than
collectively continuing to work together to achieve better waste and recycling outcomes. We’ve come a long way, but there is still further to go. See smart.unsw.edu.au for more information.
THIS PAGE (from top) The SMaRT homewares collaboration is on display at the Mirvac-designed Marrick & Co apartments in Sydney’s Marrickville; tiles and tabletops made from recycled glass and textiles; an occasional table composed of old promotional posters; the pieces sit alongside Coco Republic furnishings, including the Noble Souls ‘Nest’ modular sofa in chemical-free Indigo-dyed fabric. OPPOSITE (from top left) Professor Veena Sahajwalla is paving the way for e-waste research and women in science; a dining table, tiled artwork and tiles also made from recycled materials; Noble Souls ‘Abode’ side table crafted from salvaged timbers, available from Coco Republic.
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THIS PAGE (on wall, from left) Wall paint in Snow White (both pages), $130 per 4L, Porter’s Paints. In the Wind #13 artwork by Kristen Daniels, $800, Fenton & Fenton. Rising Spirit artwork by Stephen Ormandy, $3000, Olsen Gallery. Crouch artwork by Diana Miller, $590, Modern Times. Curtains in Montenegro fabric in Mist, $44 per m, Warwick. ON FLOOR Siboney Boujad rug (2.85m x 2m), $4650, Tigmi Trading. BZippy & Co ‘Cloud Klein’ planter in Cream & Baby Blue and ‘Jumbo Diamond’ vessel in Baby Blue, $650 each, Jardan. Muuto ‘Kink’ vase in Light Blue, $319, Top3 By Design. Verner Panton ‘Panthella’ floor lamp, $1950, Cult. Glass vase in Translucent Yellow, $429, Dinosaur Designs. Loulou vase in Light Pink, $129, Maison Balzac. Citrine pitcher, $140, Lope Home. OPPOSITE Huggy armchair in Off-White Faux Shearling, $1595, Sarah Ellison. Ana Kraš ‘Bonbon’ lamp, $1400 (medium), Hay. Double side table in White, $390, Fomu. (On chair) The Apricot Memoirs book, $40, Tess Guinery. ON SIDE TABLE (top shelf) Glass vase in Translucent Blue, $297, Dinosaur Designs. Caslake & Pedler ‘Sorbet’ bowl in Blue, $25, and Alterfact 3D printed cup with handle, $40, JamFactory. (Bottom shelf) Liam Fleming ‘Drop’ jug in Pink, $115, JamFactory. Cibi cookbook, $50, Cibi. Other book, stylist’s own. ON WALL Everything Is Everything artwork by Kate Dambach, $500, Modern Times. Spring artwork by Justin Maurice Scivetti, $680, Saint Cloche. Curtains (as before). ON FLOOR Bernabeifreeman ‘Spring’ rug (3m x 2.4m), $4392, Designer Rugs. Mel Fraser ‘Eye’ blown-glass bowl in Green, $430, JamFactory. Flooring, POA, Gerflor.
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THIS PAGE CR Essentials ‘Atelier’ sofa (with cushions), $4795, Coco Republic. The Arc lounger, $1100, Worn Store. Paloma coffee table, $1695, Sarah Ellison. Tjillevips basket, $19.99, Ikea. Gracia Beni Ourain rug (1.92m x 1.36m), $3765, Tigmi Trading. Flooring (as before). ON LOUNGER Bernard bouclé rectangle cushion in Ivory, $129, McMullin & Co. ON COFFEE TABLE Natalie Rosin ‘Wave’ vase in Oyster, $280, Jardan. Rope bowl in Bianco, $950, Greg Natale. Rings, stylist’s own. Stripe beaker, $38.50, JamFactory. Lamali ‘Biblio’ notebook, $50, Jardan. OPPOSITE Bondi console in Sand Terrazzo/White, $1145, GlobeWest. Sofa, coffee table, rug and flooring (as before). Olive tree, $275, and Moderno ‘Furore’ pot, $375, Garden Life. Basix linen curtains in Ayrton Sheer, $249, Hale Mercantile Co. ON CONSOLE (from left) HK Living white-speckled, round clay vase, $99.95, House Of Orange. Iittala ‘Kuru’ ceramic bowl in Beige, $79, Top3 By Design. White Abstract Relief Tile artwork by Jan Vogelpoel, $1120, Modern Times. Books, stylist’s own. Natalie Rosin ‘Maquette 10’ sculpture, $290, Curatorial+Co. Delilah table lamp, $950, Katarina Wells. ON COFFEE TABLE Head II sculpture by Kristiina Haataja, $1250, Curatorial+Co. All other items (as before). ON WALL Radiant Nature Part 32 artwork by Ria Green, $650, and Ficus 1 artwork by Jennifer Tarry-Smith, $455, both Modern Times. Wall paint (as before).
THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Round vase in Slate, $227, Mud Australia. Small resin offering vase in Black Dot on Chalk, $160, and large resin rock jug in Snow Swirl, $255, both Dinosaur Designs. Ro drinking glass (part of set with carafe), $216, Top3 By Design. Noodle bowls in Slate, $82 each, Mud Australia. Dinner plate, $65, Splendid Wren Ceramics. Maison De Vacances linen gingham napkin in Charcoal, $116 for four, and linen tablecloth in Black and White (170cm x 170cm), $195, Bastille and Sons. Oval spice dish in Gloss, $19.95, and platter in Slate, $184.95, Batch#. Resin stone servers in Chalk, $125, Dinosaur Designs. Iris mug, $95, Hay. OPPOSITE Thonet ‘GmbH 210’ bentwood chair, $3065, Anibou. Harto ‘Carmen’ pendant light, $1445, Arrival Hall. Cup Of One (Abstract #9) artwork by Leonie Barton, $4100, Curatorial+Co. Wall paint and flooring (as before). ON TABLE (from left) Ro carafe in Smoke Grey, $236 (with two glasses), and Tom Dixon ‘Tank’ whisky glass, $125 for two, Top3 By Design. Round vase (as before). Faceted bud vase in Black Scarva by Ella Bendrups, $80, Modern Times. Wexler Steel House sculpture by Natalie Rosin, $490, Saint Cloche. Ro glass and server (as before). Side plate, $40, and dinner plate (as before), Splendid Wren Ceramics. Brae napkin in Charcoal, $39.95 for four, Country Road. Maison De Vacances tablecloth (as before). Brae tablecloth in White, $99.95, Country Road.
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A new arrival was the impetus for this stunning home Many a mum has embarked on a new endeavour while on maternity leave, and for Melbourne interior designer Chris Rose it was the design and build of a home for her young family. Her considered layout revolves around a central outdoor pool and entertaining area, which evoke resort-style holiday vibes year round. “The connection and flow internally and externally is my favourite design feature,” she says. “We can now enjoy every experience that those areas have to offer.” Turn the page to see more.
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FIRST RESORT
All-white is a winner in this retreat-style Melbourne home, where it’s punctuated with dark contrasting elements and a lavish mix of stone and wood
WORDS LAURA BARRY PHOTOGRAPHY MARTINA GEMMOLA
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cheat sheet Who lives here Interior designer Chris Rose; her husband Kane Rose; their four-year-old son Asher and year-old daughter Miller; plus Harley, a blue staffy. Style of home A four-bedroom new build in south-east Melbourne, fitted out with a minimalistic, less-but-better philosophy. Construction took 15 months, from 2017 through to 2018. The cost was $2 million (including $$$$ furniture and accessories).
ENTRY This wide hall stretching from the front door has a light-admitting void overhead and an alfresco area to the right. Interior designer Chris (shown) says the key to getting an all-white interior right is layering the space with texture, natural materials and light. The walls are painted Dulux Ceiling White. Door hardware, Buster + Punch. EXTERIOR (opposite) Chris designed the garden and landscaping firm Vogue Grange did all the building and hardscaping. Mon Palmer helped with the plant choices.
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“You can create a warm and inviting all-white interior by playing up sensorial aspects such as texture, sound and even scent” CHRIS ROSE, INTERIOR DESIGNER/OWNER
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expecting their first child when they came across a vacant lot that had been carved out of an old farming property in Melbourne’s south-east. The couple had built their first home together just a few streets away, and loved the quiet lifestyle, fresh air and hilly views the area has to offer. Although many women reduce their workload leading up to the arrival of a baby, interior designer Chris says she saw this plot of land as an opportunity to take on a new challenge and build their ideal family home. “We were moving into the next chapter of our lives and were keen to start planning our next big move,” she says. “I was going on maternity leave and thought it was the right timing. We wanted a well-thought-out home that was suited to how we lived. Ensuring we got the flow and connection between the spaces right so the home worked exactly how we wanted it to was important.” Before long, she had designed and sketched her house, had a draftsman draw up the plans, and employed Tim Dawson of Dawson Builders to make the dream a reality. By the time they broke ground, baby Asher was six months old and Chris project managed almost the entire build with him in a sling. The result is a luxurious, spacious whitewashed home with plenty of room for every member of the family. The first thing you see from the front door is a soaring hallway and a void that runs the length of the house. Custom-made double-glazed
KITCHEN/DINING (opposite) “Having all the appliances integrated makes for a seamless look,” says Chris, who’s been so consistent with her uncluttered aesthetic, even the power points are concealed. All the cupboard and drawer fronts are Dulux Vivid White two-pack polyurethane. The material on the island and benchtops is Dekton Zenith from Cosentino and the cabinetry is a walnut laminate by Laminex. St Tropez solid oak dining table, MCM House. Jac chairs, Smithmade. PANTRY (above) Like the laundry and mud room, this is cleverly hidden behind the kitchen and accessed via pocket doors. Chris refers to these rooms as the “operations areas” of the home.
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FORMAL LIVING Shelves line many of the walls in this home and are a wonderful platform for books, small sculptures and precious pieces. The stairs to the first floor are lined with Danish white oak from Royal Oak Floors, while the flooring throughout the rest of the ground floor is a white matt-finish concrete by Alternative Surfaces. Judd sofas and Zinc coffee table, MCM House. FAMILY ROOM (opposite) “Floor-to-ceiling windows allow so much natural light in here,” says Chris. The white Holt armchair and coffee table from MCM House pair beautifully with the sofa from Weylandts. Black stools, Smithmade. Gas fireplace, Rinnai. Wall hanging, LuMu Interiors.
windows and doors allow all the interior and exterior spaces to maintain a visual connection even when they’re closed off. On the ground floor is the main wing with the couple’s bedroom, ensuite and walk-in robe, all looking towards the central pool area, which the house wraps around. Upstairs are the kids’ rooms (connected via a shared bathroom), a guest bedroom with ensuite, a storage room and mezzanine living area that looks down onto the lower level. The kids’ play lounge is visible from the main living room and has access to a backyard sandpit and outside play zone. The open-plan kitchen is the home’s communal hotspot, connected to the alfresco dining space next to the pool via three-metre-high French doors. Tucked inconspicuously behind the kitchen is a pantry and laundry. Meanwhile, the alfresco dining area flows to the pool pavilion, which has a bar and outdoor fireplace that can be used for winter gatherings or opened up for larger-scale summer entertaining. It also has a garden lounge area on the external side. On the outside, the house is rendered brick with blackbutt timber on the front and garage doors. A blackbutt wall wraps around the left side of the house to balance this out, which is also where the low-line pitched roof on the first floor and flat roof of the ground level are visible.
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Inside the garage, storage has been covered off beautifully. As well as fitting four cars, there’s plenty of practical storage, much of it built-in. The adjacent mud room also has ample storage. Decor-wise, Chris had no hesitation in choosing an all-white scheme for the interior. “It has a sense of calm and stillness about it,” she says. “Classic white never goes out of style, and I added creams and greys to make it more contemporary. I also used pale, natural tones to soften the look, making it less intimidating and clinical.” For texture and interest, Chris cleverly combined a range of beautiful materials, among them walnut joinery, concrete flooring and stone feature walls. “By using different materials in every room, I created a point of uniqueness and drama,” she says. And while you might think an all-white family house would be a challenge to maintain, she begs to differ: “All the materials have durable surfaces that make for easy cleaning.” Their new home has definitely given the Roses everything they were hoping for. “Building for yourself is a very personal, raw experience,” says Chris. “You always come across decisions that you second-guess, and situations that test you. But how you deal with them leads to a more creative outcome.” See Chris Rose’s work at chrisrose.com.au or @chrisrosestylist. Dawson Builders projects can be viewed at dawsonbuilders.com.au
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MAIN BEDROOM SUITE (both pages) “On a sunny day I open the doors to let fresh air in through the sheer linen curtains,” says Chris of this magnificent private wing. It’s a place for her and Kane to unwind and take in the side view of the pool, which can be enjoyed from the ensuite, bath and walk-in robe courtesy of full-height metal-framed glass walls. The Random Field Stone wall behind the bed is by Infiniti Stone, while the bed (with Cultiver linen) and white lamp are from MCM House. Justina bath, Stone Baths. Dark timber stool, Weylandts. In the bath area, the bench is from MCM House.
“White has a sense of calm and stillness about it. I added creams and greys to make it more contemporary” CHRIS
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POOL/PAVILION The entire home is oriented around this semi open space, and the spa means it’s used all year round. “Having a frameless glass pool fence recessed into the concrete creates a sense of openness without compromising on safety,” says Chris. Fencing by Frameless Glass Worx. Florence dining table, MCM House. Chairs, Africanologie. Beyond is the pool pavilion, complete with modular sofa from Jim’s Decor and Ibiza chairs from Weylandts. CHILDREN’S SANDPIT (opposite) White sand softens all the landings here. Black-painted timber stumps map out the area and are dotted inside it. The plants include ficus and Liriope ‘Emerald Cascade’ groundcover.
“The pool pavilion is my favourite space as the family can gather here at any time of the year” CHRIS
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Judd armchair, $2150, MCM House. Large Belle rattan light shade in White, $189, The Family Love Tree. St Tropez dining table in Natural, $3450, MCM House. Medium stoneware jug by Sandy Lockwood, $120, Elph Store. Large round vase in Milk, $189, Mud Australia. Aged Walnut laminate, from $86.57 per sq m, Laminex. Traditional 1-seater cane chair, $579, Malawi Cane. European pillowcase in Dark Charcoal, $89, In The Sac. Modern Tribal resin platter in Sandy Pearl (60cm), $880, Dinosaur Designs. Tonk stool, from $390, MCM House. Bleached Elm laminate, from $86.57 per sq m, Laminex.
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CHRIS ROSE, INTERIOR DESIGNER/OWNER
“When it comes to designing your forever home, have faith in your design and ideas. I find that tradespeople often try to convince people to do something the way they’re used to seeing it done. But if you have a unique idea, it suits your lifestyle and you believe in it, go for it!”
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GABLE INFLUENCE A reimagining of the Cape Dutch architectural style gave a Perth couple a stunning home with a landmark look of its own
LIVING AREA Interior designer Lara Staunton of Lahaus chose a Jardan ‘Nook’ sofa and ‘Wilfred’ armchairs for this all-seasons space. The large potted strelitzia and fiddle-leaf fig bring the outdoors in. Coffee table, Stone Pony. Artwork by Michael Challen.
WORDS DAN F STAPLETON PHOTOGRAPHY JODY D’ARCY STYLING SAMANTHA TATULLI
CHEAT SHEET Who lives here James and Louise; their three children, aged six, four and eight months; and the family’s pet cavoodle. Style of home A five-bedroom new build in Perth that subtly references South Africa’s Cape Dutch architectural style and incorporates passive-design principles. Construction commenced in July 2018 and the family moved in a little over 18 months later.
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“Living here for six months has given us an even deeper appreciation of what Arcologic and Lahaus have achieved� LOUISE, HOMEOWNER
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Perth home, but the family also feels a strong connection to sun-drenched South Africa, where James grew up. “We’ve been back there several times in recent years,” says Louise. “I’ve completely fallen in love with the place.” So when the couple decided to build a house in a western suburb of Perth, they turned to South Africa for inspiration. They soon agreed that their new home should reference Cape Dutch architecture, a South African style dating back to the 17th century that is characterised by barn-like buildings with steeply pitched roofs and limewashed exterior walls. They had practical requirements, too. “We do a lot of entertaining, so it was important for the house to function as a social space, with a big open-plan living room and kitchen, and a large entertaining area in the backyard,” says Louise. Also on the wishlist was a pool. James and Louise turned to Arcologic’s John Damant, who had designed their previous house. “James’ spatial awareness is outstanding, and his emphasis on sustainability is really impressive,” says Louise. “What he did outside laid the groundwork for the interior.” The main house consists of three gable-roofed pavilions with a separate gable-roofed garage, surrounded by beautiful gardens designed by landscaper Jem Hanbury. Out the back, a large covered patio looks out to a light-tiled pool and generous lawn area.
KITCHEN The wall finish is a white polished plaster while the stone is Valdez quartzite. All the cupboards are by Petgia Cabinets. Lahaus designed the corner booth in custom fabric. Doksta dining table, Ikea. Stools, Project 82. Timber floor, Woodpeckers Flooring.
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With the architecture and exteriors locked in, James and Louise began looking for a sympathetic interior designer. They soon found one in Lara Staunton of Lahaus. “Lara grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe and is also very familiar with South Africa,” explains Louise. “It was an extremely fruitful partnership.” Lara’s main aim was to soften the dominant forms of the Cape Dutch architecture to create a friendlier interior. She did this with curved elements such as a custom staircase and kitchen booth seating, and by developing a clean palette of whites and neutrals. “Had it not been for Lara, we would have gone for a deeper, darker palette,” says Louise, “but she was quite sure that soft whites would work on the inside as well as the outside, and she was right.” Throughout the home, Lara deployed a range of contrasting natural materials, including marble and various timbers, to add texture and interest. She also convinced Louise and James to install a terracotta-tiled floor in the entrance – but not without a fight. “I initially refused,” recalls Louise. “I said, ‘I’m not having that. No way.’ But the more I thought about it and looked at pictures, the more I understood Lara’s intentions. It’s all about having that real lived-in feel. We asked ourselves if it was going to get dirty and the answer was yes, it will get dirty. But that’s the whole look. It’s about embracing the marks of living.” Another tactic of Lara’s was to use custom-made fixtures and fittings wherever possible. Louise says this helped imbue the home with personality, although it also blew out the project’s timeline to a lengthy 18 months. “There were a lot of issues, purely because everything was bespoke,” she points out. “Nothing was just regular-sized, from the door heights to the skirting to the tiling. Nothing was straightforward.” Finally, towards the end of 2019, the house was ready. Since then, Louise and James have been hosting parties galore. “Living here for six months has given us an even deeper appreciation of what Arcologic and Lahaus have achieved,” says Louise, adding that the kids love it, too. “Their bedrooms and playroom are upstairs, so they feel like they have their own zone. We hosted our friend’s 40th a few weeks ago and just put the kids upstairs with a babysitter so they didn’t have to be anywhere near us!” See Arcologic projects at arcologic.com.au. Lahaus is at lahaus.com.au 58 | INSIDE OUT
DINING ROOM Chiaro chairs by Mattiazzi (available through District) surround an antique dining table. Pendant lights from DeVol Kitchens contrast with the more subtle lighting style of the kitchen (pictured left). HALLWAY (far left) Metal-framed fluted-glass doors lead through to the entry and its terracotta feature floor, made from a design by Tiles of Ezra. Rug, Asbury Park Agency.
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BEDROOM The warm taupe of the Flocca linen bedhead in Cep from Hale Mercantile Co is perfect in this setting. Bedside table, Temple & Webster. Carpet, Cavalier Bremworth. BATHROOM (opposite top) Natural wood and curved elements are at their finest here. Sink, Nood Co. Mirror, Middle of Nowhere. ENSUITE (opposite right) Artedomus tiles line the shower wall. Tapware, Astra Walker. STAIRWAY (opposite bottom) A jute hanging from Blu Peter draws people up the stairs. Artwork by Hans Heyson.
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LESSONS LEARNT “ALWAYS USE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER” LOUISE, HOMEOWNER
“Both James and I have keen design eyes and we designed the interior of our previous home ourselves. But working with Lara took this project to a whole other level. She really helped us to refine our ideas and eliminate any elements and objects that weren’t in harmony with the rest.”
GREAT FINDS CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Classic Oak Woodgrain laminate, from $86.57 per sq m, Laminex. Compact 02 wall light, $779*, Douglas & Bec. Zanzibar rug (3m x 2.4m), $4950, Designer Rugs. Nook 3.5-seater sofa in Meadow Snow/American Oak, $7841, Jardan. Sol Lounger rattan beach chair, $199, Land & Sand Essentials. Geant cushion in Navy, $109, Domayne. Eden ‘Bib’ tap with brass handle, $228, Astra Walker. Knoll ‘Saarinen Tulip’ dining table with marble top, from $6149, Dedece. Echo Ridge Dressed Fieldstone cultured stone, $170.50 per sq m, PGH Bricks. Round freestanding bath spout in Champagne, $899, Meir.
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GARDEN Elegant Endicott pavers from Eco Outdoor complement the house’s bold white exterior. Nomah cushioned teak lounge setting, also Eco Outdoor. COURTYARD (left) The Howqua stone-wall cladding material is also from Eco Outdoor. Sol Loungers, Land & Sand Essentials. OUTDOOR KITCHEN (far left) A polished concrete sink from Brodware is the hero of this space.
WHITE with COLOUR LIVING ROOM (left) Gallerystyle walls are filled with art while the room’s billowy shapes are courtesy of a Jardan ‘Sunny’ sofa and Moroso ‘Redondo’ tub chair and ‘Cloud’ coffee tables from Hub Furniture. Brushedbrass pendant light, Christopher Boots. Rug, Hali. DINING (right) A base of bright white meant that the walls and other surfaces could take a lot of colour. Dining table, Alex Earl. Gubi ‘Beetle’ dining chairs, Cult. Rug, Hali.
BLA NK C A N VA S A neutral base was ideal for this artist’s home in Melbourne, where white walls frame bright, bold furnishings and jewel-toned touches
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cheat sheet Who lives here Artist Debra and her husband, Michael, a doctor. Style of home A contemporary four-bedroom California bungalow in south-eastern Melbourne, with one of the bedrooms converted into an artist’s studio. Construction on the ground floor of the home commenced in March 2017 and took just over a year to complete.
WORDS KATE HASSETT PHOTOGRAPHY AMELIA STANWIX STYLING KIM DE WINTER
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business with pleasure, but ask Melbourne interior decorator and stylist Kim de Winter and you’ll hear different. In fact, when a friend of Kim’s enlisted her expertise in bringing a home to life, she jumped at the chance. “Having a friendship with a client can sometimes by tricky,” admits Kim, “but we managed to become completely intertwined in each other’s lives throughout the whole design process.” The homeowner with the exciting project was Debra Olenski, an artist whom Kim met up with after living abroad for 15 years and connected through their mutual love of painting. Though Debra and her husband Michael had purchased their house in a south-eastern suburb in 1987, they weren’t ready to renovate until 2017, which meant the home hadn’t been touched for nearly 30 years and was ripe for a redesign. Key to the update was demolishing the back of the house to make way for a new kitchen, living room, main bedroom and ensuite; the second floor was then visually connected to the extension with a fresh coat of paint and new carpet. Inspired by all those years working in London designing homes filled with colour, texture and strong, graphic design elements, Kim wanted to bring that boldness to the project, taking her cues from many walls already featuring Debra’s large collection of art. “We both knew from the get-go that the interiors were going to be brave in both colour and design,” says Kim. “Debra’s love of cooking, painting and coloured glassware set the stage for a vibrant, energetic home.” Incorporating these elements with a modern playfulness has culminated in a harmonious exchange of old and new, with some bespoke furniture in textured fabrics, sculptural lighting fixtures dotted around, and bursts of dramatic colour set against more muted tones. “When you walk into Debra’s home, the first thing you notice is the lightness of the space,” says Kim. Large glass windows allow an abundance of natural light and help to illuminate the art, while the visual feast of furniture and lighting create an almost theatrical feel. “The white walls and concrete-look floors are the perfect backdrop for highlighting the strong, distinct elements that appear throughout.’” The home has been reimagined with a courageous energy and passion that mirrors the personality of its owner – a result that fills Kim with pride. “Every time I visit Debra, she describes the love she has for her home,” says Kim. “This is what I am most proud of, creating a feeling of warmth and love that makes a home so special. That’s always my priority.” Kim de Winter is at kim@kimdewinter.com or @ksdewinter. Builder Oren Malin is at malinconstructions.com.au
KITCHEN Custom white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances are the perfect backdrop for the high-impact marble island and splashback. MDF Italia bar stools from Hub Furniture. Coloured glass vases, Bed Bath N’ Table. Tom Dixon pendant lights, Dedece. Flooring, Royal Oak Floors.
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“The white walls are the perfect backdrop for highlighting the strong, distinct elements that appear throughout” KIM DE WINTER, INTERIOR DECORATOR/STYLIST
SITTING ROOM “When Debra [pictured opposite, in her living room] suggested an oversized purple velvet Chesterfield from Cocolea, I knew we were on the AREA (both pages) way toLIVING a dynamic home,” says There’s space to spare in here, designer Kim. Three black Hadron andlights whatfrom looksSatelight like a woodpendant burning stove is actually a gas Design make a sculptural heater.for “It the brings a Scandinavian centrepiece bespoke element to the room,” says Katie. Gallery Upholstery ottoman and The supersized sofa from Glicks blue sofa, which balance the Furniture ensures no one is ever large-scale artwork and shelves. left standing, and the mid-century modern chair is a vintage find. J Elliot ‘Emilia’ round faux-fur rug, Temple & Webster. Artwork by
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FROM TOP Hadron-i pendant light in Black, from $885, Satelight Design. Sugar Bomb quartz-crystal pendant light, $2420, Christopher Boots. Tom Dixon ‘Rock’ large candle holder (with tall stand), $470, Living Edge. Eura rug in Aqua Silver (180cm x 270cm), $1350, Hali. Arabescato Corchia marble surface, from $627 per sq m, CDK Stone. Moroso ‘Redondo’ armchair, from $8200, Hub Furniture. Kuru interior bowl in Grey, $129; Kuru vase in Frosted Clear, $299; and Kuru vase in Frosted Green, $299, all Iittala. Moroso ‘Cloud’ coffee table, from $2020, Hub Furniture. Luxury velvet round cushion in Rosewater, $79.95, Aura Home. Gubi ‘Beetle’ upholstered dining chair in Green Canvas 984, $1669, Surrounding. Halo queen cotton quilt cover in Pebble, $229, Aura Home.
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BEDROOM A custom bedhead from Heatherly Design makes a gentle statement while the Sugar Bomb natural quartz pendant from Christopher Boots gives a subtle glow. Bed linen, Hale Mercantile Co. POWDER ROOM (opposite) A floor-to-ceiling mirrored wall makes the small space feel much larger than it actually is. Suspended glass lights, Mark Douglass Design.
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TRUE NORTH With their bamboo-centric brand and sustainable home, Kristoffer Eng and Kine Ask Stenersen are heading in the direction of a new Scandi style
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY AVENUE DESIGN STUDIO STYLING KINE ASK STENERSEN
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EXTERIOR (opposite) Kristoffer and Kine of Ask og Eng in front of their home. The cladding and front door are painted a dramatic black in contrast to the pebbled driveway and concrete steps that lead inside. KITCHEN The couple’s bamboo kitchen in their Bean colourway features white compact-laminate benchtops and a Neff oven. The wall shelves and cutting boards are also Ask og Eng creations; the kettle on the bench is by Japanese brand Hario. Favourite pieces on the near shelf include a glass teapot purchased at Artilleriet in Gothenburg, Sweden, and a black one from Broste Copenhagen. Wall hooks, Granit.
cheat sheet Who lives here Kine Ask Stenersen and Kristoffer Eng, co-founders of design studio Ask og Eng, and their young sons, Vilmer and Artur. Style of home A monochrome hillside home southwest of Oslo in Norway.
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LIVING ROOM (this page and opposite bottom) Ask og Eng pieces are dotted all over the house; in this case it’s a coffee table, grouped with a Vitra ‘Butterfly’ stool and side chair by Muuto. The North sofa, with its walnut legs and Qual fabric, is from Bolia. PH5 pendant light by Louis Poulsen. Task light, Lightyears. Arctic rug, Linie Design. Art print from Playtype. DINING AREA (opposite top) Around the white Hay ‘Loop Stand’ dining table, the assortment of chairs includes a black Thonet armchair, black Hay ‘J77’ chairs and vintage Danish chairs the couple purchased during a trip to Gothenburg. The light is by Gubi.
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lessons learnt “Nothing can compare to bamboo furniture” KINE ASK STENERSEN, OWNER/DESIGNER
“Bamboo is a very beautiful material and it is of really high quality and durability. It’s also a sustainable choice as it’s actually a type of grass and grows significantly faster than trees — up to a metre per day. This means that the bamboo is ready to be harvested after 4 to 6 years, in comparison to trees that take about 50 years. During growth, bamboo absorbs more CO2 than is released during production, something that makes it CO2 neutral over the complete life cycle. And it grows naturally fast, without any pesticides, herbicides or artificial fertilisers.”
“I’ve always been interested in painting and enjoy making things for my home” KINE ASK STENERSEN, OWNER/DESIGNER
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SHELVING A reconditioned second-hand bookshelf has been selectively filled with vintage finds, family heirlooms and favourite publications. Kine painted the dot artwork and framed it herself. FAMILY ROOM (opposite) A dark sofa from BoConcept adds cosiness while the armchair was a gift from Kristoffer’s mother, who had it restored and reupholstered. The side table is an Ask og Eng design and the lights are by Gubi. Oversized artwork by Kine.
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“Our furniture is chosen with the same thought we apply to our business; it has to be sustainable, well designed and last for a long time” KINE
In the open-plan living room, whitewashed pine floors and crisp white walls offer a clean backdrop against which Kine and Kristoffer have layered various wooden elements (including a charming second-hand bookshelf), a contrasting black wall surrounding the fireplace and a curated selection of accessories. When it comes to colour, the couple are true minimalists, preferring to draw on natural elements to create texture and comfort. “I am very fond of natural materials such as bamboo – of course – as well as ceramics and wood, so I suppose that’s where you find most of the tones in our home,” says Kine. Ask og Eng’s own bamboo sliding-door design, which separates the entry and living room, is a favourite feature and in good company with design classics such as Vitra’s ‘Butterfly’ stool and various Louis Poulsen lights. “Our furniture is chosen with the same thought we apply to our business,” Kine adds. “It has to be sustainable, well designed and last for a long time. “Living in an era with social media as a platform for so many creative influencers, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what or who inspires us,” she muses. “I suppose it’s a combination of many factors, but the essence of inspiration always derives from more of a moral point of view. Being educated within culture, environment and sustainability, the things or people that inspire us tend to relate to these factors.” Upstairs, the family enjoys a second living room, where movie nights and general relaxation take place. Here, the muted palette is again offset by a contrasting black wall. There’s also a small office nook featuring a floating bamboo desk with tranquil views over Drammen from the windows that flank it. In the main bedroom, which is under the roof and has slanted ceilings, Kine and Kristoffer cleverly fashioned a striking headboard out of bamboo in their Grain colourway, to contrast with the portion of dark wall behind it. Ceramic pendant lights hang on either side of the bed, completing the pared-back look. Next door, Vilmer has an equally cosy room, with rich blue walls and an ice-blue-painted vintage bed and accessories from Ferm Living and Fine Little Day. Though their house is mostly finished and they can now concentrate on expanding their business, they will always keep active families in mind during the design process. “The most joyful part of designing our interior has been the idea of creating a home for us and our children,” says Kine. “It’s a place where we all feel relaxed, comfortable and united.” Ask og Eng is based in Drammen, Norway: askogeng.no 78 | INSIDE OUT
MAIN BEDROOM The couple’s own-design bamboo bedhead is the star here, cleverly paired with a textured Megadot bedspread from Hay. For everyday clothing storage, they use a leaning ladder from Tine K Home. The pendant light is by Flos and the bench at the foot of the bed is an Ilse Crawford piece for Ikea. STORAGE (opposite top) Kine displays her favourite kitchenware on a white String system. HOME OFFICE (opposite bottom) Ask og Eng supplied the floating bamboo desk, fronted by a Thonet chair. The Birdy desk lamp is by Northern and the wastebasket is a great pick-up from Ikea.
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VILMER’S ROOM (top left) The young boy’s walls are painted a not-remotely-childish dark-blue shade, a rich backdrop for the ice-blue vintage bed. Wall sconce, selected bed linen and linear rug, all Ferm Living. Other linen, Ikea. Teepee, Nobodinoz. Framed yellow and brown art print, Fine Little Day.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Gubi ‘Semi’ pendant light, $719, Luumo Design. Louis Poulsen ‘PH 4/3’ pendant light, $1250, Cult. Danish White timber flooring, $93.50 per sq m, Royal Oak Flooring. J-Series FDB J77 chair in Black Painted Beech, $450, Hay. Momba 3-seater sofa in Graphite Washed Canvas, $1299, Freedom. Hurring bamboo basket, $35, Ikea. Woven cushion cover, $74.70*, Città. Striped linen cushion cover, $46.65*, Città. Loop Stand dining table, $1900, Hay. Timber bowl, $44.95, Sands Made. Deco (tall) vase, $79, Zakkia. H Skjalm P ‘Brügge’ vase, $199, Designstuff.
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A brick beach home from the ’70s is ready to receive This family weekender in a Victorian seaside town has been given an uplifting makeover to provide a relaxed place of retreat for its owners. A new kitchenette and rumpus area downstairs offer an improved connection with the outdoor entertaining deck and pool, helped by the addition of a gas strut window that opens out to the marble-clad barbecue area. Turn the page to see more.
PHOTOGRAPHY EVE WILSON STYLING CLAIRE LARRITT-EVANS
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DREAM IT. DESIGN IT. DO IT.
vacay vibe As well as having a much warmer disposition, this renovated Mornington Peninsula holiday home has a sauna and spa that up the relaxation factor exponentially
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their 1970s beach house at auction, it had only ever been owned by one family. In a remarkable case of serendipity, the vendors had bestowed half the proceeds of the home’s sale to The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, which just so happens to be where Angela works as a paediatrician. “This unusual set of circumstances gave us all a greater connection to the home’s history and further connected us towards reinventing it for the new owners,” says interior designer Claire Larritt-Evans, who had also worked on the couple’s more formal Edwardian home in Melbourne. “We wanted something different here, something a little more fun,” adds Angela. The couple had come across the solid brick house during the school holidays when they were renting a place nearby with their two sons. “It was love at first sight,” says Angela, who was instantly won over by the home’s spectacular view of Bass Strait. “When we went upstairs to the first floor, it was flooded with light. We were sold straight away. It needed a lot of work, but we weren’t put off as it was mainly cosmetic.” That said, not one part of the house went untouched.
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entry The hall is decorated with bohemian accents such as this Berber rug. Designer Claire Larritt-Evans found the console at Trit House and the bananaleaf sconces on Etsy. Stairs at the back lead to the sauna, spa and garage.
kitchen
The once-dingy kitchen has been transformed with a silver ash marble benchtop and splashback. Albert bar stools, In Good Company. Otways Series artwork by Kirsty Davidson.
cheat sheet Who lives here Angela, a paediatrician; her husband Michael, a property developer; and their two sons: William, 11, and Edward, nine. Style of home An original 1970s brick beach house on a hill in Sorrento, Victoria, with an updated interior and new sauna. Angela and Michael bought the house in November 2018 and lived in it over the summer school holidays. They started renovating in January 2019 and were finished by the November. Approximately $1.5 million, including $$$$ the furniture and artwork. WORDS CARLI PHILIPS PHOTOGRAPHY EVE WILSON STYLING CLAIRE LARRITT-EVANS
dining
The centrepiece is a curved leather banquette with a view. For an ambient light at night, the Lampe de Marseille from Cult swivels around the Taro dining table from Great Dane (where the J39 chairs are also from). Artworks (near wall, clockwise from left) by Nunzio Miano, Annie Everingham and Andrea Shaw.
wishlist + Sauna For a long time, Angela and Michael had wanted a traditional sauna of their own. + Rumpus room They needed an open-plan space downstairs that was suitable for growing kids. + Inside-outside flow The lower level was lacking a good-size meal-prep area and a proper set-up for entertaining on the deck.
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From the outset, Angela and Michael’s brief was for a casual property that included a long-dreamt-of sauna. “We wanted to make this a total gear-shift from their busy urban lives,” says Claire of the relaxation-focused design philosophy. Faced with dark and outdated colours, Angela and Michael made a refreshing and uplifting new palette their focus. The first step was painting the whole place Dulux Natural White, followed by a selection of beautiful materials such as silver ash marble (on the benches and splashbacks), travertine (in the ensuite) and oak (in the furniture). They also whitewashed the floors, which made a huge difference to the brightness level. The location of the kitchen and living area up a set of stairs on the first floor made entertaining friends outside on the ground floor – where the patio and pool are – quite difficult. Their priority was to establish a smoother link between inside and out on the ground floor that would be conducive to alfresco gathering. Claire responded to the challenge by installing a kitchenette (for both preparing and storing food), a generous rumpus room, a guest bedroom and a small bathroom. The long-term plan was for the ground floor to be a hangout space for the kids as they got older, while the first floor would be more of a separate domain for the adults.
rumpus room
This laidback space flows out to the deck. The vivid-blue Box day beds by Mark Tuckey are perfect for chilling out. Cushions, Freedom. Memphis coffee table, Jardan. Riviera wall light, Bastille and Sons.
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The Latitude rattan bedhead from The Family Love Tree is handmade and suits the 1970s building, as does the Juicy Jute Grasscloth wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries from The Textile Company. Sconce, Anna Charlesworth.
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DESIGN IT The communal living/dining area on the first floor needed to be reorganised to accommodate more space to eat and relax in while taking full advantage of the view. Claire devised three options for mealtimes: a breakfast bar for quick bites, a meals area near the kitchen, and a curved banquette that was an early idea fleshed out on site. Decor-wise, Claire says she “worked towards an emotional response… rather than just delivering the final concepts”, which involved client cues such as “relaxed but sophisticated”. The couple wanted to have some fun by honouring the original 1970s build, so Claire designed some of-the-era custom rattan cabinetry. To contrast with that classic look, contemporary brass joinery pulls by Studio Henry Wilson were added. “Early on, we talked about using texture to create the mood,” says Claire, who introduced tadelakt, an ancient lime plaster traditionally used in Morocco, which allows for round edges. This treatment was used in the bathrooms and offset by agedbrass tapware for a sense of “unassuming luxury”. As the designer had worked with Angela before, she understood her bohemian style and incorporated several touchpoints in the downstairs furniture plan to reflect this: bone-inlay side tables, leather beanbags, grasscloth wallpaper and Berber rugs.
laundry After tweaks to the configuration, the laundry was upgraded with Inax ‘Yemen’ wall tiles from Artedomus and Earp Bros flooring. A silver ash marble bench holds a generous basin by Belfast Sinks. The joinery is painted Dulux Goyder Green.
the moodboard guest room
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: JOSIE SMITH. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
Green is Angela’s favourite colour, indulged only in this space. The custom joinery is painted Dulux Armada, offset by brass pulls by Studio Henry Wilson. Fenwick leather and white-oak chair, Barnaby Lane.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Taro dining table, from $7350, Great Dane. Phillip Jeffries ‘Juicy Jute II’ wallpaper in Racing Green, POA, The Textile Company. Icon + Lever sink mixer in Eco Brass, $842, Astra Walker. Box three-seater day bed, from $5577, Mark Tuckey. Dulux Wash&Wear low-sheen paint in Goyder Green, $42.60 per 1L. Maison Sarah Lavoine ‘Riviera’ wall light, $695, Bastille and Sons. Brass joinery pull (shown on rattan joinery), $185, Studio Henry Wilson.
sauna
Angela and Michael engaged an old-school sauna maker for this long-dreamt-of luxury, which is lined in cedar. Wall sconce, Ross Gardam.
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The custom wall unit with rattan panels was made using traditional methods. Porthole mirror, The Society Inc. Klassik bed, Great Dane.
DO IT
lessons learnt “Stick to the footprint if you can” ANGELA, HOMEOWNER
“The house had incredible bones, but when the builders started work they discovered that the roof had been overrun by possums and needed to be stripped right back. It was unforeseen, but didn’t impact the building too much because they were sticking to the footprint and weren’t planning on making any structural changes. By mostly staying within the footprint and not changing the structural walls, we avoided any major issues.”
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Due to its hillside position, the house is level with the treetops and boasts killer views. This was the main drawcard for the couple and they wanted to take full advantage of it. The ceilings were low, but it wasn’t until everyone was on site that they realised what a difference removing the doorframes and architraves would make. The effect was to turn the focus outwards. To attain as much light as possible, the old bathroom was converted into a laundry and the existing study became the main bathroom, where the trades applied the tadelakt finish. “This plaster is not for every client. It requires a 21-day curing time and depends largely on the skill of those applying it,” says Claire. “There are imperfections, so it’s not for everyone.” As part of the downstairs renovation, Claire created a window with struts that opens onto a marble-clad barbecue, better connecting the interior amenities with the deck. Then, when it came to the sauna, “there was an area under the house that was literally just a pile of dirt and stumps, so the builders framed it up with internal walls,” she says. To work in with the 1970s architecture, the sauna was designed with a traditional look, featuring seating and a rest area lined in cedar. “It really delivers on the retreat-home concept we originally devised, and has the calm and quiet mood everyone wanted,” says Claire. The next – and final – phase of the renovation is an extensive landscaping project with a Palm Springs vibe. And in a great stroke of scheduling, it should be ready in time for summer. See more of Claire Larritt-Evans’s work at larritt-evans.com
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the best bits + Dining areas “Last summer, we hosted lots of family and they really enjoyed the house,” says Angela. “The levels allow plenty of separation between the kids and adults, and there are large tables for everyone to gather at and eat.” + Banquette “I love the banquette with the big round table. It looks great and is very practical. I really enjoyed collecting the little artworks for the wall behind the table, too.” + Patio “The ground-floor patio has amazing northern light and sunset vistas. It’s a perfect spot for the new outdoor dining table.”
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Soft-edged tadelakt plaster, which has natural antibacterial qualities and water resistance, contrasts with the Eco Brass tapware by Astra Walker. The mirror, splashback and shelf are custom creations by Claire. Basin, Rogerseller.
BUYER’S GUIDE
THE GOODS
Add the finishing touch to bright white interiors with updated appliances that dazzle with good looks and hi-tech performance
WORDS KATE HASSETT
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find themselves getting excited about the idea of buying home appliances. Whether you view that as a win or a sharp turn in what you thought were your life’s priorities, there’s no denying the irresistible pull of a shiny new object calling your name and promising to make your life easier – how can you resist? If you’ve managed to avoid purchasing any appliances, including the big guns such as fridges, washers, dryers, dishwashers and ovens, in the past five years, chances are you’re missing out on some seriously impressive technology that could be saving you time, energy and money.
fridges new models will keep your food fresher for longer
refrigerators First things first: before you even Google the word ‘fridge’, measure your space, including the doorway (trust us) and figure out exactly what you’ll use it for most. Are you looking for a workhorse to feed a busy family? Are you an avid entertainer? Or both? Once you have the groundwork done, the fun can begin. Rule number-one of fridge club, according to Gary Brown, senior brand manager of home appliances at Harvey Norman, is “always buy the biggest fridge, with the most storage, to fit your space”. This means that whatever your current circumstances, you can count on your fridge to see you into the future when your needs change. “Fridges are cheaper than they used to be, so you’re getting a lot more, even at the bottom end,” says Gary. However, that doesn’t mean you should settle for less. “Look for innovation,” continues Gary. “In the past 18 months, slim-design apartment-sized French-door fridges have come on the market, and even the products with a 2.5-star energy rating are still more efficient than a five-year-old fridge.” So, how do we know what we need? According to Gary, families should look for “sealed crisper drawers, large shelf spaces, flexible temp zones and good tech options, like individual humidity control to keep food fresher for longer”. If you’re a family of four, you’ll want at least 520–600 litres; five or more, opt for 700 litres. French-door options are great for entertainers, with flexible interiors that can accommodate large platters and towering bakes. Do you bulk-cook and freeze a lot? Consider more freezer storage or, if space permits, go for a pigeon pair fridge/freezer. And the final rule of fridge club? “You might think you’re winning the storage race by keeping an old fridge running in the garage,” says Gary, “but all you’re doing is eating into your electricity bill in a big way – just let it go.”
PHOTOGRAPHY: ARMELLE HABIB (OPPOSITE)
ovens Start by figuring out a budget you’re comfortable sticking to, as well as a solid measurement of your space. Bigger isn’t necessarily better here. Whether you’re buying a freestanding cooker or an integrated oven, it all comes down to personal preference and your style of kitchen. Wall ovens, although usually more expensive, offer more flexibility in a tighter space and custom height installation for ease of use – as well as the option of electric cooking with a separate gas cooktop. Freestanding cookers can be more affordable and easier to install, but rarely offer a mix of electric and gas cooking. Always test the usability of various choices in a showroom before committing. ABOVE (clockwise from top left) Artusi 330L Retro Style top-mount fridge, $1869, Appliances Online. Hisense 243L single-door fridge, $699, Harvey Norman. Smeg ‘50s Retro Style’ 467L right-hinge top-mount fridge in White, $4290, Harvey Norman. LG 310L AntiFingerprint bottom-mount fridge in White, $899, Harvey Norman. Westinghouse 501L right-hinge single-door fridge in White, $1799, Harvey Norman. Mitsubishi Electric 743L multi-drawer French-door fridge in Diamond White, $3999, Harvey Norman.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: MAREE HOMER
Ovens are smarter than ever, so look for clever tech such as Smeg’s SmartSense Plus feature, which streamlines mealtimes with step-by-step guides to perfection
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small appliances Compact and clever, the latest benchtop accessories are here to lighten the load
ovens Statement freestanding cookers and easy integrated options that stand the test of time
SMALL APPLIANCES (clockwise from top left) 3.5-cup mini food chopper in White, $169, KitchenAid. Tefal ‘Easy’ rice & slow cooker, $99, Bing Lee. Morphy Richards ‘Aspect Black Chrome’ 1.5L kettle in White, $169, Domayne. Smeg ‘50s Retro Style’ blender in White, $259, Harvey Norman. AX5500K air purifier with Wi-Fi, $799, Samsung. Bosch ‘Unlimited Series 8’ cordless handstick vacuum, $899, Appliances Online. VS70 Jet stick vacuum, from $899, Samsung. Artisan 4.8L stand mixer in White, $949, KitchenAid. OVENS (clockwise from top left) 3 Series 110 eR3 110-4i cast-iron cooker, $18,900, AGA Australia. Smeg ‘Linea’ 600mm Compact Speed oven in White, $3990, Harvey Norman. La Cornue ‘CornuFé 110’ cooker in Pure White Satin Chrome, from $16,538, Andi-Co Australia. Falcon Classic Deluxe 110cm Dual Fuel range cooker in White & Brass, $11,089, AGA Australia. ILVE 90cm Nostalgie Series freestanding oven/stove in Bright White, $9107, Winning Appliances. OR90SCG6WI freestanding cooker, $5999, Fisher & Paykel.
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“Buy a brand you know, with its own service department and the best feature set you can afford. Spending more initially will set you up for savings in the long-run” GARY BROWN, HARVEY NORMAN
dishwashers From sparkling glassware to intuitive tech, the new guard do all the hard work for you
ABOVE (from left) Fisher & Paykel ‘DD60DCW9’ double dishwasher, $1921, Winning Appliances. Miele ‘G4930U’ 60cm built-under dishwasher in Brilliant White, $1599, Harvey Norman. Westinghouse ‘WSF6604WA’ 60cm freestanding dishwasher, $649, Bing Lee. AEG 60cm freestanding dishwasher, $1599, Harvey Norman. Asko 15-place-setting Turbo Drying built-in dishwasher, $1699, Harvey Norman.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: ARMELLE HABIB (OPPOSITE, SUPPLIED BY SMEG), PRUE RUSCOE (THIS PAGE). STYLING: KAREN COTTON (THIS PAGE). LAUNDRY DESIGNED BY SUZANNE GORMAN. TO SEE MORE, VISIT STUDIOGORMAN.COM
Laundry legends leading the charge with adaptive technology
dishwashers These clever workhorses are packed with features. From auto-dosing and Wi-Fi connectivity to flexible interiors and near-silent operation, the future is now. “It pays to opt for quality in the case of dishwashers,” says Gary. “Expect a $500 machine to last five to seven years, but a $1500 model to last 15 years or more.” Many of today’s dishwashers boast the ability to wash delicate glassware (Miele, AEG and Electrolux), sterilise bottles and ensure your dishes come out bone-dry. Miele’s latest release even contains auto-dose, “which automatically dispenses just the right amount of detergent to give 100 per cent wash efficiency every time,” explains Gary. He also suggests opting for the highest WELS (water) and energy star rating you can afford, with each star equating to a 20 per cent saving in running costs.
washers & dryers Size and functionality are the key factors when looking for a washing machine, according to Alex Lam, Fisher & Paykel’s global product manager for laundry. “Washing machines are now being designed to be part of a holistic laundry system, where exceptional fabric care and additional hygiene and sanitise functions are essential,” he says. The latest dryers are more energy efficient than ever, with heat pump dryers operating at lower temperatures for gentle fabric care (hello, wrinklefree options); they also remove allergens and have moisture-condensing properties so they’re perfect for spaces with limited ventilation. ABOVE (clockwise from top left) AEG ‘9000 Series’ 10kg front-load washing machine, $2799, Harvey Norman. Asko 10kg ‘Logic’ heat pump dryer, $2599, Harvey Norman. Electrolux ‘EDH903BEWA’ 9kg heat pump dryer, $2099, E&S. Hisense ‘PureStream’ 8kg heat pump dryer, $1199, Harvey Norman. Miele 7kg ‘EcoDry’ heat pump dryer, $1899, Harvey Norman. Samsung 9kg heat pump dryer, $1495, The Good Guys. LG ‘Series 9’ 12kg front-load washing machine with Turbo Clean 360, $1399, Harvey Norman. Fisher & Paykel ‘WH1260F1’ 12kg front-load washing machine with ActiveIntelligence, $1999, The Good Guys. Asko 10kg ‘Classic’ front-load washing machine, $2399, Harvey Norman. Ariston 10kg front-load washing machine, $1499, Harvey Norman.
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COOL CONTRASTS The interplay of ceiling beams, natural light and a dramatic winterscape on the wall gives an all-white scheme texture and personality in this Melbourne home by Ha architecture.
The Block: Glasshouse co-winner and interior architect Shannon Vos. voscreative. com.au
GETTING IT WHITE look beyond leftovers While the white-on-white trend has long left our design shores, it’s still a palette that is so damn practical, easy to work with and suits just about any design style you can throw at it. Whether it’s “the cream, the bone, the off-white, the bright white, the ivory or the beige” (coined by comedian Billy Birmingham), Australians love an all-white aesthetic. But before you clean out your parents’ leftover tins of Antique White USA or (God forbid) Hog Bristle Half, dip into the following...
hold out for a hero White’s strength is also its biggest downfall. The blank and empty canvas a whitewashed room creates is the perfect backdrop for whatever comes next, but without ‘whatever comes next’, it is just that, a blank and empty canvas. White needs a hero, be it texture, contrast, shape or light. Something else is also needed to create depth and character within a space, and most of the time it’s a combination of everything. Without depth, a room can feel cold, empty and soulless, but a space with character and personality will feel inviting and homely, which are exactly the feelings we want to conjure when building and designing our homes. It’s not enough to just build a house or a room, we need to create homes and spaces that invite, cocoon, encourage and restore.
PHOTOGRAPHY: DEREK SWALWELL. ADDITIONAL PAINT SOURCING: KATRINA BREEN. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
Painting every wall and ceiling in your home white is a timeless shortcut to a bright and breezy, spacious-feeling interior. So, what’s not to love about that? Well, if you’re going for pale and interesting (as opposed to blank and bland), you’ll need to consider lighting, texture and contrast for starters
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WHITE CLUB Our paint picks to light up any room 1 Low-sheen acrylic paint in Raw Earth 25%, $36 per 1L, Murobond. 2 Dulux ‘Wash&Wear’ low-sheen acrylic paint in Natural White, $79.90 per 4L, Bunnings. 3 Porter’s Paints low-sheen acrylic paint in Tofu, $57 per 1L.
5 TIPS FOR WORKING WITH WHITE • Balance warms and cools to create depth and intrigue in a space. • If you use test samples, paint large portions of your walls where they get the most natural light and remember not to leave any thick edges, as these can be tricky to cover up when it’s time to repaint. • Choose a white with even just a touch of tint in its formula. Stark white (usually called Vivid) is hard to work with and takes multiple coats to cover previous paintwork due to its opacity. Lexicon Quarter is a good plain white if you’re after a ‘straight from the can’ look. • White walls washed with light trump boring downlights every day and night of the week. • Some colours with high levels of chroma (bright reds or yellows) may need a light grey undercoat to cover their intensity, saving you multiple coats down the track.
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COLOUR BURSTS Flashes of colour from artworks, decorative objects and structural elements animate these white spaces in homes by Doherty Design Studio (this page) and Shareen Joel Design (opposite).
Selecting a white tone can be (and usually is) a minefield. First of all, there are a billion shades of white out there. Secondly, they have names that sometimes don’t make sense. Take Hog Bristle, for instance. It was an insanely popular tone 10 years ago, but Hog Bristle literally means ‘pig hair’, and the team at Dulux would have had a huge battle on its hands marketing a shade of white that conjured up images of pig pens and short, curly hairs. The names of shades can be so polarising, it’s often better to look at the formula than to focus on the name. Ask your paint place what ‘tints’ are in your favourite shade of white to find out what undertones and subtle colours will come through the white once it’s on your walls and ceilings. Different whites will also look different to different eyes, and on top of this, a white’s tone will change by the hour, depending on the light. Which means it’s usually best to take a white tone or two (or four!) home and see how they look throughout the day, lights on and off, morning and night, to really grasp what you are dealing with. Try not to paint small, inconspicuous test patches that don’t really show what’s going on; rather go big, and stick to areas with more natural light to get the full effect. Lighting is everything when it comes to choosing the right white. Too much warm light and your room will have a yellow glow, too much cool light and chances are your living room will feel more like a dental surgery. It’s all about balance, and pairing the right light with the right white is crucial. Warm whites have subtle tones of ochre, umber and sienna, and will go a long way to creating a sense of warmth in a room. If a space has limited natural light, warm whites are the key to
making it feel inviting and cosy. Try Dulux Natural White, Taubmans Cloudburst or Tint Old School to ramp up the temperature when the sun’s rays aren’t enough. Cool whites have undertones of cyan and other blues, violets and greys, and will create cooler, crisper tones within a space. If you have a really sunny room with plenty of western light, choosing a cooler white will help to reduce the yellowness you sometimes get on your walls with the late-afternoon glow. Tint Paper Plane, Taubmans Crisp White or British Paints Infinity White are all great cool whites to take the edge off a warm and fading sunset.
cover it up
A white ceiling or wall can hide a multitude of sins. Small dings and hairline cracks are forgotten in a wash of white, so it’s the perfect antidote to battered and bruised walls in a rental home. In addition, lighter tones generally recede, making spaces seem bigger than they really are, and natural light bounced off a white surface is literally doubled, flooding your interior with a warm, ethereal glow. Add to that the crisp and clean aesthetic a white colour scheme brings, and it’s hard not to see why white continues to be the most popular choice for our homes.
PHOTOGRAPHY: DEREK SWALWELL (THIS PAGE), MARK ROPER (OPPOSITE). PAINT COLOURS MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
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1 Expressions low-sheen acrylic paint in Subtle Light, $35.65 per 1L, Haymes. 2 Porter’s Paints acrylic paint in Almond White, $57 per 1L. 3 Dulux Wash&Wear low-sheen acrylic paint in Vivid White, $79.90 per 4L, Bunnings. 4 Murobond acrylic paint in Clay 50%, $36 per 1L. 5 Taubmans Endure low-sheen acrylic paint in Pearl Inlay, $72.90 per 4L, Bunnings. 1
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MARBLE MARVEL
Subtle and sophisticated, the cool grey hues and soft earthen markings of Artedomus’ honed Elba stone will steal the show in any room; artedomus.com
NEW CLASSIC A traditional silhouette meets contemporary technology in Fisher & Paykel’s sleek 90cm Pyramid Chimney rangehoods, available in four colours; fisherpaykel.com
industrial chic The Bertazzoni ‘Modern Series’ built-in oven is a masterclass in Italian design; au.bertazzoni.com
KITCHEN & BEDROOM
Little luxuries for your food-prep and sleep spaces
FEEL GOOD These textured stoneware tumblers from Angus & Celeste are adorned with delicate markings designed to resemble beads of water. $45 each; angusandceleste.com
IN BLOOM We love the beautiful screenprinted linens by Utopia Goods. Add a pop of colour to your table setting with one of the brand’s many celebrations of Australian flora, such as these Matchstick Banksia napkins. $45 for two; utopiagoods.com 110 | INSIDE OUT
FRESH BREW
This stunning slow-drip coffee set with walnut base and brass arm by Japan’s Kinto is sure to become a permanent fixture on your kitchen bench. Priced at $279; gingerfinch.com.au
WORDS MATILDA RINGROSE
keeping cool Boasting a sophisticated steel exterior, reversible doors and the title of Australia’s highest energyrated fridge, the Black Steel 519L bottom-mount refrigerator by Hisense is for both eco- and designconscious homeowners. From $1899; hisense.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK ROPER (ARTEDOMUS), CRICKET SALEH (SOCIETY OF WANDERERS). DESIGN: LUCY BOCK (PRAHRAN RESIDENCE, ARTEDOMUS)
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PATTERN PLAY 3 OF A KIND
The 100 per cent French flax bed linen by Society of Wanderers is made to be mixed and matched. We’re loving the Cherry Stripe quilt cover (from $229) layered with the Elma Floral pillowcase ($109 for set); societyofwanderers.com
Stay grounded with dark, mossy tones of khaki
1 Astoria green faux-fur throw, $179.99, Adairs. 2 Maison vintage bedcover in Khaki, $299, Aura Home. 3 Simo velvet pillowcase in Khaki, $49, Sage and Clare.
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The Iris Pallida candle by Carrière Frères will fill your space with the sweet perfume of its namesake. $65; libertineparfumerie.com.au
NATURAL FIT
SPACE CREATOR This gorgeous hand-knotted hemp loop rug from Carpet Edition ticks all the right boxes: timeless, hard-wearing, and made with sustainable materials. Choose from three colours: Natural (shown), Brown or Red. POA; carpetedition.com
Melbourne design duo Heimur use ethically sourced timber to create made-to-order pieces that will last forever. This smart freestanding robe is made from reclaimed eucalyptus. From $4800; heimur.com.au
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Bouclé fabric has long been synonymous with comfort and cosiness, so this woolly bedhead by McMullin & Co will have you counting sheep in no time. $1299 for queen; mcmullinandco.com
THINK PINK The playful pink pretzel pattern on these cotton flat sheets from Kip & Co is perfect for a child’s room. From $89 for a flat sheet; kipandco.com.au
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BRIGHT IDEAS FOR YOU AND YOUR HOME
HOUSE OF BAMBOO Created in collaboration with Adam Robinson Design,
PORTER'S PAINTS The brand's new Capsule Collection is a curated range of
DOMAYNE With a contemporary faceted pattern in a cool dove hue, the Aura
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Q I love a white colour palette for a kitchen, however I’m afraid my own will look too sterile and unwelcoming if I stick with all-white. Do you have any tips for making it feel more homely? Lou, via email All-white kitchens definitely have their place. However, to prevent a clinical feel, why not try introducing some earthy tones to warm up the space? Pairing white cabinetry with woodgrain accents like Laminex Elegant Oak will soften the space and create a welcoming and calming kitchen. Introducing a black benchtop is also an alluring feature that will help to balance out the white cabinetry and create a modern vibe. Finish the look with a statement light feature and some tan leather kitchen stools.
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As we’re spending more time at home, I’d like to update my bathroom, but I’m renting. What are the easiest ways to do this? Chloe, via Instagram There are some really exciting tricks and trends that you can incorporate into your update to make the bathroom a standout for years to come. Apart from new towels and accessories, a wonderful quick-win project is the installation of a giant monsoon showerhead. With a few easy-to-purchase tools, you can turn any shower into a spa-style retreat. This is a great half-day project that will keep you smiling for years to come and can be done even if you’re renting. All you need to do is swap back the original shower head at the end of your tenancy.
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Ställ shoe cabinet, $179, Ikea. Neatfreak! ‘16 Shoe Cubby’, $69.95, Bunnings.
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Level-minded design leads to a more cohesive backyard
Landscape designer Oliver Sizeland of Growing Rooms took a Sydney garden from bland to beautiful by adding an all-encompassing alfresco area that flows out to the new pool. Everything is kept level with the house – there are no steps to negotiate – and the materials palette is soft and natural. Limestone pavers are teamed with dry-stone walling and spotted gum that will gently grey off over time. Turn the page to see more.
WORDS SARAH PICKETTE PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS WARNES STYLING STEPHANIE POWELL
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naturally Clever design and thoughtfully selected materials have seen this Sydney garden grow into its potential — and then some
perfect WORDS SARAH PICKETTE PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS WARNES STYLING STEPHANIE POWELL
Miramar limestone pavers from Eco Outdoor have been used to create the new alfresco area. North Shore Timber and Hardware supplied the spotted gum that has been used throughout and treated with Cutek CD50 oil, which protects the timber while allowing it to grey. FAR LEFT Baby rubber plants (Peperomia obtusifolia) are planted beneath the pool overhang and teamed with Anvil pebbles from Eco Outdoor.
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on making the bare beautiful – and that was certainly the case for this garden in Sydney’s east. “When we first saw it, the space was fairly bland, with some tired pavers and a couple of raised garden beds,” says Oliver Sizeland, founder and director of Growing Rooms, the landscape-design firm that was engaged by the homeowners to give it personality and greater functionality. As they had used Growing Rooms to maintain the garden of their previous home, the owners knew that Oliver and his team would be able to deliver exactly what they were after, namely a welcoming front garden and an elegant alfresco area with a swimming pool out the back. To help create a sense of arrival at the front of the house, Oliver opted for a hedge of Murraya paniculata, an evergreen with scented white flowers that offers a nod to the cottagegarden aesthetic. “The hedge still has some growing to do, but it already provides a bit of an acoustic barrier from the street,” he explains. It’s underplanted with a mix of plants, including rosemary and buxus, all of which were chosen for the interest their foliage creates and their ability to complement the garden’s lovely silver-toned olive trees. Bluestone crazy pavers have been laid in this section of the garden. “They work perfectly with the irregular shape of the front yard,” says Oliver. “Crazy pavers are a good design solution
ABOVE LEFT Textural Baw Baw dry stone walling from Eco Outdoor surrounds the pool, which has been lined with Ezarri ‘Niebla’ glass mosaics. A hedge of Ficus hillii stands in front of the fence. ABOVE RIGHT At the steps, a sculptural Agave stricta has been planted in a shallow pot from Garden Life. The lawn is Sir Walter Buffalo and the tropical plants at the end of the pool include areca palm (Dypsis lutescens) and giant white bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai).
PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRIS WARNES (PEPEROMIA AND VIIOLA), BLICKWINKEL/ALAMY (BUXUS), KRAILURK WARASUP/ALAMY (MURRAYA), CHRISTOPHER B/ALAMY (ROSEMARY), BIOSPHOTO/ ALAMY (OLIVE), MBP-PLANTS/ALAMY (PALM), SHENRICKS/STOCKIMO/ALAMY (PHILODENDRON)
The dry-stone wall by the pool brings texture and movement to the space
PLANT LIFE
A broad variety of species ensures foliage is the focus in this garden
Baby rubber plant Peperomia obtusifolia
Native violet Viola banksii
Orange jessamine Murraya paniculata
Buxus microphylla var. ‘Japonica’
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
Olive tree Olea europaea ‘Swan Hill’
Chinese windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei
Philodendron ‘Xanadu’
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1 Float the idea Outdoor-rated LED strip lights give the pool its ‘floating’ look at night and highlight the plants and pebbles beneath. 2 On high “Path lights play an important role in safely illuminating walkways,” says Oliver. “Where lower plants are used, traditional uplights won’t work. You need to light them from above.” 3 Shining right “If you want to highlight certain plants, look to lighting that’s between 220 and 260 lumens,” adds Oliver. 4 Fixed on foliage LED spike lights are set around the pool to cast light up into the clusters of tropical plants that surround it.
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when things are not necessarily square or rectilinear.” Native violet (Viola banksii) works beautifully as a groundcover to soften the harder lines of the nearby fence. From the front, a side passage lined with lush potted cordylines leads through to the backyard. “Our brief was to design an outdoor entertaining area that flowed from the house, to create a sense of seclusion, and to put in a pool – with all the materials kept to a simple, natural palette that complemented the home,” says Oliver. Miramar mid-grey limestone pavers from Eco Outdoor provide the foundation for the alfresco area and extend out to the pool’s edge. They’re teamed with spotted gum, which is used for the open structure’s support beams plus the pool deck and seat. “The spotted gum is treated with Cutek CD50 wood oil,” Oliver points out, “to preserve the timber while allowing it to grey off naturally.” The pool is tiled with Ezarri glass mosaics that were chosen to give it an appealingly clear, aqua appearance. “It’s been designed so that when you walk out of the back of the house, everything is at the same level; there are no steps. We wanted the pool to ‘hover’ and sit a little more lightly in the landscape.” A rustic dry-stone wall by the pool brings texture and movement to the space and is the perfect complement to the silver foliage of the olives planted by the pool. “We picked a variety that fruits minimally so the owners aren’t forever fishing olives out of the water,” says Oliver. Behind the pool seating, a row of Ficus hillii ‘Flash’ forms a neat, dense screen, and at the opposite end of the pool, strappy tropical plants – picked for their fast growth – will soon block out the view of nearby houses. The alfresco area is now very well set up for year-round enjoyment, adds Oliver. “To maximise its usability it has a fixed roof complete with a fan, heating and lighting. The custombuilt joinery includes a drinks fridge and integrated barbecue, topped with a surface that matches the benchtop in the adjoining kitchen. It has everything you need for a good evening.” And as the sun goes down, the owners can take advantage of an aspect of the garden that Oliver meticulously planned: the lighting. “I really feel that light is so important to a garden,” he says. “It’s all very well having the area where you’re sitting lit up, but ideally you want to see the whole garden, not just be looking out to a stretch of darkness. By using the right amount of light, not too soft and not too overpowering, we have created a nice ambient glow that shows the garden at its best no matter what the hour.” Growing Rooms is based in Double Bay, NSW: growingrooms.com.au
Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’, Olea europaea ‘Swan Hill’, Arthropodium cirratum, Rosmarinus officinalis, Murraya paniculata, Philodendron ‘Xanadu’ and Tristaniopsis laurina all star in the home’s cottage-inspired front garden. Like many of the garden’s materials, the bluestone pavers are from Eco Outdoor.
“It’s all very well having the area where you’re sitting lit up but ideally you want to see the whole garden” OLIVER SIZELAND. GROWING ROOMS
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The good news is, generally not. Decks, like patios and pergolas, fall into the category of so-called ‘exempt developments’. But before you get carried away, your deck must fulfil certain requirements, which vary from council to council. If it’s less than 25 square metres, no more than one metre off the ground and not in a bushfire zone or heritage area, then you may not need a permit. But check with your council first – if you don’t and the deck doesn’t comply, they could tell you to tear it down. WORDS CHRIS PEARSON
PHOTOGRAPHY: LYNDEN FOSS (OPPOSITE). STYLING: SARAH ELLISON (OPPOSITE)
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Australian Beech hardwood timber, Boral
with their decks, for all sorts of reasons. They provide precious outdoor living space to hang out and entertain while soaking up the great outdoors, which also adds value to a home. “Decks visually extend internal spaces, provide interconnectivity between indoor and outdoor living, and smooth the transition between hard and soft landscaping,” says Scott Leung of Melbourne’s Eckersley Garden Architecture. Here’s how to make a deck work for you.
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Composite decking in Tropical Walnut, DuraLife
Whether you need extra living space or just want to spend more time alfresco, a deck can tick those boxes and more
Red Mahogany hardwood timber, Boral
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Designer Series composite decking in Riverbank Red, Ekodeck
Composite decking in Garapa Grey, DuraLife
THIS PAGE Three Birds Renovations chose timber alternative HardieDeck for their House 5 project, painting it Taubmans Stormy Shadow Quarter to tie in with the interiors. OPPOSITE For this home in northern NSW, a hardwood deck was built to withstand local weather.
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THIS PAGE The stained spotted-gum deck of this North Stradbroke Island home provides a rich contrast to its leafy backdrop. OPPOSITE An unstained ironbark pool deck like this will grey off naturally over time.
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MAINTENANCE
Australian hardwoods are an excellent choice for their density, strength and durability. They can withstand rain, humidity, wind, salt and heat LEON TRAVIS, BORAL
PHOTOGRAPHY: PABLO VEIGA (THIS PAGE), MAREE HOMER (OPPOSITE). STYLING: MEREDITH CLARK (THIS PAGE), KATE NIXON (OPPOSITE)
FROM TOP Uni-Pro Floor & Decking applicator with extension pole, $16.36, Bunnings. Simply Woodcare ‘Dexpress’ stain in Natural, $110.50 per 4L, Haymes. Everyday deck wash, $11.90 per 1L, Cabot’s. Feast Watson Timber & Deck stain, $108 per 4L, Bunnings. CD50 timber protection oil, $175 per 5L, Cutek. Simply Woodcare wood putty in Merbau, $12.77, Haymes.
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The go-to material for decks has traditionally been hardwood. “Australian hardwoods are an excellent choice for their density, toughness and durability,” says Leon Travis, general manager for sales and distribution at Boral. Top sellers, such as blackbutt, spotted gum and tallowwood, “can withstand harsh conditions, including rain, humidity, wind, salt and heat, with the appropriate care and maintenance.” However, timber composites, such as DuraLife Decking and Boral Trex Transcend, are giving timber boards a run for their money. DuraLife entered the market in the late 1990s as a composite made from rice husks. Now it’s based on hardwood, which gives the material extra strength and resilience, according to company spokesperson Eamon Hurley. The ‘capped’ composite has an impervious outer layer like a golf ball, which makes it resistant to fading and staining. Adding to the appeal, it looks just like the real thing. “DuraLife has a variegated grain with a non-repeat surface,” says Eamon. “Every board is unique.” If you don’t want to go with the grain, HardieDeck, made of ‘planks’ of fibre cement, gives a crisp, contemporary edge.
Your new structure doesn’t need to be ‘art deck-o’, but it should be sensibly designed and fit for purpose. First, do your research; find out how the sun will hit the deck and where the prevailing winds are because you might need screening from both. Then think functionality. You may want a deck that’s an extension of your living area – an outdoor room with inbuilt furniture. “A timber structure can be very versatile,” says Jane Irwin of Sydney’s Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture. “In smaller gardens, we may integrate a banquette seat with storage into the deck, plus a wall feature and planters.” Your deck needn’t be attached to the house at all – you may want it around a pool or jacuzzi. Jane recently placed one halfway down a sloping harbourside garden. “We wanted a flat gathering area, so rather than excavate, fill and build walls, we used a deck to sit lightly over the site.” Scott recently utilised stepped decking to overcome a yawning gap from a house to a pool below. “We used the levels to create seating, bench and barbecue areas, and movement through the slope, making the areas seamless and functional. With its pergola, the deck is the most-used room in the house.” INSIDE OUT | 125
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DIYers may want to roll up their sleeves with all hands on deck. There are plenty of online guides with step-by-step directions on how to plan and build, including the big guns Bunnings and Mitre 10. Like anything else, it’s important to get the foundations right; stable and level footings, set in concrete, will ground your masterpiece. If it all sounds a bit tricky – and remember, your deck needs to be structurally sound to hold people and heavy furniture – calling in the professionals can often be the safer option.
care factor
Hardwood decking needs regular maintenance to preserve its colour and extend the lifespan. “We recommend applying decking oil to all sides of the board,” says Leon. “Decking oil manufacturers usually recommend that the finish is reapplied more than once a year. Sweep off loose dirt before cleaning with a specialised deck-cleaning product prior to reapplication.” If you went with a composite product, all that’s required in terms of maintenance is soap and water – after all, its fans argue, a deck should be for leisure, not labour.
RESOURCES DECKING Boral boral.com.au DuraLife duralifedeckingaustralia.com.au Ekodeck ekodeck.com.au HardieDeck hardiedeck.com.au LANDSCAPING Eckersley Garden Architecture e-ga.com.au Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture jila.net.au
PHOTOGRAPHY: CATHY SCHUSLER (THIS PAGE), MAREE HOMER (OPPOSITE). STYLING: CLO STUDIOS (THIS PAGE), KATE NIXON (OPPOSITE)
Cabot’s Deck & Exterior Stain in Swampy Gum, $89.90 per 4L, Bunnings
Cabot’s Deck & Exterior Stain in Ocean Drift, $89.90 per 4L, Bunnings Cabot’s Deck & Exterior Stain in Beach House Grey, $89.90 per 4L, Bunnings
Simply Woodcare Dexpress in Natural Oak, $44.21 per 1L, Haymes
Simply Woodcare Dexpress in Dark English Tea, $44.21 per 1L, Haymes
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Decks visually extend internal spaces, provide interconnectivity between indoor and outdoor living, and smooth the transition between hard and soft landscaping SCOTT LEUNG, ECKERSLEY GARDEN ARCHITECTURE
THIS PAGE The white-painted deck of this home belonging to interior decorator Malise Sassano (pictured with her children Saskia and Enzo) has comfy benchseats built into it. OPPOSITE Covered decks can be styled like living spaces, with furniture and accessories in outdoor-appropriate fabrics.
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a fire pit Turn your alfresco area into the best part of your home with a modern bowl, brazier or built-in option for year-round enjoyment
Gone are the days of concrete blocks and rusty drums for outdoor heat. The new breed of fire pit adds atmosphere as well as warmth to a garden, can create a focal point in an alfresco space, and allow you to spend more time outside in cooler weather. “Adding a fire pit area to your backyard can totally transform the overall look and feel of it, and make the space feel welcoming, regardless of its size,” says Sydney-based landscape designer Adam Robinson. “And don’t forget, the fire pit can also be a cool way to cook outdoors.”
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The fire pit you need depends on the space you have available. Big backyards can of course accommodate built-in stone or brick fire pits, freestanding pits and fire bowls. Smaller spaces, such as courtyards, should stick to fire bowls, portable fire pits, table-top pits or chimineas. When it comes to balconies, the best option is a tabletop fire pit or small fire bowl. “A simple bowl in an interesting, robust material makes the most classic and sophisticated fire pit, and never goes out of style,” says Adam.
While timber is the most obvious fuel option for a fire pit, you can also use clean-burning ethanol/bioethanol products, gels (with a base of isopropyl alcohol or methanol), and faux logs (as in the ornamental logs used in outdoor gas fireplaces, which are less like fire pits and more like fireplaces). Timber alternatives can be used in both small and large spaces, but wood should only be burned where there’s no risk of embers landing on flammable plant life or built structures.
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safety
Before you get excited and race to the nearest fire-pit retailer, it’s important to read the local council regulations about fire pits and open fires. And if you live in an apartment and the building has a body corporate, you’ll need to check the regulations to make sure they allow fire pits. When you install the fire pit, it should be positioned on gravel or a paved area, with plenty of room for movement around the pit when it’s lit. Avoid tight, secluded or high-traffic areas. “Only use a fire pit on a balcony if it is on a non-combustible surface,” says Matthew. “If not, a gas heater is a great alternative.”
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Once you’re all set, you can further enhance your fire-pit experience by burning naturally scented products. For a festive olfactory punch, light up cinnamon sticks at Christmas, dried citrus such as orange in winter, and sage and rosemary when the bugs are about, which should ensure a fragrant – and hopefully mosquito-free – experience at any time of the year. WORDS LAURA BARRY
LIGHT MY FIRE
At a family home in Sydney (opposite), designers Hare + Klein took the owners’ love of the beach as their cue for a playful fire-pit area next to the swimming pool.
PHOTOGRAPHY: MAREE HOMER. DECKCHAIR, KOSKELA. BRAD FIRE PIT, ROBERT PLUMB
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“Whatever you go for, it’s important to consider safety requirements and environmental concerns,” says Adam. “Bioethanol is by far the most environmentally friendly option as the fumes emitted are the cleanest, followed by natural gas. A great alternative to wood is biofuel logs. The flammable briquettes made by Melbourne company Zero Impact contain recycled coffee grounds. They are meant to burn better than wood, and are a cleaner source of energy than coal.” If you do choose wood, Matthew Hoffmann, the national barbecue and outdoor heating buyer for Bunnings, has the following advice: “Any dry hardwoods, such as red gum or jarrah, burn for longer and are cleaner. Softwoods, such as pine, tend to burn quickly, so you will need more wood to keep the fire going and more smoke to manage,” he says. And remember, you can only burn natural, untreated timbers.
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Venice-based food writer Skye McAlpine has a new book brimming with recipes for stress-free share food, weeknight wonders and simple celebratory feasts WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY SKYE McALPINE
SICILIAN COUSCOUS SALAD AND PANZANELLA WITH GARDEN PEAS & BABY ARTICHOKES (OPPOSITE)
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spinach, mint & melted cheese syrian frittata Skye McAlpine
The English food writer talks lockdown rituals, Italian comforts and the magic of mealtimes How do you think our relationship with cooking has changed during lockdown? For me, cooking has always been about the
people I cook for – a way to bring together family and friends, new and old. And while I still love cooking for the people I love, during lockdown I have learnt to love cooking for myself, too. That can be very rewarding, if in a different way. Breakfast, lunch and dinner became the highlights of each day and I found myself putting effort into each and really enjoying it. What is comfort food to you? Risotto is my ultimate comfort food – when I was a child, my mother would always make it on Sunday nights to banish the end-of-weekend blues. And chocolate: I have a very sweet tooth. What’s your go-to quick weeknight meal? I love a good pasta, because it takes moments to throw together; I almost always have the ingredients kicking around in the kitchen and it always feels like a treat to eat. One of my favourite pasta dishes is with creamy mascarpone and crisp, salty pancetta and there’s a recipe for it in A Table For Friends. What are some of your winter favourites? I love the recipe for chocolate, chestnut and rosemary cake in the book, and I also love roast pork (with really crisp, salty crackling) served with some kind of roast fruit – apples, plums or persimmons. Has lockdown changed your cooking habits? I’ve got better at planning meals and savvier at keeping a well-stocked pantry. I’m also more inventive with what to make with odds and ends. What do you like most about the way Italians approach food?
I love that it is such an important and deeply enjoyable part of daily life in Italy – for everyone. What is your favourite thing about cooking for family and friends? Cooking is such a simple way to bring joy into
someone’s life. There is nothing quite like being cooked for by someone who cares about you – you feel so cherished and loved and taken care of. What does a perfect table look like to you? It’s full of friends, family and smiling faces. And also, laden with big dishes of delicious-looking, colourful, home-cooked food. 132 | INSIDE OUT
This is the most blissfully cheesy concoction, rather like the very middle (the creamiest bit) of a good quiche. And while it might look unassuming, much like any other frittata, it is the absolute embodiment of comfort food, served still in its frying pan. The recipe comes from Poopa Dweck’s wonderful book on Syrian food, Aromas Of Aleppo, barely adapted other than to add even more cheese and a mix of different kinds. HANDS-ON TIME 20 minutes HANDS-OFF TIME 40 minutes SERVES 6—8
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, roughly chopped 500g frozen spinach 5 eggs 125g mozzarella cheese, roughly chopped 100g feta cheese, roughly chopped
350g provolone cheese (or mild cheddar), grated 150g cottage cheese Leaves from a small bunch of mint, roughly chopped Fine sea salt
1 Heat the oven to 190˚C (170˚C fan). Pour the oil into a large, deep frying pan and set over a medium heat. Throw in the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it softens and becomes translucent. Add the spinach and cook for a further 5—10 minutes until completely defrosted. 2 Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat lightly with a fork. Add all the four cheeses and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. 3 Take the spinach and onion mixture off the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes (or completely), then mix it in with the eggs and cheese and add the mint. Finally, add a pinch of salt; take care not to overdo it, as the feta is already quite salty. Spoon the mixture back into the frying pan (if it’s ovenproof), or into an ovenproof baking dish, ready to go into the oven. It will keep in the fridge like this, covered, for about 1—2 days. 4 When you’re ready to cook the frittata, bake it in the middle of the oven for 40 minutes, until lightly golden on top. Serve warm. It really does taste best straight out of the oven, when it is still gooey and cheesy in the middle, although I would not turn my nose up at leftovers heated again the next day, perhaps with a crunchy green salad or some fresh tomatoes.
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SPINACH, MINT & MELTED CHEESE SYRIAN FRITTATA
APHRODITE’S ROAST CHICKEN
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aphrodite’s roast chicken
This recipe comes from my mother’s friend Aphrodite and is to my mind (smallest of puns intended) truly food of the gods. Its charm lies in simplicity: the bird roasts on a bed of very finely sliced potatoes, which crisp to golden around the edges of the tin, while those directly under the chicken are soft and deliciously imbued with the rich cooking juices. The trick is to make sure you get a little bit of both kinds of potato on your plate. You can happily prepare this a few hours before you’re ready to roast the chicken, then cover and store in the fridge. Just don’t slice the potatoes more than four hours ahead, as they may brown or curl. HANDS-ON TIME 10—15 minutes HANDS-OFF TIME 1 hour 10 minutes cooking and 10 minutes resting SERVES 4
4 potatoes 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small chicken, about 1.4kg, preferably organic 1 lemon
Large bunch of rosemary 2 garlic cloves Sea salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper
1 Heat the oven to 200˚C (180˚C fan). Finely slice the potatoes into rounds 3—5mm thick, using a mandolin if you have one. Arrange in a single layer over the bottom of a large roasting dish, overlapping them. I do this in a round 32cm tarte tatin dish, but whatever you have will do. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and season generously. 2 Set the chicken in the dish, nestled over the potatoes. Prick the lemon all over with a fork and stuff it into the cavity along with half the rosemary. Drizzle the remaining oil over the chicken, then rub it into the skin with a very generous dash of salt. Lightly crush the garlic cloves (unpeeled) and scatter them over the potatoes, along with what is left of the rosemary. 3 Now set the roasting dish in the oven and cook for 60—70 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the juices run clear when you stick a knife into the thickest part of the bird (between the leg and the body). Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving, then eat with the potatoes.
panzanella with garden peas & baby artichokes
Panzanella, in most of its incarnations, is a riot of colour, but this variation is an ode to the verdant plenty of spring: a sumptuous green salad, only amplified. I use those tender baby artichokes that are so small and sweet you can eat the ‘choke’, or else the chargrilled kind you find in jars of olive oil. Feel free to add to the mix as you please: a few stems of slender asparagus (either raw or lightly chargrilled), shavings of fennel, or just-blanched podded broad beans. You could also slip in a few oily, salty anchovies. Whereas most panzanella will keep – indeed improve in flavour – with time, lettuce tends to wilt if left sitting around for more than 30 minutes. If you want to prepare this in advance, leave out the leaves and soft herbs, then throw them in before serving.
HANDS-ON TIME 10 minutes SERVES 4
200g stale crusty bread, such as a baguette or ciabatta 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 150g shelled (or frozen) peas 6—8 baby artichokes or
chargrilled artichokes 2 spring onions, finely chopped 2 baby gem lettuces Handful of mint leaves Handful of basil leaves Sea salt flakes
1 Roughly tear the bread into pieces and throw it into a large bowl. In a second bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice and a generous pinch of salt, whisk vigorously with a fork, then drizzle over the bread. Now add the peas, artichokes and spring onions and toss together well to dress all the ingredients. 2 When you’re ready to eat, roughly tear the lettuce leaves, mint and basil, throw them in the bowl and toss one last time before serving.
sicilian couscous salad
If you were being pedantic, you would cook couscous in a couscoussière, a Moroccan clay pot in which you slowly steam the grains over a bubbling stew. The way I do it is rather less romantic and utterly inauthentic, but it is quick and convenient without compromising on the flavour or fluffy texture of the cooked grains. You could, of course, serve couscous plain, dressed with a little oil and lemon juice, even a smattering of aromatic spice – cinnamon, nutmeg and so forth – to go with pretty much anything. But, inspired by the way they cook it in Sicily, I throw in salty caper berries, a good tin of oily, almost meaty tuna, and sweet, aniseedy fennel. HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes HANDS-OFF TIME 15 minutes,
for the couscous to swell SERVES 6 300g couscous 1 vegetable stock cube 400ml boiling water 70ml extra-virgin olive oil 20g flaked almonds 10—12 caper berries, halved
1 small fennel bulb, finely sliced 400g tinned tuna, drained Handful of rocket Juice of 1 lemon Sea salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper
1 Pour the couscous into a large heatproof bowl. Dissolve the stock cube in the measured boiling water, then pour the boiling stock over the grains, cover and set aside for 10—15 minutes to swell. 2 When all the liquid has been absorbed, use a fork to fluff up the grains, then douse generously with one-third of the oil. Now add the almonds, caper berries and fennel and toss everything together well. 3 Add the tuna, breaking it up with a fork and mixing it through the salad. This will happily keep for a day in the fridge. 4 Lastly, throw in the rocket (if it sits in the dressing, it will wilt). Squeeze in the juice of a lemon and dress with what is left of the oil. Toss again and add salt and pepper to taste.
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flourless chocolate, chestnut & rosemary cake
A few years ago, I made this cake for a bake sale at my elder son’s school and found myself swamped with requests for the recipe, which is adapted from the old Venetian cookbook A Tola Coi Nostri Veci by Mariù Salvatori de Zuliani. Chocolate cake is often dry and, in spite of its dark, sumptuous appearance, rather disappointing to eat. This, however, chic-ly dusted in a cloud of icing sugar, is the ideal balance of velvety chestnut and rich, fudgey chocolate. The rosemary is entirely optional, but gives it a soft grown-up-ness. I use cans of sweetened chestnut purée here, for ease and convenience. An import from France, it can be tricky to find, so I stock up whenever I see it at the supermarket or in delicatessens as it always comes in handy, even to serve over vanilla ice-cream with a little chopped dark chocolate and crumbled meringue. But if you can’t find it easily, feel free to use the unsweetened variety readily available in supermarkets: use 400 grams, whisking it lightly with 100 grams of icing sugar, until smooth, before you begin. HANDS-ON TIME 10 minutes HANDS-OFF TIME 45 minutes baking and 2 hours cooling SERVES 8—10
Salted butter, for the tin 500g sweetened chestnut purée 4 eggs 75g ground almonds
40g cocoa powder Leaves from 4 rosemary sprigs, plus extra sprigs for the top Icing sugar, to dust
1 Heat the oven to 180˚C (160˚C). Butter a 20cm round cake tin and line with baking parchment. Pour the chestnut purée into a large mixing bowl. Separate the eggs and lightly beat the yolks with a fork, then add them to the purée. 2 Pour in the ground almonds, add the cocoa and mix well. Roughly chop the rosemary leaves and add them to the batter, then stir the mixture until well combined. 3 In a second bowl, whisk the egg whites until they are stiff, then fold them into the chocolate mix. Pour the mixture into the tin and sprinkle a few rosemary sprigs over the top. Bake for 40—45 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin, then turn out. The cake will keep nicely for 2—3 days. 4 Dust the cake with icing sugar just before serving.
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