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23 Inspired By We’re loving the blues of November skies and seascapes.

24 Open Ended On a Brisbane ridge, an architect has created a beautifully open family home that pays homage to classic local architecture.

35 Material Whirl Outdoor furniture to entice you into the elements.

49 Ask An Expert The right tones and textures will add charm to a new build and revamp any room.

53 Bright Now Saturated Caribbean hues raise the temperature.

54 Molten Moments Smoking-hot patterns hit the style stratosphere.

57 The most outstanding interiors of 2017, featuring spaces that reflect the way we want to live.

Insider 109 Nest Outdoor-living impresario Paul Hopper in his leafy-green Sydney apartment.

110 Insider Design news and reviews.

114 Design Moment Tracking the rise and fall – and surprising revival – of vinyl recordings.

117 On Home Author Jane Harper’s study may not be camera-ready but it’s perfect for writing novels.

Welcome – let us walk you through Australia’s most exciting rooms, page 57.

Give everyday living a relaxed holiday ambience, page 128

49 Houses 128 S A Sydney couple and their five offspring all had input into their wonderful beachside home.

136 How a problematic block in bayside Melbourne led to a clever architectural solution.

144 T Recycled materials add up to a wholly original result in this Perth project.

152 Inner Circle Building and design pros in Victoria create a home with a refined, minimalist aesthetic.

Gardens 163 T An historic garden in Melbourne is revived with a structured layout and strong forms.

170 T Showstopping blooms on a Victorian peony farm.

174 A splendid country property seen through the lens of a passionate garden photographer.

179 Spring ends with a flourish of flowering trees.

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Construction work on H&G and Mirvac’s My Ideal House is on the up and up.

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Luscious spring fruits dip into desserts and frozen treats.

192 E Fitting your favourite drink into a healthy lifestyle.

Too much time with a 194 S computer, tablet or TV has serious implications for all ages.

196 Choose the right troubleshooting foundation for your skin and you’ll be good to glow.

Advice 200 In Focus Enchanting ideas for children’s rooms – guaranteed to make them smile too.

205 Simple ways to reduce your environmental footprint as you shop and cook.

New building materials 206 U to future-proof your home.

Transform your place into a palmy, balmy retreat with our fab finds, including 50+ under $150!

221 New faces on the block.

222 Tech it out.

224 Dining tables.

228 Fresh laundry accessories.

230 Stockists’ details.

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Purple reigns during jacaranda time in Grafton, NSW.

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160 S and receive a Salt&Pepper four-piece bowl set worth $60.

35 M Bold new directions in outdoor living 57 Take inspiration from Australia’s loveliest homes 127 E 170 L A peony farm in bloom 200 S Rooms kids love!

212 M Fostering a blissful indoor-outdoor lifestyle, this Sydney courtyard by Justine Hugh-Jones and Will Dangar earns a spot in our Top 50 Rooms showcase. Turn to page 57 for more exciting spaces. Photograph by Prue Ruscoe.

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elcome to the November issue, brimming with inspiration on every level, whether you’re building a new home, furnishing an outdoor space, or simply looking to refresh a room or a garden bed.

Change is in the air and you’ve just bought yourself a wealth of expert tips on colour, joinery details, furniture choices, material or plant combinations you may not have thought of.

Since its inception, H&G has unearthed and supported architecture and design talent. This year marks the 19th edition of Top 50 Rooms, our annual round-up of projects from the top of the residential-design tree. The rooms featured this month are far from ordinary – that’s kind of the point. But ideas, dear readers, are free and transferrable.

Identifiable themes include covetable colours – peachy pinks, inky blues, powerful olive, crisp whites – all the better to highlight heritage details and artwork. Materials? It’s all about the raw: timber, concrete, stone, ceramics and brick; black steel, brass fittings.

Next, the decorative: paint, moulding, V-groove panelling… anything to impart character. And much of it available from the hardware store.

The Top 50 contains many clues to piling on the comfort and layering in the softer, decorative elements. Think cosy chairs and sofas, smart upholstery, floor-to-ceiling curtains, eye-catching rugs and cushions. Art is prevalent, often creating a view where there was none. Architectural lighting is also in favour, and hugely successful in older homes where high ceilings allow for sculptural fittings.

If there’s one thing that signifies our collective design maturity it’s the dawning awareness that a successful room relies on the interplay of different materials and textures, visual or otherwise. This is borne out in the Top 50 and also in the new homes in this issue, and it’s achievable on any budget.

We can all learn from exemplary design, and once decoded, every room becomes accessible. So, in the spirit of highlighting the ingredients of successful rooms, and acknowledging the talented people behind them, we present the 2017 Top 50 Rooms.

Peruse, applaud, critique and most of all, observe: there are room recipes here for the taking. Plus, our Peoples’ Choice Award gives you the chance to have your say – and there’s a fabulous prize package from our long-standing Top 50 Rooms partner, Warwick Fabrics.

May this edition bring you ever closer to creating the room and home of your dreams.

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Thank you for Belinda Graham’s fantastic Reno Lessons Learnt feature (October). I can honestly say I’ve never read a more practical, down-to-earth article about the process of building. So much of Belinda’s advice had me saying “Wow, I’ll have to remember that!” She also confirmed some of my own thoughts about making practical choices for a family, and I now have more confidence about my design decisions.

I will definitely be filing it away for future reference!

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Double Take (October) was a fascinating article – what a fabulous way to regenerate an unused space! Garages and driveways can get shabby after a while and a new garden can really make a house look fresh.

My parents no longer drive, so this sort of transformation would be perfect for their home, and it’s a project I’m keen to do with them. I will probably seek the advice of a professional landscape gardener, but my parents and I want to roll up our sleeves and do the gardening ourselves.

Bryan Kemp, Kingswood, NSW

Future perfect We are planning a renovation to see our family into the future and have been working with our architect to create a home that will be sustainable and reduce our carbon footprint. The August issue’s sustainability focus delivered so many

great ideas and helped us clarify and cement our wish list in terms of materials and colours. Imagine our surprise to see, on page 23, the precise metal staircase our architect suggested, in all its vibrant red glory. Thanks again for such a wonderful issue.

Kate Heffer, Manifold Heights, Victoria

Balm for the soul Thank you, thank you, thank you for the imagery of the beautiful Melbourne kitchen by POLYStudio (Sweetness & Light, September). I am coming to the end of renovating my little home and have longed for a peaceful blue or green in my bathroom. It’s the last room to be painted and I have tried every tester under the sun.

All were too cool, too minty or moody, and never looked on my wall like they did on the tester cards. But, thanks to your story, I’ve found the one for me: Dulux Blue Balm.

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November ‘We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.’

Styling by Sarah Maloney. Stylist’s assistant Sara Åkesson. Photograph by Will Horner.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT ‘Kumi’ stoneware pot in Navy, $5, Kmart. Square glass knob, $18, and ceramic knobs, $8 each, all Hepburn Hardware. ‘Hughes’ viscose-polyestercotton fabric in Blush (top), $121/m, ‘Chambray’ poly-cotton fabric in Tussock (middle), $51/m, and ‘Helix’ polyester fabric in Stone (bottom), $84/m, all Warwick Fabrics. Studio Carta gold-plated carbon steel scissors, $70, Bespoke Letterpress. Ruler, stylist’s own.

Copper 95mm wall-mount house numbers, $45 each, Robert Plumb. ‘Wedge’ breeze block in Porcelain Honed, $19, Austral Masonry. ‘Endurastone’ brick in Flamed Black, $98/m2, and ‘Bowral Bricks’ brick in Simmental Silver, $2175/1000, both Austral Bricks. ‘Maple’ silver and leather keyring, $20, Stitch & Hide. Paint swatches, Porter’s Paints. ‘Monarch’ 75mm synthetic-bristle paintbrush, $14, Bunnings. For Where to Buy, see page 230.

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LIVING/DINING Running the length of the north side, recessed planter boxes reinforce the home’s garden aspect. Armchair (left), Natuzzi Italia. Walter Knoll ‘Cuoio’ chair and ‘Joco’ coffee table, Living Edge. Leather cushion, Kova. Hay ‘Hex’ tray (on coffee table), Living Edge.

Foscarini ‘Big Bang’ pendant light (this page), Euroluce. Dining table and chairs, Space.

Ceiling and some walls in hoop-pine veneer. ‘Triboo’ floor tiles in Smoke, Classic Ceramics. >

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No one minds when the walls vanish in this contemporary Queenslander, built by a Brisbane architect for his almost-grown family.

STO RY Rachael Bernstone | ST Y LI N G & P HOTOG R A P HY Alicia Taylor

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iam and Cathryn Proberts had been happily raising three children in leafy suburban Brisbane, but wanted to prepare for the next phase of their lives by starting afresh in a new home. “Our children are growing up – Hannah is 22, Thomas is 19 and Ella’s 15 – and the dynamics of family life are changing,” says Liam.

“With younger children, there’s more of a desire to be all in together, but as they get older they would ideally like to have more space of their own. We wanted a home that would accommodate us all comfortably for the foreseeable future.”

Liam, founder and creative director of architectural practice Bureau Proberts, knew he’d struck gold in terms of design opportunities when he spotted a listing for an old fibro house nearby, on a wide block sloping down from the street towards a park in the gully below. Where others might have seen the gradient as a problem, Liam has used it to connect their new build to the topography in myriad ways.

From the street, the relaxed landscaping and familiar building materials of wood and steel echo the local ‘tin and timber’ vernacular, but subtle geometric compositions within the shuttered facade hint at something special. Inside, the house unfolds over three floors. The top, ground-level hall provides access to three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study, with a staircase descending to the main living area. On this lower, middle level, the fourth bedroom and a multipurpose space are tucked into the hillside, while the kitchen, dining and living spaces appear to jut out towards the treetops of the adjacent reserve. >

COURTYARD this page and opposite top Owners Cathryn and Liam among ferns and bromeliads surrounding their white-flowering frangipani. The densely planted gardens are by Environmental Design Group and John Mongard Landscape Architects . Outdoor setting and cushions, Domayne. ‘Nambucca’ river pebbles, Centenary Landscaping Supplies. LIVING This massive space is open on two sides, with yet more glimpses of blue and green spied through a triangular clerestory window. Sofa, Natuzzi Italia. Laminex ‘Silk Finish’ joinery in White. Louvre windows, Breezway. Rug, Interior Equipment. Painting by Richard Dunlop, Jan Murphy Gallery.

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KITCHEN/DINING Sliding doors open the room right up. Expansive benchtops in black granite and Calacatta marble add high-contrast intrigue to the materials palette, as do subtle recessed handles painted Dulux Black Caviar. Cooktop, Bosch Home Appliances. Caroma ‘Track’ mixer, GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens. Laminex ‘Diamond Gloss’ cabinetry in White and Black. For similar pitcher and vase, try Alfresco Emporium. Pendant light, Lumen 8 Architectural Lighting. MAIN BEDROOM “Our room is oriented towards the bush,” says Liam. “It’s great to wake up in the morning and see the trees.” Bedcover and cushions, Bed, Bath N’ Table. ‘Showtime’ armchair, BD Barcelona Design. ‘Naturally Drawn’ carpet, Ontera. ENSUITE Mirrors along the wall amplifies the greenery from outside. Floor-mounted bath spout and Caroma ‘Aura’ freestanding bath, both GWA Bathrooms & Kitchens. Wall and floor tiles, Classic Ceramics. For similar stool, try West Elm.

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FROM TOP Colorbond Monument (roof) Hoop-pine veneer (kitchen cladding) Steel tubing (exterior feature)

Another staircase takes you to the bottom floor, where a more casual living area and media room open to the terraced garden and pool, sitting on the site’s natural ground level. “We all use the downstairs living area because that’s where the barbecue is, but mostly it’s the kids and their friends hanging out there,” says Liam.

On the middle level, where the couple spend most of their time, a series of architectural conceits – full-wall sliding doors, the leafy central courtyard, recessed planter boxes and double-height ceilings – make the spaces feel suspended in the landscape, with no fixed edges.

Harking back to the intricate detailing of traditional Queenslanders, the home features exposed beams, panelling, screening and joinery elements in dark-stained timber. The triangle motif that appears throughout, however, is a bold, contemporary statement. Triangles are first spotted on the sliding screens at the front, then repeated in the bedrooms and courtyard, as well as in the entry and upper hall.

The main bedroom features more geometric shapes – this time in ply panelling – to draw the eye up and out to the view.

While the most spectacular outlook is the tree canopy, all three levels are treated to the garden’s lush, subtropical foliage, which Liam and Cathryn spent a lot of time planning and planting. But no matter where you are on the block, the connections to nature and family remain > strong – perfect for a newly built, grown-up home.

Bureau Proberts, Brisbane, Queensland; (07) 3221 0672 or bureauproberts.com.au.

FACADE The design references the hip and gable rooflines of classic Queenslanders. While mimicking old-style timber lattice, the garage’s sliding doors create shifting patterns of light and shade. Roofing, Lysaght ‘Trimdek’ in Colorbond Monument. UPPER HALLWAY Resembling a Cubist artwork, the home’s first corridor features exposed timber framing in geometric shapes that are repeated throughout. BACKYARD The re-imagined outdoor zone is a magnet for family and friends of all ages. Vitra ‘Vegetal’ armchairs and metal side tables, Space. For Where to Buy, see page 230. #

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‘Wheely’ steel table with marble top, $645, and ‘Chubby’ steel bench, $749, both Steelotto. FABRICS from left Jab ‘Trinidad’ polypropylenepolyester in #80, $308/m, Seneca Textiles. ‘Twilby’ polyolefin in Terracotta (left) and Mandarin, both from $80/m, Elliott Clarke. Verve Outdoor ‘Honey’ polyolefin in #27, $249/m, and ‘Nostalgic’ polyolefin in #26, $299/m, both Verve Designer Collections. ‘Kona’ olefin in Turquoise, $62/m, Warwick Fabrics. Jab ‘Anguilla’ polyester in #80, $264/m, Seneca Textiles. ON TABLE from left Serax stoneware plant pots in Orange (left) and Blush Pink, $10 each, Telegram Co. ON BENCH from left Serax stoneware plant pots in Red Brown, $20, Coral, $23, and Forest Green, $15, all Telegram Co. ON FLOOR Serax stoneware plant pot in Dark Orange, $20, Telegram Co. ‘Wall Boards’ lightweight-concrete panels (throughout), from $50/m2, Inex Boards. Plant from The Garden of Eden Nursery. >

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ST Y LI NG Toni Briggs | PH OTO G R APH Y Martina Gemmola

DECORATING H G TABLES clockwise from cube stack ‘Federation’ Scyon and porcelain cubes in Gloss Ivory and Royal Blue, $3455 each, and ‘Butch’ porcelain side table with Pietra grigio marble top, $3093, all Porcelain Bear. Roda ‘Leaf 002’ steel coffee table with ceramic top, $3705, Domo. Tribu ‘Tosca’ powdercoated-steel coffee table with ceramic top in Linen, $3374, and side table, $1936, both Cosh Living. ON TABLES from left Coem ‘Loire’ porcelain stair tread in Grigio, $98/m2, Tiento Tiles. ‘Oblique’ ceramic pot in Duck Egg Blue, $15, Flowers Vasette. Porcelain Bear prototype planter.

ON WALL ‘Karier’ porcelain tile in Nero, $129/m2, and Novem19 ‘Form’ porcelain tiles in Bianco, $190/m2, Tiento Tiles. ‘Wall Boards’ lightweight-concrete panels (throughout), from $50/m2, Inex Boards. ON FLOOR ‘Stones’ porcelain tile in Calacatta (top), $109/m2, and ‘Cemento’ porcelain tile in Naturale, $119/m2, both Tiento Tiles.

OPPOSITE Maiori ‘Kose’ aluminium chair in Misty Rose, $585, and matching table, $1150, with ‘Pose 3’ aluminium and technical fabric outdoor lamp, $286, all Obodo.

Fermob ‘Surprising’ steel lounge chair in Cactus, $762, Classic With A Twist.

‘UP0801116’ perforated-steel screens in Interpon Stromboli, $298 each (untreated), Weldlok. ON FLOOR Serax stoneware plant pot in Mint, $20, Telegram Co. Fibreglassconcrete planter, $145, On the Side. Plants from The Garden of Eden Nursery. >

TILE-TASTIC Easy-care ceramic pieces are making big moves outside.

Look for gloss, matt or textured finishes in eye-catching forms.

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SHOW YOUR METAL The latest metal cutting and colouring techniques deliver shapely results in steel.

FURNITURE clockwise from left Eric Trine + Dusen Dusen steel lounge chair with dacron cushions, $799, West Elm. ‘On the Move’ powdercoated-aluminium table in Aqua, $575, Cane-line Australia.

‘Otis’ powdercoated-zincalume stool in Yellow, $360, Arko Furniture. ‘Halo’ three-seater sofa with Sunbrella ‘Canvas’ upholstery in Spa, from $6899, and ‘Halo’ powdercoated-steel chair in Orange, $720, both Something Beginning With. RS Barcelona ‘Plec’ steel low table, $660, AJAR Furniture & Design. ACCESSORIES from left Fermob ‘Envies d’Ailleurs Bananes’ cotton cushion in Turquoise/Honey, $182, Classic With A Twist. ‘Yield’ spun-aluminium planter in Peach (41cm), $460, Ivy Muse. ‘Cove’ zinc-plated letterbox in Colorbond Monument/Cyan, $480, Arko Furniture.

‘Botanika’ powdercoated-steel planter in Blue, $1500, Studio Ciao. ‘LD2028 Large Diamond Mesh’ perforated-steel screens in Interpon Headland (left, centre) and Bistro Orange, $160 each (1.2x2.4m, unfinished), Weldlok. Plants from The Garden of Eden Nursery. >

H G DECORATING TEXTURE TALKS Totally at home in the garden, textural pieces are enjoying another moment in the sun. Weave an elegant tale with finely crafted pieces, or take an earthier path with rich terracotta.

Roof-tile wall by Anthony Jeffs, Bristile Roofing (bristileroofing.com.au).

‘La Escandella Innova’ ceramic roof tiles in Roja, $60/m2, Bristile Roofing. ‘Trace’ steel and timber drinks trolley, $2290, Tait. ON TROLLEY Mutina ‘Tierras Big Roman’ terracotta brick, $23, Urban Edge Ceramics.

ON FLOOR from left Terracotta brick tiles (50x200mm), $230/m2, Design Precinct. ‘San Selmo Reclaimed’ terracotta bricks, $1890/1000, Austral Bricks. Fifth Element handmade terracotta tiles, 260x130mm and 150x150mm, both $237/m2, Urban Edge Ceramics. ‘Tierras Big Roman’ brick (as before). POTS from left ‘Maternity’ terracotta planters, $2590 each, Domo. Anchor Ceramics ‘Funnel’ small terracotta planter, $165, Internoitaliano ‘Pila’ terracotta planter, $239, Anchor Ceramics ‘Funnel’ tall terracotta planter, $375, and Internoitaliano ‘Mira’ terracotta planter with saucer (just seen), $239, all Hub Furniture. Plants from The Garden of Eden Nursery.

OPPOSITE clockwise from middle left ‘Ahnda’ Dedon-fibre and aluminium lounge chair in White Quartz, $6585, Dedon. ‘Colourblock’ all-weather wicker and aluminium chair, $599, West Elm. Tolomeo ‘Mega’ chrome outdoor floor lamp with woven shade, $2999, Artemide. Kett ‘Aireys Woven’ powdercoated-aluminium chaise with Sunbrella cushions (seat in Cactus, back cushion in Moss), from $3500, and Kett Sunbrella scatter cushion in Natte Olive, from $104, all Cosh Living. Domani ‘Graz’ terracotta planter, $575, Parterre. ‘Brixx Module S’ seating module with Dedon ‘Dune’ upholstery in Cove, $6585, Dedon. ‘Net Square’ steel stool, $595, Weylandts. ‘Divine’ polypropylene footstool in Marsala, $745, Cane-line Australia. ‘Kimberley Grey’ recycled-plastic ottoman, $130, Fab Habitat. ON WALL ‘Herringbone’ polypropylene rug (260x335cm), $1920, Dash & Albert Rug Company.

ON FLOOR ‘Samode’ polypropylene rug (260x335cm), $1920, Dash & Albert Rug Company. >

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CONCRETE CREDENTIALS Whether you’re seeking substance or style, concrete delivers – indoors and out. Solid and dependable or finer in form, it’s a breeze.

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Breeze-block wall by Greg Lowe, Austral Masonry (australmasonry.com.au).

‘Su’ eco-concrete and aluminium stool, $1076, Cult. ‘Lund’ aluminium dining table with fibrereinforced concrete top, $1700, Concrete Design House. Zuzunaga ‘Inca’ composite-concrete side table, $1430, AJAR Furniture & Design. ‘Cosmos’ fibre-reinforced sunlounger, $2200, Concrete Design House. ON TABLES from left ‘Beaker Pot’ terrazzo vase, $60, ‘Terrazzo Beaker’ candle, $65, ‘Dark Dinner’ candle, $65, and ‘Light Dinner’ candle, $65, all Alchemy Produx. Fibreglass and concrete tray, $45, and bowl, $65, both On the Side. Plants from The Garden of Eden Nursery.

ON SUNLOUNGER ‘Linework’ polyester cushion (left), $80, and ‘Villa Natural’ polyester cushion, $70, both Escape to Paradise. FOREGROUND from left ‘Cemento Hexagon’ cement tile in Grigio (1000x500mm, top), $340/m2, and ‘Cemento Stud’ cement tile in Nero (1000x500mm), $340/m2, both Design Precinct. ‘Chevron’ concrete and fibreglass pot, $135, ‘Black Bottom’ pot, $135, and ‘Black Band’ pot, $65, all On the Side. BACKGROUND from left Entic Designs ‘Hexagon’ cement, marble sand and sand tile in C4/C9/B1, from $245/m2, AJAR Furniture & Design. ‘Cemento Piramide’ cement tile in Bianco (1000x500mm), $340/m2, Design Precinct. Wall made from ‘Wedge’ and ‘Diamond’ breeze blocks in Porcelain, $17 each, Austral Masonry. >

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BREAK THE MOULD Lightweight yet robust, modern plastics are at their sculptural and colourful best.

FURNITURE clockwise from left ‘Mila’ polypropylene and glass fibre chair in Red, $304, Cult. Kartell ‘Bubble Club’ polypropylene armchair in Pink, $1005, Space. ‘Memphis Calice’ plastic vase in Purple, $435, and ‘Memphis Pilastro’ plastic stool, $510, both Kartell. Tonon ‘Riverside’ polyurethane lounge chair in Blue, $1395, Domo. ‘Memphis Colonna’ plastic stool, $510, Kartell. Kartell ‘Bubble Club’ polypropylene side table in Green, $285, Space. ON FLOOR from left Garden Glory ‘Diamond’ brass spade with plastic handle, $149, and plastic watering can, $99, both Telegram Co. Mr Kitly x Decor plastic self-watering plant pots, $20 each (25cm) and $10 each (17cm), Mr Kitly. Plants from The Garden of Eden Nursery. ON WALL from left ‘Solasafe HR1’ polycarbonate sheeting in Silver Mist, $17/m, and ‘Lexan Thermoclick’ polycarbonate sheeting in Opal, about $200/m2, all Ampelite. >

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‘Tibbo’ teak lounge chair with Dedon fibre upholstery in Marsala, $3590, Dedon. ‘Fan Palm’ polyester cushion, $80, Escape to Paradise. Royal Botania ‘Club’ teak and stainless-steel floor lamp with beaded shade, from $2795, Parterre. Vincent Sheppard ‘Edgard’ polyethylene and teak dining chair, $695, and ‘Bernard’ teak dining table (2.2x1m), $4465, both Cotswold InOut Furniture. ‘Dickie’ rosewood dining chair with Sunbrella ‘Canvas’ seat, $1020, Robert Plumb. ‘Parc’ aluminium and teak rocking chair, $1300, Cane-line Australia. ‘Trace’ aluminium and timber coffee table, $2550, Tait. ON TABLES clockwise from top ‘Lighthouse’ teak, glass and aluminium lantern, $430, Cane-line Australia. Ceramic cereal bowl, $40, salad bowl, $170, espresso cup, $26, coffee cup, $28, and side plate, $40, all Robert Plumb. ON FLOOR ‘Defined’ polypropylene rug in Turquoise (2m diameter), $2195, Cane-line Australia. ‘Fan Palm’ polyester cushion, $80, Escape to Paradise. BACKGROUND ‘Silverback’ eucalypt boards, $8/m, Auswest Timbers. For Where to Buy, see page 230. #

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A. Saville 6 light pendant in antique brass $1,195. B. Arington 1 light table lamps in chrome with fabric shade $169ea. C. Corbelle 10 light large pendant in polished chrome with clear glass rods $695.

Call 1300 BEACON for a store near you shop online beaconlighting.com.au

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TONE & TEXTURE

The path from new house to cosy home is all about pleasing the senses, writes Kate Nixon.

FRESH IDEAS AND EASY UPDATES ✚ Add a tactile wallpaper in a neutral tone to a bedroom, dining room or entry wall. ✚ Wood adds warmth – try a timber table lamp, sculptural bowl or statement chair. ✚ Reupholster a favourite chair with linen or velvet. ✚ Convert woven baskets into pendant lights. ✚ Resurface a fireplace, feature wall, benchtop or table in a handmade tile.

For Where to Buy, see page 230.

Barbara Barry ‘Daydream’ day bed for Baker Furniture, available from Cavit & Co.

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new build offers great promise and plenty of scope to express your creativity, but charm can be elusive in fresh-faced interiors. Tone and texture are key when transforming a new home into a series of cohesive, inviting spaces where you and yours want to be. From flooring and wall finishes to furniture, fabrics and accessories, consider earthy tones and tactile materials to inject character – think timber, terracotta or stone teamed with textural wallpaper and fabrics such as leather, linen and velvet. Choose a primary palette you love and layer it with meaningful objects old and new.

Send decor questions (with your name and address) to H&G Advice, PO Box 4088, Sydney, NSW 1028 or email H&G@bauer-media.com.

BEST BUY $289

FROM TOP Phillip Jeffries ‘Pacific Pier’ wallpaper in #5050, POA, The Textile Company. ‘Laguna’ leather in Biscotto, $143/m2, $ NSW Leather Co. ‘Adena’ polyester-cotton fabric in Sesame, $40/m, Warwick Fabrics. ‘Boho’ porcelain plate in Grey, $6, Maxwell & Williams. Elise Bartels porcelain vase, $385, Planet. ‘Encore’ iron dining chair in Gold, $289, Freedom. Bernhardt ‘Morello’ console table with faux-marble top and shelf, $2199, Voyager Interiors.

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Seneca Textiles Luxe fabrics and wallpapers in tempting tones and textures; senecatextiles.com. Popham Design Handmade cement tiles from Morocco; pophamdesign.com. Koskela

Australian-made furniture, lighting, artwork and accessories; koskela.com.au. Fat Shack Vintage Extensive selection of vintage, industrial and repurposed wares; fatshackvintage.com.au.

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1 ‘Moroccan Zellij’ ceramic tiles in #28604, pavers in #28621 and tiles in #28607, all $395/m2; Earp Bros; earp.com.au. 2 ‘Cumulus’ wooden beaded chandelier in Turquoise, $495, Few and Far; www.fewandfar.com.au. 3 Eclipse ‘Prospero’ cotton and velvet cushion with tassels, tassels $99 $99, Canvas+Sasson; canvasandsasson.com.au. 4 ‘Tropical Fruit Print Tidbit’ handpainted 15cm stoneware plate, $39/mixed set of four, Pottery Barn; potterybarn.com.au. 5 ‘Dipped Coates Place’ fringed Nepalese wool rug (170x240cm), $6000, Loom Rugs; loomrugs.com. 6 ‘Good Times’ linen-weave jacket in Cornflower with tassel ties, $249, Lumiere Art+Co; lumiereartandco.com.au. 7 ‘Wonder’ block-printed cotton throw, $99, Canvas+Sasson (as before). 8 Beanbag made from vintage kilim rug, $1200, Koskela; koskela.com.au. 9 ‘Moroccan’ woven rattan and cotton basket with lid, $150, Barefoot Gypsy. 10 Raye ‘Camille’ peeptoe suede mules with pompom trim in Yellow, about $234, Anthropologie; anthropologie.com.au. # AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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1 IInterior t i LLow Sheen Sh acrylic li paint i t iin Ult Ultra Bl Blue, $75/ $75/4L, Haymes Paint; haymespaint.com.au. 2 Night Rain #2 by Ted O’Donnell & Vicki Lee pigment print on paper, POA, TOVL; www.tovl.com.au. 3 ‘Ocean Storm’ framed print on satin-finish art paper, from $110, Zanui; zanui.com.au. 4 Edra ‘Gilda B’ chair

by Jacopo Foggini in hand-shaped extruded polycarbonate, from $3727, Space; spacefurniture.com.au. 5 ‘Flume’ digital print on acrylic, from $249/50cm diameter, Urban Road; urbanroad.com.au. 6 Linen throw in Arashi Indigo, $230, Shibori; shibori.com.au. 7 Stockholm 2017 glass serving bowl, $25, Ikea; ikea.com.au. 8 ‘Larimar’ glass vase, $70, Linen House; linenhouse.com.au. 9 ‘Ash’ glass vase, $50, Linen House (as before).

10 Glas Italia ‘Liquefy’ occasional table by Patricia Urquiola in extra-light tempered glass, from $3960; Space (as before). #

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Fill up once, and let i-Dos take care of the next 26 washes*.

The Siemens iQ800 Washing Machine with automatic dosing. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/au

Imagine a washing machine so easy to use you don’t have to add detergent each time you wash. Simply fill the 1.3L integrated chamber with OMO Ultimate Liquid and the Siemens iQ800 with i-Dos will do the rest. Intelligent sensors detect the load size, degree of soiling and fabric type, and the correct dose of detergent is dispensed automatically.

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BRAND PROMOTION

These new fabrics from Warwick will add delightful colour to your home, whether you like it subtle and neutral or bright and bouncy.

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Warwick, Australia’s fabric and upholstery superstar, has once again reinvented the style wheel with ‘new’ geometrics that will never date.

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etro motifs are reinvented in a vibrant and modern way in Warwick’s new range of geometric fabrics.

Perfect for furniture, accessories and bedheads, they will add taste and charm to your home, whether it’s traditional in style or more modern. Acapulco (above) features an intricate yet subtle interlocking jacquard weave pattern and gives you the opportunity to combine colour blocking with fine texture. The Dissolve range (right) is something of an optical illusion, offering a combination of hexagonal forms and a subtle two-tone ombré effect.

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Text by Laura Barry, Alaana Cobon, Deborah Grant, Lisa Green, John McDonald, Tamarah Pienaar, Rosa Senese, Elizabeth Wilson. Thanks to this year’s judges: Dana Tomic-Hughes, Text by Laura Barry, Alaana Cobon, Deborah Grant, Lisa Green, John McDonald, Tamarah Pienaar, Rosa Senese, Elizabeth Wilson.

Yellowtrace; Lucy Sutherland, colour expert; Nancy Everingham, RMIT; Janey Ridge, Warwick Fabrics; Kate Nixon, H&G houses/interiors editor; Lisa Green, H&G editor in chief.

The elements that make a winning room are many and varied. After all, everyone’s idea of a place they’d like to spend time in is different. H&G’s 19th annual showcase rounds up new projects from homes all over the country, revealing current wants and whims. Submitted by Australia’s top interior designers and architects, the greatest number of entries ever – all amazing in their own way – were eagerly evaluated. Turn the page to enjoy our judges’ picks.

You can vote for your own favourites online, and read about all the winners next month.

Produced by Lisa Green & John McDonald PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

EXPERT TIP Anna-Carin McNamara AnnaCarin Design, Rushcutters Bay, NSW; (02) 9360 8662 or annacarindesign.com.au

Use an oversized rug to draw furniture together in a walk-through room.

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A vintage Verner Panton floor lamp and the owner’s cello are lovely focal points in this Sydney living room, which was stripped back and painted in a receding neutral to draw attention to the high ceiling and period details. Framed top and bottom by the striking pendant light and rug, depth comes from the black-stained timber floor and fireplace surround in honed black granite. “I love the Federation features of the room,” says the owner. “The lighter palette has modernised the house and given it a lovely atmosphere.” >

DESIGN NOTES Murobond Paint Salt 25% (walls). Dulux Ceiling White.

SHOP THE ROOM ‘Line’ pendant light, Douglas & Bec. Kay Bojesen for Rosendahl teak Monkey, Top3 by Design. ‘Pearl’ swivel chairs and ‘Errol’ sofa, Jardan. ‘Pike’ hand-knotted Tibetan wool and silk rug from Fosca collection by Anna-Carin McNamara, Designer Rugs. Society Linen throw, Ondene. Iittala vases, Anibou.

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Photograph by Justin Alexander. Artwork by Sokquon Tran.

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Brendan Wong Brendan Wong Design, Surry Hills, NSW; (02) 9699 3228 or brendanwong.com

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Two underwhelming spaces once used as a passageway through this Sydney home now form a modern salon space that progresses from sitting area to dining and outdoors. “Cohesive and collected” was the brief to interior designer Brendan Wong. In response, he built up a layered palette that appears to have been curated and assembled carefully over time. The living area is a textural haven, graced with a custom silk rug, velvet-covered armchairs and reflective coffee tables. On the other side of the doorway, a sofa placed against the table allows this area to be used for relaxed cocktails or coffee. “With the adjacent French doors open, it’s a favourite place to sit,” says Brendan. >

DESIGN NOTES Custom armchairs upholstered in Schumacher ‘Gainsborough’ velvet in Burgundy. Sofa cushions in Hermès ‘Circuit’ fabric in Rouge. Dulux Vivid White.

SHOP THE ROOM Classicon ‘Bell’ coffee tables, Anibou. Maxalto ‘Febo’ sofa by Antonio Citterio, Space. ‘Cleo’ floor lamp

by Kelly Wearstler. ‘Hampton’ mirror, Xavier Furniture. Custom silk rugs.

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Photograph by Maree Homer. Artworks by Arthur Boyd (left) & Brad Munro.

SITTING PRETTY

‘The room is equally delightful on summer days and winter nights.

It’s welcoming for just one of us or a big party.’ Owner

SHOP THE ROOM Moroso ‘Paper Planes’ armchair and ‘Gentry’ sofa, Hub Furniture. Hay ‘Tray’ powdercoated-steel table, Cult. ‘Habibi’ side table, Living Edge.

Pandul ‘Table VIP’ lamp (on mantel), Luke Furniture.

‘The 100-year-old fresco now feels integrated within the space and the integrity of the house has been maintained.’ Owner

A custom paint colour was mixed for this room. Some hardware stores offer accurate computerised colour-matching services if you can supply a sample.

Anna Dutton (left) & Jess King

Melanie Beynon (left) & Megan Hounslow

Bower Architecture, Collingwood, Victoria; (03) 9417 7811 or bowerarchitecture.com.au

Meme, South Melbourne, Victoria; 0407 860 361 or memedesign.com.au

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Photography by Martina Gemmola (3) & Tom Blachford (4). Styling by Paige Anderson (3). Artworks by Charles Blackman (left) & Geoffrey Proud (3); (from left) Kerry Armstrong, Rowen Matthews & Marnie Wark (4).

HIT REFRESH

With a rosy palette influenced by the intricate ceiling fresco, and an inspired selection of furniture, this once dark and stuffy room (opposite) in an 1885 Melbourne house now wears its Victorian charm lightly. A glass chandelier and marble mantelpiece uphold the formality of the living space, while the refreshed decor links it to more modern areas of the home. “Light has been brought in and the integrity of the house maintained,” says the owner.

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Elegance and simplicity were the key to this room in a Melbourne home, to honour the 1930s bones of the building and showcase a serious art collection. Whitewashed walls highlight the architecture and create a gallery setting for revolving artworks. The original fireplace was encased in black marble; the modern-classic furniture designs are versatile enough to suit the evolving space.

As a result, says the owner, “the living area is now spacious and light-filled.” >

DESIGN NOTES 3 Custom paint (walls). Dulux Hog Bristle Quarter (trim). Linen curtains, Clearview Sun Control. Original Baltic pine floors coated with Bona ‘Traffic’ timber floor finish. 4 Dulux Natural White. Pendant light by Michael Anastassiades for Flos, Euroluce. Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ sofa and ‘Cadence’ coffee table, Domo. Haymann ‘Dartagnan’ armchair, Hub Furniture. ‘Tibet’ floor cushion, Jardan. Hay rug, Cult.

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Sonia Warner (left) & Jacinta Woods

Fiona Shakespeare

CG Design Studio, Stafford Heights, Queensland; (07) 3315 5267 or cgdesignstudio.com.au

Woods & Warner, Cammeray, NSW; (02) 9954 4901 or woodsandwarner.com.au

Shakespeare Design, Balmain, NSW; (02) 8060 5788 or shakespeare-design.com.au

The equine artwork and vintage French parquetry table were starting points for this clean-lined, restful dining room in Brisbane. A lowered ceiling, simple pelmet and downlights provide interest without detracting from the painting, while billowy sheer curtains soften the contemporary architecture.

Artisanal cane carver chairs balance the modern seating. “We mixed furniture styles to create a room that’s modern, classic and inviting, so it works for casual or formal dining,” explains designer Christopher Gyzemyter.

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“The owners wanted a decorative yet welcoming entrance to set the tone for their home,” say the W&W duo. Blue-and-white encaustic tiles do the job beautifully. Laid beneath the existing arch and metal gates, they set up a modern take on traditional hacienda style that carries through to the kitchen and bathrooms of this Sydney home.

An iron loveseat, ISM Objects pendant light, old-style bell and crucifix, and Mediterranean potted-plant selection convert this passageway to a personalityplus place that invites you to stay awhile.

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A space gutted during the renovation of a Sydney home has emerged from the plaster dust as a captivating dining room. “It’s now a central gathering space for noisy meals with my teenagers and their friends, but also great for quiet cups of tea and contemplation,” says the owner. A decorative blind in Katie Ridder’s pretty ‘Peony’ fabric plays up the vertical dimension, while the ‘Florence’ table from MCM House and Billiani chairs set up a strong material, texture and colour contrast. The topper, literally, is a delightfully eccentric chandelier. >

DESIGN NOTES 5 Custom cushions (on cane chairs) in Carlucci velvet. ‘Oscar’ dining chairs, Globe West. Custom sisal rug, International Floorcoverings.

6 Popham Design ‘Fretwork on Four’ encaustic tiles, Onsite Supply +Design. Bench, Domo. Dulux Stowe White. 7 Billiani ‘Take’ chairs in custom blue, Cafe Culture+Insitu. ‘Florence’ table on custom base, MCM House. ‘French Bird’ pendant light, Elements I Love.

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Photography by Hannah Puechmarin (5), Simon Whitbread (6) & Elise Hassey (7). Artwork by Jodie Wells (5).

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Andrea Sullivan, Artist Colour is so important to me, it is the foundation and inspiration for my art. With a young family, our home has to nurture us, it has to be practical and adapt and change as we evolve – and it has to make us all feel happy. It really is that simple. spacefurniture.com

SHOP THE ROOM ‘Quadrant Soft’ sofa in leather, Koskela. ‘Piemonte’ ceramic tiles in Apple, Classic Ceramics.

‘HardieGroove’ cladding with Dulux Domino finish.

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Architect Prineas, Rushcutters Bay, NSW; (02) 9332 2006 or architectprineas.com.au

B.E Architecture, Prahran, Victoria; (03) 9529 6433 or bearchitecture.com

Photography by Benjamin Hosking (8) & Peter Clarke (9). Artworks by David Noonan (through arch), Sidney Nolan and Heather B Swann (sculpture) (9).

TEEN RETREAT

Bouncing off a ceramic-tiled wall, light floods into this underground rumpus room (opposite), formerly an unused subterranean area. Now converted into a robust, stylish retreat for the owners’ teenage daughters, this is a girls’ own zone that remains visually connected to the rest of the home via a deck on the level above. The strong architectural elements of steel and concrete meet sturdy, comfortable furnishings in a modern take on ‘retreat’.

A recessed bench seat in the courtyard, with radiant heater overhead, is the cherry on top in this understated space.

“It’s a beautiful indoor-outdoor room, filled with light and elegance,” say the owners.

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KITCHEN DRAMA

This large, luxurious and functional kitchen overlooks a central courtyard and there’s plenty to please the eye inside, too. It’s located at the core of a rebuild imbued with age and character, in line with the salvaged Victorian facade of this Melbourne home. The commercial-calibre, stainless-steel island bench, along with a rear work space in marble, set up a highly functional layout for the cooking enthusiast who lives here. Material and visual drama comes in the form of wave-like forms and natural patterns in the stone and timber surfaces. “I always wanted a house that I didn’t need to leave for the weekend, and the kitchen typifies this,” says the owner.

“It is a neverending source of inspiration.” >

DESIGN NOTES 8 Concrete flooring by Pandomo. Concrete ceiling with rough-sawn oregon formwork. Blackbutt decking. Steel and glass bifolds, L’Officina by Vincenzo.

9 Four metre-long table made from two slabs of 80-year-old elm. Chestnut-veneer joinery.

Grigio Armani marble (splashback, benchtop), Signorino. Torino granite slabs (floor), Eco Outdoor. Maruni ‘Hiroshima’ chairs in oak and leather. V-groove ceiling in Dulux Whisper White.

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Miriam Fanning Mim Design, South Yarra, Victoria; (03) 9826 1266 or mimdesign.com.au

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Photograph by Shannon McGrath. Artwork by Nicholas Harding.

FINE DINING

In a textbook example of adding value, a storage area in this Melbourne home has been reconfigured and refurbished as a cosy dining room. “We now enjoy entertaining in a space we never used before,” say the delighted owners. Newly restored mouldings pay respect to the home’s Edwardian provenance. A sculptural light fitting hits a contemporary note, its ovoid shapes echoed in the table ornaments, while a solid table and slim-legged chairs strike a dynamic balance of strength and grace. Taking pride of place is a Nicholas Harding painting, which lightens the mood and informs the sophisticated colour scheme. >

EXPERT TIP The rug should contain the chairs. Pendant lights should be centred 70–82cm above the table top. Where ceilings are higher than the 2.4m standard, add another 8cm for every additional 30cm. With very high ceilings you will need to lift your lights to balance the space between table and ceiling.

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Madeleine Blanchfield

Gabbe, Elsternwick, Victoria; 0400 667 505 or gabbe.com.au

Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, Paddington, NSW; (02) 9212 3343 or madeleineblanchfield.com

HEARTH & SOUL

The owners had a vision for bespoke interiors in their Melbourne build, and this living room fits the bill perfectly.

A textural palette creates a sense of warmth tempered by “modernity, elegance and luxury”, says interior architect Georgia Ezra.

Oak-veneer joinery is divided by a grand fireplace clad in limestone, a material reprised in the adjacent benchtops. The curtains were taken right up to the 3.5m-high ceiling. Both touches are typical of the precise details that make this room sing.

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DRESSED TO IMPRESS

Star quality is evident in this dressing room, part of a new bedroom suite in a Sydney home.

Every detail contributes to an impression of quiet luxury, from the custom joinery, cut-pile carpet and lustrous brass right down to the velvet drawer linings. While the rest of the house is bright and airy, this room offers a cosseting sense of enclosure.

Says the owner, “It’s my glamorous and private escape from a bustling household and often boisterous family life.” >

WARWICK FABRICS ‘CARGO’

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Photography by Amelia Stanwix (11) & Prue Ruscoe (12). Artwork by Kerry Armstrong (11).

DESIGN NOTES 11 Fireplace, Real Flame. ‘Tuck’ coffee table and ‘Seb’ armchairs, Jardan. Joinery handles, In-Teria. Curtains in Warwick Fabrics ‘Cargo’ polyester in Shale (left) and Zepel Fabrics ‘Arcadia’ linen in Graphite. Rug, Hali Handmade Rugs. 12 Custom-stained oak-veneer joinery. Custom brass stool, Atelier Furniture. Lee Broom crystal light fitting, Cafe Culture+Insitu. Fabrica ‘Chez’ cut-pile velvet carpet, Whitecliffe Imports.

EXPERT TIP Used alongside designer pendants, economical LED strip lighting delivers bang for your buck, elevating a daily ritual.

‘We created a special space for a special lady to escape to. Fine detail, lighting, mirror and brass make a reasonably modest room feel generous and unique.’ Madeleine Blanchfield, architect

EXPERT TIP Reinstating heritage features is perfectly feasible.

Specialist companies can create custom mouldings such as cornices at reasonable prices.

Luigi Rosselli (pictured) & Sean Johnson

Louise Walsh Louise Walsh Interior Design & Decoration, Lennox Head, NSW; (02) 6687 5010 or louisewalsh.com.au

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LOFTY AMBITION

Old and new elements merge beautifully in the study of this heritage home in Brisbane.

A contemporary steel and timber shelving unit was designed to wrap around a window and draws attention to the lofty ceiling height. The intricate ceiling rose, painstakingly restored, combines with a modern geometric pendant light in another uplifting feature, with softness coming from the decorative rug and beautifully designed curtains. Quirky pieces of art, books and objects are the final, homely touches.

Luigi Rosselli Architects, Surry Hills, NSW; (02) 9281 1498 or luigirosselli.com

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VINTAGE VIBES

Inspired by the 1950s era of the Sydney home, this diner-style banquette seating reflects the laidback and close nature of the family living here. They gather with friends, do homework or simply relax with a cup of tea. V-groove American oak veneer panels were given a light grey lime wash and finished with a low-sheen clear lacquer.

The Parachilna ‘Aballs’ pendant lights fit the voluptuous curves of the bench.

“The leather seat is our favourite element in the room,” says Luigi Rosselli. >

‘The banquette is a great suntrap that lets 10 or so people gather in a small space.’ Owner

Photography by Maree Homer (13) & Justin Alexander (14). Artwork by Greg Wood (14).

DESIGN NOTES 13 Joinery, Wyer+Craw. Pendant light, Laura Kincade. Maxalto ‘Febo’ chairs, Space. Custom desk by Louise Walsh Interior Design.

Dulux Grid (walls) and Grand Piano in half and quarter strengths (trim). 14 Custom-stained American oak-veneer V-groove panels with limewashed and lacquered finish. Contemporary Leathers ‘Verona’ aniline leather in Adriatic (banquette), Instyle. Parachilna ‘Aballs’ pendants, Ke-zu.

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Anna Douglass (top) & Meryl Hare Hare+Klein Interior Design, Woolloomoolloo, NSW; (02) 9368 1234 or hareklein.com.au

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SOFT TOUCH

An under-used billiard room in Sydney has become a chic living area that’s also welcoming for grandchildren. Against white-painted walls, energy and colour have been introduced through print textiles and other vibrant accents, which chime with the artwork and leadlights. Positioned on both sides of the fireplace, bookshelves help to create balance and offer crucial storage.

“This is a family room in the truest sense,” say the owners. “It’s bright and light and we feel happy when we walk into it.”

DESIGN NOTES 15 Herman Miller ‘Crosshatch’ chairs, Living Edge. Zuster ‘Duyfken’ bookshelves. ‘Cleo’ sofa, Jardan. Gervasoni ‘Log’ side tables, Anibou. Foscarini ‘Fork’ floor lamp. ‘Fold’ rug, Armadillo & Co. 16 ‘Larvik’ bed, Luxo Living. Bedside table, Albi. ‘Petra’ table lamp, Bunnings. Salt&Pepper floor lamp. Dulux Tranquil Retreat (walls) and Natural White (upper wall). 17 ‘Y’ chandelier, Douglas & Bec. Rug, Armadillo & Co. Artwork, Boyd Blue.

Lydia Maskiell Lydia Maskiell Interiors, Launceston, Tasmania; 0437 535 609 or lydiamaskiell.com

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CLOUD NINE

A soothing warm grey paint shade (see notes above) was the starting point for this Launceston bedroom. The owner wanted a calm space to retreat to after demanding days. Lydia restored the walls and trim of the centuryold room, raising the focus with white above the picture rail. Floor-to-ceiling curtains accentuate the volume of space and filter light. Subtle lighting and luxe materials (wool, faux fur, velvet and a chunky knit) provide softness and luxury.

“It makes me feel relaxed,” says the owner.

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EXPERT TIP Tonka Andjelkovic Tonka Andjelkovic Design, Bondi, NSW; 0418 479 581 or tonkaandjelkovicdesign.com

Where ceilings are high, architectural lighting styles really shine.

17 Photography by Jenni Hare (15), Anjie Blair (16) & Maree Homer (17). Artwork by John Ogburn (15).

SIMPLE & ELEGANT

The key to this successful refurbishment lies in the seamless marriage between old and new. The Victorian-era architectural features of this Sydney home have been honoured and complemented by a selection of contemporary furniture, finishes, fittings, lighting and artwork. “I love the simplicity and elegance of the room,” says the owner. High ceilings maintain the heritage grandeur of the space while the new core materials – American walnut, linen, leather and bronze – enliven and lift the decor. >

SHOP THE ROOM ‘Y’ chandelier, Douglas & Bec. Lowe Furniture ‘Atticus’ dining table, Hub Furniture.

Rug, Armadillo & Co. Georg Jensen vases. Molteni&C ‘Outline’ chairs, Hub Furniture.

Artwork, Boyd Blue.

SHOP THE ROOM Grasscloth wallcovering in French Blue, Milgate.

Bedhead in Robert Allen ‘Neo Toile’ cotton in Cove from Redelman Fabrics & Wallcoverings. Custom bench seat by JD Upholstery covered in ‘Lux’ velvet in Petrol Blue from Zepel Fabrics. Lamp, Boyd Blue.

Photography by Martina Gemmola (18) & Thomas Dalhoff (19). Vintage beagle painting; statue and drawing by Daniel Dominguez (left); abstract by Michael Danner (all 19).

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Peter Schaad

Brett Mickan

Peter Schaad Interior Design, North Caulfield, Victoria; 0411 133 052 or psdesignstudio.com

Brett Mickan Interior Design, Enmore, NSW; (02) 9550 2706 or bmid.com.au

NEW HEIGHTS

A blank room with a ceiling height of 3.5m can be tough to transform into an intimate space, but that’s just what this Melbourne bedroom project (opposite) achieves.

Japanese grasspaper was applied to all walls, bedside tables and drawers, visually filling the space. A 2.3m-high custom bedhead in a Chinoiserie print draws the proportions of the room into balance. “Rather than a big white box with no personality, this room now has some scale and warmth,” says the owner.

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In refreshing this seldom-used space in an 1870s Sydney home, designer Brett Mickan brought a deep blue hue to the walls as a foil for the existing red-timber trim. It’s now the owners’ favourite place to escape, with curated furniture and art adding longedfor sophistication. Standouts include the custom-made rug, vintage gold-covered armchair and deliberately mismatched but complementary sofas – one straightarmed, the other curved. “In here, we feel like we’re getting away,” say the owners. >

DESIGN NOTES 18 Bedcover, Jennifer Button Agency. Feature cushions in Romo ‘Leander Quartz’ cotton-linen from Marco. Curtains in ‘Loft’ fabric in Gold from James Dunlop Textiles. 19 Dulux Benang (walls). Molteni&C ‘Lido’ sofa (left), Hub Furniture. Eichholtz ‘La Perla’ curved sofa. ‘Tribute’ coffee table, Zuster. Vintage armchairs. The custom rug by Tappeti Fine Handcrafted Rugs+Carpets was inspired by a piece of vintage fabric.

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Meaghan Williams (top) & Susanna Bilardo Enoki, Adelaide, SA; (08) 8271 5500 or enoki.com.au

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A family weekender in Port Willunga was designed to be a complete contrast to the owners’ Adelaide home and an expression of its seaside setting. In the kitchen, marine rope has been strung across the ceiling in a chevron pattern to mirror timber floorboards below. The rangehood, usually an unsung performer, is the unexpected hero of this space. Custom-made in Corten steel, it’s juxtaposed against solid American oak joinery and a sea-green tiled splashback, and will develop a rust-like patina over time.

DESIGN NOTES 20 ‘Alaska’ glazed splashback tiles, Eco Tile Factory. ModoLuce ‘Eva’ ceramic pendant lights. Agostino & Brown ‘Plum’ timber stools.

Murobond Paint Marble (walls). Dulux Black Caviar (ceiling). 21 ‘Milo’ modular sofa, Jardan. Design House Stockholm ‘Umemi’ knot cushion, Designstuff.

Blinds in Christopher Farr fabric from Ascraft. For similar vintage poster, try The Galerie. Dulux Sky Eyes (walls).

Lauren Li Sisällä Interior Design, South Yarra, Victoria; 0408 838 138 or sisalla.com.au

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DIRECTOR’S CUT

Previous occupants had this room set up as a dedicated home theatre, with black walls for the optimum cinema experience. But the current owners, a Melbourne couple with three children, preferred a more versatile space for day play as well as movie nights. Celestial blue paint gave the room an instant lift, creating a fresh yet cosy ambience. The shapely modular sofas are ideal for casual lounging and easy to move around as the situation demands. “It feels easygoing and chic at the same time,” say the owners. >

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Styling by Maz Mis (20). Photography by Jacqui Way (20) & Tess Kelly (21). Artwork by Nicholas Harding (21).

UNXPECTED PLEASURES

GIĂ“ Evolution parisi.com.au

‘I love my new bedroom – it reflects who I am.

It’s definitely the most beautiful room in our house.’ Maggie, 13

EXPERT TIP Round elements are a good fit in bedrooms and bedside storage manages clutter.

Kathryn Robson & Chris Rak

Jacquie Pask

Robson Rak Architecture+ Interiors, St Kilda, Victoria; (03) 9079 1860 or robsonrak.com.au

Moss, Albert Park, Victoria; (03) 9525 5014 or mossmelbourne.com.au

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GIRL’S ZONE STORY

‘Ballerina meets surfie chick’ was the theme for the chic Melbourne bedroom opposite, a teenage girl’s sanctuary. A sunny palette is sparked by the wallpapered feature wall, while quilted velvet on the bedhead and cushions add extra layers of comfort. Fresh whites provide balance and, in conjunction with clean-lined furniture and plentiful storage, set up a calm and organised ambience. “In a house often dominated by her boisterous brothers, we needed to create a feminine sanctuary,” says Jacquie.

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STABLE INFLUENCE

Occupying former stables and with a lovely garden aspect, this Melbourne kitchen design pays heed to both. With three children in the home, low-fuss materials mattered, too.

Horizontal joinery, a nod to stable doors, extends to the ceiling, where a new skylight is positioned over the island. The splashback and benches are in easy-care porcelain, while oak wraps the island and pantry wall. “It’s perfect for our modern lifestyle, but also has the warmth and character of a period home,” say the owners. >

Photograph by Lauren Bamford (22) & Martina Gemmola (23).

DESIGN NOTES 22 Elitis ‘Brit Pop’ wallpaper, Seneca Textiles. ‘Dedalo’ stacking drawers, Meizai. ‘Madison’ floor lamp, Canvas+Sasson. Scatter cushions, Sage x Clare. Bedhead in Kirkby Design ‘Cloud’ quilted velvet from Marco. Blind in Clark & Clark ‘Amore’ fabric. 23 Muuto stools, Living Edge.

Benchtop in ‘Miami’ porcelain from Signorino. ‘Downtown’ porcelain floor tiles in Ash, De Fazio Tiles & Stone. Custom pendant light.

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Angela Antelme Ascot Living, Ascot, Queensland; (07) 3268 2100 or ascotliving.com.au

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EMERALD CITY

Part of a whole-house refresh, this gracious Brisbane kitchen balances the character of a Queenslander with the practical needs of a family of six. The generous island bench, topped with eco-friendly and cost-effective Paperock (a paper-resin composite), is everyone’s favourite place to chat or grab a snack. Eye-catching emerald tiles provide textural interest. “The tiles and benchtop look really striking against the white,” says the owner. “It’s incredibly functional, and just a lovely place to be.”

DESIGN NOTES 24 Shaker-style joinery with two-pack finish in Dulux Vivid White. Custom-coloured Cotto Etrusco tiles. Paperock island benchtop in Leather. ‘Connect’ stools, Kin. Hepburn Hardware handles. ‘City Stik’ gooseneck sink mixer, Brodware Industries. Pendant lights, Dezion Studio.

25 Boral blockwork. Satin-finish two-pack polyurethane joinery in Dulux Domino. Granite benchtop. Fireplace wall in Pietra Grey marble tiles from Sareen Stone. Dulux Vivid White (walls). Electrolux barbecue and rangehood. Vintec bar fridge. Tribù ‘Mirthe’ table and ‘Illum’ chairs, Cosh Living.

Anna Maria Stillone

Photography by Maree Homer (24 & 25).

Stillone Design, Longueville, NSW; 0416 244 161 or stillonedesign.com.au

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FIRE & STONE

This outdoor room, part of a new build in Sydney, is set up for easy entertaining. “It’s fully covered yet still has that wonderful open feel, that sense of being outside,” say the owners. “The integrated kitchen and open fire allow us to entertain all year round.”

The walls are Boral blockwork, with slate tiles on the floor. Marble and granite reflect the finishes inside. The high-spec kitchen set-up includes a powerful rangehood. > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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Dina Malathounis Junctions90, Windsor, Victoria; (03) 9510 5781 or junctions90.com.au

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DEGREES OF CLOSENESS

‘A typical lazy Sunday afternoon sees the fire lit, the kids watching TV and the whole family relaxing here together.’ Dina Malathounis

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Photograph by Martina Gemmola. Styling by Julia Green.

Radiating the sophistication of a glamorous penthouse, this living area was, in fact, inspired by a desire for family togetherness. “We were longing for a space where the four of us could relax together,” says building designer Dina Malathounis, who devised the dreamy sunken space as the centrepiece of an open-plan pavilion extension to her 1850s home in Melbourne. “The old home had many small spaces and we were rarely together in one room. Now cooking, family socialising and homework can all happen in one space.” The gravitational force of the space is undeniable, thanks in part to a big, beckoning leather sofa and the rotating, suspended fireplace. Sleek expanses of concrete, glass and timber joinery fulfil the “timeless and minimal” brief. >

DESIGN NOTES ‘Gyrofocus’ fireplace. Joinery in ply and solid walnut.

Custom leather seating and dining table with brushbox top. Vintage original Le Corbusier chaise longue.

Bocci pendant lights.

Downlights, Artemide.

Flooring in concrete-oxide blend, machine-polished to 3000 grit. Triple glazing ensures eco-friendly temperature control.

EXPERT TIP Sheer curtains, hung from a recessed track around the ceiling perimeter, moderate glare in the northfacing room.

Camilla Molders

Krystal Sagona

Sofiaa Interior Design, College Park, SA; (08) 8362 5164 or sofiaa.com.au

Camilla Molders Design, Middle Park, Victoria; (03) 9699 6641 or camillamolders.com.au

Interior Flow, Ascot Vale, Victoria; 0414 881 736 or interiorflow.com.au

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MOODY HUES

This living space in Adelaide attests to the power of paint.

In contrast to the home’s bright, white, modern, open-plan rear extension, this room in the older section has been transformed with an inky grey wall treatment to become a cocooning haven where the owncers can retreat to read and relax. Dark timber floorboards and tessellated tiles on the hearth speak to the period character of the 19th-century home, while rich velvets on the sofa and ottoman add voluptuous texture and colour. “Think gentleman’s smoking room, without the smoke,” says Antonietta Sofia.

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CURTAIN TIME

The eclectic vibe of this revamped home office in Melbourne proves an inspiring spot to work in. Wedgwood-blue walls, lavish velvet curtains and a plush oval bamboo-silk rug build up layers of texture that frame a leadlight bay window. Floral velvet upholstery injects colour and personality, while a leather Timothy Oulton desk seat from Coco Republic lends vintage-style gravitas. “I love the furniture placement,” says designer Camilla Molders. “The desk in front of the window with a chair is quite theatrical and sets the scene beautifully.”

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PALETTE PLEASER

Challenge accepted: to inject warmth and cosiness into this Melbourne living room via a monochrome palette. The largerthan-life sofa and chic accessories now draw a crowd, be it on weeknights or when weekends roll around. “It suits our everyday family lifestyle, yet easily lends itself to entertaining,” say the owners.

A glass coffee table provides substance without dominating the space, and lends a sculptural quality to this sizeable room.

Custom joinery is practical for stowing the entertainment system and all the cords, cables and extras that come with it. >

DESIGN NOTES 27 Dulux Oolong (walls). Winckelmans porcelain tiles, Eco Tile Factory. Velvet sofa and ottoman. Vitra Noguchi coffee table.

28 Haymes Paint Faraway Sky (walls) and Greyology 2 (trims, ceiling, joinery). Curtains in Chivasso velvet and custom Grazia & Co chairs upholstered in Chivasso ‘Boho Girl’ velvet, both from Unique Fabrics. 29 Sofa, coffee table and side tables, all King Living. Rug, The Rug Collection.

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Photography by Nick Selth (27), Martina Gemmola (28) & Dylan Lark/Aspect 11 (29). Styling by Ruth Welsby (28). Artworks by Carole Scholich (27) & Sarah Cardamone (29).

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BEAMING BEAUTY

Gillian Khaw (top) & Tania Handelsmann Handelsmann+Khaw; Woollahra, NSW; 0428 066 000 or handelsmannkhaw.com

Natural materials, simple forms and earthy tones play equal roles in this living space, part of a new build in Sydney’s north. “The focus was on balancing the rustic with a touch of luxury,” says designer Tania Handelsmannn. To achieve this, the team used reclaimed, rough-hewn beams, oak flooring and timber joinery alongside black steel, sculptural lighting, travertine coffee tables and angular steel chairs. An elegant Ligne Roset sofa, linen curtains and plush rug soften the room and provide tactile luxury.“It’s contemporary yet classic; texture without twee,” says co-director Gillian Khaw. >

EXPERT TIP Using reclaimed hardwoods is a wonderful way to age a new build. Just make sure they are suitable for loadbearing purposes if that’s your intention.

Chelsea Hing Chelsea Hing, Albert Park, Victoria; (03) 8506 0417 or chelseahing.com.au

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LIVING GREEN

Photography by Felix Forest (30), Eve Wilson (31) & Christine Francis (32). Artwork by Gary Miles (32).

The formerly nondescript entry of a Melbourne home now induces a sense of arrival and rush of anticipation. Repositioned doorways and new panelling set up a dramatic line of sight. The antique console honours this home’s Edwardian provenance, with bold, minimal lighting and accessories for up-to-date relevance.

The masterstroke, however, is the moody, mossy green paintwork. “Colour has transformed the space,” say the owners.

“It’s immediately striking, yet warm and welcoming, and sets the scene.”

DESIGN NOTES 31 Resene Panzano (upper walls). Porter’s Paints Wood Smoke (panelling). Marble console, Franque. Michael Anastassiades ‘Ball’ cast-brass vase (on floor), Hub Furniture. La Roche ‘Rex’ tiles in Ecru, Urban Edge Ceramics. 32 Porter’s Paints Obsidian (walls). Oak dining table, Miguel Meirelles Antiques. Cassina ‘Cab’ chairs, Space. Antique Chinese walnut sideboard. Prestige Carpets ‘Oakford Elegance’ wool carpet in Rushden, Don Currie Carpets.

Barb Brownlow, (left) & Alexandra Brownlow Brownlow Interior Design, Toorak, Victoria; (03) 9826 0062 or brownlow.net.au

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PORTER’S PAINTS OBSIDIAN

The sign of a successful dining space is surely a table full of delighted guests, stimulated by all that’s around them. That’s the case with this Melbourne room, which went from dreary to dazzling when a modest, low bay window was replaced with a steel-framed box bay, emphasising the ceiling height and maximising natural light. “We can happily entertain large numbers, day or evening, with the same exotic feeling,” say the owners.

“And we love the way different styles of furniture work together without looking awkward or contrived.” > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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Ioanna Lennox Ioanna Lennox Interiors, Glebe, NSW; 0411 875 842 or ioannalennox.com

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DREAM STATE

In a delicate play-off between classic and contemporary, stormy and serene, this Sydney bedroom takes its cue from the harbour on a cloudy day. The wallpaper is a literal depiction of the theme, while deep blue accents are a more understated reference; the mood shifts subtly with the flick of a light switch. Billowing sail-like sheer curtains introduce movement and whimsy, while the dark bedhead offers a sophisticated anchor point for the scheme. “The bed is stately and has a solid, wonderful presence against the wispy, ephemeral nature of the clouds,” says interior designer Ioanna Lennox. >

SHOP THE ROOM Cole & Son Fornasetti ‘Nuvolette’ wallpaper (also on lampshade), Radford.

Heatherly Design tufted bedhead with Ultraleather in Charcoal, James Dunlop Textiles. ‘Nailhead’ bedside table from West Elm.

EXPERT TIP

Photograph by Felix Forest.

Good-looking and practical, Ultraleather is a great option for bedheads.

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David Hicks David Hicks, South Melbourne, Victoria; (03) 9826 3955 or davidhicks.com

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DESIGN NOTES 34 Calacatta Oro marble. MDF joinery in two-pack satin finish in Dulux Natural White. Murano glass chandelier. Custom cast-bronze stool. Curtains in Sahco ‘Clouds’ fabric from South Pacific Fabrics. 35 Designers Guild ‘Mattiazzo’ wallpaper in Cobalt, Radford. Patricia Urquiola ‘Redondo’ armchairs and ‘Gentry’ sofa, and Philippe Bestenheider ‘Nanook’ side table (at left), all Hub Furniture. Limestone mantelpiece by Richard Ellis Design. Pendant light and handknotted custom wool rug by JBL Design. European oak fishbone parquet floor.

Judith BarrettLennard Judith Barrett-Lennard Design, Claremont, WA; (08) 9384 2866 or jbldesign.com.au

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CHEERFUL SYMMETRY

Situated between an internal courtyard and an outdoor room, this expansive living area in Perth needed a focal point to encourage visitors to linger. The natural starting point was the fireplace, now topped with artwork and flanked by custom joinery. In a bold move, display shelves were backed by a vibrant floral wallpaper, a gesture balanced by the selection of contemporary furniture designs. The powder-blue rug helps demarcate the conversation zone and ties all the elements together. >

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Photography by Shannon McGrath (34) & Jody D’arcy (35). Artwork by Brendon Darby (35).

Opulence reigns supreme in this Melbourne penthouse bathroom, yet warmth and practicality were top of mind in designer David Hicks’ specifications. “The client wanted a bathroom that was more like a room,” he says. The curtains echo those in the adjacent bedroom, and the freestanding bath is like a piece of furniture. Tiles were banished in favour of large slabs of heavily veined marble cladding, to eliminate visible grout lines. The large expanse of silverbacked mirror is a grand, final gesture.

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Decus, Woollahra, NSW; (02) 9363 4004 or decus.com.au

‘It’s a delightful sanctuary at the end of the day and a joy to wake up in.’ Owner

Photograph by Anson Smart (36). Artwork by Chris Langlois (36).

Alexandra Donohoe Church

A large-scale, soft-focus floral wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries was the take-off point for a decor scheme that bridges masculine and feminine tastes in this Sydney bedroom.

The textured paper wraps around to cloak the wardrobe joinery behind; dark-stained floorboards and inky soft furnishings balance the floral. The owners, parents of four, love the result. “It’s so rich in colour and texture and feels very luxurious.” >

Susi Leeton Susi Leeton Architects + Interiors, Prahran, Victoria; 0402 404 909 or susileeton.com.au

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CARTE BLANCHE

Two rooms were merged to create a spacious, light-filled upstairs bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite in this Melbourne terrace. Central to the space, separating the bed from the ensuite, is a wall of joinery, wrapped in mirror on all four sides. “It sits like a diamond, reflecting light and creating optical illusions of an even larger space,” says architect Susi Leeton. Taking her cues from the iron lacework on the home’s facade, she aimed for “delicate and pretty” notes.

White walls amplify the sense of openness.

Photography by Shannon McGrath (38) & Marcus Clinton (38).

DESIGN NOTES 36 Architectural renovation by Luigi Rosselli Architects. Phillip Jeffries ‘Bloom’ wallpaper. Society Linen bedlinen, Ondene. Gervasoni ‘InOut’ side table, Anibou. Berber rug, Robyn Cosgrove. Porter’s Paints Plaster of Paris (walls). 37 ‘Kalos’ linen-covered chair, Space. Pendant lights, Nice Home. Silk patchwork cushions, Safari Living. SuperTuft ‘Karima’ carpet. Dulux Beige Royal Quarter (walls, joinery). 38 ‘Zebrino’ wall tiles, Trend Tile.

Phoenix tapware and towel rails, Reece. Stool and towels, Hunter & Stone. Home Design ‘Facet’ pendant lights, Bunnings.

Shona Telfer

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Fox & Finch Interiors, Worrigee, NSW; 0422 216 403 or foxandfinchinteriors.com.au

A soothing green outlook and no near neighbours inspired interior designer Shona Telfer to install generous windows in the bathroom of her own home on the NSW South Coast. Keeping the colour scheme and materials palette minimal so as not to compete with the view, she divided the space into wet and dry zones to maximise functionality and minimise mess. “The kids can splash around in the bath to their hearts’ content but the rest of the bathroom stays dry,” she says. > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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‘This design maximises the connection to the yard, tennis court and outdoor lifestyle.’

Styling by Kate Nixon. Photograph by Maree Homer.

Shaun Lockyer, architect

DESIGN NOTES Indoor/ outdoor furniture: ‘Mac’ sofa and and armchair, ‘Fred’ coffee table and ‘Lionel’ chairs, Jardan. Smeg barbecue. Lighting, Inlite. Concrete dining table poured in situ.

Sandblasted off-form concrete (walls). Silver travertine floor tiles.

Rosewood doors and windows, Architectural Timber Joinery.

Custom fireplace and bench.

Shaun Lockyer & Jen Negline Shaun Lockyer Architects, Newstead, Queensland; (07) 3257 7288 or lockyerarchitects.com.au

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MAXIMUM CONNECTION

Inspired by Brazilian Modernism, this outdoor room attached to a new Brisbane home drinks in its subtropical surrounds.

The home design, and in particular this room, explores the idea of transparency between living spaces and supports the owners’ agenda to encourage their three boys to spend time outside. Built from natural materials left raw, and equipped with all-weather furniture, a kitchen and fireplace, the outdoor room is a world of its own. “This is our special place where friends and family come together,” says the owner. “It sets up an acreage lifestyle within the inner city.” >

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Marylou Sobel Marylou Sobel Interior Design, Bellevue Hill, NSW; (02) 9130 5899 or marylousobel.com.au

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Every opportunity to soften and soothe has been taken in refreshing this Sydney living room. Elegant details such as antiques, leather piping and curtains in silk and linen have created a calm, inviting setting. Plump down-filled seating promotes ease, the ottoman is ideal for weary feet or floral arrangements, and the armoire hides a flat-screen TV. “The owners love this room and love that family and friends get so much pleasure from it,” says designer Marylou Sobel.

DESIGN NOTES 40 Bergère armchairs in de Le Cuona ‘Sack Cloth’ linen in Sesame. Ottoman in The Isle Mill ‘Craigie Hill’ wool fabric in Glen Stone.

Sisal rug over travertine flooring. Porter’s Paints Watermark (various strengths). 41 Bedhead in Kathryn M Ireland Textiles & Design ‘Moroccan Weave’ linen.

Lamps, Bloomingdales Lighting. Cushions, L&M Home. Curtains in Sequana ‘Hairline’ linen in Natural Red. Dulux Grand Piano (walls).

Lisa Burdus Lisa Burdus Interior Design, Crows Nest, NSW; 0409 489 225 or lisaburdus.com.au

41 Photography by Maree Homer.

DOUBLE DUTY

This self-contained guest accommodation in Sydney was once empty space above a freestanding double garage. The main property, built in the 1970s, features exposed brick, an element this palette draws upon. Sisal carpet, woven blinds, a textured bedhead and tactile curtains and cushions provide softness and interest.

“Although it was designed for guests, everyone loved the space so much that a bidding war took off between the owners and their adult children,” says Lisa Burdus. > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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Matt Gibson

Trudi Scrymgour

Justine Hugh-Jones Design, Mosman, NSW; 0410 687 786 or justinehughjones.com

Matt Gibson Architecture + Design, Collingwood, Victoria; 03) 9419 6677 or mattgibson.com.au

Form Follows Function, Alexandria, NSW; 0402 420 500 or form followsfunction.com.au

William Dangar, Botany, NSW; (02) 9316 9044 or williamdangar.com.au

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Balancing tradition with the demands of a modern family, the refresh of an 1889 home in Victoria included updating the original drawing room. Deep blue walls and crisp white trims lay the groundwork, and the coordination of library shelving, indoor planting and contemporary light fittings respects the original architecture while allowing new intervention. “We love this room. It allows us to retreat but also to gather, in the same way that families did in a ‘drawing room’ in traditional times,” say the owners.

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In this refurbished guest bathroom in Sydney, hospitality extends to full immersion in luxurious materials. Graphic black and white marble tiles meet in a rhythmic, crenellated border that’s whimsically reminiscent of castle turrets.

Burnished brass fixtures are warm and worthy accents, while the star bathtub has modern-classic appeal. Underpinning the success of this opulent space is a highly functional layout. “It’s a beautiful space,” say the owners. “Our guests feel like they’re staying in a five-star hotel.”

William Dangar

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This neatly executed courtyard is at the heart of a home on Sydney’s northern beaches. It’s a lovely space directing light into the interior via glass doors on three sides. Interior designer Justine Hugh-Jones, architect Walter Barda and garden designer William Dangar collaborated on this green zone, which has painted masonry seating and concrete pavers, divided by lush groundcover Dichondra repens. Firepit/coffee table from Robert Plumb. “We use the space more than any other area,” say the owners.

DESIGN NOTES 42 Bristol Abyss (walls). Walter Knoll ‘Oota’ coffee table and Philipp Mainzer ‘Habibi’ tray, Living Edge. Michael Anastassiades for Flos ‘IC Lights’ floor lamp, Euroluce. ‘City Canberra’ rug, Halcyon Lake Rugs & Carpets. 43 ‘Ottocento’ bath, Artedomus. ‘Kekule’ marble wall tiles, Skheme. Burnished-brass tapware, Rogerseller. 44 Outdoor furniture, Robert Plumb. Sunbrella fabric cushions. Murobond Paint Walter (weatherboards).

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Styling by Sarah Maloney (43). Photography by Shannon McGrath (42), Maree Homer (43), Prue Ruscoe (44) & Jack Lovel (45). Art photographs by Akila Berjaoui (44).

Justine Hugh-Jones

EXPERT TIP Repeat shapes for visual continuity – the oval mirror, basins, bath and handle detail here are right in sync.

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Christopher Elliott Christopher Elliott Design, Prahran, Victoria; (03) 9077 8133 or christopherelliottdesign.com.au

SHOP THE ROOM Apaiser ‘Chi’ freestanding bath and basins. Fantini ‘Fukasawa’ wall-mounted mixer set, Rogerseller. Custom mirror with storage inside and black timber handle by In-Teria.

Delta ‘Midispy’ downlights.

The main ensuite of a Melbourne terrace delivers on a request for practicality paired with luxury.

Clean, contemporary lines are balanced by the rounded forms of the bath, basins and mirrors, and black-stained oak offsets white Carrara marble.

Steel-framed glazed doors bring in treetop views, while the shower and toilet are shielded behind a double vanity. “The design is clever,” says the owner.

“There’s plenty of storage and the large slabs of marble make the space feel generous.” >

Photography by Felix Forest (46) & Martina Gemmola (47). Styling by Heather Nette King (47). Landscaping by Kate Patterson Landscape Architect (47).

Alexandra Ponting AP Design House, Woollahra, NSW; (02) 9362 5068 or apdesignhouse.com.au

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A place for solitude and entertaining was the brief for this smart-casual outdoor room in Brisbane. “I wanted to create an alfresco area that was fresh, easy and timeless,” says interior designer Alexandra Ponting. Modern design leads the way: the Gervasoni ‘InOut’ table, Roda ‘Orson 001’ chairs and striking Karman ‘Moby Dick’ pendant light are all conversation points.

Lounge lizards might prefer the 4m-long banquette, which offers plenty of seating without impacting on circulation space.

DESIGN NOTES 46 Banquette seat pad in an olive and beige raffia fabric from Westbury Textiles. Scatter cushions in a Donghia outdoor fabric from South Pacific Fabrics. Kose ceramic platter, Ondene. Karman pendant light, ECC Lighting+Furniture. Dulux Vivid White. 47 Custom-designed fireplace/ barbecue. Pergola in western red cedar. Silver granite pavers. Curtains in ‘Allusion’ semi-sheer, linen-look fabric, Zepel Fabrics. Living Divani ‘Neowall’ sofa.

Outdoor table and chairs, Ikea. ‘Comback’ sled chair by Patricia Urquiola (inside house), Space. Ficus pumila (on walls). Stephanotis floribunda (on wires).

Jane Kilpatrick (left) & Anna Pipkorn Pipkorn & Kilpatrick, Fitzroy, Victoria; 0408 596 534 or pipkornkilpatrick.com.au

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A stunning custom-designed fireplace is the hero of this new outdoor entertaining space, at the rear of a California bungalow in Melbourne. Clad in large-format bluestone tiles, the 4x1m fireplace encourages outdoor entertaining all year round. On the other side of the woodstack is a barbecue bench with built-in bar fridge, allowing the cook to face outwards and easily interact with guests.

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Adelaide Bragg Adelaide Bragg & Associates, Hawthorn West, Victoria; (03) 9818 6757 or adelaidebragg.com.au

Mikayla Rose Heartly, Hawthorn, Victoria; 0447 006 449 or heartly.com.au

Replacing a dysfunctional galley layout that only had room for one, this smart and supremely functional kitchen is part of an extension to a 1900s Adelaide villa. The original sandstone wall inspired the materials palette, which includes American oak floorboards and oak-veneer pivot doors that lead to a butler’s pantry/laundry and study nook/mud room. “I love that such order and modern convenience has been achieved, yet my absolute favourite element is the oldest – the stone wall,” says designer Mikayla Rose.

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Bold new upholstery on the chairs was the starting point in the refurbishment of a once-drab Melbourne living room. Flash forward to this alluring space, endowed with rich colour and texture. “Our family uses it for watching TV, or as a quiet spot to think and read and sit by the fire,” say the owners. Drawing them to the marble hearth is an intriguing artwork set against fine sisal wallpaper. More sisal on the floor amps up texture, while lights set at various heights establish a sense of balance. >

DESIGN NOTES 48 Dulux Silkwort (grey) and Natural White. Statuario porcelain splashback, Maximum. Muuto ‘Ambit’ pendant light. Stoneware vase and decanter, JamFactory. Milk jug, mortar and pestle and pitcher, Living by Design. 49 Thibaut ‘Shang’ extra-fine sisal wallpaper in Tangerine, Boyac. Square cushions in Fortuny fabric from Ascraft. Rectangular cushion in Ralph Lauren leopard print from Brownlow Interior Design.

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Styling by Maz Mis (48). Photography by Jacqui Way (48) & Lisa Cohen (49). Artwork by Melissa Egan (49, over mantel; other works unknown).

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SHOP THE ROOM St Pierre armchairs from Wills Furniture upholstered in Galbraith & Paul fabric.

Side tables, Tigger Hall Design. Ottoman in Lee Jofa fabric from Elliott Clarke. ‘Chinese Rustic’ sisal carpet International Floorcoverings.

EXPERT TIP Reupholster favourite but tired furniture for an instant room lift.

DESIGN NOTES Concealed LED strip lighting. Tapware, Brodware Industries. Heated towel rail, Hydrotherm. Porter’s Paints Lead Triple (ceiling).

Chris Stanley (left), Asha Nicholas (right) & Chris Austin Splinter Society, Fitzroy, Victoria; (03) 9419 4189 or splintersociety.com

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Photograph by Jack Lovel.

“Zen beach house” was the brief for this bathroom in a Melbourne bungalow, whose busy owner craved a relaxing sanctuary.

“We looked at photographs of the client’s favourite holiday destinations; that was influential in driving the aesthetic,” explains architect Chris Stanley. In this temple-like space of dark and soothing shades, the freestanding bath has been raised on a granite plinth, giving it monumental significance. It’s supported by an earthy, authentic material palette: cedar wall battens, a stone bench and porcelain floor tiles. #

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PAUL HOPPER Stylist, designer and owner of Terrace Above his outdoor-living emporium in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Paul shares a plant-filled apartment with his beloved cocker spaniels, Bertie (left) and Herbie.

Text by Laura Barry. Styling by Paul Hopper. Photograph by Kristina Soljo.

MY FAVOURITE THINGS Hat Bought at the Glastonbury Festival in the UK. I love hats!

Vase By glass artist Emma Varga.

Photo A picture of my mum and dad’s wedding. Glass ball Found in a thrift shop in Brighton, England.

Dish Dinosaur Designs. Bell jar This is a vintage piece that now protects my great-grandfather’s camera.

Bowl with shells The bowl was a gift from a friend and the shells in it were collected on my travels.

Monkey lamp A Seletti piece. It’s from my shop, as are all the plants and pots here. Faux fur Kmart.

Armchair One of my local vintage finds. Rug From West Elm. MY FAVOURITE HAUNTS Favourite local restaurants I like Italian Bar in Paddington and Plane Tree Cafe in Woollahra.

Go-to shopping spots I like to support local business, so I shop in Woollahra, Paddington and Surry Hills. There’s an amazing vintage shop across the street from me.

Places you find inspiration Art galleries and botanical gardens.

Glasshouses are my favourite.

What ‘home’ means to you It has to be a place of sanctuary. terraceoutdoorliving.com.au >

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Sheridan

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hybrid of apartment living and hotel accommodation, Eden Locke recently opened its doors in the heart of the Scottish capital. The historic Georgian terrace has been refurbished by architect Matthew Grzywinski of New York’s Grzywinski+Pons, who talks us through the project: Our aim was to restore the building to its former glory, while also retaining and celebrating its heritage.

We wanted it to be inviting and comfortable, with touches of subtle grandeur.

The main colour palette is pastel green and pink, with

stone grey and bursts of mustard yellow for warmth.

Polished-brass fixtures are a nod to the 18th century.

The name Eden Locke was inspired by the Garden of Eden, so we’ve used a lot of plants to add texture and life. The pale green sofa [above] was specifically designed for Eden Locke and is the centrepiece of every room. To recreate this look, play with natural light. Don’t be afraid to mix soft pastels with pops of bold colour. And use plants to add texture – they can make a big difference. lockeliving.com

he aim of “introducing creative thought into the everyday things of life” was the goal of Italian-born Claudio Alcorso when he founded Sheridan back in 1967. It’s a worthy ideology that continues to shape the ethos of the bedding and homewares brand as it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017 – and into the future.

“Over the past eight years we’ve worked hard to move Sheridan from ‘my mother’s brand’ to a more contemporary positioning of beautiful Australian living,” says group general manager Paul Gould. This has led to innovations such as the launch of the Sheridan Studio retail concept; the establishment of a design studio in Sydney, where artists turn homewares into unique works of beauty; and a range of children’s linen in partnership with the Red Nose charity.

“In addition, to celebrate our anniversary, we collaborated with iconic Australian artist Ken Done to produce a limited-edition collection of his work from the ’80s,” says Paul. Little wonder, then, that Sheridan has kept us rapt – and wrapped – for half a century. sheridan.com.au

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FLORAL ATTRIBUTES

Fleurs de Nadia

RETAIL NEWS HATCHES, MATCHES…

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Renowned for its Modernist designs from the 1950s to the ’70s, Adelaide furniture maker TH Brown has resumed production of its mid-century classics after a 45-year hiatus.

To kick off, they’ve re-released their ‘Danish’ (below, $1195) and ‘Martelle’ stools. “I wanted to ensure the next generation of design lovers can own a piece of modern Australian design history,” says managing director Simon Brown, the third generation to head the firm.

“The stools hold their own as beautiful, quintessentially modern pieces.” thbrown.com.au

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Melbourne retailer Pittella has unveiled its Ceramica collection of benchtop basins crafted in Vinci, Italy. Durable and scratch-resistant, these hand-turned beauties are priced from $1057. pittella.com.au

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Renowned US designer Barbara Barry has created a superb new collection of storage pieces, upholstery and lighting for Baker Furniture, including this shapely ‘Magritte’ lamp, $5705. Available from Cavit & Co. cavitco.com.au

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Bethan Gray is an award-winning Welsh designer whose output is strong on timeless beauty and lasting quality. Check out this fab Brogue table and Shamsian Nizwa cabinet (both below), plus more of her standout pieces, at Living Edge. livingedge.com.au

In its 30th-anniversary year, Caesarstone has launched five evocative ne designs, including (from left) Turbine Grey, Cloudburst Concrete and Frozen Terra. Priced from $450/m2 (installed). caesarstone.com.au

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adia Straschko’s earliest memories include happy days spent in her grandmother’s flower-filled garden in Victoria’s Macedon, and the traditional Ukrainian floral folk designs that her great-grandmother used to embroider. “These moments connected me to the way flowers represent meaning in my heritage,” says Nadia.

“To this day, flowers have never been far from my sight.”

After studying agriculture and winemaking, Nadia discovered floristry in Sydney and knew she’d found her calling. Relocating to Adelaide, where she gained access to local growers and established a garden of her own, she started Fleurs de Nadia in 1995. Since then she’s been creating gorgeous botanical arrangements with an emphasis on seasonal and sustainable elements. “I’m inspired by the seasons, by the flowers and greenery that are naturally available,” she says. “I love to gather them and see what works together.” fleursdenadia.com #

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VINYL

A century and a half after the first sound recording, there’s a new appreciation for vinyl discs.

Chris Pearson gets into the groove.

“M

ary had a little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow.” In 1877, in his New Jersey workshop, Thomas Edison (pictured at top right) uttered these simple words into a device he called a phonograph. Then, miraculously, he played them back. While faint and crackly, their significance eclipsed any shortcomings: he had just invented recorded sound.

Edison’s machine recorded his rhyme onto a sheet of tinfoil wrapped around a revolving cylinder. A stylus produced a groove in the foil in response to his voice; a second stylus played it back. The sound was faint and the tinfoil lasted for just a few playings, but Edison could already see great potential. He cited 10 uses for his invention, including dictation, teaching elocution, books for the blind and, fourth on the list, music reproduction.

Alexander Graham Bell (of telephone fame) tweaked the device in the 1880s, introducing hardier, wax-coated cardboard cylinders and a cutting stylus that produced better sound. Later that decade, Emile Berliner invented the record as we know it, swapping the cylinder for a flat disc with a groove spiralling towards the centre.

Gradual improvements were made to the turntable, stylus, sound processing and discs (shellac records gave way to vinyl in the early 1950s), but the concept remained essentially unchanged until the 1970s, when cassette tapes made music more portable.

Then the ’80s ushered in the compact disc and its arguably superior sound, without hisses or crackles. It should have been the record’s nemesis, the vinyl countdown.

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1890s Shellac proved superior to rubber and celluloid for the new flat discs.

1980s Cassettes, like vinyl records, were eclipsed by the new CD format and its clean sound.

2007 Apple’s iPod Classic put 20,000 songs in your pocket, as well as video content.

2017 Original, reissued and new vinyl LPs are growing in popularity.

WHAT IT MEANS TO US From 2015 to 2016, according to the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), revenue from streaming was up from $71.1m to $135.5m, digital downloads of albums and individual tracks were down from $132.5m to $105m, and sales of CD albums dropped from $110.6m to $87.2m.

But vinyl shot up from $8.9m to $15.1m (from 374,097 units to 655,301), an increase of more than 70 per cent.

“Vinyl is all about the sound quality,” says Len Wallis of Sydney’s Len Wallis Audio, who opened his business in 1978 when records ruled and has seen many audio formats come and go. “With a good turntable, the best equipment and records in good condition, it’s the best sound format. With CDs and MP3, the music is compressed, so they can’t capture the dynamics and the warmth and involvement of vinyl. To a generation that has grown up with compressed music, vinyl sounds good.”

So, hipsters are tuning in to vinyl while baby boomers are dusting off their stored LPs, reliving the nostalgia of putting albums back in their sleeves and poring over the cover notes and artwork. In response, new turntables, such as the Gramovox ‘Floating Record’ player, are getting sexier.

“It’s ironic,” says Wallis. “The technology in vinyl is archaic – a diamond needle vibrating on a plastic disk – yet the future’s in streaming and vinyl, as crazy as that sounds.” #

Photography from Getty Images (Edison), Alamy (album covers).

But even the CD wasn’t infallible. First came MP3 downloads. Now, with speedier broadband, streaming services such as Spotify are delivering instant music.

But at the same time, something strange has happened. In a case of back to the future, vinyl has made a comeback. And it’s not just baby boomers trying to wind back the clock.

In the UK in 2016, according to researchers ICM Unlimited, nearly 50 per cent of vinyl buyers were 35 or younger, while those aged 45 to 64 notched up 28 per cent of sales.

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ON HOME

By Jane Harper

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My spare room isn’t much, but two novels have now emerged from amid the chaos, cups and crumbs.

am embroiled in a stand-off with a journalist from To be fair to me, the workspace in my home is just that – Sweden. She hopes I will crack; I hope she is prepared a space in which to work. for a long wait. We have been building to this moment Before my first novel was written, this space was mostly for several months, since we first met to discuss a referred to as ‘the spare room’. It’s not a particularly piece she was writing about the Swedish release of attractive room. It’s not crammed with interesting objects my first novel, The Dry. to spark discussion and trains of thought, and it is certainly “I would love to take some photos of your creative not – unfortunately – what even the most generous workspace,” she said. observer could possibly describe as inspirational. It’s not “Ah, I see. The problem is, I don’t really have a ‘creative even that well lit. But it does have a desk and a computer workspace’ as such.” and a door that shuts. And when I am on deadline “I thought,” she said, fixing me and under pressure, I’ve found, with her cool Scandinavian gaze that’s what counts.

‘Somehow, two novels over the rim of her coffee cup, “that It’s a room very much grounded have appeared out of you worked from home.” in all the mundane practicalities this cramped, poorly lit, of word counts and rewrites and A long pause. “I do.”

“So you create your books from a utilitarian room.’ too many tea-and-biscuit breaks. workspace within your home?”

The keys on the keyboard stick. I Another pause. I took a deep sip before answering. tell myself it’s because of overuse from my disciplined “I suppose.” writing schedule, but it’s possibly something to do When she smiled, her icy blue eyes lit up like a Nordic with all the crumbs. fjord. “Then that would be perfect.”

The desk bears loud echoes of my former life as a print I had no choice. I had to nip this in the bud. “I’m sorry. journalist on a daily newspaper, where I always felt a Whatever you are imagining it looks like…” I leaned chaotic desk was a busy desk. There are scraps of paper in. “You’re wrong.” floating around, numbers and thoughts are scribbled She didn’t believe me. She still doesn’t, judging by her on the nearest thing to hand, and it is all set against a continued enthusiasm for photographing the alleged backdrop of an endless parade of empty mugs. creative hub of my home. I suspect that her curiosity at I know I could clean it in minutes, make it look more my robust refusal long ago outweighed her professional fresh and inviting, but I rarely do. I keep the desk the way interest. But for now, at least, it won’t be happening. it is because, in my own way, I find it reassuring. When To be fair to her, I don’t know exactly what she’s imagining. I worked on a newspaper, I didn’t need inspiration to > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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write. I just needed a computer, a news story and a deadline. Now, faced with creating my own stories, I find myself drawing heavily on that experience. I have the computer, I have the deadlines. If I recreate the chaos, the stories will surely come. That’s the theory, at least.

The room also has a bookcase. (“Perhaps…” said the Swedish journalist, extending an olive branch. “Perhaps a photo of your personal book collection?”) I feel disappointed with myself that I’m not on firmer ground here. I love to read, and read across a range of genres.

Somehow, my bookshelves refuse to reflect this.

My favourite books never seem to find their way onto the shelves for any length of time – they are lent, or were borrowed in the first place. Some of them have to be returned to the library, or else I read them years ago and no longer seem to own a copy. Mediocre books are moved on quickly, to friends or family who’ve shown interest or the op shop. And so my bookshelves become an oversized to-be-read pile, full of the books I haven’t quite got around to. They greet me each morning with the faint whiff of judgement.

Sometimes I wonder why I am so resistant to a visit from the Swedish journalist. Would it really be so bad to wash up the mugs and let her peruse the bookshelves over a cup of tea? I could show her how the scribbled notes on scraps of paper become a broader idea, and explain how the small window and boring white walls keep me focused on the screen and my writing.

I know it is not what she expects, but perhaps that’s no bad thing. Somehow, two novels have appeared out of this cramped, poorly lit, utilitarian room. So somewhere, hidden among the empty mugs, there must # be something at least a little bit inspirational.

Jane Harper’s debut novel, The Dry, was published after winning the 2015 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an unpublished manuscript.

A page-turning murder mystery set in rural Australia, it was named Book of the Year and Best Debut Fiction at the 2017 Indie Books Awards. Rights to the book have been sold in more than 25 countries. Just released is Jane’s latest novel, Force of Nature ($32.99, Pan Macmillan), which builds on the themes and characters of The Dry.

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Planned to perfection: four family homes built from scratch.

The Grant family revel in outdoor living at their multi-level home in Sydney, which took two years to build. Not only does it border the beach, it has a 3.2x8.5m solar-heated swimming pool – paradise for the five children of the house. Coast ‘Isla’ outdoor beanbag chair, Cosh Living. Turn the page for more…

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HEAVEN

In Sydney’s southern suburbs a couple found a block that fitted the bill of relaxed coastal living, then built a home fit for their five active children.

STORY Natalie Walton | ST Y L IN G Kayla Gex P H OTOGRA PHY Chris Warnes

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This is the life

“Once those blinds rise in the morning, it’s all systems go!” says homeowner Elisa. On a typical day, her five children aged eight to 16 head to school and husband Adam works in the office.

After school, son Jack might do some exercise, Will and Taye play beach footy, Dane goes fishing and Ellie is on the trampoline or in the pool. In summer, dinner is often eaten outside. “We love the openness of the alfresco area,” Elisa says.

ENTRANCE Built in rendered brick with timber cladding on the bay side of the home, there are highlights of stone at the entry and on boundary walls. Elisa and son Taye are by the oak front door, framed by ‘Barrimah’ stone from Eco Outdoor.

Just inside is custom cabinetry topped with more stone from CDK Stone. The pivot door is by Fewings Joinery. ‘Buffalo’ granite pavers, Eco Outdoor. GARDEN (from left) Taye, Jack and Dane play with Holly the labrador at the bottom of the garden.

A wall of Eco Outdoor’s ‘Jindera’ dry stone reflects the local landscape. >

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fter walking along a quiet beach one morning inSydney’sSutherlandShire,Adam and Elisa Grant decided to make enquiries about properties for sale in the area. It was March 2014 and their timing was perfect because they soon learnt of a place that backed onto the beach, just before it was listed. They grabbed the opportunity to buy the house and negotiated a long settlement.

While the location was ideal and the 30-year-old brick house well-maintained, it wasn’t big enough for their family of seven. The couple decided to knock down most of the structure to accommodate their needs.

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“Adam works in the building industry and had always dreamed of creating a house designed and purpose-built to meet our family’s long wish list,” says Elisa. “The design process was fun, with all of us providing input into what it should look like and how it should work.”

Thefinalplanstook12monthstofinaliseandgaincouncil approval. By March 2015, they were ready to start.

The family wanted a modern beach home with aluxuryhotel feel – and architect Darren Tye of Architexture delivered.Theresultingseven-bedroomhomespansthree levels and includes every extra: a study, cinema, gym, > rumpus and pool rooms, spa and swimming pool.

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Dulux Natural White interior walls and ceilings

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CDK Stone turko argento kitchen splashback and benchtop

DINING ROOM This open space features ‘Barrimah’ cladding from Eco Outdoor. Lowe ‘Atticus’ dining table, Hub Furniture.

‘Aver Carver’ chairs, Casa Mia. Designer buy: ‘Constellation Crux’ pendant light, $2082, Anaesthetic. RUMPUS The ‘William’ modular sofa from Arthur G has room for most of the family, including (from left) Will, Taye, Adam and Ellie.

EB Interiors chose all the fabrics. On the ottomans are ‘Delta’ fabric (left) from Rossetti Fabrics and ‘Pollock Pacific’ from Elliott Clarke. ‘Eileen’ round table, Space.

H G HOUSES Adammanagedthetw0-yearbuildwithBenRichardson of BRB, but relied heavily on interior designers Emma Buchan and Alex Mason, who were involved very early in the process. Their company, EB Interiors, designed and detailed all the joinery, staircases, fireplaces and feature details. They also selected and/or designed the furniture, art and accessories – right down to the towels andcutlery.“Theirknowledgeofthelatestthingsavailable and what works is exceptional,” says Elisa.

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embrace it and continue it through the interiors,” says Emma. As a result, a lot of natural stone, pale timber, linen and cotton were chosen.

Now everyone has their own bedroom and there are plenty of places to play and retreat. Elisa especially loves the new alfresco area, particularly in summer, when she reads the papers on Sunday mornings and often has friends over for lunch. “This is our own pieceof paradise,” she says. “It’s like being on a permanent holiday.” > Architexture, 0414 744 874 or darren@tye.net.au.

BRB, 0409 066 500 or ben@brbuilding.com.au.

EB Interiors, (02) 9544 4507 or ebinteriors.net.au.

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KITCHEN above and opposite Emma Buchan designed the kitchen to seat the whole family, including (from left) Ellie, Dane, Jack, Elisa, Taye and Will. ‘Maggie’ stools, Jardan. Its coast-inspired look extends to the fishing crate-like shelf above the bench. ‘Y Chandelier 03’ pendant, Douglas & Bec. ‘Eve’ tapware, KWC. Visual texture comes from the limestone bench and turko argento splashback. ‘Milkwood’ veneer from Elton Group. Oven, Miele. LIVING Comfort is key in this plush room on the ground floor. ‘Cage’ side and coffee tables, Stylecraft. Rug, The Rug Establishment. ‘Fizi’ pendant lights, Articolo Lighting. Designer buy: Arana high-back chair, $3518, Jardan. RUMPUS Plenty of storage was essential. Bench seat with ‘Tulu’ fabric in Indigo from Tigger Hall Design. Artwork by Gemelle Madigan.

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MAIN BEDROOM Elisa and Adam wanted their room to look and feel like a boutique-hotel suite. ‘Alta Fedelta’ bedhead and table, Cult. Linen, Bemboka. Curtains, Warwick Fabrics. DANE’S ROOM above right and below right The joinery in the desk area is by Leading Edge Kitchens. ‘Levi’ chair, Globe West. Linen from Planet.

Curtains, James Dunlop Textiles. Outdoor furniture, Eco Outdoor. Designer buy: Queen-size quilt in Indigo, $469, Bemboka. MAIN ENSUITE ‘Rocca Bianca’ wall and floor tiles from Artedomus keep the tone relaxed. Tapware, Rogerseller. ALFRESCO AREA A built-in barbecue and outdoor kitchen allow the family to cook and eat outside. Pictured are Adam and Elisa with Will, Jack and Dane plus dogs Lou Lou and Holly. Sofa, table and chairs, Cosh Living. For Where to Buy, see page 230.

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With their previous home’s renovation tackled in bits and pieces (with toddlers crawling all over them), Elisa and Adam were keen for more help this time. EB Interiors was just what they needed.

“Emma and Alex followed our plan completely, assisting with the correct placing of internal beams, introducing us to stone feature walls, helping us to choose sensational lighting and make difficult decisions,” says Elisa. #

FEATURE TREE & PLANTS Espaliered lemon tree PLANTS Correa alba Giant bromeliad (Alcantarea) Japanese sago palm (Cycas revoluta) Westringia fruticosa ‘Mundi’

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DINING The large triangles in the artwork by Louise de Weger were the starting point for the room’s colour scheme. Blue plant pot, Rachael Swift Design. Smart buy: Twiggargerie cubes, $65, Sage x Clare. FRONT GARDEN Behind the curved, rendered wall is a lawn for Nathan and Simone’s two daughters, Ava-Marie (left) and Harper. The front door and cladding are American oak stained with Feast Watson Black Japan. Up above, the bedroom windows are angled to catch the sun. >

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or Simone Stainwall and Nathan Theos , the past five years have been a whirlwind of the best kind. In that time, they met and fell in love, started a family, snapped up a prime parcel of land in a bayside suburb of Melbourne and built their dream home. Suffice to say, the busy couple are now cherishing every family moment in their newly completed house and delighting in its clever design.

“We bought the land in December 2013 after it was passed in at auction,” says Nathan. “I went and made an offer and we got it.” Shortly afterwards, Simone, a lawyer, and Nathan, a director at a building company, went to an open house that architect Martin Friedrich had designed and loved it. “As soon as we walked in, we thought, ‘Wow! That’s exactly the vision we have for our own house,’” Nathan explains. Martin was hired.

Though it’s in a great location close to schools, the beach and a shopping strip, the 427m2 block is an unusual shape that narrows towards the back. The challenge for Martin was designing an expansive family home on it.

“We wanted to maximise space and light, so there are large areas of well-oriented glazing,” he says. “We also >

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Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.

KITCHEN White semi-gloss cabinetry rises to the ceiling while black in the appliances, furniture and island bench’s stunning Nero Maquina marble rules at ground level. Peeking through the clear-glass splashback is Bambusa textilis ‘Gracilis’ supplemented by lots of green in the plants and foliage throughout. Appliances, Miele. Smart buy: ‘Velletri’ wire stools, $349 each, Huset. ENTRANCE Harper with Bentley, the family’s six-year-old cavoodle. The curved staircase is one of Martin Friedrich’s signature designs. Polished concrete floor, Mentone Premix.

This is the life

After two years of planning and building while moving between their in-laws, Simone and Nathan are enjoying a bit more relaxation – and finally being able to stay home. “We have families with similar-age children here a lot so the kids can have free rein,” Simone says. “Our house isn’t particularly large, but it feels so much roomier than we imagined because of the high ceilings and natural light. It’s great for entertaining.”

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Simone and Nathan both work in the building industry so they understood the process and knew that finding the right people to work with them was crucial. “Martin Friedrich is passionate about design,” says Simone of their architect.

“He was involved in everything, even choosing door handles. He did much more than he had to.

We felt we were in really good hands. Also, our builder Matt is a perfectionist – we loved him.”

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LIVING below and inset “We have quite a minimalist style,” says Nathan.

To keep things out of sight, there’s custom-built storage on most of the long wall. The Calligaris ‘Tarsio’ extension table and ‘Duffy’ chairs are from Voyager Interiors. Tom Dixon pendant lights. ‘Strand’ sofa, Plush.

Pink ottoman, Jardan. ‘Big Log’ table and ‘Eggcup’ stool, Mark Tuckey. Pink throw, St Albans. Rug, Halcyon Lake. Artwork in kitchen by Kerry Armstrong.

Designer buy: Bone inlay hexagon tray, $420, Fenton & Fenton.

included a number of outdoor entertaining areas and lush gardens around the house, all designed by COS.” Inside, the sculptural staircase makes a great first impression. As you progress along the hall, the shimmeringlappoolisrevealed,wrappedaroundacorner of the living space. There are polished concrete floors, airy open-plan zones and an abundance of concealed storage. The couple love contemporary art so Martin created plenty of wall space for their vibrant collection.

Much of the interior design and styling is by Simone, who surprised herself by really enjoying the process.

“With small children [Harper, now four, and one-year-old Ava-Marie], I had to be practical when it came to choosing finishes, but at the same time it was important to go with things we love,” she says.

“I’m very proud of what Simone’s done,” says Nathan.

“Butthat’snottosayweagreedoneverything!Thehardest thing was trying to bed down the stone and tile selections for the bathrooms – expensive to change if you get that wrong. We’re finished now, but still pinching ourselves > as we think back on everything that’s happened.”

Martin Friedrich Architects, St Kilda, Victoria; (03) 9380 7709 or mf-arch.com.au. Builder Matt Trihey at 1186 P/L, matt@1186.com.au. COS Design landscaping, (03) 9889 3329 or cosdesign.com.au.

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FEATURE TREES & PLANTS Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’ (behind pool wall) Liriope muscari Lomandra ‘Tanika’ Buxus sempervirens Blue bamboo (Drepanostachyum falcatum)

POOL TERRACE Glass fencing keeps the pool area seamless and safe. The star of the space is the black mosaic-tiled spa, with the rear sauna a close second. Bluestone paving with terrazzo steps, table and integrated bench. ‘Velletri’ chairs, Huset. Cushions, Southwood. MAIN BEDROOM opposite top and below left Ava-Marie and Harper in their parents’ room.

Linen, throw and cushions, Adairs. Bedside table, Keeki.

Engineered timber boards, Royal Oak Flooring. Floor cushion, Fenton & Fenton. Artwork by Michael Bond. Smart buy: ‘Snuggle’ swivel chair, $1799, Plush. ENSUITE The grey aether marble vanity and tall mirrors are beautiful features.

Apaiser bath and basins. ‘Diamond’ towels, Ninnho.

For Where to Buy , see page 230. #

LIVING Under the lofty skillion roof is the owners’ longed-for brick feature wall, complemented by the burnished-concrete floor. Antique Aquamarine kitchen splashback tiles, Myaree Ceramics. The four wood tones – jarrah, stringybark, teak and American oak – on fixtures and furniture throughout the home are expertly mixed.

Retro armchairs and nest of tables, Grandfather’s Axe. Artwork by Vlad Kolas. >

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The chosen ones

A brick feature wall topped the pile of requirements for a Perth family, who hand-picked the recycled bricks and timbers at the core of their new home.

STO RY & STYLI NG Anna Flanders | PH OTO G R APH Y Dion Robeson

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Owners Dale and Chermaine say that living in a home with outdoor space has made life with kids much easier. Early on, they decided it was more important to have a garden than a pool, and incorporated a raised vegetable garden and sandpit into the design. “I’m keen on gardening and I also wanted as much space for the kids as possible,” says Chermaine. “It’s shaded when they play at the back in the afternoon, so it’s perfect.”

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he key elements of Dale and Chermaine’s new build were never in question. In 2014, when they returned to Western Australia with plans to make Perth their home, the industrial elements they’d grown to love in their Melbourne apartment wereverymuchtopofmind.Whatresultedisacontemporary house incorporating recycled brick, concrete and original timbers, bringing soul to the interiors and context to the exterior.

Their story began when Chermaine bought a 465m2 investment property in the western suburbs of Perth in 2005. She had family in the area and loved the character of the 1950s home, so it ticked a number of boxes. Her plan was to renovate at some point in the future but, three years later, Chermaine relocated to Melbourne with her new partner Dale. They spent six wonderful years there living in a great apartment, but after their daughter Molly was born, the attraction of the Perth lifestyle and their block’s outdoor space were too strong. The first inspection wasn’t all they’d hoped for, however, and both felt that knocking the house down and starting again was the best option.

Dale and Chermaine discovered Klopper & Davis Architects online and fell for some of their homes. “We’d been living in North Melbourne, where a lot of warehouses had been gentrified into apartments, so we were influenced by that,” says Dale. “We also wanted a design that was modernist, but blended into the streetscape.” They laid out the textures they liked and told the architects they wanted their garden to be part of the living space, then left it up to them. “We gave them ideas, but > everything you see here is their design,” he says.

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THE PALETTE

Dulux White Verdict Quarter interior walls throughout

Dulux Vivid White

trims throughout

Recycled brick

Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.

feature wall

DINING Tom Dixon copper pendants from Editeur add a little polish to the industrial materials. Variously coloured Normann Copenhagen chairs, District. Guaxs vase (with ferns), Ultimo Interiors. Designer buy: ‘Sabine’ dining table, from $2950, Brown Dog Furniture. LIVING Having greenery inside was a priority; the pots and plants are mostly from Let it Grow Co. American oak cabinet, Squarepeg Home.

Sofa, Jardan. Eames ‘Elliptical’ coffee table, Living Edge. Sketch ‘Tokyo’ stool from Öopenspace. KITCHEN The engineered-quartz benchtops from QStone are luxuriously large. Cupboard finishes, Laminex Ash White and Polytec Natural Oak.

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‘The blues in the bathrooms and greens in the living spaces blend well with the mix of timbers.’ Dale

LIVING Molly and Chermaine on an Armadillo & Co rug. Hülsta ‘Birdy’ ottoman, Ultimo Interiors. MAIN BEDROOM Modern meets retro in the ‘Betty’ bed from Bedshed. ‘Kip & Co’ linen, Remedy. Vintage bedside table, Grandfather’s Axe. Artwork by Amok Island. Designer buy: Pulpo ‘Fumi’ table lamp in Granite, $755, Ultimo Interiors. STUDY Natural light and storage make this room a winner. Trestle desk and cabinets by Squarepeg Home.

‘House’ shelf, Öopenspace. Artworks by Chris Turnham.

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM A copper mirror from Design Farm brings warmth to the cool scheme. The cupboard is finished in Laminex Blue Grass with Muuto ‘Dots’ handles from Living Edge.

Wall tiles, Original Ceramics. Marc Newson basin, Caroma.

Phoenix ‘Vivid’ tapware. Glass with leather strap, Freedom. >

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Their new two-storey home has a large open-plan living area that runs from inside to out under a skillion roof at the rear. Three bedrooms and an ensuite are tucked away upstairs, while the main living area, laundry, family bathroom and powder room are on ground level. A study and playroom for Molly, now four, and baby brother Anders, one, are also on the ground floor, at the front.

Jarrah flooring and sash windows from the original bungalow were incorporated into the design, and recycled bricks made into a feature. “Even though it’s a new home, those materials give it life and history,” says Chermaine. “Our house bricks were too brittle so we had to look elsewhere, so Sam [Klopper] went and picked them out with the builder to ensure an even mix of mottled colour.”

The bricks settle the home into its street frontage of brick bungalows and bring an industrial feel to the kitchen, where they’re combined withslimline Japanese subway tiles and Tom Dixoncopper pendants. “The lights aren’t something we would have thought of,” admits Dale. “But they’re very sophisticated. And something people notice straightaway.” Also catching the eye of first-time visitors is the incredible collection of mid-century and modern furniture, a combination that works in this space and throughout the home.

With a two-level entertaining and outdoor play area at the back and a vegetable garden at the side, this is a home that works for all ages. “You can’t hear traffic noise, so the living space is really peaceful,” says Chermaine. “It’s a great place to come home to.” # Klopper & Davis Architects, Subiaco, WA; (08) 9381 4731 or kada. com.au. Mitchell Custom Homes; mitchellcustomhomes.com.au.

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TERRACE The retaining walls/planter beds are 1.2m high, with grasses and other plants spilling attractively over the top. ‘Conway’ outdoor armchair and bench and ‘Sandi’ rocking chair, all from Domayne. Cushions, Freedom. Pot (inside, with fiddle-leaf fig), Let it Grow Co. GARDEN Commercial concrete pipes were repurposed as a sandpit and vegetable gardens near the grassy play areas. KingKlip steel fascia in Colorbond Surfmist.

ENTRANCE Dale and Molly at the front door. The windows are from the original home.

‘Drop Cap’ pendant lights (inside), Plumen. For Where to Buy , see page 230.

Building basics

Dale and Chermaine’s block was on a slope and they wanted most of their home to be on one level. That meant the site had to be dug out and retaining walls built at the sides and rear. Architect Sam Klopper came up with the concept of the house: a cube with a skillion roof off the back.

“All the working areas are set behind the recycled brick wall of the cube; the living and outdoor areas stretch out beyond that,” says Dale.

FEATURE TREES & PLANTS Lilly pilly (Syzygium australe) Frangipani Lomandra ‘Seascape’ Casuarina glauca ‘Cousin It’ Trailing lotus (Lotus berthelotii)

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Inner

CIRCLE

A pair of industry pros used all their nous and connections to build a sturdy yet beautifully reďŹ ned home in Melbourne.

STO RY Stephen Crafti | ST Y LI N G Ruth Welsby PH OTO G R AP HY Eve Wilson

DINING The elegant cluster of individual Bocci lights over the dining table is a talking point.

Pendant lights, dining table and chairs, all Hub Furniture. Print from Kazari+Ziguzagu (left) and artwork by Sidney Nolan (right). The timber floors are oak and the marble throughout is fior di bosco. ENTRANCE Owner Irene Tsiavos drew on her expertise as a designer and director of interiors firm Custom Co to create the stylish ‘rough luxe’ feel that pervades the home.

A perforated-aluminium ‘veil’ covers the facade, filtering the light as it enters the first floor. >

‘ T H E O F F - F O R M C O N C R E T E WA L L S W E R E I M P R I N T E D W I T H W O O D E N S L AT S TO C R E AT E A T I M B E R - L I K E T E X T U R E .’ Kon Mitrangas

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on Mitrangas and Irene Tsiavos spent a considerable amount of time – six months, in fact – searching for their family home.

Admittedly, the task was tricky as they had their hearts set on a tightly held neighbourhood in Melbourne’s south-east. But in 2013 they hit the jackpot, finding a dilapidated property in the heart of their favourite suburb.

A ramshackle house isn’t everyone’s idea of a dream buy, but it was exactly what Irene, an interior designer, and Kon, a builder/property developer, were after. “As it was beyond repair, we could knock it down and rebuild our way,” says Irene. She knew just who to call for help: her former colleague, architect Craig Tan. “Craig loves a challenge and has a wonderful ability to see things differently.”

The couple’s brief was for a spacious two-storey family home for themselves and their children, seven-year-old Spy and five-year-old Mia. As the block is a relatively modest 300m2, achieving that required some creative thinking. Kon and Irene were also after a minimal Japanese aesthetic, with clean lines and natural materials. Craig’s solution – three pavilion-style structures inspired by stepping stones – artfully incorporates all of their wishes.

Spread across the length of the ground floor are the living room, kitchen/dining area and play room (one zone per pavilion), plus a small study tucked into a nook by the stairs. Double-height voids with generous skylights connect the pavilions, the floor of each void covered in fior di bosco marble – a striking contrast to the oak used elsewhere.

The home’s three bedrooms (the main with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe), family bathroom, a library/second study and the laundry are all located on the first floor.

An internal courtyard, bordered by the living room, foyer, dining area and stairwell, funnels light into the core of the home and creates >

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Dulux Lexicon Half

LIVING this image and opposite bottom A feature artwork by Colin Pennock brings a pop of colour into the living zone. Leather sofas and Bayliss rug from Dwell. The coffee table is an old favourite, bought years ago. Designer buy: Diesel by Moroso ‘Chubby Chic’ armchairs, from $6815 each, Hub Furniture. KITCHEN Sunlight floods into the core of the home through strategically placed skylights. Carrara marble benchtop and splashback.

Tapware, Methven. Stools, Hunting for George. Vase, Established for Design. Custom kitchen by Fine Edge Cabinets. VESTIBULE Irene and Kon with architect Craig Tan (left).

interior throughout

Fior di bosco marble ground floor

Carrara marble kitchen benchtop and splashback

This is the life

“It’s hard to say which part of the house is our favourite because we all enjoy different parts,” says Irene. “The kids would say it’s their play room – they can do their own thing but still feel included in whatever else is going on in the house.

For Kon and I, it would have to be the library (page 158). It’s such a cosy, relaxing space – a wonderful place to take time out and lose yourself in a magazine or a book.”

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ENSUITE The Carrara marble basins by Omvivo take on a soft, cloud-like quality in the light.

Wall tiles, De Fazio Tiles & Stone. Fior di bosco marble bath surround. Tapware, Methven.

MAIN BEDROOM opposite top, left and right Thanks to the perforated-metal screen outside, sheer curtains provide sufficient privacy. Bedlinen, Open Room. Throw, Southwood. Vase, Norsu Interiors. For similar mirror, try Ikea. Smart buy: Curtains in Hymn polyester fabric in Fog, $51/m, Warwick Fabrics. MIA’S ROOM Irene designed felt inserts for the porthole windows.

For similar side table, try Temple & Webster. STUDY NOOK Galley-style storage and a small workstation make optimum use of the space in this transitional area. Stool, Douglas & Bec.

Building basics

Being industry professionals was a distinct advantage for Kon and Irene. They approached the project with confidence and were able to draw on their existing contacts with trades and suppliers. “In many ways, building our own home was actually easier than working on a project for someone else because decisions could be made on the spot,” says Irene. “Fortunately, Kon and I also shared the same vision.” >

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‘ W E L OV E T H E WAY T H E L I G H T FA L L S O N THE TEXTURES IN THE CONCRETE, BUT W E A L S O A P P R E C I AT E T H E M O R E R E F I N E D F I N I S H E S .’ Irene Tsiavos

LIBRARY Irene picked up a pair of these vintage Fred Lowen ‘T4’ chairs at a secondhand market (also available from Tessa). Kon built the bookshelf. ‘Carramar’ carpet in Coal Ash, Godfrey Hirst Carpets. FRONT COURTYARD Mia and Spy in the garden with Irene. An artificial surface by Easy Turf means they never have to worry about the state of the grass. For Where to Buy, see page 230.

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framed vignettes of greenery that connect the interior with the outdoor space. Upstairs, a series of porthole-style windows deliver visual interest from all angles. “These apertures are designed to draw the eye to the garden,” says Craig. “That connection is very important in Japanese design. Framing focuses attention on the view and, in turn, heightens your appreciation for nature and its cycles.”

At the rear of the property is a double garage with direct entry into the house. Just inside, a wall of oak cabinetry acts as a stop-and-drop zone for schoolbags, coats and so on. There’s also a perch on which to sit and remove your shoes on arrival. “It’s not a precious house, but we think changing shoes signifies a shift in mindset,” says Kon. With two children in the house, connectedness and clear sight lines were also important. “The layout is great because the kids can be in the play room, drawing in the study nook or in the front courtyard and I can still see them from the kitchen,” says Irene. The dedicated play room givesSpyandMiatheirownspaceandkeepsmostoftheirtoyscontained.

Inside and out, Kon and Irene were keen to use materials that were slightly rough around the edges, and to juxtapose the raw with the luxurious. Concrete was perfect platform for this. “The off-form concrete walls were imprinted with wooden slats to create a timber-like texture,” says Kon. “We love the way the light falls on the textures in the concrete, but we also appreciate the more refined finishes,” says Irene.

She and Kon now have a big, beautiful home in their ideal location.

It’s everything they wanted, and then some. “What I love most is the sense of calm and tranquillity,” says Kon. Who could ask for more? # Craig Tan Architects, Melbourne, Victoria; (03) 9036 3136 or craigtanarchitects.com. Custom Co, custom-co.com.au.

Kalitek Constructions, kalitekgroup.com.au.

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A pebble-and-bluestone ‘floor’ defines the seating area in the grounds of this 1850s Melbourne property. “We designed it as an ‘outdoor rug’,” says landscape designer Scott Leung. In the background are stunning blue-purple spikes of Echium candicans (Pride of Madeira), while pretty Heliotropium arborescens ‘Lord Roberts’ and yellow iris spill over the ground. Turn the page for more…

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Layers of foliage plants and strong, classic notes have shaped a garden that honours history and offers sanctuary from modern life.

STO RY Elizabeth Wilson | P HOTOG R A P HY Claire Takacs

A pair of cone-shaped English box plants stand at the entrance to the pool. Here, burgundy-toned Berberis ‘Little Favourite’ is mixed with lime-green Rhaphiolepis intermedia, while further behind, with copper-toned tips, are upright rows of Nandina domestica (sacred bamboo). The path is made from slate pavers edged with mini mondo grass. On the other side of the pool is the wisteria walk.

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hen Bronwyn Cathels and Stewart Anderson movedintotheirstately,1850sbluestonehome in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, one of their top priorities was creating a garden befitting itsprovenance.“Whenweboughttheproperty, it had a picket fence that was falling over,” says Bronwyn. “The previous owners had made plans for the garden but hadn’t completed them. We wanted to create a country oasis 5km from the city because, historically, that’s what it was.”

The property was originally owned by Sir William Stawell, Victoria’s first attorney-general and, later, chief justice. Designed in the Italianate style, the home originally sat on 13ha (32 acres) and Sir William reportedly enjoyed life here as a country gentleman, establishing vegetable gardens, orchards and a dairy.

In the 1880s, the estate was subdivided and the home changed hands many times before Bronwyn and Stewart purchased it in 2005. By that stage the property was 2750m2, comprising a

50x12m front garden, a 26x22m rear garden with a pool, and a large side garden of 24x8m, featuring a pond.

Bronwyn and Stewart enlisted landscape designer Rick Eckersley to revive the garden. They came to him armed with research, revealing a link to one of Australia’s most revered landscapers. “In the 1920s, there had been an Edna Walling garden here, although there was no sign of it by the time we arrived,” says Bronwyn. Their brief was to recapture the magic of that era with a garden that would complement the house.

Working alongside Rick were Scott Leung and Myles Broad, now principal designers at Eckersley Garden Architecture. In this garden they wanted to create strong structure and form, with a focus on abundant, layered foliage rather than showy floral displays. “If you want a timeless look, you have to be understated,” says Scott. “Subtlety is what makes it so beautiful.”

Toprovidetheall-importantstructuralplantings,theEckersley team planted clusters of trees (crepe myrtle and lace leaf >

ABOVE The wisteria walk was designed to link the front and back gardens. “It frames and balances the garden,” says Scott, “and forms a beautiful backdrop for the pool area.” It’s white Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda ‘Alba’, which has longer tassels than Chinese wisteria. OPPOSITE clockwise from top left Bronwyn and black labrador Annie sitting at a favourite spot next to the pool. Crab apple tree in flower. Purple spikes of Echium candicans. Slender trunks of Crepe myrtle trees (Lagerstroemia indica) underplanted with Limonium perezii (purple statice) and Iris sibirica. Bright pink flowers of Eupatorium megalophyllum (mist flower). Virginia creeper climbs over a barrel-shaped pergola while the ‘outdoor rug’ made from pavers and pebbles is underneath; the strappy foliage at left is Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican fire lily) and on the right is Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum Seiryu’ (Lace leaf maple). The flower of Mexican fire lily.

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FEATURE PLANTS Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ Berberis ‘Little Favourite’ (Dwarf barberry) Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea) Buxus sempervirens (English box) Ligustrum vulgare ‘Buxifolium’ (European privet) Camellia sasanqua ‘Setsugekka’ Wisteria floribunda ‘Alba’

maples) and established hedges (box leaf privet and Michelia A vegetable garden was another priority for Bronwyn. “I’ve yunnanensis). Along the southern boundary, they put in a row had one since I was in single digits, so having one here was a of puriri trees (Vitex lucens) to screen neighbours and form an must,” she says. “Other members of the family wanted a tennis evergreen backdrop. These all blend harmoniously with the older court,butIsaidno,that’sthespotformyvegiegarden.”Measuring treesonthesite,includingsomebullbays(Magnoliagrandiflora), 16x6m, the vegetable plot is indeed almost the size of a tennis honey locusts (Gleditsia triacanthos), weeping lilly pillys court. Eight 2x6m beds, enclosed by hedges of European privet (Waterhousea floribunda) and a couple of blackwoods (Acacia (Ligustrum vulgare ‘Buxifolium’), bulge with seasonal produce. melanoxylon) that possibly date back to Sir William’s time.

It’s very much Bronwyn’s domain. “I’m there most weekends, The structural plantings are complemented by lush, textured tending whatever’s in season: broad beans, heirloom tomatoes layers. In the lower storey, the key plant is Liriope muscari ‘Royal and beetroot, herbs, brassicas, fennel, carrots and kale.”

Purple’, its flowers creating a sea of violet At some stage a previous owner planted a ‘We’re close to the city row of white-flowering wisteria plants. Scott from late summer to autumn. Also on this yet it’s quiet, private, has formalised this by building an arbour, level are perennials such as irises, hellebores, red-hot pokers (Kniphofia) and anemones, beautiful and relaxing.’ which is now wrapped in thick, snaking vines all providing seasonal colour. The taller layer anddripswithpendant-likeflowersinspring.

Bronwyn Cathels features mid-storey shrubs, including “The wisteria walk is a beautiful colonnade hydrangeas and sweet viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum). stretchingfromthehouseintothegarden,”saysScott.Elsewhere, In tandem with the larger themes of the design, Bronwyn pergolas, paths and seating help create a multi-dimensional wanted to include a picking garden featuring roses so she can landscape of outdoor rooms. “There is always somewhere ‘right’ always have flowers for display inside the house. The roses that to sit, whatever the occasion or the weather,” says Bronwyn. were chosen are all strong shades of red, including six bushes “I especially love sitting around the pond; it’s a lovely place to each of ‘Mr Lincoln’, ‘Francois Rabelais’, ‘Tradescant,’ ‘Red Cross’, just be. That’s where I solve the problems of the world.” # ‘PapaMeilland’and‘SirDonaldBradman’.Theyareunderplanted Eckersley Garden Architecture, Richmond, Victoria; (03) 9413 3223 or e-ga.com.au. with dwarf Gardenia radicans and jonquil bulbs.

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Symmetry and a mirror-surfaced pond are the key elements in the side garden. Masses of Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ form a lush, cushioned low-level ground cover, while a row of Elettaria cardamomum (true cardamom) combine in a fragrant hedge. The big glossy leaves of Magnolia ‘Little Gem’ add texture.

OPPOSITE Bronwyn’s vegetable garden is always brimming with seasonal produce. The garden beds are framed with a combination of buxus, rosemary and privet. The clipped perimeter hedge is European privet; beyond that is a white camellia hedge.

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The big reveal As unpredictable as they are beautiful, peonies are the showstoppers of spring. Harvest time sees all members of this Victorian family in the field, scooping up their fickle, fleeting flowers for everyone to enjoy.

STORY Elizabeth Wilson | PH OTO G R APHY Simon Griffiths

At the end of the official flowering season, there are still hundreds of blooms for the picking at Spring Hill Peony Farm. Here, Nicky, Mac and 10-year-old William Barry gather them by the armful. “When fully open, they’re the size of your hand,” says Nicky.

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ovember is a month of both nail-biting suspense and excitement for Nicky and Mac Barry. As owners of Spring Hill Peony Farm, near Trentham in Victoria’s central highlands, their eyes and energies are sharply focused on the swelling buds of 10,000 plants quivering into annual flowering. At some point mid-month (give or take a week), the delicate blooms will burst open. But just before they do, they’ll need to be cut and despatched to a voracious cut-flower market.

Exactlywhenthishappensishardtopredict.“Italldepends on the amount of rain we get in spring,” says Nicky. “In 2015, there was so little, the flowers came early – on November 3 – because they were in distress. Last year, we had lots of rain and the plants were happy; they didn’t bloom until the 25th.”

Like expectant parents, Nicky and Mac are ready for action at any moment. They check row upon row of their prized plants morning and night. The plants are very reactive: unexpectedly warm days will bring on flowering; a sudden frost will put them on hold. “If peonies are cut too early they won’t open at all,” says Nicky. “You can feel when they’re starting to ‘move’ – you can see the petal colour through the bud. That’s when we need to pick them. Each variety is different and some are tighter than others.”

On paper, Nicky and Mac are unlikely peony whisperers and neither has farming in their DNA, although his family ransheepfarmsinthedistrictforgenerations.Afterstudying agricultural economics, Mac worked in London and Tokyo.

NickystudiedarchitectureinTasmania,thenworkedoverseas for a few years. The pair met in 2002, when they sat next to each other on a plane trip from Australia to Tokyo.

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his grandmother Josephine recommended peonies. Mac had never heard of them, but research revealed that his plot of land – 680m above sea level, with 1100mm annual rainfall and frosty winters – was perfectly placed to produce this cold-climate flower. He sowed 7000 plants in 2001, adding a further 3000 the following year. Mac’s dad Martin looked after the farm in the early years, selling the peonies locally.

By 2008, Mac and Nicky had returned to Australia and moved to the property with two-year-old twins William and Lucinda in tow. “That’s when we started to ramp up the business,” Nicky explains. Both she and Mac are very handson at the farm during the year, only taking on extra help during the November rush. The first week of flower-picking is the most gruelling. “We do loooong days,” she says. “We’ll start picking at 6am and still be sorting at 10.30pm.” Then they drive ute-loads of the flowers to farmers’marketsandfloristsinMelbourne, ‘The flowers range from Geelong and Bendigo. They also supply creamy whites and baby boxes of stock interstate. pinks to fuchsia and At the end of the flowering season, the magenta.’ Nicky Barry Barrysholdtwoopendaysatthefarm:these are ticketed events where visitors pay $28 to pick 10 stems and have a picnic in the paddocks. Peony lovers flock to the farm from near and far. “I announce the dates on our Facebook page and the tickets sell out in 24 hours,” says Nicky.

Despite being at the mercy of the weather, Nicky remains exhilarated by the thrill of the season and the wonder of her exquisite blooms. “I love the whole evolution of the peony flower,” says Nicky. “You cut it as a bud with a stripe of colour and, over the course of a week, it gradually grows into a whopping great big flower the size of your hand. And they stay like that for about a week – they don’t look real. Afterwards, when they wilt, they look like crepe # paper. They’re just so beautiful.”

For more on Spring Hill Peony Farm open days or The Little Church, go to springhillpeonyfarm.com.au.

TOP Lucinda and border collie China racing through the peonies.

RIGHT Nicky, Mac, and 10-year-old twins Lucinda and William with Disco and China at the entrance to a former church on an adjacent property of theirs. Built in 1890, the weatherboard building was deconsecrated in 1959. Now known as The Little Church, it’s used as a venue for weddings, events and private functions.

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Michael McCoy has used perennials en masse in this country garden, to create what he calls “stylised meadow planting”. Catching late-afternoon rays of sun in the foreground are the feathery seed heads of Stipa gigantea. Other grasses featured here include lime-green Panicum virgatum, fountain-like Miscanthus transmorrisonensis and golden Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’. The swathes of vibrant blue are Caryopteris ‘Heavenly Blue’, the upright purple ‘candles’ are Agastache ‘Sweet Lili’ and the domes of mauve are Sedum ‘Matrona’. > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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ichael McCoy is one of Australia’s most talented and plant-driven garden designers, and he’s teamed with very hands-on owners to create this stunning perennial garden in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges.

The garden is almost completely planted with exotic species, the plants selected based on their suitability to the environmental conditions. It’s a great example of the notion that plant performance is perhaps more important than geographical origin. Here, plants are in harmony with each other and the setting.

To me, this garden has an almost dreamlike quality through its beautiful use of colour. Clumping of species – with occasional taller emergents and the appearance of self-seeding species such as Verbascum and Digitalis – is used to great effect.

Sweeps of key species are repeated throughout the space, deliberately bouncing left and right of the network of gravel paths, so that when any particular species is in bloom, it echoes around you and into the distance. This results in a real overall unity, but manages to avoid any monotony as there is a constant, subtle shift in the mix of plants at all times.

I enjoyed spending time with Michael in the garden in the evening, both with our cameras, waiting for the clouds to pass in order to capture the backlit golden Stipa gigantea. I loved the combination of this with the blue agapanthus.

I photographed this property in mid-February, at the end of a hot summer, so it’s amazing to see a garden thriving and with so much colour in this harsh environment. The light was perfect for photography, both in the evening and then again at sunrise, with just a hint of mist as the light began appearing through the trees bordering the garden.

Surrounding trees create a beautiful sense of enclosure for the garden, and I love the loosely framed but subtle views through the perennials and informal gravel paths out to the distant landscape.

It’s also a stunning garden from above. Standing on a ladder at sunrise, I could appreciate the absolute beauty of this design. #

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP A seating nook surrounded by a sea of plants, including Caryopteris ‘Heavenly Blue’ and lime-green pokers (Kniphofia ‘Lime Glow’). Seed heads of Miscanthus transmorrisonensis. The gravel path is made from crushed local rock and edged with Stipa gigantea, Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ and Sedum ‘Matrona’. Flower heads of blue agapanthus.

This is an edited extract from Dreamscapes by Claire Takacs, $70, published by Hardie Grant Books. Claire is a Melbourne-based garden photographer and regular contributor to Australian House & Garden. Each year, she spends months abroad, capturing the world’s finest gardens through her lens. The book is a glorious pictorial survey of Claire’s favourites in Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK and Asia.

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The heady rush of spring continues as some of our favourite flowering trees provide an encore in November.

Helen Young picks her top late bloomers.

JACARANDA (Jacaranda mimosifolia)

Come November, the spreading canopies of these Brazilian natives are a purple haze, while their fallen blooms carpet the ground. These are big trees, reaching 12–15m in height and width, with large surface roots, so they’re not for small gardens. But they’re tough and easy to grow, wonderful for climbing and for shady picnics. They stay green through winter before losing their leaves in August/September to flower on bare branches. Avoid pruning, as this just encourages strong vertical shoots that spoil the shape.

TREE-IN-A-HURRY (Virgilia oroboides)

True to its name, this is a super-speedy grower that can reach 4–5m in just a few years. Maximum height is around 10m. Native to South Africa, it’s also very pretty, bearing showy, mauve-pink clusters of wisteria-like flowers from November. The downside is that it’s short-lived, especially in warmer areas.

Tree-in-a-hurry will grow in most areas of Australia, but needs frost protection when young, plus good drainage.

Use it for a quick evergreen feature tree or screen, or even to fill in a space while slower, more permanent trees are growing.

BECHTEL’S CRAB-APPLE

ILLAWARRA FLAME TREE

Crab-apples are part of the spring-blossom parade, but this one’s a late starter, drawing lots of admiration with less competition around.

It bears heavy clusters of pale pink, double blossoms that are sweetly perfumed. Being a double flower, it’s sterile and doesn’t produce fruit. This is a lovely tree for small gardens and courtyards, with a short main trunk and regular branch structure. It grows fairly slowly to about 6m, and is easily pruned to contain its height or create a formal shape. The best climates for success are cool to temperate, but it also succeeds in subtropical Sydney.

The combination of red flame trees and purple jacarandas is sensational.

Illawarra flame trees are native to eastern Australian coastal slopes but grow in most areas if protected from harsh, cold or salty winds.

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(Malus ioensis ‘Plena’)

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HOW TO PLANT A TREE ✚ Dig a hole two to three times as wide as the nursery pot the tree comes in. ✚ Loosen the roots so they’re not in a tight mass. ✚ The hole doesn’t have to be deeper than the pot, but if you hit rock or heavy clay, mound up the soil. Otherwise, ensure the top of the rootball is level with the top of the soil and not buried. ✚ Don’t put manure or other organic matter in the bottom of the hole. You can mix some with the site soil before backfilling. ✚ Add three stakes around the tree. Tie them loosely to the trunk so it can still sway in the breeze. ✚ Water thoroughly to settle the soil, then water daily for the first six weeks or so. ✚ Add mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk.

CAPE CHESTNUT (Calodendrum capense)

Everyone notices these trees when clusters of rosy flowers cover their crowns. Set against a canopy of glossy leaves, they have a light perfume and attract butterflies and birds. This African native, not related to chestnuts despite the name (it’s in the citrus family), can grow 8–12m. With non-invasive roots and smooth grey bark, it makes an ideal feature or screening tree. It will tolerate some frost and coastal exposure. While evergreen in warm climates, in cooler areas it drops its leaves briefly before coming back into leaf and flower. #

Trees are an investment, a legacy for future generations.

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eaming up with tour specialists APT, Gourmet Traveller is proud to present a series of luxury cruises. A Taste of Iberia departs from Dover, taking in the famed white cliffs and Jurassic Coast, before crossing the English Channel. Hosted by Gourmet Traveller Editor Sarah Oakes, guests will explore the picturesque ancient ports and unrivalled culinary experiences the Iberian Peninsula harbors. Over the 14-day all-inclusive tour, small groups

will be guided through the World Heritage-listed Bordeaux region of France, the Cantabric Coast of Spain before bidding tchau to guests in Lisbon, Portugal. Guests are able to tailor their journey with highlights including freshly-shucked oysters in the medieval town of St. Malo, exploring the merlot vineyards of St. Emilion, a tour through the markets of A Coruña and lunch at a traditional family estate in Douro Valley.

Gourmet Traveller Editor & tour host, Sarah Oakes.

LONDON TO LISBON 14 Day A Taste of Iberia • Everything is taken care of, including all sightseeing with local guides, transfers, tipping, as well as meals and a range of beverages on board.

• This is a small ship soft expedition cruise, which means access to smaller more boutique pristine ports, far from the crowds of the bigger cruise ships.

• Signature Experiences exclusive to guests.

Departs 24 September 2018 From $14,245*pp twin share Companion flies free* *Terms & Conditions apply

For more information, please visit aptouring.com.au/GourmetTraveller, call 1300 229 804 or contact your local travel agent.

Turn to in-season fruits to create light, memorable sweet treats.

PLATES (from top) ‘Eucalypt’ 19cm plate, The Bay Tree. Scallop-edge plate, The Lost and Found Department. ‘Eucalypt’ 24cm plate, The Bay Tree. ‘Daintree’ stoneware plates in Pink Orchid, Maxwell & Williams (also on far right). VESSELS Clay bowl (on plates) and terrazzo pot (on far right), Zakkia. Porcelain latte cups, ‘Lace’ illuminator vase (on left) and bottle vase (tall), all Samantha Robinson Handmade Porcelain. ‘Speedy’ tumbler, Noritake.

CUTLERY Long-handled bone spoons, The Lost and Found Department. Forks, The Bay Tree.

NAPERY Linen napkins, The Lost and Found Department. Tablecloth, stylist’s own. >

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Using seasonal fruit in desserts is a winning formula – light and pretty on the table and the tastebuds.

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Strawberry & rose terrines with watermelon granita

Stylist’s assistant Sara Åkesson. Recipes by Jodie Jones/Sourcedining (terrines), Shaun Quade (rice pudding).

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Lavender & lemon rice pudding with white peach & bitter chocolate

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP ‘Daintree’ stoneware plate in Pink Orchid, Maxwell & Williams. ‘Raised Cord’ fork, Zara Home. Lace-trimmed tablecloth, Zara Home. Terrazzo dimple tray in Rose, Zakkia. ‘Alta’ dinner plate in Grey, West Elm. ‘Arzberg’ plate, The Bay Tree.

‘Wheaton Stripe’ napkin, Pottery Barn. Scallop-edge plate, The Lost and Found Department. ‘Decorated Hobstar’ tumbler, West Elm. OPPOSITE (from left) Marble platter, The Lost and Found Department.

Terrazzo dimple tray in Rose (as before). ‘Carlo’ marble vase, Few and Far. La Rochere ‘Bee’ Champagne flute, Peter’s of Kensington. Dessert plate (top), stylist’s own. ‘Eclectique’ bread plate, Williams-Sonoma.

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Recipes by Philippa Sibley (marshmallows), Emma Knowles (coconut tart, slushies), Rodney Dunn (queen of puddings).

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Coconut, macadamia & lime tart with mango

Peach queen of puddings Pineapple & mint slushie

Perfect for a party Teamed with a few savouries, this colourful menu would make a wonderful spread for a party, especially since many parts of the recipes can be prepared ahead of time. To match the fruity theme, we’ve kept the styling light and feminine, with pretty pastels, subtle patterns and interesting visual textures in the napery, plates, dishes and vessels.

ABOVE LEFT ‘Gio’ platter, Wedgwood. Dinner plate with textured transfer, Zara Home. ‘Eclectique’ bread plate, Williams-Sonoma.

Australian House & Garden measuring cup (used as dish), Myer.

Vintage fork and linen napkin, The Lost and Found Department.

ABOVE RIGHT ‘White Basics’ oval pie dish, Maxwell & Williams.

Marble salad server, French Knot. ‘Alta’ bowls, West Elm. Linen napkin, Pure White Spa. Wire rack, stylist’s own. RIGHT Coloured porcelain latte cups, all Samantha Robinson Handmade Porcelain.

‘Delicious’ marble tray, Blu Dot. ‘Series 7’ chair, Cult. OPPOSITE Pressed-glass cake stand, Pottery Barn. Clay bowl, Zakkia. ‘Casual White Florence’ sugar bowl, Casa Domani. ‘Wonderlust’ saucers in Primrose (left) and Peony Diamond, Wedgwood. Sugar tongs, stylist’s own. ‘No.18’ chair, Thonet. For Where to Buy, see page 230. >

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STRAWBERRY & ROSE TERRINES LAVENDER & LEMON RICE WITH WATERMELON GRANITA PUDDING WITH WHITE PEACH Prep: 15 mins. Cooking: 10 mins + & BITTER CHOCOLATE setting. Serves 4.

1 punnet (250g) strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced widthways 4 organic white roses, petals only* Watermelon granita 50g caster sugar 1 tsp rosewater 400ml strained watermelon juice Strawberry jelly 1 punnet (250g) strawberries, hulled ¼ cup (55g) caster sugar 4 sheets titanium-strength gelatine, softened in cold water for 5 mins 1 To make granita, place sugar, rosewater and 50ml water in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to the boil, remove from heat and cool completely. Add watermelon juice, pour into a shallow tray. Freeze 3 hrs, frequently scraping with a fork until crystals form.

2 To make jelly, puree strawberries in a food processor until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve. Place juice, sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves.

Squeeze excess water from gelatine, add to pan, stir to dissolve, then strain.

3 To assemble terrines, lightly grease 4 ¾-cup capacity dariole moulds, pour 1 tbsp jelly mixture into each and refrigerate 10 mins until set. Cover with strawberry slices, spoon another tablespoon of jelly mixture over and refrigerate a further 10 mins or until set. Top with rose petals and another tablespoon of jelly. Continue alternating, setting each time, until jelly is used (you may not use all the fruit or petals), then refrigerate 2 hrs or until jelly is completely set.

4 To serve, dip terrines briefly in hot water, then invert onto plates, with watermelon granita on the side. *NOTE Be sure to buy organic, unsprayed flowers for use in cooking. They’re available online and from select garden centres.

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Prep: 15 mins. Cooking: 15 mins + cooling. Serves 4–6.

800ml milk Finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus extra to serve 3 cinnamon quills 200g arborio rice 80g caster sugar 1 ripe white peach, thinly sliced, to serve Lavender flowers, to serve (optional) Lavender cream 190g double cream 12 lavender flowers or 6g dried lavender*, finely chopped Chocolate nests 250g couverture dark chocolate (56% cocoa) Dutch-process cocoa powder, for dusting 1 To make rice pudding, place milk, lemon zest and cinnamon quills in a saucepan over medium–high heat and bring to a simmer. Add rice and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 13 mins or until tender.

Add sugar, stirring to dissolve, then transfer to a bowl set over a second bowl filled with iced water. Refrigerate until needed.

2 To make lavender cream, place cream and lavender in a bowl and whisk to soft peaks. Refrigerate until required.

3 To make nests, place chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water and melt to 30˚C on a sugar thermometer. Pour into a piping bag with a 2–3mm nozzle and, using a circular motion, pipe into a large bowl of icy water. As chocolate begins to set, form into nests with a spoon; leave in water a further 3 mins to set completely. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, dust with cocoa and refrigerate until required.

4 To serve, arrange chocolate nests on plates, dust with cocoa, add rice pudding and finish with lavender cream, peach slices, lemon zest and lavender flowers.

RASPBERRY MARSHMALLOWS Prep: 20 mins. Cooking: 30 mins + drying + cooling + setting. Serves 24.

7 sheets gold-strength gelatine, softened in cold water for 5 mins 375g caster sugar 55g eggwhite (about 1½ eggs) Snow sugar, for dusting (order online) Raspberry sugar 750g frozen raspberries, defrosted 2 tbsp rock sugar (order online) 1 To make raspberry sugar, push raspberries through a fine sieve, gently pressing to extract 150ml liquid; discard solids. Reserve 140ml juice for marshmallows, then roll rock sugar in remaining juice. Scatter on a tray lined with baking paper and dry overnight.

2 Warm reserved raspberry liquid in a small saucepan over medium heat until lukewarm.

Squeeze excess water from gelatine, add to liquid, set aside until gelatine dissolves, 1 min, then stir to combine.

3 Meanwhile, place caster sugar and 150ml water in a saucepan over medium heat; stir to dissolve sugar and simmer until it reaches 110˚C on a sugar thermometer. Using an electric mixer at low speed, whisk eggwhites to form soft peaks, about 3 mins. Continue simmering sugar mixture until it reaches 121˚C, then add raspberry mixture. Whisking eggwhites continuously, add syrup in a thin, steady stream. Continue until eggwhites are thick and glossy, about 3 mins, then whisk a further 10–12 mins until cooled. Spoon into a 20x30cm baking tray lined with baking paper and dusted with snow sugar. Smooth top with a wet palette knife, dust with more snow sugar and set aside until set (2–3 hrs).

4 Turn marshmallow onto a board, dust with extra snow sugar, then use a hot knife to cut into 5cm squares. Serve scattered with raspberry sugar. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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COCONUT, MACADAMIA & LIME TART WITH MANGO

PEACH QUEEN OF PUDDINGS

Base 160g fresh dates, pitted and coarsely chopped 120g coconut flakes 100g macadamias 1 tbsp coconut cream Filling 200g raw macadamias, soaked in cold water for 20 mins, drained 1 cup (250ml) coconut cream 60g coconut oil, melted 50ml coconut syrup or honey, plus extra to serve (optional) 1 tsp vanilla bean extract Finely grated zest of 1 lime, plus extra to serve 2 mangoes, thickly sliced Coconut flakes and lime wedges, to serve

600ml warm milk 50g butter, coarsely chopped 150g fine fresh breadcrumbs 80g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (available from delicatessens and some supermarkets) Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 3 eggs, separated 250g raspberry jam 650g (about 4½) yellow peaches, halved, stones removed, cut into wedges

Prep: 20mins + freezing. Serves 8.

1 Place all base ingredients and a good pinch of sea salt flakes in a food processor; process to coarse crumbs. Press mixture firmly into bottom of a 21cm cake tin with removable base (round or square, as preferred) and freeze.

2 Place soaked macadamias and 2 tbsp coconut cream in a food processor and process until nuts are very finely chopped.

Scrape down sides, add another 2 tbsp coconut cream and process until very smooth. Add coconut oil, coconut syrup, vanilla, lime zest, remaining coconut cream and a pinch of sea salt, process until very smooth and pour over base. Smooth top and freeze until firm, 4–6 hrs. Tart will keep frozen for up to 2 weeks; remove from freezer 30 mins before serving.

3 To serve, remove tart from tin, top with sliced mango, and scatter with extra lime zest and coconut flakes. Cut into wedges with a hot, wet knife, drizzle with a little extra coconut syrup and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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Prep: 15 mins. Cooking: 40 mins + soaking. Serves 6.

1 Preheat oven to 180˚C (160˚C fan). Stir warm milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling, transfer to a bowl with breadcrumbs, 25g caster sugar, vanilla and lemon zest and stand 10 mins to allow liquid to be absorbed.

2 Whisk egg yolks into breadcrumb mixture, pour into a buttered 1.5L baking dish, then bake until just set, 20–25 mins. Remove from oven, spread with jam and scatter peach wedges over top.

3 Using an electric mixer, whisk eggwhites and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, about 3 mins. Whisking continuously, gradually add remaining sugar, then continue to whisk until eggwhites are stiff and glossy, a further 3 mins. Spoon in peaks over peaches and bake until golden brown, 12–15 mins. Serve hot.

PINEAPPLE & MINT SLUSHIE Prep: 15 mins + freezing. Serves 6.

1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 5cm pieces ½ cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves Lime wedges, to serve 1 Place pineapple pieces in a single layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper and freeze for 3 hrs or until just frozen.

Transfer to a food processor or blender, add mint and process until smooth. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

TIP The pureed mixture can be pre-made and frozen until ready to use. To serve, use a fork to flake into crystals for a more granita-like texture. #

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Approach the festive season with your eyes wide open and you can enjoy a tipple without sabotaging your health, writes Toni Paterson.

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drink at the end of the day can be a pleasurable part of life. But many wonder how alcohol fits into a healthy lifestyle. Two main factors to consider are the number of drinks one consumes and their calorific impact.

The Australian national guidelines on healthy drinking recommend no more than two standard drinks per day for men and women. A standard drink contains 10g alcohol. With wine, a 100ml serve is roughly one standard drink. A small, 285ml full-strength beer or large, 425ml light beer is equal to one standard drink. A large, full-strength beer can be 1.5 standard drinks or more.

With spirits, one 30ml nip with an alcohol content of 40% v/v equals one standard drink, as does a 60ml pour of fortified wine or 75ml pour of dry sherry. The energy content is mainly due to the alcohol itself. If you watch your drinks, you also watch your kilojoules.

In beer, there is the carbohydrate level to consider, though its impact is much less than advertisers lead you to believe.

Unless you choose an ultra low-carb beer, there isn’t a lot of difference between the calorie content of most.

A small 285ml beer is about 100–120 cal/420–480kj – the same range for wine. An ultra low-carb, low-alcohol beer is around 70 cal/300kj for 285ml.

Most bottled wine is dry, meaning it has no residual sugar and isn’t sweet.

Even if there is a little sugar in your sauvignon blanc or rosé, it doesn’t have a big impact on the energy content.

Wines with higher sugar levels, such as off-dry rieslings, often have correspondingly lower alcohol so still fall within the 100–120 cal/420–480kj range. With dessert and fortified wines, the sugar does add extra energy but is offset by the smaller volume, again sitting in the same calorific range. #

Recommended 2017 TYRRELL’S HUNTER VALLEY SEMILLON, $25 A youthful wine with

a lemony freshness and only 11% alcohol. Sourced from Tyrrell’s HVD vineyard, it has pedigree, grace and style. 2016 KERRIGAN + BERRY RIESLING, $30 Youthful and expressive, with delicacy and finesse. Lemongrass and ripe citrus flavours, a mid-palate softness, integrated acidity and a moderate alcohol content of 12% are all reasons to try. 2016 HESKETH SMALL PARCELS BONVEDRO, $25 Engaging aromas of glacé cherries precede a light body and soft tannins. Has a powerful flavour yet moderate alcohol level of 12%. 2016 CUMULUS CHARDONNAY, $35 A modern showing with aromas of green apple, lemon and oatmeal plus hints of honeysuckle and oak, with a middling 12.5% alcohol.

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If you want to limit your energy intake from alcohol, it all comes down to the volume you consume, rather than the type of drink. If you put a limit on your standard drinks, you’ll also limit your calories.

Vodka and soda is a popular low-cal option. Made with a 30ml nip, it has the same calorific value as 100ml dry wine, both equal to one standard drink. Australian-made Hippocampus, $80/700ml, and Archie Rose Tailored, $94/700ml, are both good local choices.

One nip of vodka in soda may be the lowest-calorie option but it has very little taste, and I suspect that often more than one nip is used, bringing its energy more in line with a 150ml glass of wine.

If you’re really watching your weight, choose fresh lime, soda and a few drops of bitters, forgoing alcohol altogether. Or have a wine spritzer.

Beware sweetened mixers, such as soft drinks or fruit juice. In cocktails, watch out for sugar syrups, cream, coconut milk and multiple spirits, which all push up the calorie content.

Styling by Sara Åkesson. Photography by Will Horner (bottles), Alamy (cocktail).

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SCREEN GRAB Wise old owls and scientists say tech time is great – providing our screen interactions don’t distract us from real life, writes Paula Goodyer.

‘Some studies have found that watching a lot of TV in early childhood can result in problems with concentration at school.’

Associate Professor Kylie Hesketh, Deakin University

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ad news about too much time in front of the TV is hard to escape.Lastyear,researchers linked more than three hours of daily viewing to an increased risk of death, even in physically active people. But prolonged sitting isn’t the only potential health problem to stem from our increasing use of multiple screens.

Another is the impact of blue light,aspecialtypeoflightemitted by electronic screens. According to Harvard’s School of Public Health, blue light suppresses melatonin, the hormone produced by the brain to help us fall asleep.

There are many benefits, of course. Technology allows kids to talk face to face with grandparents on the other side of the globe, or a parent to work from home when a child is sick. But it’s important to understand the effect of too much time spent interacting with screens, says Dr Kylie Hesketh, associate professor at Deakin University’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition.

Guidelines on maximum screen timeforkidsreflectconcernsabout the impact on brain development, Dr Hesketh says. “For children under two, the recommendation is no screens at all, and for two- to five-year-olds, no more than one

hour per day. For children aged five to 17, no more than two hours of entertainment-related screen time per day.

“The reason why screen time for birthtofiveissolimitedisbecause this age is a time of rapid brain development. The concern is that time in front of a screen can displacethingssuchasinteraction withotherpeopleandunstructured play, which are key drivers for learning and development. There’s also evidence that too much TV can have a negative impact on language and social development.

“Much of the evidence for restrictingscreentimeforchildren is based on viewing TV,” adds Dr Hesketh. “There’s a gap in the evidence around our use of other screens, such as smartphones and tablets, because our knowledge hasn’t kept up with technology.”

Heradviceistohaveclearfamily rules about screen use, and be a good role model yourself. “Put the TV on for a purpose, to watch a program or play a game, rather than having it on all the time. And get everyone to put their phones away during meals and before bed.

One advantage of new technology is that we can watch programs on demand,sonowit’seasiertowatch a show after dinner is over.” #

Illustration by Domenic Bahmann.

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Despite the marketing, there’s no evidence of academic benefits to young children from using educational apps, even though they’re interactive, says Dr Kylie Hesketh of Deakin University. “Don’t feel pressured to introduce children to digital technology early because of fears they’ll be ‘left behind’,” she says. “New technology is designed for easy use, so they’ll pick it up quickly once they get to school.”

Go on… express yourself in comfort Express your own interior style in the comfort of a sleek looking Nordic Recliner from La-Z-Boy. This Scandinavian inspired collection is available in a gorgeous selection of fabrics and leathers. Whether you’re after cool white, a blast of orange or fresh green in your home, you’ll love these modern and fun recliners. Call in to your local La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery and discover Nordic comfort for yourself.

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RADIANCE REBOOT You don’t need a lot of sun to look great this summer. A clever foundation is the best way to get your glow on, writes Elisabeth King.

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Chanel Sublimage Le Teint Ultimate Radiance-Generating Cream Foundation ($180)

With party season approaching, this creamy foundation containing diamond powder is a luxurious way to add luminosity. Only a small dab is required to cover the whole face. Intense Vanilla planifolia water and other ingredients provide 12-hour hydration and lasting radiance. A treat from the packaging to the velvety finish. In eight shades.

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Bourjois Healthy Mix AntiFatigue Foundation ($29)

The original Healthy Mix foundation built up a formidable reputation for its ability to revitalise tired, dull skin. But not content to rest on its laurels, Bourjois has reformulated its famed complexion booster to blur the signs of fatigue and tone down redness. Vitamins C, E and B5 in the mix help the skin to look healthier and more luminous. Choose your tone from six shades.

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Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation ($98)

It’s difficult to conceal imperfections or lines with a barely-there foundation, but full-coverage foundations shouldn’t resemble a mask. Inspired by Armani’s

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The texture spreads evenly and ‘melts’ into the skin, giving it a second-skin finish. Available in 15 shades.

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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Serum Compact Makeup ($80)

Packed with Estée Lauder’s best-selling Perfectionist Serum, this light yet lasting make-up with SPF15 adds another layer of anti-ageing ingredients. Opticalillusion technology and a nourishing moisture complex also help to instantly brighten and smooth. Use sparingly for a natural glow, or build to a medium coverage for a more polished look.

Choose from eight shades.

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Nude by Nature Flawless Liquid Foundation ($40)

Healthy and glamorous is the mantra of Australia’s number-one mineral make-up brand. Nude by Nature has long blazed a trail in combining natural ingredients with advanced product performance and this eco-friendly base ticks all the boxes. The oil- and fragrance-free formula contains natural ingredients for soft focus, skin softening and antioxidant benefits. Long-wearing and suitable for sensitive skin, in 10 shades.

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Rimmel London Wake Me Up Anti-Fatigue Foundation ($20)

For days when urgent action is called for, this light, buildable foundation contains radiance pearls to instantly brighten.

Vitamin C helps to improve skin tone for longer-term benefits, and the creamy texture smooths to a poreless finish. In six shades, each with SPF20. If you need some extra help in the eye area, there’s a complementary Wake Me Up Anti-Fatigue Concealer ($15). #

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The latest on children’s rooms, building materials, and My Ideal House.

This bedroom in a WA home designed by Rebecca Warburton is a shared space for the family’s four daughters. It’s a beach retreat, and there are actually two sets of bunk beds in the room. The patinated metal ladder and rail add vintage charm, and hutches behind the pillows provide storage for books and favourite things. Turn the page for more…

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CHILDREN’S ROOMS To create a realm of delight and wonder, simply take an idea and run with it, writes Alaana Cobon.

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utting together an awesome room for your child is one of life’s great joys.

And if today’s Instagram is any indication, there are millions of ways to do it. The trick is finding a balance between what your little one likes and what works with the rest of your home. “A sense of cohesion can be achieved by borrowing just a few material elements, such as flooring or the style of built-in joinery,” says interior designer Brendan Wong. “This can then be layered with unique elements to create a room with distinct personality.”

Texture, style and substance are at the heart of all these wonderful rooms, with a little whimsy thrown in to capture the imagination. Last on the list are functional pieces and well-considered storage, the unsung heroes that ensure messes – like monsters – are always kept at bay.

HEART FELT In the bedroom of three-year-old Chet, son of Perth stylist Tarina Lyell, texture reigns supreme. A sophisticated colour palette is paired with enduring furnishings that will see Chet through to his teenage years with just minor tweaks. Herringbonepatterned ‘Tile Progress’ wallpaper from Milton & King provides a crisp foundation for the scheme. Bed, Urban Baby; rug and garland, Talo Interiors. oheightohnine.com.au

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Photography by Derek Swalwell (this page, top), Tarina Lyell (opposite). Artwork by Sharon Montrose from The Animal Print Shop. For Where to Buy, see page 230.

Kids like obvious pattern and colour so think big when choosing a wallpaper.

RETRO FORWARD Orla Keily ‘Rhododendron’ wallpaper (left) is the ultimate nod to the retro aesthetic that runs through this family home in Melbourne. It works beautifully with the original 1970s cabinetry, a feature that’s both eye-catching and immensely practical for 11-year-old Billee. Bespoke elements have been paired with off-the-rack pieces, such as an Ikea desk chair, to keep the budget in check. Gorgeous cinnamon-hued linen and a quilt made from embroidered Indian textiles add a softer, tactile edge.

“The room’s totally unique and has a vibrant, happy vibe going on,” says Katie Graham, Billee’s mother and founder of The Family Love Tree homewares retail store. thefamilylovetree.com.au

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TOP SECRET The loft space in this Melbourne apartment, designed by architecture and design practice Musk Studio, is an ingenious way to provide a child of primary-school age with a space to claim as her own. Timber battens across the upper wall serve as a visual play on the classic cubby house, and also work to screen the ‘windows’. “Its simplicity allows for a child to take ownership,” says project architect Hannes McNamara. “The intention is that the space becomes the backdrop to their imagination. Use of the ladder and mezzanine will change as the child grows and adapts the space.” Bed by Mark Tuckey; stool from Cafe Culture+Insitu. musk.net.au

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Photography by Tom Ferguson (this page, top), Martina Gemmola (this page, bottom). Artwork by Antoinette Ferweda (this page, bottom). For Where to Buy, see page 230.

Soft rugs are a must because kids of all ages love lying on the ground.

SETTING SAIL Designed for the three-year-old son of Melissa Bonney, director of The Designory design studio, the bedroom at left was built to wow, now and into the future. The home’s coastal location in Sydney informed the nautical aesthetic. “Our family is very oceanfocused and my youngest child has a great love of the sea,” explains Bonney.

The team hit the jackpot with these ‘Ocean Meets Sky’ wallpaper panels from Milton & King. Sisal brings in another aspect of nature and makes a robust choice for flooring. Other details worthy of a mention include custom joinery (not shown) to meet evolving needs: for now it stores toys, but down the track it could accommodate bags, shoes and sports equipment. Bed from Rafa Kids; Kartell side table, Top3 by Design. thedesignory.com.au

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Reducing the amount of meat you eat – even a little – can have a positive impact on your environmental footprint, writes Sarah Pickette.

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id you know Australians eat an average of 92kg of meat per person annually? That’s about triple the global average. “Such excessive meat consumption comes at a significant cost, especially to the environment,” says Matthew Evans, host of SBS TV’s Gourmet Farmer and For The Love of Meat documentary series.

Evans is a passionate advocate for responsible meat-eating and holds that, while it’s not necessary for everyone to become a vegetarian, it is important we all consider the impact of what we’re eating.

“I personally choose to eat meat and to raise livestock for meat,” he says, “but I’m of the view that Australians don’t need to eat anywhere near the amount of meat we currently do. The planet would benefit greatly if we could minimise our consumption.”

Globally, it’s estimated that the livestock sector is responsible for a minimum of 51 per cent of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, says Cassie Duncan, general manager of Sustainable Table, a not-for-profit organisation devoted to educating Australians on ethical eating. A 2015 study by the Barilla Centre for Food & Nutrition concluded a diet that is vegetarian five days per week and

‘ U P TO 6 0 P E R C E N T O F O U R P E R S O N A L ECO FO OT P R I N T IS EMBODIED IN THE FOOD WE BUY. THERE’S NO BET TER P L AC E TO STA RT R E D U C I N G O U R E N V I RO N M E N TA L I M PAC T.’ C A S S I E D U N C A N , S U STA I N A B L E TA B L E

includes meat two days per week could save up to 2218L of water and 2.9kg of carbon-dioxide emissions per person per day.

The impacts of methane emissions and land degradation by livestock are well documented, says Evans, but for him the most pressing concern is how much grain is grown to feed animals, which we then eat. “Really, we should just eat that grain ourselves.”

Over the past few years, ‘meat-free Mondays’ and similar campaigns have grown in popularity and reach. That’s a great thing, says Evans. “What’s really nice is that it’s not only acceptable, it’s actually quite laudable to say, ‘I’m having a meat-free Monday.’

As recently as 10 years ago, people might have looked at you like you were some kind of rabid hippie!”

His argument is that you can love eating meat and not even miss it one day a week. “If you eat good-quality meat with great flavour that’s cooked properly, how much do you really need?” # Learn more at sustainabletable.org.au.

3 OF A KIND: MEAT-FREE MEALS So hearty, fresh and flavoursome, no one will even notice there’s no meat. Find each of these three vegelicious recipes at homestolove.com.au/ahg.

BURGER TWIST Cauliflower burger from Everyday Vegetarian: The Complete Collection cookbook (Bauer Books, $45).

FAB FRITTERS Zucchini and corn fritters with yoghurt dressing from The Blue Ducks in the Country

by Darren Robertson and Mark LaBrooy (Plum, $39.99).

NICELY SPICY Baked okra with tomato, ginger and mustard seeds from Real Food by Mike by Mike McEnearney, (Hardie Grant, $45).

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Better, faster, stronger: today’s building materials are changing the way Australian homes are constructed, writes Sarah Pickette.

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ustralia is home to some fairly stringent residential building codes and standards. They require all new building materials to undergo thorough testing before hitting the market – and that’s a great thing, because the safety, reliability and durability boxes are emphatically ticked before any new product goes into a home. In recent years, ongoing research and development has seen buildingproduct manufacturers release a raft of new materials that perform more efficiently, look better and are easier to install. Here we highlight some of the key areas of change:

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BRICKS “Bricks may be a humble material but they’ve undergone a style revolution in recent years,” says Brett Ward, general manager of marketing for Brickworks Building Products. “There’s now more choice than ever. You can buy bricks with a glazed face or a matt texture, in a huge variety of sizes. There are wider bricks, thinner bricks, longer bricks – the possibilities are limited only by your imagination.”

The colour options have broadened, too.

“You’re not limited to browns, reds and creams like before. There’s black, green, blue – you can even go with pink if you want,” says Ward. This new approach is architectdriven and has quickly seen brick enjoy a resurgence in popularity. “Homeowners increasingly understand the value of street appeal – and today’s bricks certainly give them that,” he says. “You don’t look at bricks in isolation any more. We design moodboards for them and engage trend forecasters so our colours and looks are up-to-the-minute. This year’s Pantone

‘Homeowners understand the value of street appeal – and today’s bricks certainly give them that.’ Brett Ward, Brickworks Building Products

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1 Brickworks has brick products in a variety of sizes, textures and colours. 2 This modern home features Austral’s new ‘San Selmo Smoked’ Italian kiln-fired clay bricks. 3 Solar panels are slimming down – Bristile Integrated Solar Tiles look seamless from the street.

4 New Colorbond Matt paint technology gives roofs a zinc-like finish.

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colour of the year is Greenery and we developed a brick to match it – something we wouldn’t have done a decade ago.”

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ROOFING MATERIALS Colour also sits at the heart of new releases in the roofing realm.

Colorbond recently added a new matt finish to its line of roofing materials so they work in with the latest building design trends.

This new matt-paint technology was developed to offer builders a roofing steel in neutral hues with a zinc-like finish. It has been tested over a decade, perfected to meet Australian standards and offer impressive solar reflectance and anti-corrosive qualities.

If it’s a tiled roof you’re after, expect to find a hugely expanded choice of colour there, too. “Today’s terracotta roof tiles come in black, cream, grey and all manner of colours,” say Brett Ward, who also looks after marketing for Bristile Roofing. “And instead of the ridge you’d always see in traditional roof tiles, you can now have a beautiful flat profile.”

Another exciting development in tiles is their solar capabilities, says Ward. “In September we launched an integrated photovoltaic tile that sits flat within the roofline. It’s three tiles wide and from the

street it looks seamless.” Bristile Integrated Solar Tiles work in conjunction with Sonnen solar-storage household batteries. “Now that the return on investment on battery systems is down to about seven years, we’re expecting to see a lot of interest in solar roof tiles.”

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LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Building products manufacturer CSR reports that, between 2004 and 2014, the use of lightweight building materials in Australian homes rose from 15 per cent to 35 per cent. In lightweight construction, timber or steel framing provides structural support for the home. Non-structural cladding – made from lightweight building materials, such as the autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) used in Hebel PowerPanels – is then attached to the framework.

“Installing one Hebel panel can be equivalent to laying 75 bricks, which means the exterior of a 150m2 home could go up in three days when it’s put in by experienced installers,” says Melissa Nguyen, marketing and brand manager for CSR Hebel. This can equate to significant savings in labour > AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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DIY DEVELOPMENTS Here are three DIY products that make simple tasks around the home easier than ever: ✚ Loctite 100ml Re-new Silicone Sealant, $15.

An applicator makes it simple to apply over existing seals in the bathroom, so they look like new again. ✚ Uni Pro 550mm Plastic Pull-Down Drop Sheet with 25m Masking Tape, $11.

Gives a crisp edge to paint to, while the sheet protects surfaces below the tape. ✚ Bosch 5m Laser Level Measuring Tool, $48.

This pocket-sized laser spirit level (below) gives to-the-millimetre precision.

Switch it on, align the level and watch it project a reference beam of up to 5m.

All products are available from Bunnings; bunnings.com.au.

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FROM LEFT Hebel brings to life this WA home designed by The Colour Royale Design Group. Viridian high-performance LightBridge glass means homeowners can enjoy large window spaces without loss of heat in winter or a greenhouse effect in summer.

costs. “The other advantages are that Hebel panels will keep your house warmer in winter and cooler in summer, plus they have excellent acoustic qualities and look great.”

Exterior cladding is also enjoying a moment in the sun. Weatherboards today are far more durable and better looking than before. James Hardie’s Scyon range, for example, has fibre-cement weatherboards in four classic profiles to give your home deep shadow lines and a contemporary look. There’s no timber involved, so they’re low maintenance, take paint well and are resistant to termites, moisture, rot and fire.

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INTERNAL WALLS As life gets busier, the desire for a quiet home grows stronger. Buildingproduct manufacturers have risen to the challenge of creating materials that improve acoustics inside the house. From USG Boral comes Soundstop, a plasterboard that can improve acoustic isolation in the home. “It’s particularly suited for use in home cinemas, study areas and living spaces adjoining bedrooms, helping to reduce sound transfer from one room to another,” says Chris Lubbers, category manager for plasterboard at USG Boral. If you’re feeling bold, you could even use sound-dampening

plasterboard from CSR Gyprock’s Perforated range on your ceiling. “It helps absorb sound and doubles as a standout detail,” says Najwa Khoury, general manager of marketing at CSR Gyprock.

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WINDOWS AND GLASS Our love affair with big windows continues, with designers and architects using glass in ever-larger spans. But any glass used in Australian homes needs to let in light and views while blocking out extreme temperatures, noise and intruders.

Today’s high-performance glass is up to the task, with Viridian recently expanding its LightBridge range to include the Kakadu line, for even better insulation outcomes.

This means homeowners can use glass that meets the required BASIX planning standards while still allowing for larger window-to-wall ratios.

A typical, adequately insulated home with regular glass can lose up to 40 per cent of heat through its windows in winter, and allows up to 87 per cent of solar heat gain in summer. While an entry-level energyefficient glass can improve insulation by about a third, a higher-performing glass such as LightBridge can more than double this improvement. #

Styling by Anna Flanders (WA home) . Photograph by Dion Robeson/bauersyndication.com.au (WA home).

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The frame’s up on H&G and Mirvac’s My Ideal House, a great moment in time for the project, writes Sarah Pickette.

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he frame going up is a significant milestone in any build; suddenly, a house begins to take shape.

“We’ve had a team of carpenters out on site at Crest by Mirvac and the timberand-steel frame of My Ideal House is now complete,” says Roderick Petre, NSW operations manager for Mirvac.

“Once the frame is up, you get a sense of the scale of the house, but really, this is just the beginning.”

As the outline of the home reveals itself on the site in Sydney’s south-west, so too does the modular flexibility of architect Madeleine Blanchfield’s winning design. “In order for it to have lofty rooms and lots of glass, it’s vital to ensure there are adequate eaves on the northern side, and vertical shading on the east and west sides,” she explains.

The cleverness of her design lies in the way it can be adapted to any block of land to achieve perfect orientation.

At the time of going to press, roof trusses were being installed and the construction team was busy putting in windows (see Spotlight, opposite) in the double-storey module, which will accommodate the garage, bedrooms, bathrooms and multi-purpose room.

With the frame up, the next step is to affix Hebel panels to the exterior. These lightweight pieces in aerated concrete offer great thermal performance, have a streamlined, modern appearance and will keep labour costs in check. “They are easy to transport and handle, as well as being quick to install,” says Petre.

Follow the build journey in H&G and online at myidealhouse.com.au.

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Viridian LightBridge windows Glass plays a critical role in the My Ideal House concept. The rear module of the home is, in effect, a glass pavilion that creates a seamless connection between the living areas and garden.

In order to bring this crucial element to life, architect Madeleine Blanchfield specified Viridian LightBridge double-glazed windows throughout, allowing her to have expansive glass areas without sacrificing energy efficiency.

“Choosing high-performance, double-glazed windows like LightBridge means the permissible window area in My Ideal House can be significant but still allow the house to achieve a good Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme star rating,” says Tanya Jepson, the marketing and communications manager for Viridian. “The result is a comfortable, energy-efficient home with light, views and a sense of space.”

Energy efficiency and sustainability were certainly what the judges of the My Ideal House design competition were looking for, but it was equally important for the home to be flexible, comfortable and liveable.

“Madeleine has used LightBridge glass to address these aspects of the brief,” says Jepson. “Windows and glass allow a connection between the garden and a number of key spaces.

That connection creates a beautiful indoor-outdoor flow and makes the home an inviting place to live and entertain in.”

The modular nature of Blanchfield’s design means it suits any site. Complementing this flexibility, large spans of glass in the living areas play a key role in maximising the capture of northern light, always a valuable feature for the occupants. In fact, research conducted in 2014 by the CSIRO for its EnergyFit Home Initiative found that participants rated ‘good natural light’ as the most important feature of homes.

“Glass brings many wonderful design and performance benefits to your living space,” says Jepson. “Different glass types can impact on the feel and function of your home in various ways.”

LightBridge double-glazed windows will provide superior insulation that limits the transfer of hot air through glazing, reflecting heat out of the house in summer and reflecting internal heat back inside in winter. “The glass has an enclosed Low-E coating that actively insulates the home, significantly reducing heat loss or gain,” says Jepson.

All the windows in the bedrooms, bathrooms and multipurpose room are now in. Installing the glass spans in the living room will complete the set. viridianglass.com #

‘ YO U R H O M E I S A P L AC E YO U S H O U L D E N J OY S P E N D I N G T I M E I N , A N D T E M P E RAT U R E P L AYS A C R U C I A L PA RT I N T H AT. T H E I N S U L AT I O N P E R F O R M A N C E O F T H E G L A S S W I L L H E L P TO C O N T R O L T H E H O M E ’ S T E M P E RAT U R E A N D H OW C O M F O RTA B L E I T F E E L S .’ Tanya Jepson, Viridian

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Seek serenity under a palm, amid cheerful and charming outdoor finds.

‘Ecolilli’ birch stool, $183, Top3 by Design. Rattan tea tray, $149, Alfresco Emporium. ‘Surf Lodge’ cane chair, $150, My Island Home. ‘Bulb’ solar string lights, $10, Kmart. ON STOOL from left ‘Indigo Floral Vintage’ ceramic planter, $30, French Knot. ‘Breeze’ ceramic bud vase, $10, Bed Bath N’ Table. ‘Rolling Stone’ synthetic-crystal wineglass, $45, Top3 by Design. ON TEA TRAY from left Wineglasses (as before). ‘Tuscan’ terracotta wine cooler, $69, Pottery Barn.

‘Belmond Pico’ cotton napkin, $49/four, Canvas+Sasson. ON CHAIR ‘Space Dye’ acrylic throw, $80, Bed Bath N’ Table. ON FLOOR from left ‘Portobello’ porcelain tiles in Teca Intenza (throughout), $56/m2, Tile Mega Mart. ‘Bella’ vinyl mat (60x97cm), $120, French Bazaar. ‘Modern Chinois’ earthenware plate, $35, Jones & Co. Brass and wooden bread board, $95, Tigmi Trading. ‘Bistro’ stainless-steel knife, $44/12-piece cutlery set, and ‘Seville’ polyester cushion, $59, both Pottery Barn. ‘Qin’ ceramic planter, $99, faux traveller’s palm, $340, and ‘Z’ rattan lantern, $42, all Florabelle. ‘Fenomen’ candle, $15, Ikea. >

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‘Lucia’ two-seater rattan lounger, $79, and matching chair, $49, both Kmart. ‘Drum’ bamboo stool, $140, My Island Home. ON LOUNGER from left Cotton cushions in Charcoal Blue, $70 each, Indigo Earth Designs. ‘Bali Blue’ polyester indoor/outdoor cushion cover, $35, Bungalow Living. ‘White Nomad’ acrylic cushion, $89, Jones & Co. ON CHAIR ‘Indigo’ polyester indoor/outdoor cushion cover, $35, Bungalow Living. ‘Wyndham’ polyester throw in Bottle Green, $50, Bed Bath N’ Table. ON STOOL from left ‘Fresco’ wooden platter, $20, Papaya. ‘Saguaro Cactus’ glass carafe, $55, Until. ‘Jellies’ plastic water glasses in Light Blue, $25 each, Top3 by Design. ON FLOOR from left ‘San Juan’ recycled-plastic rug (150x238cm), $98, Fab Habitat. Rattan lanterns, $110/set of three, Indigo Earth Designs. ‘Moroccan’ fibre-clay planter, $110, Indigo Earth Designs. Faux areca palm, $230, Florabelle.

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Caramelised Crimson & Pear soy-wax candle, $40, Wood House Candles.

‘Leander’ timber platter, $20, Papaya.

‘Castilla’ rattan basket, $155, Florabelle.

Faux buckler fern in hanging basket (not shown), $56, Florabelle.

‘Hmong’ earthenware vase, $42, Jones & Co.

‘Aqua’ stoneware vase, $49, Jones & Co. >

‘Indigo Floral Vintage’ ceramic oval planter, $25, French Knot.

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‘Tic Toc’ cotton table runner, $44, Peacocks and Paisleys.

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‘Bistro’ cutlery, $44/12-piece set, Pottery Barn. ‘Saguaro Cactus’ aperitif glasses, $85/set of five and a bowl, Until. ‘Lume’ stoneware vase, $50, Country Road. ON FLOOR from left Cane planter on wheels, $70, French Knot. Faux traveller’s palm, $340, Florabelle. ‘Iris’ jute-cotton rug (1.2x1.8m), $149, Fab Habitat. ON WALL For similar cladding, try Scyon Linea weatherboard by James Hardie. Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic paint in Cadet Blue, $97/4L, Porter’s Paints. For Where to Buy, see page 230. #

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1 Normann Copenhagen ‘Watch Me’ steel clock in Petrol, $85, Top3 by Design; top3.com.au. 2 ‘Inverse’ oak and mirrored-glass clock/mirror in Natural, $1200, Until; until.com.au. 3 ‘Clork’ sheet-metal and cork clock in Black, $125, Hardtofind; hardtofind.com.au. 4 ‘Qlocktwo Classic’ powdercoated steel and wood typographical clock in Black Pepper, $2000, Monde; mondedesignstore.com.au. 5 ‘Calm’ wood and textile clock in Grey, $90, Zanui; zanui.com.au.

6 Newgate ‘The Luggage’ painted metal clock in Gloss Black/Red, $109, Mary & Tex; www.maryandtex.com.au. 7 Koppel ‘Harlequin’ stainless-steel and copper clock, $395, Georg Jensen; georgjensen.com.au. 8 ‘Marco’ terrazzo and walnut-veneer clock in White, $89, Salt&Pepper; saltandpepper.com.au.

9 Lime-wood clock, $45, Alfresco Emporium; alfrescoemporium.com.au. ‘Boxy’ modular storage with steel base and separate units in Carrara marble and ash, $4080 (as shown), Urban Couture; urbancouture.com.au. Wall painted Eggshell Acrylic in Elegance, $44/L, Porter’s Paints; porterspaints.com. # AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN |

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1 Google Home smart speaker/home assistant, $199, Google; store.google.com. 2 Nest Cam Indoor security camera, $319, iSelect; store.iselect.com.au.

3 ‘Dock’ marble and metal Apple Watch dock, $280, Vincent Design; vincentdesign.com.au. 4 ‘MacBook Pro’ 13in laptop, from $1899, Apple; apple.com.au.

5 ‘DIY Pack’ digital wall stud/pipe scanner (Android system only), about $124, Walabot; walabot.com/diy. 6 ‘BeoSound 1’ portable wireless speaker, $1895, Bang & Olufsen; bang-olufsen.com. 7 Kakkoii ‘Qbl Chrome’ waterproof wireless speaker, $120, Until; until.com.au. 8 iPhone ‘X’, from $1579 (preorder from October 27), Apple; apple.com.au. 9 ‘Hektar’ steel and aluminium work lamp with wireless charging pad, $99, Ikea; ikea.com.au. #

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Viega Concealed Cisterns & Designer Flushing Panels

All you’ll see with a Viega Eco Plus concealed cistern is the soft touch or touchless flushing panel.

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All you will see is the panel, but there’s a lot behind the scenes in a quality concealed cistern!

Viega in-wall and under-bench, dual-flush cisterns deliver real design elegance, valuable space savings and quality German design and manufacture. There’s a model to fit within standard wall framing, or one designed to hide in a vanity, as well as models for floor or wall mount pans. All Viega cisterns have a WELS 4-star water saver rating and are easy to install and maintain. Plus there’s an extensive choice of beautifully designed gentle-touch or touchless flushing panels in a range of contemporary materials to add that personal touch to your creativity. Viega. Connected in quality.

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Visign for More 104, metal/chrome plated shown

Visign for Style 12, glass clear/light grey shown

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DINING TABLES Once hidden under a cloth in a separate room, the dining table has finally emerged, in standout designs that hold their own in any open space, writes Georgia Madden.

Takahashi Asako ‘167’ 120cm American oak round dining table in Dark Wenge, $1320, Curious Grace; curiousgrace.com.au.

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s the location where we eat, work, entertain and sometimes even fold laundry, the modern dining table really earns its keep. And with open-plan living here to stay, it’s embracing its place in the spotlight.

“Once the dining table had its own room and didn’t get a lot of attention. But with the kitchen, dining and living in one space, it’s become a key feature piece,” says David Cross, senior design consultant at Poliform Melbourne. “As a result, there’s a new interest in dining-table design.”

Today’s styles encompass extendable designs, models that fold flat against the wall to maximise space, and pieces that include storage zones for tableware. While looks are important, size really matters.

The table should seat every member of the household, be in proportion to the room, and allow for comfortable traffic flow, says Angela Haughton, an interior design manager at Coco Republic.

You should also consider which surface will best suit your household, advises Freedom interior decorator Alex Butta.

“Solid timber, recycled or rustic, is ideal for families because it can be dressed up or down to suit the occasion. Veneer is cost-effective, lightweight and relatively durable if it’s textured or has a natural wood grain. Glass is elegant but scratches easily and isn’t always suitable for children. Stone is heavy, hard-wearing and can be used indoors or out.”

Industrial, French provincial and Scandi styles continue to sell well at Harvey Norman, with darker stains and marble tops taking over from the pale, natural hues of the past few seasons.

Meanwhile, at Freedom, walnut-toned timber tops, often paired with metal legs head the line-up. Combining different materials in a single piece is one of the year’s biggest trends, according to Cross, and can be a great way to add interest >

1 ‘Bianca’ 220cm American oak table, from $1499, Domayne; domayneonline.com.au.

2 ‘Hampshire’ 120–165cm extension table, from $1299, Harvey Norman; harveynorman com.au.

3 ‘Quadrapod’ 240cm American oak and Australian hardwood table, $4450, Mark Tuckey; marktuckey.com.au. 4 ‘Atelier’ 160cm oak veneer table, $999, Freedom; freedom.com.au.

5 ‘Leggero’ 160cm timber veneer table, $3750, Natuzzi Italia; natuzzi.com.au. 6 ‘Clyde’ 150cm spotted gum table, $6990, Fanuli; fanuli.com.au. 7 ‘Delta’ 180– 240cm ceramic extension table, $6399, Voyager Interiors; voyagerinteriors.com.au.

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Chunky, floating surfaces are giving way to ultra-slender tabletops, says Simon Thomson, director of Voyager Interiors. “We’re seeing impossibly thin luxury surfaces, such as ceramic and porcelain, coming through. They’re durable and easy to maintain, and can be designed to mimic surfaces such as concrete or wood, without the bulk.”

Industrial advances have opened up new possibilities, including nanotech materials such as Fenix and Dekton, says Fabio Fanuli, director at Fanuli.

“These new surfaces have a matt finish that’s resistant to heat, scratches and stains. Dekton can be made to replicate marble. It’s incredibly strong and sleek and can be used indoors or out.”

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PERFECTLY SIZED Choosing the right size of dining table for your household and entertaining style is essential, says Coco Republic’s Angela Haughton. “A rectangular table between 2m and 2.5m long is ideal for a family of four, allowing for two people on either side and extra space for one or two extras. An extension table is perfect for accommodating more guests. For singles or couples in an apartment, a round table with a glass top will look smaller than it actually is. Otherwise, consider a small, square dining table that can be pushed up against a wall when not in use.”

top choices this year, says Fanuli.

Regardless of the timber you choose, make sure it comes from a sustainable source, advises Cris Bucknall, owner of Eco Chic. “Look for FSC [Forest Stewardship Council] labelling and opt for plantation timbers such as American oak, mango wood and Victorian ash. Steer clear of tropical hardwoods such as teak and mahogany, unless they’re certified as sustainable.

And look for designs with a waterbased finish, or just left natural with a hand-rubbed oil or wax finish.”

When it’s time to hit the shops, be prepared. “Take a floor plan, room measurements, photos and flooring samples,” says Cross. Ask in store about practicality and maintenance, and get a feel for how the table handles, advises Haughton. “If you can, inspect the base on a tiled floor for sturdiness,” she says, “and with an extension table, check the smoothness of the mechanism.” It’s also worth taking a peek underneath, adds Cross. “If the finish on the underside is as nicely done as the top surface, you know it’s a quality piece.” #

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1 Meridiani ‘Plinto XW’ 160cm lacquer, Calacatta marble and bronzed brass table, $20,467, Cavit & Co; cavitandco.com.

2 ‘Mayfield’ 180cm blackwood table, $1395, La-Z-Boy; la-z-boy. com.au. 3 ‘Norraker’ 220cm white birch table, $299, Ikea; ikea.com.au. 4 ‘Holland’ 280cm natural ash table, $8675, Space; spacefurniture.com.au.

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Banish washday blues and make your laundry process more efficient with savvy design choices. Rose-Marie Hillier puts the latest innovations on the line.

1 TopDry retracting clothes line in Smoke You can fit three loads of washing on this powdercoatedsteel model with 39m of line. Great for narrow spaces, it can be installed on walls or posts; $209. bunnings.com.au

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2 ‘Garment Groom’ spray Save on dry-cleaning bills with this combined stainremover and fabric freshener, available in a grapefruit or fig scent; $13/500ml. murchison-hume.com.au

3 ‘Aroma Wash’ laundry liquid in Bliss Essential oils make this special liquid detergent for towels smell heavenly, while enzyme-boosted ingredients boost its cleaning performance; $22/1L. adairs.com.au

4 ‘Laundry Room’ wall sticker Take a fun approach to decorating your washing space.

Made from vinyl, this retro decal is easy to remove or reposition; $30. templeandwebster.com.au

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5 Hamper/sorter/ironing board in Cream Ideal for big households, this sorting system offers three lift-off bags, lockable castors and a padded top that doubles as an ironing board; $89. ultrasaver.com.au

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6 Redecker clothes pegs Use these traditional beechwood dolly pegs to line-dry washing, an eco-smart option that also helps preserve clothes and linen; $13/packet of 25. saison.com.au

7 Sewroo peg bag Hung from the line or slung over your shoulder for convenience, this clever, Australian-made canvas carrier has a shadecloth base for drainage; $20. sewroo.com.au 5

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8 Ironing board covers Suzie Hope Designs makes ironing boards chic with covetable padded cotton covers in a range of snazzy stripes and checks; from $40. suziehopedesigns.com

9 ‘Plumsa’ laundry bag One of the grooviest laundry bags around. The handles are leather and the striking geometric fabric is plasticcoated to protect against moisture; $20. ikea.com.au

10 ‘S6a’ ironing system Ironing’s easier with a state-of-the-art, all-in-one system.

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Create a fresh, contemporary look this summer with the Watercolour cacti bloom queen quilt cover, $139.95, from Bed Bath N’ Table.

Discover the new range at bedbathntable.com.au.

This Linear Desk from Officeworks has a sleek and modern finish so you can add contemporary style to your home or workspace. Made from a sturdy timber with a scratch resistant melamine surface, $199

Designed by Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel in 1959, the Sika Design Hanging Egg Chair is an iconic piece of mid-century design available exclusively from Domo, $2825. domo.com.au

H&G ESSENTIALS Natio’s Rosewater Hydration collection will smooth, nourish and rejuvenate skin of all types and ages.

Available from Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies, $14.95-$22.95. natio.com.au

Create a beautiful lifestyle and home with these must-have products.

Designed by artist and designer Göran Hongell, the Aarne champagne glasses are a cornerstone in the Iittala collection, $99.95. For enquiries contact 1300 852 022 or visit iittala.com.au

The elegant Siemens iSensoric premium washing machine features SensoFresh technology that uses active oxygen to remove odours without the need to wash, $1999. winningappliances.com.au

The Victoria Built-in collection from Smeg brings style and technology together. From charming country kitchens to the avant-garde or industrial, Smeg is at home where you are. smeg.com.au

Timber detailing, high-density foam cushioning and a luxurious leather design promise that the Charleston Lounge from Nick Scali is sure to stand the test of time. Find your nearest store at nickscali.com.au

Thin lines and fine surface structure redefine basin design with the revolutionary SaphirKeramik material in Laufen’s new Val bathroom collection, from $1501, at Reece. reece.com.au/bathrooms

With just 20 calories per 250ml serving,Ocean Spray® Light Cranberry is packed with antioxidants and helps to cleanse and purify your body as part of a healthy diet, $5.69.

The Australian House & Garden Balingup is a digitally printed linen quilt cover set showcasing our unique Australian flora, $299.95. Exclusive to Myer. myer.com.au

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Text by Elizabeth Wilson.

ew towns can put on a floral display quite like Grafton in northern NSW. For several weeks from mid-October through to November, this picturesque rural city on the Clarence River is a haze of vivid purple as hundreds of resident jacarandas – a stroke of genius in civic planting dating back to the 1870s – burst into bloom.

Many of the town’s wide streets, such as Kent Street, pictured here, transform into glorious, amethyst-coloured tunnels with branches arcing overhead and their flowers carpeting the ground.

En masse, the purple canopies take on a fluorescent intensity, and on balmy days the air is warm and sweetly scented. For anyone planning a road trip between Sydney and Brisbane at this time of the year, a detour off the Pacific Highway into these mauve avenues is highly recommended. #

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