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elcome to our kitchen & bathroom issue. Why do these two rooms inspire so much debate and deliberation? I think it’s the sheer number of decisions to be made in the design process – and to make it even trickier, they’re decisions you’ve got to live with for a while. But don’t worry, we’re here for you. In our special section, starting on page 101, you’ll find everything you need to get your project going. Style paralysis? Turn to page 116 for the complete looks we’ve put together. Budget woes? Try page 128 for expert tips. Love a bit of drama? Check out Shannon’s round-up of The Block kitchens on page 106. Cushion arranging is another area of decorative controversy. To karate chop, or not? To match, or mix? And, of course, the ongoing question: how many is too many? We had fun on set with the five stylists who came to answer all these questions and show us how they do it, using cushions, throws and rugs from Weave’s collections. Find your favourite from page 36, and look out for our behind-the-scenes videos on Facebook. Our cover home has a great story behind it. I loved learning that the owners stripped back a 1950s addition to find the original 1930s cottage, which they’ve brought back to life while honouring its original character. It’s definitely more dificult than pulling a house down to start again, and sometimes more expensive, but I wonder if it’s more rewarding in the end? You can see it all from page 50. Don’t forget to get in touch with your thoughts and feedback by email at insideout@bauer-media.com.au. I hope you enjoy the issue.
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our social media platforms THINGS WE LOVE The new rug collaboration between Designer Rugs and Bernabeifreeman is artwork for your floors TRENDS Discover beautiful pieces inspired by the cosmos, and we prove grey is an exciting colour after all. Seriously… PERFECT PAIRS There are some pieces that form a meant-to-be combination. This month, armchairs and floor lamps are in the spotlight for the ultimate nook ASK AN EXPERT From improving lighting and positioning dishwashers to installing power points and choosing window coverings, your design issues are stylishly sorted PROFILE An unexpected stroke of reality turned Carly Williams’ life upside down and unleashed her artistic streak CULT CLASSIC The story behind a design icon and what’s next. We shed some light on table lamps from yesteryear and today KID’S ROOM Give your little princess a private retreat that will inspire and nurture her adventurous spirit THE SOFA STYLING CHALLENGE Five stylists get their hands on Weave’s range of cushions, throws and rugs. The challenge? To style a living room their way – and let us in on their secrets. Which of these gorgeous looks is your favourite?
inside: homes & renovation 50 RESTORED TO LIFE This Sydney family’s relaxed beach house 60 70 78 88 96 134
has a fresh update while staying true to its humble origins. SILVER LINING A freak thunderstorm puts a dampener on things, but the couple behind this reno in Geelong, Victoria aren’t deterred NEW BEGINNINGS If you can’t find an eco home to buy, follow the example of this Dutch couple and build one yourself GREEN LIGHT A compact apartment in Biarritz, France gives a young artistic director the go-ahead to express himself DREAM IT. DESIGN IT. DO IT. With time on their hands, a rural Victorian family’s fantasy home becomes a breathtaking reality SITE VISIT: I WANT A BUTLER’S PANTRY & A POOL Whoa, steady! James Treble prefers a step-by-step approach to a Sydney reno RENOVATION NEWS New products you need to get the job done
kitchen & bathroom special 102 STYLE COUNSEL The guiding hand of a skilled architect brings
a Sydney home’s cooking and bathing zones to life 106 THE BLOCK: KITCHEN WEEK Shannon Vos casts his expert eye over the kitchen designs on this year’s The Block 112 WOOD WORKS A project home in Denmark gets an instant boost with a clever, considered kitchen makeover 116 LUXE TO LESS KITCHENS & BATHROOMS 75 products that will help you transform your spaces, whatever the budget
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out: gardens & entertaining 138 DECKED OUT Goodbye, urban UK – hello, beachside Bondi garden! 144 CATALAN MAGIC Lip-smacking Spanish dishes are served with
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on the cover 36 Sofa so good: Cushion styling secrets from the experts
kitchen details that count
GREEN SCENE
Big ideas from a compact family garden
SOFA SO GOOD
Cushion styling secrets from the experts
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less; Ultimate benchtop guide; How to stretch your reno budget 106 Shannon’s pick of The Block kitchens 138 Green scene: Big ideas from a compact family garden 144 Spring lunch: An easy Spanish menu
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Good things come to those who wait, and Sydney interior designer Kate Manning and her family finally have the beachside home they set their hearts on. The old 1930s cottage was blessed with good bones and had great views, so they kept as much of it as possible and dug down to add a lower-ground floor, before a well-planned spruce-up. See more of this home on page 50.
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WINNING PIN! The multicoloured fish-scale tiles in this inspiring bathroom by Petrina Turner Design make a stylish feature wall.
PHOTOGRAPHY: (PINTEREST) AMORFO PHOTOGRAPHY, (INSTAGRAM) DAVID COOK, (READER INSTAGRAM) @DEBBIECLARK_STYLIST, (FACEBOOK) LISA COHEN. STYLING: (PINTEREST) PETRINA TURNER, PETRINATURNERDESIGN.COM.AU, (READER INSTAGRAM) @DEBBIECLARK_STYLIST, (INSTAGRAM) @BIANCAANDCARLA, (FACEBOOK) NAT WHEELER. DESIGN: (FACEBOOK) NORSU HOME, NORSU.COM.AU
Is terrazzo the new marble? Our followers on Twitter had to agree to disagree on this polarising material.
reader spotlight We love the pinstripe bedding mixed with olive and pops of citrus yellow in this cosy bedroom by @debbieclark_ stylist. Share your pics using #sharemystyle and @insideoutmag.
most double-tapped Bianca and Carla’s main bathroom on The Block uses stone and timber to create a jaw-dropping space.
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#TWL inner circle The new range from Designer Rugs blends bold geometrics with pure native beauty Get designers Rina Bernabei and Kelly Freeman of Bernabeifreeman in a studio with Designer Rugs’ creative whiz Christine McDonald, and the result can’t help but be special. ‘Ocean’ is one of four hand-tufted wool rugs in their new collaboration, and its arch shape and seaside-inspired tonal variety combine to put on one heck of a floor show. Encore, encore! ‘Ocean’ rug, $4500/200cm x 300cm, Designer Rugs, designerrugs.com.au.
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1. Tom Dixon ‘Etch’ pendant light, $810, Dedece, dedece.com. 2. ‘Bonne Nuit’ candle, $69.95, Maison Balzac, maisonbalzac.com. 3. Atelier Février ‘Nakshatra by Florian Pretet’ rug, $8800/160cm x 250cm, Vela, vela.life. 4.Artifort ‘Butterfly’ lounge chair, $4548, Ke-Zu, kezu.com.au. 5. ‘Star Of Bethlehem’ earrings, $110, Elvis Et Moi, elvisetmoi.com. 6. ‘Matilda’ velvet sham cushion, $159, Sage x Clare, sageandclare. com.au. 7. Vitra ‘Star’ candle holder, $230, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au. 8. ‘Taj Star’ mirror, $945, GlobeWest, globewest.com.au. 9. Popham Design ‘Hex Star’ tiles, $337.50/sqm, Onsite Supply + Design, onsitesd.com. 10. ‘Starburst’ cofee table, $799, West Elm, westelm.com.au.
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1. Woud ‘Stone’ pendant light, $849, Luumo Design, luumodesign.com. 2. Warranbrooke Adrift Grey 2 artwork by Sarah Brooke, $1599 (framed), Father Rabbit, fatherrabbit.com. 3. Bentu ‘Six-1’ wall tiles, $34 each, Remodern, remodern.com.au. 4. Karimoku New Standard ‘Colour Wood’ dining table, $2812, Stylecraft, stylecraft.com.au. 5. Concrete pot, $69, Zakkia, zakkia.com.au. 6. ‘Elle’ cushion, $79.95, Country Road, countryroad.com.au. 7. ‘Van’ armchair, $2762, Jardan, jardan.com.au. 8. Kristina Dam Studios wooden sphere, $139, Designstuf, designstuf.com.au. 9. ‘Interior Expressions’ low sheen acrylic paint in Balance, $74.90/4L, Haymes Paint, haymespaint. com.au. 10. Muuto ‘Cover’ chair, $735, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au. 11. Jamie Kay muslin wrap blanket, $49.95, Father Rabbit, as before.
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A Hans J Wegner ‘Ox’ chair and Louis Poulsen ‘AJ’ lamp, both from Cult, are a sculptural match made in heaven.
why it works: Rounded forms and bold silhouettes combine with bright colour and textural calacatta marble ‘Joy JY80’ armchair, $2162, Jardan, jardan.com.au. Tom Fereday ‘Mito’ floor lamp, $5826, Rakumba, rakumba.com.au.
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editr’s fave SWEET SCANDI why it works: Playful pink and neutral shades highlight the luxe texture of velvet and timber ‘Sister’ lounge armchair, $2970, Dowel Jones, doweljones.com. Muuto ‘Pull’ floor lamp, $715, Surrounding Australia, surrounding.com.au.
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3 VINTAGE STYLE why it works: Retro accents are brought up to date by angular, contemporary shapes ‘Saville Row’ armchair, from $2500, Koskela, koskela.com.au. Flos ‘KTribe F1’ floor lamp, $1200, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au.
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What window coverings are possible when you have a bay window with a window seat, like I do in my living area? Harvey, via email “Bay windows can be tricky, especially when window seats are involved,” says window furnishings specialist Morgan Ferry of Simple Studio (simplestudio.com.au). “Curtains are ruled out when they can’t drop all the way to the floor, so we will often specify Roman blinds – they are ideal because they retract upwards, away from the seat cushions, and can be installed above the architrave so they don’t block any of the natural light. Roman blinds can be made in almost any fabric, from lightweight linen sheers through to heavy blockouts, and it’s not uncommon for us to couple Roman blinds and curtains in the same room, as long as the fabric matches. If the window seat is deep and the cords are hard to reach, the blinds can be automated for ease of operation.”
Roman blinds are a great choice for windows with a built-in bench seat
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ask an expert Each issue, we’ll find stylish solutions to all your decorating and design dilemmas from those in the know
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Where should I put the power points on my kitchen island, which is quite large? Olivia, via Instagram “The most common position is on the end of the island bench,” says electrician Ryan Lawton from Enduro Electrical in Sydney (0424 173 533). “If you don’t want to see the power point, put it on the end least visible as you walk into the room. If you have a waterfall bench with stone ends, have the stonemason cut out a hole for the power point. If you have a joinery end, you’ll need to let the cabinet-maker know your plans before they start work, so they can include a void between any internal drawers and the end for the wires to run through. If one side of the cabinetry is set back under the benchtop – so you can place stools there, for example – you could hide the power point on that side, but be aware that the cord for anything you plug in will need to be long enough to run back over the top of the island.”
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Should the dishwasher be placed near the sink to make stacking simpler or close to the cupboards for easier unpacking? Carla, via email “The most common placement is to the right of a sink, so people can rinse and load without getting water everywhere,” says Mark Elmore, general manager of design at Fisher & Paykel (fisherpaykel. com). “It makes sense that our most-used items are at waist height, where our hands can easily reach. For a more ergonomic approach, consider a single DishDrawer dishwasher on either side of the sink. An alternative is one DishDrawer near the sink for pots, pans and cutlery, with another close to the cupboard where crockery and glasses are stored. For your solution to blend with the rest of the kitchen, choose integrated models and apply custom panels to give you the practical benefits of distributed appliances that integrate into the kitchen’s style in a considered way.”
I’m renovating my bathroom and want to improve the lighting. There’s a window, but what are the best options around my vanity and mirror? Alyssa-Jane, via Instagram
“We like to utilise the reflective surfaces within the bathroom, which helps to reduce the number of visible light points within the space,” says Amy Trent, design manager at Special Lights (speciallights.com.au). “For the vanity, the basin is an excellent reflective source, so we would place a downlight over this location. The light output of a downlight can create shadowing on the face, but the reflected light produced from the basin helps equalise this. In addition, either a wall light or a pendant light at face height gives the heightened light levels required for make-up, along with providing a decorative element to the area. If you’re after a seamless look, an LED strip integrated into the cabinetry design is always a nice addition. We would recommend installing the LED strip to shine both up and down. This gives you general light and task light.”
The Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer does the business while blending in with the rest of your kitchen.
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Carly Williams Motherhood was the catalyst for a full-time art practice for this Daylesford-based creative You were a set painter for many years. What led you to take the plunge and become a full-time creative artist? It all kind of fell into place for me! I was working really hard as a film-set painter for almost 10 years. That meant long hours, dirty work, it wasn’t always creative and I was getting increasingly frustrated with not having time to focus on my own work. Then, ta-dah! My partner, Corey and I found out I was pregnant with our first bubba, Betsy, so I left the film industry and threw myself into my painting for the last half of my pregnancy. I’ve juggled parenthood and my own art ever since. What roles do colour and texture play in your work? They are two of the three main components I tend to focus on in my paintings – the third component is composition. The first thing I do, before anything else, is nut out my colour palette. Once I’ve decided on a complementary palette, I usually add a splash of clash to create a slightly edgier feel. The layering then starts to create the texture. It’s not uncommon for me to paint a complete piece, then to paint over it more than once or twice to create a more textural piece. What are your tips for someone trying to decide on art for their home? Choosing artwork is such a personal thing. It should reflect your personality and the overall style of your home. Art can totally change the vibe and feel of a room, so it’s important to get it right. Don’t rush into it. I also recommend not picking something too ‘matchy-match’ with the chosen room’s colour palette. What is your personal interior style? My own style is best described as a mish-mash! I have a vintage country vibe happening, with a bit of old industrial and a splash of leopard print – and original art, of course! The one thing I can’t live without in my home is indoor plants. What do you have coming up? I’ve just completed a group exhibition at Fenton&Fenton in Melbourne, so I’m about to throw myself into a new body of works. I look forward to playing with ideas and mediums!
You can check out Carly’s exhibition for Fenton&Fenton at fentonandfenton.com.au/collections/carly-williams
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PHOTOGRAPHY: MARNIE HAWSON. ARTWORKS: FROM HERE TO HERE (THIS PAGE TOP RIGHT) AND COOL CHANGE (OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT) BY CARLY WILLIAMS
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Carly sits in her studio (opposite, top left) in front of her paintings, Jumping Through Hoops (left) and Dance With Strangers (right). Works in progress rest against the wall. Her paintings The Girls In Town (this page, top right) and After Work Drinks (opposite, bottom) hang in Carly’s home. A concrete magpie from The Amazing Mill Markets in Daylesford and a vintage Rimini Blu Bitossi vase stand on the cabinet. Carly prepares her colour palette (this page, top left) and works on Carnival in her studio (this page, bottom left). Her studio floor, complete with paintbrushes, forms the backdrop (this page).
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cult classic Get your dose of design through David Harrison’s blog at designdaily. com.au.
An illuminating look at past-and-present table lamps with curve appeal WORDS DAVID HARRISON
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‘Cloche’ lamp by Lars Beller Fjetland for Hay The form: A table lamp with a polished aluminium shade on a sweeping arm and cast-iron base. What makes it special: The ‘Cloche’ is a relatively low-cost lamp that expresses its diferent materials and techniques (such as metal spinning and sand casting) and packages these in an evocative form. Created by Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland and released in 2015, the lamp creates a soft, sculptural shape on the desktop, shelf or sideboard. The designer graduated from Bergen Academy of Art and Design in 2012 and was immediately awarded the Young Designer of the Year accolade by Elle Decoration Norway. Since then, he has designed furniture, lighting and accessories for numerous major Scandinavian and Italian brands such as Discipline, Hem, Normann Copenhagen, Hay and others. Expect to pay: $463 in either a polished-brass or black powder-coated shade. Buy at: Hay Shop, hayshop.com.au; Cult, cultdesign.com.au.
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‘Serpente’ lamp by Elio Martinelli The form: A dome-shaped methacrylate shade with a flexible chromed or gold-plated tubular metal support that allows the lamp to sweep across a 360-degree horizontal plane. What makes it special: This lamp has a unique action that results in a complete change of shape – from a standard arced form, where the shade is more-or-less directly above the base, to a position where the shade is facing in the opposite direction with the arm making an ‘S’ shape in the air, like that of a striking cobra. Designed by Elio Martinelli for his brand Martinelli Luce in 1965, the ‘Serpente’ pushed the boundaries of what was possible in plastic moulding at the time – and presents as a very complex engineering feat even today. Martinelli originally studied stage design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence but became more interested in the family business of lighting. He founded his eponymous lighting company in 1950 and his well-known designs include ‘Serpente’ (1965), ‘Cobra’ (1968), ‘Foglia’ (1969), ‘Gomito’ (1974) and ‘Elmetto’ (1976). Elio Martinelli stayed as the head of the company until his death in 2004, when his daughter Emiliana took over. Expect to pay: $3216 with a gold-plated arm or $1623 for the chrome-plated version. A floor lamp version is also available. Buy at: Arclite, arclite.com.au.
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Calling all happy campers! Create a room to inspire your daughter’s next outdoor adventure STYLING JONO FLEMING PHOTOGRAPHY WILL HORNER
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Soft leather and natural timber create a neutral base for sweet dreams. ‘Cuba’ bed, $2541/single, Beeline Design, beelinefurniture design.com.au.
“This nature-inspired space can work for boys and girls – just switch up the doona cover, if you like!”
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A wool rug in warm tones makes for a cosy landing underfoot. ‘Colca’ rug, $599/152cm x 244cm, West Elm, westelm.com.au.
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‘Enamel Adventure’ mug, $25, The Seek Society, theseeksociety.com.
‘The Totem’ mobile, $590, Fellows Mobiles, fellowsmobiles.com.
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Doubling as both display surface and seating, this bench is the perfect spot for lacing up hiking boots. Ethnicraft ‘Walnut Spindle’ bench, $1035, The Banyan Tree, thebanyantree.com.au.
‘Mural’ cushion cover, $69.90, Città, cittadesign.com.
THE STORAGE Ideal for stashing away homework and clutter, this locker has a lived-in, retro look. HK Living ‘Vintage’ cabinet, $999, House of Orange, houseoforange.com.au.
AND THE REST… On walls, from left: Cavallini ‘Butterflies’ poster, $7.95, Evans & Hall, evansandhall.com.au. Bunting, $4/3m, Kmart, kmart.com.au. ‘Born of Wild Things’ flag, $119, Pony Rider, ponyrider.com.au. Patagonia Wilderness photographic print by Kara Rosenlund, $290 (unframed), shop.kararosenlund.com. Frame, stylist’s own. Boston Fern print by Charlie Green Studio, $219 (framed), charliegreenstudio.com.au. ‘Base Camp’ wall banner, $129, Pony Rider, as before. ‘Bridgewater’ wall lamp, $689, Emac & Lawton, emac-lawton.com.au. Cavallini ‘Dandelion Chart’ poster, $7.95, Evans & Hall, evansandhall.com.au. On bed: ‘Day Walker’ cushion, $127, ‘Old River Potato’ cushion, $149, and ‘Fireside Dusty Rose’ cushion, $103, all Pony Rider, as before. Hiccups For Kids ‘Blanky’ flannelette quilt cover set, $169.95/single, Linen House, linenhouse.com.au. On floor: Leather folding stool, $329, Douglas & Bec, douglasandbec.com. ‘Nipomo Tierra’ blanket (on stool), $169, Homecamp, homecamp.com.au. Sheepskin-lined suede boots, $260, Ugg Express, uggexpress.com.au. On bench, from left: ‘Organic’ mug, $30.95, Robert Gordon, robertgordonaustralia.com. Camera, stylist’s own. ‘Nanopack’ backpack, $239, Uashmama, uashmama.com.au. Cinni Design desk fan, $299, Fans City, fanscity.com.au. ‘White Wood’ removable wallpaper (on ceiling), $55/sqm, The Wall Sticker Company, thewallstickercompany.com.au.
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‘Lowlife’ sofa (includes cushion, far right), $2950, MCM House. On sofa, from left: ‘Zoe’ cushions in Copper and Beetroot, ‘Paola’ cushion in Salsa, and ‘Zoe’ cushion in Blush, $59.95 each, all Weave. ‘Kelly’ chair, $2651, Jardan. ‘Zoe’ cushion in Eucalyptus, $59.95, and ‘Monterey’ throw in Tar, $159.95, both Weave. ‘Denali’ rug in Sandstorm, $1199/200cm x 300cm, Weave. ‘Shale’ dresser in Smoke, $2899, Blu Dot. On dresser, from left: Walking
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Past Trees #10 artwork, $1250, and Walking Past Trees #7 artwork, $4250, both by Antonia Mrljak, at Becker Minty. ‘Tezza’ vase in Terracotta, $185, Jardan. ‘Attalos’ table lamp, $549, Marz Designs. Studio Elke ‘Jewel’ orb in Dusk, $245, Jardan. ‘Alfie’ serving bowl, $54.95, Milk & Sugar. Background in ‘Eggshell Acrylic’ paint in Olive Grove, $101.10/4L, Porter’s Paints. Pot and sculpture (on dresser), stylist’s own. Model, Matt’s dog Chloe. ADDRESS BOOK, page 150.
THE SOFA STYLING CHALLENGE When it comes to cushions, it’s all about the mix, the match and, of course, the method. We asked five stylists to show us how it’s done, using cushions and throws from Weave MARKET EDITOR NATALIE JOHNSON
STYLING ASSISTANCE: NONCI NYONI, MELISSA MCMEEKIN, CATHERINE RIOLO, BRODIE KIAH. MATT’S GROOMING: JESSICA DIEZ, ONENINETYNINE MANAGEMENT, ONENINETYNINE.COM.AU. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
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MATT PAGE Stylist, design consultant and owner of Chloe the pug. What’s your look? “Loose but tailored. I don’t like my cushions poufed and flufed and formal. I want things to look comfortable, rather than stitched-up.” Styling secret: “Larger cushions – and fewer of them. Too many small cushions are just too much to deal with!” What not to do: “Don’t choose your artwork to match your cushions – it should be the other way around. I chose the blush cushion to pick up on the colour in the Antonia Mrljak paintings that were the starting point for this look.” Follow Matt on Instagram @mattpage
STYLING ASSISTANCE: GENEVIEVE DRURY. MEGAN’S HAIR & MAKE-UP: JESSICA DIEZ, ONENINETYNINE MANAGEMENT, ONENINETYNINE. COM.AU. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
“Make sure everything works together by finding commonality in colour, texture or pattern”
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MEGAN MORTON Author, stylist, traveller and founder of creative hub The School. What’s your look? “Dark and dramatic, with a dose of pretty pink.” Why pink? “I chose the pink and wine colours because they’re on the opposite side of the colour spectrum to green, the dominant shade. For highlight colours like this, try to keep to around 15 per cent of the room. I kept things interesting with a secondary colour combo of black and white, with movement in the patterns.” Styling secret: “Cushions want to be in groups of at least three. For me, two cushions is such a sad thing!” What not to do: “Never buy two of the same cushion, as it’s like having two of the same handbag.” Follow Megan on Instagram @megan_morton
‘Zaza’ sofa, $5198, King Living. On sofa, from left: ‘Sausalito’ throw in Tar, $159.95, ‘Zoe’ cushions in Blush and Beetroot, $59.95 each, and ‘Lesotho’ cushion in Tar, $79.95, all Weave. ClassiCon ‘E 1027’ table, $1780, Anibou. Studio Twocan ‘Apricots’ vase, $95, Jardan. Louis XVI-style side chairs, $2400/pair, The Vault. Thonet GmbH ‘S411’ ottoman, (part of a set with lounge, not seen), $7955, Anibou. Peter Dwyer Ceramics urn vase (on book), $165, Becker Minty. ‘Mitre’ rug in Basalt, $1199/200cm x 300cm, Weave. Gubi ‘Multi-Lite’
pendant light, $959, Luumo Design. On shelf, from left: H Skjalm P flower pot in Rainbow Finish, $64, Designstuf. ‘Jiya’ vase, $149, Inartisan. Kristina Dam Studio wooden sphere, $139, Designstuf. Peter Dwyer Ceramics bowl, $275, Becker Minty. Plate (on wall), stylist’s own. Geometric Abstraction XXIX artwork by Celia Gullett, $1700, Collab Gallery Sydney. ‘Light Studies’ leaning light, $450, Paul Wells. Background in ‘Interior Expressions’ low sheen acrylic paint in Poplar Grove, $74.90/4L, Haymes Paint. ADDRESS BOOK, page 150.
‘Kelly’ chair, $2651, Jardan. ‘Zoe’ cushion in Eucalyptus, $59.95, Weave. Sarah Ellison ‘Jay’ cofee table, $1295, Clickon Furniture. On cofee table, from left: Kristina Dam Studio ‘Decoration Circle’ object, $225, Designstuf. Muuto ‘Platform’ tray, $105, Top3 By Design. ‘Iris’ vases in Of-White, $314, and Green, $151, Hay. ‘Lowlife’ sofa, $2950, MCM House. On sofa, from right: ‘Sausalito’ throw in Sandstorm, $159.95, ‘Austin’ cushions in Ivory, $49.95 each, ‘Tarifa’ cushion in Sandstorm, $89.95, ‘Austin’ cushion in Seafoam, $49.95, and ‘Paola’ cushion in Salsa, $59.95, all Weave. ‘Mitre’ rug in Feather, $1199/200cm x 300cm, and ‘Paola’ cushion in Salsa (on rug), $59.95, both Weave. Ethnicraft Oak ‘Wave’ sideboard, $3150, Clickon Furniture. On sideboard, from left: Mellaluca artwork by Craig Ruddy, $28,600. Sarah Ellison ‘Bowie’ vase, $359, Clickon Furniture. Studio Twocan ‘Apricots’ block artwork, $198, Jardan. Background in ‘Interior Expressions’ low sheen acrylic paint in Lavender Haze, $74.90/4L, Haymes Paint. Cloche (in tray) and rock (on sideboard), both stylist’s own. ADDRESS BOOK, page 150.
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ADAM POWELL Bondi-based interior stylist and installation artist. What’s your look? “Inviting, relaxing and unstructured. At home, I like to mix diferent-sized cushions to make the look less uniform. Soft elements like cushions and throws are so important to balance hard edges in a room.” Styling secret: “Always include something unexpected. My dark horse was the orange and white herringbone cushion – both the colour and texture add depth.” What not to do: “I like to drape throws on the arm or the back of a sofa or chair, rather than fold them. The way the material drapes and crumples can be really beautiful.” Follow Adam on Instagram @theboyfromthebush
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JONO FLEMING Inside Out’s style editor. Also designer, foodie and 1980s film buff. What’s your look? “Bold and graphic. I chose a simple, neutral sofa, so I used cushions and a throw to really amp it up.” Styling secret: “Mixing patterns is possible as long as you keep everything within the same colour scheme. A simple black and neutral palette, with a pop of blue to pick up the artwork, help keep the look cohesive but not dull. What not to do: “Avoid symmetry, especially with cushions that have similar shapes. Keeping things of balance helps create a relaxed, easy look.” Follow Jono on Instagram @jono.fleming
Thonet GmbH ‘S411’ lounge, (part of a set with ottoman, not seen), $7955, Anibou. ‘Antwerp’ sofa, $1999, West Elm. On sofa, from left: ‘Sausalito’ throw in Pigment, $159.95, ‘Tarifa’ cushion in Sandstorm, $89.95, ‘Santiago’ cushion in Lapis, $89.95, ‘Congo’ cushions in Tar, $79.95 each, and ‘Lesotho’ cushion in Tar, $79.95, all Weave. ‘Industrial Outline’ floor lamp, $399, West Elm. ‘New York’ cofee table, $1950, MCM House. On cofee table, from left: Oh Hey Grace bud vases, $130 and $110, Pépite. ‘Marley’ marble tray, $220, and Studio Elke ‘Jewel’ orb in Dusk
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(in tray), $245, both Jardan. Ferm Living arched brass card stand (in tray), $99, and Kristina Dam Studio ‘Decoration Circle’ object, $225, both Designstuf. ‘Mitre’ rug in Ghost, $1199/200cm x 300cm, Weave. ‘Eligna’ laminate flooring in Newcastle Oak Dark, $42/sqm, Quick-Step. ‘Bermuda’ wall light, $850, Marz Designs. Blue Moon Rising artwork by Hannah Nowlan, $3300, Saint Cloche. ‘Concrete Egg’ pot (in doorway), $143, Koskela. Background in ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Murray Red, $91.55/4L, Dulux. ADDRESS BOOK, page 150.
JONO’S GROOMING: JESSICA DIEZ, ONENINETYNINE MANAGEMENT, ONENINETYNINE.COM.AU. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
“Graphic patterns and recurring shapes are a stand-out against a classic sofa”
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Stylist, crafter, vintage collector and cat lover. What’s your look? “I’m a bit of a maximalist when it comes to cushions and throws. I have a throw on every chair at home, and sometimes I have to take cushions of the sofa so I can sit down. I just love the way they can transform a room.” Styling secret? “I always put a cushion on an armchair – otherwise it just looks bare and lonely.” What not to do: “I don’t like to have more than two of the same cushion – a mix is much more interesting. I chose rich velvet tones with a plain linen and neutral texture for balance.” Follow Emmaly on Instagram @emmalystewart
‘Terrazzo Tooth’ stool, $350, Fenton & Fenton. AYTM globe vase, $175, and Ferm Living ‘Balance’ brass candleholder, $79, both Designstuf. ‘Wilfred’ armchair, $4711.85, Jardan. ‘Zoe’ cushion in Blush, $54.95, Weave. ‘Puf Puf’ sofa, $2399, Blu Dot. On sofa, from right: ‘Sausalito’ throw in Tar, $159.95, ‘Austin’ cushion in Seafoam, $49.95, ‘Malaga’ cushion in Sandstorm, $89.95, and ‘Zoe’ cushion in Copper, $59.95, all Weave. ‘Mitre’ rug in Feather, $1199/200cm x 300cm, and ‘Zoe’ cushion in Mallard (on rug), $59.95, both Weave. Curio ‘Cane Partition’ screen, $3480, Clickon Furniture.
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‘Shale’ dresser in Smoke, $2899, Blu Dot. On dresser, from left: Ferm Living arched brass card stand, $99, Designstuf. Sarah Ellison ‘Blaze’ vase, $269, Clickon Furniture. ‘Jungle Cargo’ vases (from left) in Sea Foam, $150, and Cloudy Bay, $180, ‘Warrior’ vessel in Sea Foam, $190, and ‘Jungle Cargo’ vase in Sea Foam, $130, all Clay Canoe. Carrara marble dumbbells, $99.95 each, Addition Studio. Middle Of Nowhere Area Dusty Pink print, $375 (framed), Life Interiors. Background in ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Blue Grouse, $91.55/4L, Dulux, dulux.com.au. ADDRESS BOOK, page 150.
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IT TOOK TIME, BUT THIS TWO-STAGE RENOVATION OF A HUMBLE BEACHSIDE COTTAGE IN SYDNEY HONOURS THE BEST FEATURES OF ITS PAST WORDS & STYLING JASON MOWEN PHOTOGRAPHY PABLO VIEGA
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STAIRCASE (opposite) Leading to the lower-ground level, the staircase was installed as part of stage two of the reno. The turpentine pole is structural and was sourced from Balmain wharf in Sydney. KITCHEN “I wanted the kitchen to feel relaxed and beachy, but I wanted the cabinetry to be darker than the pine floors,” says homeowner Kate. It, and the ceiling, are painted in Porter’s Paints French Blue. Kate found the limestone slab for the benchtops from Harmony Stone and she loves the handmade blue ceramic splashback tiles from Teranova. “They reflect the ocean,” she says.
cheat shet Who lives here: Kate Manning, an interior designer; her husband, David, a business consultant; and their sons, Emmet, 6, and Ignatius, 3. Style of home: A four-bedroom 1930s weatherboard cottage with a 1950s fibro addition at Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Kate and David bought the property in 2012 and renovated the upper level just before Emmet was born. Their most recent renovation, covering both levels, took around six months. The total for both stages of $$$$ the renos was around $500k.
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Never! I knew I wanted to retain the history – and, besides, sustainability is important to me. I love the idea of a weatherboard beach house. We had a holiday house on North Stradbroke Island in south-east Queensland growing up, so it brings back memories of childhood and a simpler life. What drew you to this particular property? I saw huge potential for a relaxed, humble but beautiful beach house, and I knew we wouldn’t have to blow the budget to get it right. It was built in the 1930s by a timber merchant for his two spinster daughters – and despite a 1950s fibro extension, I knew the bones would be good. For the Sydney climate, the aspect is perfect – it’s on the north-eastern side of a headland with ocean views through to Long Reef and all the way up to the northern peninsula.
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KITCHEN & DINING AREA (opposite, top & this page) Views are enjoyed north to Long Reef, Collaroy and the Central Coast. The stools, wicker chair and dining table are from MCM House, while the dining chairs are from Bastille And Sons. The custom-made dining bench seats are topped with Zentai Living seat cushions. LIVING AREA (opposite, bottom) “I found the shelves on Amazon,� says Kate (pictured).
STAR PERFORMER Custom-made joinery is featured throughout the kitchen and living areas. In the compact dining nook, comfortable bench seats are ideally positioned to take in the panoramic ocean views and double as much-needed storage.
“I saw huge potential for a relaxed, humble but beautiful beach house, and I knew we wouldn’t have to blow the budget to get it right” KATE MANNING, HOMEOWNER
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What state was it in when you bought it? The extension wasn’t
great and included some scary external vinyl cladding, but the original 1930s home was so well built. Once we started stripping back, we discovered tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings and floorboards, and part of the walls still had the hardwood timber cladding behind them. That was really exciting. What was the biggest challenge? Underpinning the house to remove 70 tonnes of earth in stage two, in order to create the lower-ground floor and properly support the upper level. Our budget dictated leaving this until stage two – but if I did it again, I’d definitely do it the other way around. Without the constraints of the designer-client relationship, did you have a bank of ideas in your mind for your own project?
LIVING AREA The striking artwork by Alison Coates, Arable 1, takes pride of place in this light, bright space. Kate had the console custom-made by the same now-retired cabinet-maker who did the dining nook and kitchen cabinetry. The sofa and cofee table are from MCM House, while Jason Mowen supplied the chair, inspired by the style of Milo Baughman, and lamp, which is made from old machine parts.
It’s less diicult designing for myself than for a client. I like to work intuitively and there was a lot less paperwork! Apart from childhood memories, my main inspiration was French interior designer Jacques Grange’s house in Portugal. The architecture and building materials are diferent, but our exposed, white-painted cathedral ceilings, the painted timber lattice in the joinery and the Tuareg mats on the floor were cues from that house. I’ve held back on buying anything really ‘good’ until the boys are older. The home’s exterior has been re-clad in silvered-off timber. What inspired you to do this? We needed to maintain the larger 1950s
footprint, as the 1930s original on its own was too small. I had discovered the work of Horace Giford, who designed a lot of the amazing 1960s and ’70s beach houses on Fire Island near New York in the US. He was ahead of his time regarding sustainability and the fragility of coastal landscapes. I loved the silvered-of timber his houses were clad in and, with a bit of research, found an Australian supplier of the exact timber. It’s Cupressus macrocarpa and is also known as golden or Monterey cypress, not to be confused with cypress pine. It’s a native of North America but grown in southern Australia, and much of it is salvaged or rescued.
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For what must have been an extensive renovation, how did you achieve such an ‘unrenovated’ feel? We kept as much of the
original house as possible and restored it. Most of the windows, for example, are original. We used recycled timbers for the structural work and a lot of natural finishes in the interior. But most of all, it was working with good people such as painter-decorator Rudi Rivetti in stage one, and Stratton Thomas from Pro-Worx Building & Construction in stage two. They were amazing and happy to think outside the box, like me, when it came to maintaining as much as possible of the original house and adding to it in a sympathetic way. What does the future hold for your family? We’re now building a house in the Byron hinterland, which will be our main family home until the boys are ready for high school, at which stage we’ll move back to Sydney. David uses this house for work each week and the boys and I join him whenever we can. It feels like we’re on holiday, which is exactly what I wanted for this house. See more of Kate’s work at katemanning.com.au. To view further projects by Pro-Worx Building & Construction, visit pro-worx.com.au.
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RUMPUS ROOM (above left) Another artwork by Alison Coates, Arable 2, highlights the lower-level rumpus room, which also has ocean views. STUDY (above right) “I sourced the silky oak for the desktop from a friend in Byron Bay,” says Kate. “We used Rubio Monocoat Fumed to strip the colour from the timber and then applied Rubio Monocoat Oil in Sky Grey on top.” BEDROOM (right) “We use this as a spare bedroom or for the boys,” says Kate. “We change them around occasionally.”
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. CHAIR & TABLE (OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT), MCM HOUSE, MCMHOUSE.COM. ‘STUDIO’ FLOOR LAMP, LAURA KINCADE, LAURAKINCADE.COM. TUAREG RUG, JASON MOWEN, JASONMOWEN.COM. ARTWORK (BENEATH STAIRS) BY ROBERT DOBLE, ROBERTDOBLE.COM. WILLIAM PLUNKETT ‘1966’ CHAIR (TOP RIGHT), JASON MOWEN, JASONMOWEN.COM. ‘TOLOMEO’ DESK LAMP, ARTEMIDE, ARTEMIDE.COM. ARTWORK (ON DESKTOP) BY UNKNOWN ARTIST. BRONZE SCULPTURE (ON DESKTOP) BY PHILIP SPELMAN, PHILIPSPELMAN.COM. NUCAST BATH (RIGHT), NUPRIDE, NUPRIDE. COM.AU. TAPWARE, BRODWARE, BRODWARE.COM. BATHROOM WALL FINISHED WITH PROAQUA SEALER, ECO AT HOME, ECOATHOME.COM.AU
Less is more. The old home had two adjoining small bathrooms, which Kate and David turned into one large main space. “White wall tiles tie in well with the sealed tongue-and-groove wall,” says Kate. The artwork, by Helen Redmond, brings a splash of colour.
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DOWN TO EARTH Natural materials and earthy colours warm up any interior space, and are especially complementary with timber flooring and exposed timber framework.
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“ DON’T IGNORE THE ENGINEERING ASPECT OF A RENOVATION, AS IT’S AS IMPORTANT AS THE DESIGN” KATE MANNING, HOMEOWNER
“We had some serious issues with plumbing and waste, which is a whole other story! In saying that – and this is why it’s often easier to do a new build rather than renovate – so many of the challenges we had in that department were unforeseeable until we started digging in. I’d also never live through another renovation, especially being pregnant through stage one!”
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THE TILES ‘Hand-Made’ tiles in Denim Gloss and Sky Gloss, $96/sqm each, Surface Gallery, surfacegallery.com.au.
THE KITCHEN SET ‘Neu England’ kitchen set in Durobrite Chrome, $645, Brodware, brodware.com.au.
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THE BENCHTOP ‘Brushed Finish’ limestone slab in Pietra Mocha, POA, Harmony Stone Gallery, harmonystonegallery.com.au.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. TAPWARE (ABOVE & TOP), BRODWARE, BRODWARE.COM. ‘TOLOMEO’ LAMP (OPPOSITE), ARTEMIDE, ARTEMIDE.COM. ARTWORK (BENEATH LAMP) BY ROBERT DOBLE, BLOCKPROJECTSGALLERY. COM
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ENSUITE (opposite) Travertine floor tiles from My Stone ground the parents’ retreat, which features the same finishes as the other bathrooms. A pendant light from The Society Inc is an added touch. BEDROOM/STUDY All eyes are drawn towards an untitled Alison Coates sculpture in the spare room. The Society bedlinen, blanket and bedspread are all from Ondene.
Clouds appeared on the horizon of this Victorian reno, but hard work and persistence saved the day
WORDS JACKIE BRYGEL STYLING EMMA O’MEARA PHOTOGRAPHY NIKOLE RAMSAY
ARTWORKS: (THIS PAGE, IN BACKGROUND ROOM) BY KRISTEN PAUL, (ON WALL, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) WHITELADIES ROAD BY UNKNOWN ARTIST; ARTWORK BY UNKNOWN ARTIST; PLATE BY ROB RYAN, ROBRYANSTUDIO.COM; ARTWORK BY KAT MACLEOD, LAMINGTON DRIVE, LAMINGTONDRIVE.COM. ANGUS & CELESTE CERAMIC PLANTER (IN FOREGROUND), GOOSE, GOOSESTORE.COM.AU. ‘CROP’ BAR STOOLS (OPPOSITE), RELM FURNITURE, RELM.COM.AU
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LIVING AREA (opposite) Homeowner Kristen (pictured) with family dog Mosel. KITCHEN Kristen decided to highlight the custom two-pack cabinetry in Haymes Paint Boulder Grey, partnering it with Caesarstone benchtops in Snow. Resting on the bench, a portrait by an unknown artist sets of the room’s colour mix – it was bought by Kristen and her husband Steven many years ago during a holiday in north Queensland.
Who lives here: Kristen Paul, owner of Goose concept store in Geelong, Victoria (goosestore.com.au); her husband Steven, general manager of Oakdene wines; their daughters, Isabel, 15, Claudia, 12, and Sofia, 8; and Mosel, their German shorthaired pointer. Style of home: A 1920s Californian bungalow restored and extended into a single-level four-bedroom home, imbued with sunlight and soft sprinklings of colour. From early discussions with Paul Di Stefano of Paul Di Stefano Design to the completion of the works, the renovation took around three years. Kristen and Steven estimate that the reno $$$$ budget was a little less than $500k.
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homeowners will know, is rarely smooth. Yet for Kristen and Steven Paul, turning their ageing bungalow in Geelong, Victoria, into the family home of their dreams appeared to be hiccup-free. Then a completely unscheduled event put, let’s say, a dampener on proceedings. A one-in-50-year summer thunderstorm unleashed a massive deluge of rain that caused flash flooding in the region, including in the couple’s newly excavated wine and produce cellar. “Our stormwater pipes had not been connected to the mains, so when the storm hit, the rainwater went straight down and under, filling up the cellar,” says Kristen. “The cellar is more than two metres deep and the size of a big room, and the water was three-quarters of the way up. We found ourselves with a huge underground pool. It was a definite moment of ‘Oh my goodness!’” Understandably, they couldn’t have been more grateful when their tradesmen rallied to save the day. “Our plumber Tommy and his dad – who is also a plumber – came to the rescue,” says Kristen. “They got several pumps going to beat the rise of the water.” Before long, the renovation, under the charge of Paul Di Stefano Design and Matt Wilson of Built By Wilson, was back on course. For Kristen, owner of Geelong’s Goose concept store, seeing the vision take shape was very exciting. “This was to be a home for us to stay in for a long time, so the design had to incorporate a good flow with generous dimensions, lots of natural light and timeless finishes,” she says. “The original four rooms at the front remained while the rest was demolished.”
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Neutrality can be the best approach of all. Add to quality base finishes and fittings with splashes of colour in your accessories.
THE SPLASHBACK ‘Woosh’ subway tiles, $24.95/sqm, National Tiles, nationaltiles.com.au.
THE TAP Perrin & Rowe ‘Io’ tap in Chrome, $985, The English Tapware Company, englishtapware.com.au.
THE BENCHTOP Quartz surface in Snow, $550/sqm (installed), Caesarstone, caesarstone.com.au.
THE PAINT ‘Interior Expressions’ low sheen acrylic paint in Boulder Grey, $74.90/4L, Haymes Paint, haymespaint.com.au.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. RUG (ABOVE LEFT), HK LIVING, HKLIVING.COM.AU. THROW, JONES & CO, JONESANDCO.COM.AU. VASE (ON SIDE TABLE) BY MARI BRAY ON ETSY, ETSY.COM/AU/SHOP/MARIBRAY. SIMILAR CUSHIONS AVAILABLE AT GOOSE, GOOSESTORE.COM.AU. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
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LIVING AREA (opposite, left & right) This zone features a Won ‘Room’ sofa from Wisteria Design, a ‘Jielde’ floor lamp found during a holiday to Paris, and a side table by Middle Of Nowhere. “I’ve filled this large cabinet with sentimental pieces,” says Kristen.
bright idea “I found the timber library ladder in the kitchen in a wrecking yard,” says Kristen. “It’s great when you need to reach something in the top cupboards.” It runs on a rail installed by Built By Wilson.
TIMELINE 2013 2015 Kristen and Steven begin design discussions, as research and planning for the reno starts. Over the next 18 months, the plans are tweaked and finalised.
June The original kitchen and bathroom are gutted. July-October The cellar is excavated and a concrete slab poured. The extension’s framing and roof are done.
2016 January Wild weather causes flash flooding. February-March Walls are plastered and painted, bathrooms tiled, cabinetry installed and floors polished.
April-May The external works are completed. June The family move back into their home, artwork is hung and the furnishings and styling are wrapped up.
star performer Paying respect to its past, the original home’s beautiful leadlight windows, decorative ceilings and exposed timber doors and architraves have been retained throughout.
FORMAL DINING AREA (this page & opposite, right) Kristen was thrilled to give the table, a wedding gift from her great-grandfather to her great-grandmother, a second life. The ‘Claudia’ velvet chairs are by GlobeWest. Resting above the fireplace, a print of Chinese Girl by Vladimir Tretchikof stands out. “The original fireplace is purely decorative at this stage, and the fire screen came from my great-aunt,” she says. FORMAL LIVING AREA (this page, in background & opposite, left) Two living areas mean space for family and friends. The custom armchair and couch are by Comer & King, and the print is by HelloMarine. “We call her ‘the lady with green legs’,” says Kristen.
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A strong connection to the outdoors was also high on the wishlist. “One of the main considerations was to open up the new kitchen to the deck,” says Kristen. “We also added an ensuite for us, a new family bathroom and an additional bedroom, as well as a separate laundry. But we decided to keep the house on one level, and we’re very happy we made that decision. It means that we’re all close to each other, yet we have our own space, too.” The existing home included a mishmash of minor alterations carried out over the years, but there is now a marriage between old and new – while the use of tonal shades of grey and aquatic blue delivers a sense of continuity. “The walls in the front lounge and dining rooms were repainted, but I colour-matched them to the original,” says Kristen. “It makes the timber sing – it has so much soul and was one element I loved about the old house.” A delightfully eclectic collection of artwork and homewares injects further life and style. “I’ve always loved pieces that have sentimental attachment, as well as beautiful artisan objects that I discover when I purchase for the store,” says Kristen, who also knew where to begin with selecting the tiles, cabinetry and countertops for the kitchen and bathrooms. “I looked for quality finishes and materials that would last and make it simple to update colour trends with accessories,” she says. “The choice of terrazzo flooring in the bathrooms was influenced by the curved terrazzo porch at my great-aunt’s home.” The result is everything Kristen and Steven had hoped for, and more. They have no intention of moving. “My joke to the kids,” says Kristen, “is to be careful with whatever they’re doing around the house, because they can’t damage my forever home!” See more projects by Paul Di Stefano Design at pauldistefanodesign.com, and by Built By Wilson at builtbywilson.com.
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“I love to discover the unexpected – pieces that speak to me” KRISTEN PAUL, HOMEOWNER
ARTWORKS: (OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT) BY KRISTEN PAUL & SARAH NEALE, SARAHNEALEART.COM; (TOP LEFT, ON SHELF) BATHING LADY SCREEN PRINT BY LUCIE SHERIDAN, LUCIESHERIDAN.CO.UK; (TOP RIGHT, ON SHELF, FROM LEFT) SKETCH BY KAT MACLEOD (ON CLIPBOARD), LAMINGTONDRIVE.COM, EMBROIDERED CIRCULAR PORTRAIT BY AMY JONES ON ETSY, ETSY.COM/AU/SHOP/ CHEESEBEFOREBEDTIME; SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND (ON SIDE TABLE) BY KRISTEN PAUL. DRESS (OPPOSITE), TUTU DU MONDE, TUTUDUMONDE.COM. RABBIT (ON BED), ANNE-CLAIRE PETIT, ANNECLAIREPETIT.COM. MOROCCAN RUG (TOP LEFT), GOOSE, GOOSESTORE.COM.AU. TOWEL (BOTTOM LEFT), ATOLYIA, ATOLYIA.COM
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SOFIA’S BEDROOM (opposite) Sprinklings of pink in spotted La Cerise Sur Le Gâteau bedlinen, May Gibbs bedlinen and throw by Kip&Co, and a Langdon Ltd ‘Fringe’ rug – all available at Goose – make Sofia’s bedroom a pretty haven. Her vintage bed was freshened up with a lick of paint, and the ‘Lucky’ lamp is by Neon Poodle. ISABEL’S BEDROOM (above right) Situated next door to her little sister’s room (above left), Isabel’s room also boasts bedlinen by Le Cerise Sur Le Gâteau, available at Goose. The Paris cushion was found in France, while the Artecnica ‘Surprise Surprise’ silver gift bow light came from Dedece. Both bedrooms have been painted in Haymes Paint’s subtle Organic 1. BATHROOM (left) Simplicity is the theme here. A sea of crisp white includes subway tiles by Johnson Tiles and is ofset by hardy terrazzo flooring from Signorino. Caesarstone in Snow tops a vanity designed by Kristen, and the tapware is from The English Tapware Company.
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WELCOME HOME Quality mid-century-style pieces and a soothing tonal palette create a timeless atmosphere to attract and relax any busy family at the end of the day.
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. EXTERIOR WALL (TOP RIGHT) PAINTED IN WEATHERSHIELD LOW-SHEEN IN CHARCOAL ESSENCE, DULUX, DULUX.COM.AU. EMBROIDERED ANTHROPOLOGIE CUSHION, LA CERISE SUR LE GATEAU PILLOWCASE & ‘ALIBI’ TABLE LAMP, GOOSE, GOOSESTORE.COM.AU. SIDE TABLE, GREAT DANE, GREATDANEFURNITURE.COM. WALL PAINTED IN INTERIOR EXPRESSIONS LOW-SHEEN ACRYLIC PAINT IN ORGANIC 1, HAYMES PAINT, HAYMESPAINT.COM.AU
LAUNDRY (left) “Having a separate laundry is wonderful,” says Kristen, who finds the floating shelves above the bench particularly useful for storage. EXTERIOR (above) Kristen relaxes with Steven, Isabel, Claudia, Sofia and Mosel. The new merbau timber deck will continue to weather naturally over time. “We love having meals out here,” says Kristen. “One of my best friends lives around the corner and jokes that when the outdoor lights are on, it means the bar is open, so she pops around!” MASTER BEDROOM (opposite) All eyes are drawn to the still-life above the bed, Reverse Sunsets by Jordan Kerwick. Soft colour comes courtesy of Kip&Co bedlinen and an Eadie Lifestyle blush panelled cushion and grey tasselled throw, all from Goose. The floor rug is a repurposed carpet square from the home of Kristen’s great-aunt.
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lessons learnt “ WE WISH WE’D HAD IT FINISHED EARLIER” KRISTEN PAUL, HOMEOWNER
“Our only regret is that we didn’t look at starting the renovation process sooner. The girls are growing up so fast and we are really making full use of the new space.”
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New beginnings
After failing to find a house that met their needs, an enterprising Dutch couple build an eco house from scratch
WORDS NATALIE WALTON STYLING HEDDA PIER PHOTOGRAPHY HOLLY MARDER
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cheat sheet Who lives here: Stefan Prins, an architect; his partner Diana van Staalduijnen, a senior brand manager; their daughter Mia, 11 months; and two cats, Jeep and Loltje. Style of home: A prefabricated three-bedroom sustainable home in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Stefan and Diana purchased the block of land in early 2016. After eight months of designing their home, the build was completed four months later. For the land and house, the $$$$ budget was around €500k. “In the end, we spent about 10 per cent more on the project,” says Stefan. “But we saved a lot on advisory costs because we managed it ourselves.”
LIVING AREA (opposite) Homeowners Stefan and Diana bought a sofa from Dutch designers Sofacompany for their Rotterdam home, as well as Karimoku New Standard ‘Colour Wood’ cofee tables. DINING AREA A custom walnut cabinet sets diferent zones in the open floor plan and hides a metal structural cross beam.
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C key design details Create an organic feel with elements that are a mix of raw and refined. THE BENCHTOP 'Jet Black' quartz surface, $450/sqm (installed), Caesarstone, caesarstone.com.au.
THE TAP ‘Vivid Slimline Oval' VV733 gooseneck sink mixer, $291.50, Phoenix Tapware, phoenixtapware. com.au.
THE KITCHEN SHELVING ‘Premium Birch’ plywood, $198/122cm x 244cm sheet, Plyco, plyco.com.au.
THE VANITY Essastone by Laminex ‘Unique Calacatta’ engineered stone, $599.17/sqm, Essastone, essastone.com.au.
too tempting for Stefan Prins, an architect, and Diana van Staalduijnen, a senior brand manager. The couple had been looking for a place in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, but couldn’t find anything with enough space, a garden, good orientation and within a suitable neighbourhood. “After a while, it felt impossible,” says Stefan. “That was the moment we said, ‘If we can’t find it, let’s create it ourselves.’” What they managed to find was a disused sports field that was being developed as an experimental sustainable neighbourhood. There are 46 houses on what was once a hockey field, and they all use natural materials, mainly wood. “The location is unique,” says Stefan. “It is very green and surrounded by trees. And it’s only 10 minutes by bike to the city. What we love about the neighbourhood is the intimacy, the garden and the sustainability of it.” It’s an ideal location, too, for the couple’s young daughter, Mia, 11 months, to grow up playing with other children. The design and construction took around a year in total, a relatively quick process, as the building was prefabricated. It also has a lot of eco credentials – the long side is orientated towards the sun and covered with solar panels, and a large rear window brings sunshine into the house in the latter part of the day. The couple wanted to create a home with a summer house feel but with elements of city loft living. They decided to collaborate with an interior designer and engaged the services of Holly Marder and Hedda Pier of The Hague-based Avenue Design Studio. “The design has a lot of straight lines and Holly helped to add a softer touch with woods - walnut for contrast and texture, oak for warmth – and linen, wool and clay,” says Stefan. “The natural materials help balance the harder, colder materials used, such as steel-framed doors, a black kitchen, resin floors and lots of glass, and so do the textural elements such as woven details, subtle patterns and warm, interesting textures.” Holly points out that Stefan, being an architect, was interested in clean lines and architectural details whereas Diana was focused on creating cosiness and comfort while referencing Scandi-style interiors. “Stefan and Diana both wanted something they could grow into,” says Holly. “We aimed to create a home that feels cosy but modern, with texture to balance the architecture.” One of the most prominent features is that six-metre-high glass wall at the rear. Window dressings were required for privacy and to keep the space warm. It was a challenge to find the right solution, but the designers selected a lightweight linen and created curtains in four panels. “They highlight the window beautifully from the inside, adding drama and framing the glass in an interesting way, but also ofer the functionality that was needed,” says Holly. When Stefan and Diana first visited the house’s site in early 2016, it was overgrown. “You had to imagine the potential of it,” says Stefan. Having had faith in the process, the couple now has a home that works exactly as intended. “The house is really great in the diferent seasons. It feels closed and intimate in winter and open and transparent in summer. We love all the spaces.”
View Stefan’s architecture work at powerhouse-company.com. To see more projects by Holly and Hedda of Avenue Design Studio, visit avenuelifestyle.com.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. ‘MASS’ PENDANT LIGHT (OPPOSITE), &TRADITION, ANDTRADITION.COM. OBJECTS: (ABOVE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) CERAMICS, BAR EN ZO, BAR-ENZO.COM; VINTAGE BOWL; ‘TULIP’ CUPS & ‘NERA’ BOWL, YURT COLLECTION, YURTCOLLECTION.COM; WINE GLASSES, IKEA, IKEA.COM.AU; PLATTER BY JULY ADRICHEM, JULYADRICHEM.COM; PLATES, HOUSE DOCTOR, TELEGRAMCO.COM; WHITE VASE BY EDWIN PELSER, EDWINPELSER.NL; CERAMICS, BAR EN ZO, AS BEFORE; PLATE BY JULY ADRICHEM, AS BEFORE; ‘RIPPLE’ GLASSES, FERM LIVING, DESIGNSTUFF.COM.AU; CARAFE, IKEA, AS BEFORE
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DINING AREA & KITCHEN (this page) Iconic ‘Wishbone’ chairs and a ‘CH339’ table in soaped oak, by Carl Hansen & Son, add warmth and texture. “We love how the walnut unit (opposite) provides a rich backdrop to the pale oak furniture and the overall simplicity of this area,” says Diana.
bright idea Built-in arches soften the straight lines of the house while adding interest to the rooms. They also act as a space to display pieces collected during the family’s travels.
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Throughout the house, curtains have been hung to great efect. “Our clients needed privacy and felt curtains would add the cosiness the house was missing,” says interior designer Holly Marder. The curtains for the huge window in the living area are electronically operated.
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Dutch artist July Adrichem was commissioned to produce the two pieces of art. “We wanted something striking and architectural, but at the same time subtle and detailed,” says Stefan. “We had the pieces mounted in floating oak frames.” The custom rug is by Avenue Design Studio. A Bolia armchair (opposite) looks out on the garden while, in another corner, a vintage ‘Wishbone’ chair and built-in shelving make a quiet reading nook.
“We like using different materials, which gives the abstract architecture a warm feeling from the inside” HOLLY MARDER, INTERIOR DESIGNER
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bright idea A zen garden has been established in the ensuite. “The large plant is a Monstera deliciosa Swiss cheese plant,” says Stefan. “It’s great for humid spaces, as its roots take up moisture from the air. This has already grown 50cm!”
ENSUITE (left) A simple white palette works brilliantly with Corian basins, Zazzeri tapware and a Carrara marble benchtop. The finishing touches are an Ahrend ‘Revolt’ chair and a mirror from Dutch website home24.nl. MASTER BEDROOM (above & opposite) A vintage chair and chest of drawers, both market finds, are matched with a Santa & Cole ‘Cesta’ floor lamp. Beech timber flooring ofers warmth, as does a ‘Sinnerlig’ pendant light by Ilse Crawford for IKEA.
ECO LOGICAL Accessories and smaller pieces in natural tones and materials tick all the right green boxes in any home.
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON
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lessons learnt “ WE COULD HAVE DESIGNED THE HOUSE TO BE A BIT LARGER” STEFAN PRINS, HOMEOWNER
“We didn’t because of budget decisions, but looking back, we should really have done this at the start. We’re already planning for more storage space.”
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green light Tucked away in a southern corner of France, this renovated apartment reflects its owner’s love of curiosities, textures and colour WORDS JEREMY CALLAGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY GAELLE LE BOULICAUT
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cheat sheet LIVING AREA (opposite) Homeowner Olivier designed the sculpture on this wall, and used Pierre Frey fabric for the curtains. The cabinet features a selection of Murano vases. KITCHEN Olivier made the cabinets himself and used a self-mixed green paint. Smeg appliances complement the mix of old and new. A trio of ‘Aim’ pendant lights by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Flos provides sculptural interest above the custom table.
PHOTOGRAPHS (ON SHELF) BY AURÉLIEN VILLETTE. APPLIANCES, SMEG, SMEG.COM.AU. TAMEGROUTE POTTERY (ON SHELF) & ARTWORK (ON WALL, OPPOSITE), BY OLIVIER GRANET
Who lives here: Olivier Granet, the artistic director of Gaztelur, a manor in the French countryside that houses a restaurant, florist and furniture and antiques store. Style of home: A 110-square-metre apartment in the French seaside town of Biarritz. Olivier altered the layout to create an open-plan living and dining area with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The renovation took about six months in total. Including furniture, Olivier $$$$ spent around $150k.
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livier Granet may be only 28 years old, but he has already edited a magazine, managed a luxury clothes boutique and learnt the art of floristry, among other things. Now, Olivier is the artistic director of Gaztelur, a renowned manor located in the Basque country of south-west France. The manor features a Michelin-starred restaurant, florist, expansive gardens and an array of curiosities and antiques, meaning Olivier is in the business of beautiful things – and his own apartment is no exception. Hidden away in the busy tourist town of Biarritz,, just above the border with Spain, this jungle-inspired space combines rich emerald-green tones with crisp white and natural timber. “I love this part of town,” says Olivier. “Everything I need is here, and the centre of town is nearby, but this area hasn’t been done up yet.” As part of the transformation of the 110-square-metre apartment, Olivier removed internal walls to create an open-plan living and dining area. He and his brothers Benjamin and Fabien also built the green wall of cabinetry alongside the new galley kitchen. “We did some structural work with the old walls, but most of the renovation was in decorating and putting my personal stamp on the place,” he says. Living in a region famous for its lush countryside, Olivier drew on the natural beauty of his surroundings for his palette. “The Basque area is known for being green, and I wanted a bit of a jungle here,” he says. Starting with green tones in the pair of architectural studies that hang above the sofa in the living area, he expanded the theme, from the textural velvet drapes and deep green wall in the kitchen to the smaller accents throughout. “The choice of textile and the feel of the fabric are so important,” says Olivier. “I like mixing and matching the prints and colours. Bringing an old armchair or dining chair back to life with a beautiful fabric is one of my greatest pleasures.”
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He dedicated an entire room to a walk-in dressing-room, applying a playful touch with banana-leaf wallpaper from Nobilis and adding an ottoman upholstered in the same velvet as the curtains. Employing more muted tones in the master bedroom, Olivier’s sanctuary features Indian pressed-metal panels and a built-in bed on a large timber platform, flanked by a pair of ‘Truman’ wall lights from British brand Made. A hand-embroidered bedspread from Turkey and French linen sheets complete the look. Splashes of white in the block cofee tables, walls and a Carrara marble tabletop break up the colour and prevent it from overwhelming the space. Accents of timber give warmth and texture, with the original parquetry flooring (patched with recycled parquetry in places) acting as a unifying element. Natural imperfections and contrasting elements provide further interest, with an array of textures, textiles, materials and objects to be discovered in every corner. Olivier navigates between France and the world’s big cities, with New York, London and Marrakech among his favourites. Always in search of ideas and inspiration, fabrics are an accessible and practical souvenir that he will keep until the right piece for it comes into his life – a cushion, an old chair or one of his many collages. When it comes to introducing bold colour, Olivier’s trick to finding the right balance lies in restraint. “Colour is important, but it should be used in moderation,” he says. “I work in multiple tones of the same shade, avoiding a rainbow efect.” Subtle touches, such as the shades of green in the velvet drapes and the blue in the bathroom, prove that he has mastered this balance – but don’t expect him to stop here. “I’m too young and too curious to define my style,” he says. “My style changes by way of my travels, discoveries and my friends. Everything has a beauty, and the most important thing is to be able to expand your horizons by exposing yourself to everything.” To learn more about Gaztelur manor, visit gaztelur.com.
TAMEGROUTE POTTERY (ON SHELF, ABOVE) & COFFEE TABLES (OPPOSITE) DESIGNED BY OLIVIER GRANET. KITCHEN TAP, SECOND-HAND FIND
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Colour is important, but it should be used in moderation. I work in multiple tones of the same shade, avoiding a rainbow effect OLIVIER GRANET, HOMEOWNER
KITCHEN (opposite) Olivier chose Silestone for the benchtop and splashback. LIVING AREA He bought the two prints by an unknown artist in London – they inspired the colour scheme for the entire project. The sofa is from Gaztelur, and Olivier designed the ping-pong paddle mirror art on the cofee table. He found the cushions at Paris boutique Maison Lévy.
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STAR PERFORMER It’s not just the green at every turn, but the way that Olivier has expertly layered diferent shades. The living area is a classic example, where even the curtains vary in their shade of green.
LIVING AREA Running of the galley-style kitchen, this space is furnished with an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and art by Olivier, friends and other artists. He had the cofee tables made to his design by a local craftsperson. The leather floor cushions are actually bedheads from Amsterdam, where Olivier also found the palm sculpture at a flea market. The 18th-century armchairs are covered in the original pink velvet.
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1. Entry 2. Living area 3. Dining area 4. Kitchen 5. Kitchen storage/ Integrated laundry
6. Bathroom 7. Toilet 8. Master bedroom 9. Library/Guest bedroom 10. Dressing room
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. POSTER (OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT) BY YVON LAMBERT, YVON-LAMBERT.COM. OTHER ARTWORKS BY UNKNOWN ARTISTS. BUTTERFLY CERAMICS (ON SHELVES) & LIGHTS (BOTTOM RIGHT) BY GAZTELUR. PAINT COLOUR MAY VARY ON APPLICATION
LIVING AREA (this page & opposite) A ‘Mathilda’ chair by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso sits beneath the Kerchromatic Marble Water photo from Helder Supply Co. and photos by Mathias Fennetaux from his book Et Puis Biarritz. In another corner (opposite left), a Flos ‘265’ wall lamp by Paolo Rizzatto cranes over the sofa. Murano glass is dotted throughout the space. BATHROOM (opposite, bottom) Small but functional, this space breaks up the green with a playful blue. The artworks are by Raymond Pettibon.
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KEY design details Natural earthy tones in benchtops and cabinetry are a great match for a largely rich-green scheme. THE TAP Franke ‘Active Plus TA7611MB’ pull-out tap, $825, Winning Appliances, winningappliances.com.au.
THE BENCHTOP Nebula Alpha Series Silestone benchtop in Ariel, POA, Cosentino, cosentino.com/au.
THE CABINETRY Laminex surface in Curly Birch, from $86.57/sqm, Laminex, laminex.com.au.
THE PAINT ‘Wash&Wear’ low sheen interior paint in Hidden Depths, $91.55/4L, Dulux, dulux.com.au.
BRIGHT IDEA Olivier applied béton ciré, a waterproof cement- and resin-based plaster developed in France, to the bathroom walls and floor. It can also be applied to furniture and other objects.
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Flos ‘Aim’ suspension light, $949 or $2847/set of 3, Living Edge, as before.
3 4 5 ‘Dacia’ armchair, $899, Brosa, brosa.com.au.
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‘Kellie’ sofa, $1999, Lounge Lovers, loungelovers.com.au.
Converge Honey Bronze sculpture by Morgan Shimeld, $3850, Living Edge, livingedge.com.au.
Home Republic ‘Torino’ ottoman, $139.99, Adairs, adairs.com.au.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. ‘TRUMAN’ WALL LIGHT (OPPOSITE), MADE, MADE.COM. AM.PM CEILING LIGHT, LA REDOUTE, LAREDOUTE.COM. ARTWORK IN CHIMNEY (TOP LEFT) BY UNKNOWN ARGENTINEAN ARTIST
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VINTAGE STYLE Add old-world charm with an eclectic mix of lush furnishings in contrasting colours teamed with sculptural accessories.
The choice of textile and the feel of the fabric are so important. I like mixing and matching the prints and colours OLIVIER GRANET, HOMEOWNER
MASTER BEDROOM (this page & opposite, left) A wall of pressed metal frames the custom-made bedhead. A series of illustrations for fashion designer Dries Van Noten by British illustrator Gill Button hangs on the wall. The patchwork mirror (opposite left) is by Cote Et Pierre for Gaztelur. DRESSING ROOM (opposite, right) This compact space comes alive thanks to the colourful ‘La Havane’ wallpaper by Nobilis.
DREAM IT. DESIGN IT. DO IT.
MATERIAL GAIN
In meeting the needs of a busy family of six, this sprawling home in rural Victoria proves that sometimes big is best WORDS BIANCA MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN BRADLEY
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ARTWORKS: (ON LEFT WALL) SID DICKENS MEMORY BLOCKS, ALFRESCO EMPORIUM, ALFRESCOEMPORIUM.COM.AU. (ON RIGHT WALL) WILD HORSES PRINT BY KARA ROSENLUND, KARAROSENLUND.COM, (IN WINDOW REFLECTION ON LEFT) BY LLOYD KWILLA, RED ROCK ART, (08) 9169 3000, (LEANING AGAINST BACKGROUND WALL) BY UNKNOWN ARTIST
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Mt Angus sandstone fireplace wall dominates this space, which is crowned by a western red cedar timber ceiling. The family can gather on the comfortable ‘Square Loungy’ sofa from Weylandts.
kitchen & dining rea As the saying goes, if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. In the case of Deb and Stuart Higgins, parents of four children, that ‘something’ was the design and build of a family home in the tiny town of Ceres, near Geelong in Victoria. And what could, and should, have been a stressful undertaking turned out to be anything but. They bought the 4.8-hectare property in 2012 and locked in builder Matt Wilson of Built By Wilson, who put them in touch with architect Dan Gayfer of Dan Gayfer Design. The couple decided not to renovate the 1970s home but instead worked with Dan on a new contemporary design that would provide room to move and flexibility to entertain.
Blackbutt joinery evokes a lodge-like feel, along with a ‘Farmhouse’ dining table and ‘Warehouse’ bench seat, both from Mark Tuckey. Leather chairs from Fenton&Fenton bring textural contrast.
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DREAM IT. After buying the property, Deb and Stuart spent a year visiting the site on weekends to gain a better understanding of the conditions and, most importantly, where the optimum views were. “This is, first and foremost, a home for us to live in,” says Deb. “As a mum of four kids, I’m fanatical about making life easier.” Their brief to Dan was to design wide, open spaces with connections to the views – which include Port Phillip Bay and the Barwon River – and create places to gather and play. “The design needed to accommodate all kinds of people at any time,” says Dan (pictured, opposite). “These weren’t ‘one-of’ interactions at Christmas; they were intrinsic to the family’s lifestyle – kids and adults engaging in work, school, sport, entertaining, farming and horseriding.” As such, the home’s all-inclusive layout gives everyone room to lounge, entertain and cook, and combines the couple’s tastes. “Stuart’s taste is quite modern while I’m more earthy. Dan and Matt were able to marry our ideas and navigate us towards a happy medium,” says Deb.
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Leather strapping dining chair in Teak and Tan, $450, Fenton&Fenton, fentonandfenton.com.au.
Bendemeer Estate No. 8 House by Warren and Mahoney architects, warrenandmahoney.com (seen on the cover of 100 Country Houses: New Rural Architecture, edited by Beth Browne (Images Publishing Group, 2009).
ARTWORKS (ABOVE, IN HALLWAY) AND SKULLS (ABOVE), MARIAN RENNIE, MARIAN-RENNIE.MYSHOPIFY.COM. WALLS PAINTED IN ‘WASH&WEAR’ LOW SHEEN INTERIOR PAINT IN NATURAL WHITE, DULUX, DULUX.COM.AU
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Muuto ‘Studio’ pendant light, $625, Surrounding, surrounding.com.au.
Deb & Sturt’s wishlist (From left) Sid Dickens ‘King Of The Forest’ and ‘Mon Ami’ memory blocks, $159 each, Alfresco Emporium, alfrescoemporium.com.au.
+ “Having a double-sided fireplace has always been a dream of mine,” says Deb. “I wanted to be able to utilise it in a couple of diferent rooms.” + “Lots of natural materials such as timber, concrete and stone,” says Stuart. “We knew we wanted an extensive use of timber.” + “Big spaces. We have a large extended family and wanted a home that would accommodate everyone, even if the weather is horrible outside,” says Deb.
DESIGN IT. “We had a strong idea of what we wanted and Dan had a similarly strong idea of how to use the environment,” says Stuart. Thankfully, this creative match made in heaven resulted in a fairly smooth design process, with Stuart and Deb making just a few tweaks to the initial floor plan Dan submitted. “From the first drawings, we could see Dan was very close to where we were at,” says Stuart. The single-level, T-shaped design draws inspiration from the American ranch house, with its picture windows and deep eaves – but it also unashamedly uses its setting as an integral part of the interior and exterior design, lending a contemporary twist. “The floor-to-ceiling windows and doors are living artworks to be experienced during the routines of the everyday,” says Dan. “The timber seating in the main room and bedrooms provides the perfect viewing point to sit down with a book or cup of cofee, taking in the greenery outside. The low-slung roof line typically associated with ranch architecture has also been replaced by a higher-pitched gable roof, which brings grand character to the kitchen/dining/sitting area.”
master bedrom Architect Dan designed the wraparound windows to capture all the day’s moods. “We see the sunrise from here because we have no blinds or curtains, and we can watch the sunset,” says Deb. “It’s phenomenal.”
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hal The hallway leads to a picture window with expansive views to the north, and the bedrooms run of to the left. The exterior is rendered in Colorbond Woodland Grey.
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ensuite Pamper time is bliss in a ‘Lucia’ freestanding stone bath from ACS Bathrooms, positioned to take in the picturesque view. The ‘Basaltina’ matt wall and floor tiles in Pietra are from Walkers in Geelong.
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exterir Builder Matt suggested using western red cedar for the cladding. “It handles extremes of weather well and will grey of and look like an old farmhouse,” says Stuart. Rocks from the local quarry were used for the gabion walls in the garden.
“We probably sound so uninspiring, but this really was an easy, relaxed design and build process,” says Deb. “It was seamless. We weren’t in a hurry, so we weren’t on the job all the time, pushing.” She and Stuart had fairly firm ideas about the desired result but were flexible regarding the specifics, and quickly ironed out any diferences of opinion on site. “And if we couldn’t agree, we were more than happy for Matt to have the final vote,” says Deb with a laugh. Jokes aside, this easygoing couple wasn’t prepared to budge in one area – the larger-than-normal proportions of the rooms. “We are a big family, with an extended family who are here all the time, so we just didn’t want to feel crowded,” says Deb. Having worked mostly on inner-city projects where space is at a premium, Dan says that he was initially hesitant to take full advantage of the unlimited parameters. “After developing a more accurate understanding of the frequency of visitors to the home, we felt that we could be less restrained,” he says. “And the majority of rooms did increase in size as the design was developed further.” The upshot of that persistence is now a living, breathing family home that has a sense of ease, whether it’s filled with six or 60 people. “We learnt early on that our property is called Anembo, which is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘peaceful place’,” says Deb. “That’s exactly how it feels. Once you come here, it’s hard to leave.”
Find out more about architect Dan Gayfer’s work at dangayfer.com. See other projects by builder Matt Wilson at builtbywilson.com.
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‘SPANDEK’ ROOF CLADDING (BOTH PAGES) IN MONUMENT, COLORBOND, COLORBOND.COM.AU. ARTWORK: (OPPOSITE, TOP) STRAIGHT BACK AT YOU PRINT BY VICTORIA AGUIRRE, PAMPA, PAMPA. COM.AU. POOL (OPPOSITE, BOTTOM) BUILT BY GREAT OCEAN POOLS, GREATOCEANPOOLS.COM.AU
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grden When planning a garden, my advice would be to spend time before the build to make sure that the soil quality is good,” says Stuart. “We had to do a lot of work replacing the soil for the garden beds.”
the best bits + “The cedar-lined ceiling really warms the house,” says Stuart. “We decided on this during the build when we realised how big the main room was.” + “Low-set windows on one side of the main room mean your eyes are drawn lower to the garden and not back to the driveway,” says Stuart. “You are drawn to always look out to the view, which is really clever.” + “No grout! A lot of our choices were about practicality – it comes back to cleaning,” says Deb. “We chose a concrete benchtop and splashback for the kitchen because I don’t like tiles.”
lessons learnt “Keep things simple. This can be hard when you see amazing designs on TV shows and get caught up with what’s popular, but we always wanted this house to be timeless” DEB HIGGINS, HOMEOWNER
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the expert
The Living Room’s James Treble shows a Sydney family how to add luxury touches to their inner-city home
THE PROBLEM:
“butler’s I want a
pantry & a pool ” WORDS FIONA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY TAMARA GRAHAM
the family Amelia, Nicholas and their children Wolfgang and Tigerlily.
1. KITCHEN IS TOO SMALL
the story so far Earlier this year, Amelia Gledhill, her husband Nicholas and their children, Tigerlily, 12, and Wolfgang, 7, moved into this three-bedroom house on a 395-square-metre double block in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville. “We had been living in a run-down rental nearby for nearly 11 years,” says Amelia. “Then my mum passed away and we sold her house, which enabled us to buy this. So it’s bittersweet, but we love that it’s ours.” The couple doesn’t have a huge reno budget, but Amelia has big – and specific – plans. “We’re turning the dining room into a butler’s pantry, so the kitchen needs an extension to give us more space to eat,” she says. “We love the natural light and glimpses of the garden from the kitchen, and would love to find a way for it to flow onto an outdoor space. We’re also looking for a brilliant idea about how a pool might fit into the whole crazy plan.”
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what the real estate agent says… the realtor Youseff Chmait Raine & Horne Marrickville
“This is the perfect upgrade house for young families who live in the area and are looking to move from a unit. They’ll have a kid or two and a dog, and they’re after decent room sizes and a patch of grass. The period features are a big selling point. There’s no parking – but that’s not a big issue, as
there’s plenty of street parking and people who live around here are used to that. Buyers are happy to do some building work if they have the basics, so they can move in and deal with a reno down the track. The fact that the house is on two lots – a total of 300-plus square metres – adds plenty of value, as
there’s the potential to knock it down and redevelop the site with a duplex. Nicholas and Amelia paid just under $1.5 million and it’s a great buy for the space, but there’s lots of room to add value. If it was extended and renovated to a high standard, we’d be looking towards the $1.8 million mark.”
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THE SOLUTION:
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James’s assessment Amelia, Nicholas and the kids must be so excited to be in this lovely home. It’s as if they’ve been living in the shed out the back of the candy shop for many years and they finally get to move in! It’s been an emotional journey for them over the past year and, not surprisingly, Amelia has some pretty firm plans about what she wants. The house is set on a block-and-a-half’s width, with extra land to the side. This is serious acreage for Marrickville and allows room for a pool, which is top of Amelia’s wishlist. But I have two clients here – the owners and the house – and sometimes I listen to the house.
James Treble is an interior designer (jamestreble.com) and the design and colour expert on The Living Room
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN
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Amelia plans to turn the existing dining room into a butler’s pantry. That’s going to be a generous room for the size of the house, and the couple plans to knock down the back wall and take over the porch area to compensate for the lost dining space. I can see a much better solution. If we build out to the side, across that vacant strip of land, we’ll create a huge living/dining room of the kitchen with bifold glass doors to either side. The proposed pool can move slightly forward on the block, allowing the new living area to look out to the garden on one side and the pool on the other. This will leave the formal sitting room for a second space as the kids get older, and it will add tremendous value to the home.
There’s a lot of garden out the back, but it’s steep and not very user-friendly. Amelia and Nicholas want room to entertain but, as it is, the space is in disconnected sections. We need a clean, flat area outside the back door that runs across the new extension and is big enough for an outside eating area. I would suggest a 600mm-high retaining wall – just the right height to sit on – with steps up to the lawn. It would also be lovely to have a large deciduous tree in the top corner to add shade in summer and allow light to stream through in winter when it loses its leaves.
two-step plan Nicholas and Amelia know their budget won’t stretch to the extension just yet. Rather than remodel the back of the house now, they can go ahead with the plans to install the butler’s pantry and re-landscape the garden, laying foundations for the side extension at the same time. This allows the site to become level, in anticipation of the future addition – saving thousands of dollars but allowing them to still install that pool and enjoy the outdoor entertaining area until they are in a position to finance the build. Everything will be ready for phase two. Plan for now, do it later.
butler’s pantry This is every entertainer’s dream. It’s definitely an indulgence, but this is Amelia’s house and cooking is her passion. The pantry should have cabinetry to the ceiling to maximise storage, and the whole back wall should be adjustable floor-to-ceiling shelving. Amelia plans to build her large new fridge into the new dividing wall and wonders which end of the room to put it. I’d say the front, as this will define the working kitchen space. Next to that, a frosted glass door will allow the light from the existing dining window to flood into the kitchen. They have committed to a new kitchen, but when they do the big reno and remove that side wall, these new cabinets can be re-used and reconfigured.
ADVICE PROVIDED IS OF A GENERAL NATURE AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A STARTING POINT. LOOK INTO YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS BEFORE STARTING ANY RENOVATION WORK. PHOTOGRAPHY: (TWO-STEP PLAN) DEREK SWALWELL, (LIVING AREA) ARMELLE HABIB, (BUTLER’S PANTRY) DEREK SWALWELL, BAUER SYNDICATION, BAUERSYNDICATION. COM.AU. STYLING: (TWO-STEP PLAN) RACHEL VIGOR, (LIVING AREA) HEATHER NETTE KING. DESIGN: (LIVING AREA) TERRI SHANNON, BLOOM INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATION, BLOOMINTERIORDESIGN.COM.AU. ARCHITECTURE: (TWO-STEP PLAN) PRESTON LANE, PRESTONLANE.COM.AU. BUILDER: (LIVING AREA) BM BUILDING SOLUTIONS, BMBUILDINGSOLUTIONS.COM.AU
groundwork today for a future extension”
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MOODBOARD: two-step plan It’s a priority to get the big-picture ideas into place.
‘Sinnerlig’ jar, $19.99, IKEA, ikea.com.au.
‘Hutten’ wine rack, $19.99, IKEA, as before.
“I love the idea for the extension so much, and I love that James has found a way for us to have a longer-term plan” AME LIA, HOM EOW NER
living area Plan for a wider house footprint, not a deeper one.
butler’s pantry Re-use the cabinetry in a later kitchen refit.
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Your home’s two busiest rooms can also be its most stylish. We’ve pulled together all the inspiration, expert advice and ideas you need to create functional and beautiful family spaces
KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE + DESIGN SPECIAL
Working closely with an architect, a Sydney family make the most of their small space to create light-filled and relaxing zones
STYLE COUNSEL
the brief This Federation-era, single-storey semi was more than ready for a boost when owners Olwen and Andrew contacted Tanya Hancock of Hancock Architects. Faced with a layout of bedrooms and formal living at the front, and a poky kitchen and bathroom to the rear, Tanya set about demolishing the back section of the house and replacing it with a modern extension that incorporated a generous side return. Her brief was to create a versatile, beautiful and cost-efective new area including a kitchen, bathroom and laundry.
But it needed to be functional, too. “We wanted something practical that would work in the real world,” says Olwen. One major challenge was bringing the northern sun into a south-facing home. This was achieved through the addition of high-level windows in the roof across the whole back extension, which allow natural light to flood down into the living section, kitchen and bathroom. “We’re so happy with the sense of space in a relatively small footprint,” says Andrew. “I love that we can see the sky.”
The entire project took 14 months from planning stage to completion, which included a three-month turnaround at council.
IMAGES COURTESY OF HANCOCK ARCHITECTS, HANCOCKARCHITECTS. COM.AU. OVEN & COOKTOP (OPPOSITE), BOSCH, BOSCH-HOME.COM.AU
WORDS FIONA JOY PHOTOGRAPHY MAREE HOMER
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the kitchen Olwen and Andrew’s budget precluded any alterations to the original part of the home, so all the work was confined to the new extension. This meant that architect Tanya Hancock had to incorporate a lot of function into a relatively compact space. The benchtops of the traditional U-shaped kitchen are topped with polished concrete, with a waterfall end completing the peninsular section. It was poured by the builders on site, and complements the Boral concrete flooring. This is supported by a restrained palette of white, dark grey and timber. Cabinetry is a mix of two-pack polyurethane in Dulux Lexicon Quarter and oak veneer, intersected by dark-grey splashback tiles. The natural timber is picked up in the open shelving and trims, and again in the feature 2BY4 ‘Square Custom Linear’ LED pendant light in Tasmanian oak with a beeswax finish from About Space. To complete the look, an undermounted Oliveri sink and classic bronze-finish tapware underscore the elegant simplicity of the design.
BITS & PIECES Di Lorenzo’s ‘Muro 41’ matt lava tiles are laid horizontally to visually stretch the kitchen, while Astra Walker’s mixer (opposite) adds a metallic element. The fridge is by Fisher & Paykel.
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the bathroom Andrew and Olwen were just a couple when they bought their home. But as a baby was soon to make three, a family bathroom was a priority on their wishlist. Architect Tanya made full use of the elongated rectangular space, with a bath at one end, a shower at the other end and a toilet with an in-wall cistern between. The simple colour scheme of the kitchen is continued here, with matt black tiling on the floor laid in a herringbone pattern. White wall tiles and a ceiling painted in Dulux Lexington Quarter maximise the light streaming in from the high windows and result in a bright, crisp and beautiful aesthetic. American white oak veneer cabinetry and a matching trim around the mirror add warmth and save the room from becoming too clinical, while Caesarstone benchtops in Pure White let the bronze taps and showerhead make a statement. “I love our bathroom,” says Olwen. “It’s a quiet, calm space that feels private yet open because of all the natural light.”
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Working with our architect was wonderful. She was able to offer imaginative solutions and we got so much more out of the build than we ever thought we could
KEY DESIGN DETAILS Add bronze accents and statement lights to dazzle in a pared-back palette ‘Sand Dune Wave’ bath towel, $189, Loom Towels, loomtowels.com.au.
OLWEN, HOMEOWNER
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‘A67.06’ Icon+ wall set in Brown Bronze, $699, Astra Walker, astrawalker.com.au. Bocci ‘76 Series’ pendant light, from $1165 each, Hub Furniture, hubfurniture.com.au.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. ‘SUBWAY’ TOILET SUITE & ‘OBERON’ BATH (OPPOSITE), VILLEROY & BOCH, VILLEROY-BOCH.COM.AU. ‘CUBE 500’ BASIN, CAROMA, CAROMA.COM.AU
See more projects at hancockarchitects.com.au.
BITS & PIECES Wall and floor tiles from Calibre Concepts repeat the kitchen’s palette, as does the Astra Walker Icon+ ‘A67’ shower range and tapware. Designer style arrives with the Bocci pendant lights from Hub Furniture.
KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE + DESIGN SPECIAL
THE BLOCK REPORT
The Block: Glasshouse co-winner and interior architect, Shannon Vos. voscreative. com.au
SHANNON’S TOP PICK Hayden & Sara
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kitchen week
Former Blockhead Shannon checks out the ingredients for this year’s kitchen reveals and declares who came up with the winning recipe
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carefully designed and well-built kitchen is the pulse of any home. It’s the control centre of the entire living space and, apart from the entrance, the most-used zone of them all. It goes without saying that kitchens sell properties, and this will definitely be tested on this year’s edition of The Block. The kitchens just keep on getting bigger and better with each passing season, and considering the last two winners of Kitchen Week went on to win at auction, it’s clearly important to get this room just right. I’ve picked my stand-outs this year, plus a couple of honourable mentions.
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To catch up on episodes of The Block, visit 9now.com. au/the-block. SHANNON’S SHOUT-OUT Bianca & Carla
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PHOTOGRAPHY: (SHANNON VOS PORTRAIT) MATT JOHNSON, (KITCHEN IMAGES) DAVID COOK
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Sydneysiders Hayden and Sara have thrown it all at the kitchen… including the sink. They changed the plans and held their breath as it came together – and what a stunning result! Instead of the kitchen looking out to the less-than-perfect living space, the aspect now focuses on the little bit of natural light aforded to the third floor. The light streams in from a large window and the gorgeous bench seat below is the ideal solution – it brings a relaxed and family oriented feel and is just the spot for morning cofee. This kitchen has plenty of character and a relaxed approach to easy luxury. A giant bank of appliances supplies the muscle needed when guests turn up, but the space still has an understated feel. So, what are the elements that work? Three blown-glass pendant lights illuminate an island benchtop in Caesarstone Statuario Nuvo, which also runs as a splashback behind a sleek, smart Bosch induction cooktop. The highlighted rangehood is a design element in itself and is not the usual stainless-steel canopy we’re all familiar with. Mirrored kickboards elevate the entire kitchen and float it above the beautiful timber floors, although I’m a little worried about what they’ll look like after the mop’s been around the room a few times. Four geometric stools at the island bench almost do away with the need for a separate dining table. Hayden and Sara’s design definitely hits the target as an entertainer’s kitchen, but manages to maintain a homely feel. It’s not perfect – a few more power points wouldn’t go astray and I’d love to see a cavity slider into the butler’s pantry – but the white marble/matt black/soft brass combo is a winner every day of the week for me.
honourable mention Bianca and Carla have come up with a visually spectacular kitchen that is defined by clean and simple lines. Heroes emerge in the ‘Sotille’ pendant lights from Lights Lights Lights that illuminate an island benchtop in gorgeous, soft Caesarstone Cloudburst Concrete. The subtle tonal ‘clouds’ in the design give this benchtop a unique look and efortlessly contribute to the Melbourne netball duo’s ‘modern chic’ aesthetic. A stylish induction cooktop with integrated extraction (again, no ugly
rangehood!) sits nicely at the far end of the island, opposite an oversized undermounted sink and a Zip HydroTap integrated into the standard tap mixer. Functional as! Bianca and Carla made the choice to go without a dishwasher and rubbish bin in the main kitchen area, which saw them lose a few fans (namely the judges) – but can anyone seriously go past the good looks of those lights and the cabinetry’s two-toned colour combo? This kitchen will be the jewel in the crown of the girls’ light-filled penthouse.
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SHANNON’S TOP PICK Kerrie & Spence
BUTLER’S PANTRY my pick
As far as butler’s pantries go, the one unveiled by Kerrie and Spence is something special. Talk about space! This pantry is bigger than most kitchens (certainly mine). It could house an entire team of butlers! With simple yet luxurious details, there’s enough storage to prepare for the longest of apocalypses, the biggest of parties and the most drawn-out of dinners. The South Australian couple have included display niches, mirrored splashbacks, overhead storage, lit pantries, ovens, a dishwasher (can I just ask, when did two dishwashers become the norm?), hidden power points, subtle lighting and even two kitchen sinks. It really is an incredible space, and the moose-coloured cabinetry gives this usually sterile space a very earthy aesthetic.
SHANNON’S SHOUT-OUT Norm & Jess
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honourable mention A butler’s pantry is rarely seen by guests, so it can get away with maximum function and minimal form. Norm and Jess’s efort is anything but that. With soft, elegant lines, muted tones and plenty of relaxed luxury, it has all the hallmarks of a functional pantry but with plenty of good looks, too. The muted stone-grey cabinetry is a delicate touch and adds finesse, while the hand-glazed chevron tiles are amazing. These elements would be enough on their own but, paired with floating timber shelves and a marble splashback, the result is superb. All this gives the pantry an organic feel, which isn’t necessary in a hidden part of the home but is certainly a welcome surprise. The self-confessed Sunshine Coast bogans have done extremely well!
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3 Finalise your finishes Find materials, colours and fixtures you love and which tie in with your chosen appliance designs for a cohesive look.
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appliance combinations Select your appliance combinations to suit your space, kitchen style and cooking preferences. 1. Compact stack A 600mm below-bench oven, cooktop and rangehood will provide plenty of functionality if space is tight. 2. Wide set For entertainers, a 900mm oven, cooktop and rangehood will allow for wide baking dishes and multiple pans. 3. Side by side Busy families and bakers will benefit from two ovens side by side. Add warming drawers for flexibility.
4. Companion sets Position a bank of matching cooking appliances together to cover every eventuality, from steam cooking to cofee making. 5. Distributed dishwashing Position two single DishDrawer™ Dishwashers either side of the sink for easy access and less bending. 6. Flexible refrigeration Complement your main fridge with an under-bench CoolDrawer™ Multi Temperature Drawer with five temperature modes from wine to freezer.
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE + DESIGN SPECIAL
WOOD WORKS Far from content with their existing plain vanilla kitchen, a Danish family embarks on a cosmetic overhaul, with some spectacular results WORDS PIA OLSEN STYLING RIKKE GRAFF JUEL
Who lives here: Anitta Behrendt (pictured), a photographer; her partner Daniel Lohmann Hansen, a trader; and their children, Ingeborg, 14, Virgil, 9, and Nola, 2. The project: A top-to-toe makeover of the cookie-cutter kitchen in a new project home in Amager, Denmark.
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PRODUCTION: LIVING INSIDE, LIVINGINSIDE.IT
PHOTOGRAPHY ANITTA BEHRENDT
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TIMBER TONES New door fronts and benchtops in elm contrast with a splashback in ‘Stix’ tiles in Storm from Marokk. The ‘Tara Classic’ mixer and water dispenser in a brushed-brass finish are from Dornbracht, and are paired with a black Blanco sink. La Lampe Gras lights add understated style.
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othing was fundamentally wrong with the kitchen in Anitta and Daniel’s new terrace near Copenhagen, but the white-on-white aesthetic wasn’t to their liking. “The kitchen was good quality but wasn’t our dream space,” says Anitta. “The impression was too sterile.” The couple kept the layout and the cabinetry carcasses but swapped the doors and benchtops for a new look, donating the white fronts to Daniel’s sister, who was building her own new kitchen. “It’s great to know she has a use for them,” says Anitta, a photographer. She and Daniel tracked down craftsman Christian Riis of Grounded Craftwork to construct new timber door and drawer fronts. “I like the warmth and cosiness that wood brings, especially here, since the room is very bright,” says Anitta. “We looked at diferent types, and elm played well with our floor and the size of the room. If we had chosen a dark timber, it would have made the room look smaller.”
Walls painted in a soft shade of grey allow the timber to shine, while a splashback formed from concrete tiles laid in a herringbone pattern has hero status. “We were a little nervous about choosing such a dark wall for the small room, but I’m very happy with the result as it gives contrast and creates depth,” says Anitta. Metallic touches help to deliver subtle glimmers of light that complement the more muted materials elsewhere. “I knew I wanted a brass tap, as the shiny brass against the dark, matt mosaic wall is really beautiful,” says Anitta, who also chose brass accessories and had a band of the same material added to the wall-mounted extractor by Danish design company Nilroy. “I like that we have created a connection in this kitchen, and you can see that things fit together,” she adds. “We really love the look we’ve created.”
See Anitta’s photographic work at anittabehrendt.dk. Take a look at Christian’s other projects at groundedcraftwork.dk.
KEY DESIGN DETAILS The perfect finishing touches for this understated space are accessories in quiet materials like glass and timber.
Marimekko ‘Urna’ vase in Smoke, $315, Hunting For George, huntingforgeorge.com.
Eva Solo ‘Nordic Kitchen’ saucepan , $199, Until, until.com.au.
SMALL & SMART Anitta and Daniel’s L-shaped layout is a practical choice for their small kitchen, with the centre of the room left open. Here are three ideas if you’re designing within a compact floor plan. + Position the cooktop so that other appliances, especially the sink and the refrigerator, can still be accessed while someone’s standing at the stove. + Plan for bench space on both sides of the sink. This makes it easier to stack dirty dishes and dry clean ones. + Integrate your appliances. It makes a big diference in a small space, as it limits the number of colours and finishes and looks less busy.
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Gobelets in Smoke, $59/set of 4, Maison Balzac, maisonbalzac.com.
FILE UNDER POP LAVA PLATES (TOP LEFT), STILLEBEN, STILLEBEN.DK. ‘SILD’ HERRINGBONE CUTTING BOARD, SKAGERAK, SKAGERAK.DK. BRASS TRAY (OPPOSITE), TINE K HOME, TINEKHOME.COM/EN. GLASS AND JUG, IITTALA, IITTALA.COM.AU. VASE, IKEA. IKEA.COM.AU
Ro ‘Mill’ salt and pepper grinders, $118 each, Huset, huset.com.au.
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I love seeing the grain in the elm wood, and it gives life to the kitchen. You can see that the fronts are cut out of one large piece of wood, so the grain continues from one drawer to the next ANITTA BEHRENDT, HOMEOWNER
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DETAILS The extractor hood was painted the same colour as the wall to make it less obtrusive. A shallow cutlery drawer (opposite, bottom) keeps the Søstrene Grene flatware organised, while black accessories including Eva Solo pots (opposite, top right) are another class act.
KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE + DESIGN SPECIAL
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We challenged our style editor Jono to put together looks for every budget. The common factor? Great style STYLING JONO FLEMING
PHOTOGRAPHY: MAREE HOMER/ BAUERSYNDICATION.COM.AU
A simple palette is give a luxe boost by the addition of a deep stone benchtop.
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‘Arch 02’ pendant light, $2350, Douglas & Bec, douglasandbec.com.
‘AG150’ canopy rangehood in Antique White, $5219, Ilve, ilve.com.au. N or
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‘Luna’ pull, $34, Lo & Co Interiors, loandcointeriors.com.au.
‘Victoria’ TR90IP9 90cm induction cooker in Cream, $7890, Smeg, smeg.com.au.
‘Artisan’ KSM150 stand mixer in Almond Cream, $879, KitchenAid, kitchenaid.com.au.
Abey ‘Schock Signus’ 1 & ¾ bowl sink with drainer, $1408, Winning Appliances, as before.
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Oliveri ‘Santorini’ ST-BL1563U double-bowl undermount sink, $971, Winning Appliances, winningappliances.com.au.
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, $700, Top3 By Design, top3 .com.au.
‘Marble + Brass’ wall mirror, $599, West Elm, westelm.com.au.
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‘Sainte T’ candle, $69, Maison Balzac, maisonbalzac.com.
Issy By Zuster ‘Halo III’ vanity, $4203, Reece, reece.com.au.
‘Dark Moon’ hydrating cream, $80/50ml, Triumph & Disaster, triumphanddisaster.com.au.
‘613k’ mixer set, $1490.50, Vola, as before.
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‘Flow 35’ towel rail, $335, Parisi, parisi.com.au.
‘Luxe’ bath sheet in Dusty Green, $79, The Beach People, thebeachpeople.com.au.
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‘Godmorg on’/ ’Tolken ’/ ’Törnvike vanity & s n’ ink, $529, IKEA , ikea .com.au.
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Jacquard-weave bath mat, $29.99, H&M, hm.com/au.
Oyoy ‘Square’ mirror with strap, $129, Designstuf, designstuf.com.au.
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‘Corbelle 1’ light wall bracket, $119, Beacon Lighting, beaconlighting.com.au.
Methven ‘Black Rere’ wall shower, $289, Bunnings, bunnings. com.au.
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KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE + DESIGN SPECIAL
DESIGN with a DIFFERENCE Boring white bathroom? Never! Make a style statement with the help of these inspiring spaces and our pick of the best design elements WORDS JANE PARBURY
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s a well-used space, your bathroom deserves as much decorating attention as any other room – and as colour, pattern and design are sweeping into every other part of the home, it seems a shame to give your bathroom the style cold shoulder and leave it as a boring white box. Picking a hero element, whether it’s a whole surface or a smaller accessory, is a way to add personality. Best of all, some of these ideas can be retrofitted, making for a simple update if you’re just looking to refresh rather than renovate.
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mirror image A mirror is a necessity for bathroom-y tasks such as putting on make-up, and it can help make a small zone look larger by bouncing around natural light – but it’s also a useful tool in the design kitbag. Look to oval or rounded shapes as a contrast to all the hard surfaces and straight lines in a bathroom – even better if the shape is echoed in the basin below. In this bathroom (left) designed by The Stables (thestablesco.com.au), a pair of mirrors is a simple, yet efective element, and an easy update to an existing bathroom. CURVE APPEAL Go for a minimalist look to suit all layouts. ‘Bjorn’ mirror, from $225, Middle Of Nowhere, middleofnowhere.com.au.
STYLISH STORAGE Two recessed shelves hide things away. Issy By Zuster ‘Z1 Ballerina’ mirror with shaving cabinet, from $1736, Reece, reece.com.au.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON. PHOTOGRAPHY: (TOP RIGHT) RORY GARDINER. IMAGE (OPPOSITE) COURTESY OF THE PALM CO, .THEPALMCO.COM.AU. IMAGE (TOP RIGHT) COURTESY OF PANDOLFINI ARCHITECTS, PANDOLFINI.COM.AU. STYLING: (TOP RIGHT) NINA PROVAN
on the tiles You can’t beat wall-to-wall pattern for a dramatic look, but tiles are a long-term decision, so choose something you can live with. When you want colour and design without going over the top, terrazzo is your finish. Striking yet low-key, this robust material is largely created by mixing things like stone, quartz and glass chips with poured cement. The latest tiles, as shown in this home (above) by Pandolfini Architects (pandolfini.com.au), mimic the look beautifully, are more budget friendly and easier to apply.
OVAL WITH A TWIST Both sides are mirrored, for a mobile artwork. Kristina Dam Studio ‘Mobile’ mirror, $860, Designstuf, designstuf.com.au.
GROUND FORCE Earthy tones bring warmth. ‘Pavlova’ tile, from $165/sqm, Fibonacci Stone, fibonaccistone.com.au.
HANGING AROUND A solid walnut peg will keep it in place. ‘Hang 1’ capsule mirror, $399, Blu Dot, bludot.com.au.
BOLD DETAILS Darker chips deserve closer inspection. ‘43H’ tile, $138/sqm, Surface Gallery, surfacegallery.com.au.
SPECKLED PERFECTION Contrasting shapes add extra interest. ‘981’ terrazzo slab. $815/305cm x 125cm slab, Signorino, signorino.com.au.
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stand-out sinks Rest assured – today’s coloured concrete basins are a distant cousin to the avocado porcelain suites of bathrooms past. Contemporary forms and slender profiles, such as this ‘Arc’ basin in Mango (opposite), $590, from Concrete Nation (concretenation.com.au), take the hue down a notch or two and are the right choice when you want to make a stylish splash. For ultimate wow factor, use it where the sink will star, like a powder room or basin-and-shower ensuite.
THINK IN PINK Pastels add a feminine touch. Studio Bagno NueCrete ‘Silo’ basin in Rose Quartz Pink, $749, Just Bathroomware, justbathroomware.com.au.
BEACHY BLUE It’s a true-blue beauty. ‘Lux’ basin in Deep Ocean, $580, Concrete Nation, as before.
TIMELESS TOUCH Simple style thrives in any makeover. ‘Moni’ pendant light, from $1850, Articolo Lighting, articololighting.com.
RING THE BELL Downward light casts a softer glow. Gubi ‘Ronde’ pendant light, $419, Luumo Design, luumodesign.com.
BACK TO NATURE Inspired by acorns, this gives an organic feel. Mater ‘Terho’ pendant light, $664/small, Cult, cultdesign.com.au.
STRAIGHT & NARROW A coloured shade lifts the atmosphere. ‘Float Capped’ pendant light, from $2860, Articolo Lighting, as before.
light factor A pendant light can be decorative or restrained. It can add a little colour or be a complementary material to your overall scheme, or introduce a diferent shape to soften the traditionally angular lines of bathroom fittings. It’s also a relatively easy retrofit for a sparky. For a form-meets-function purchase, select a lamp that delivers task lighting in style. This space (right), designed by New York’s General Assembly (genassembly.com), features a slipcast porcelain Souda ‘Kawa’ pendant light, $2694/set of 3, from Pamono (pamono.com.au).
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GREEN ROOM Invite the outdoors in. ‘Cube’ basin in Mint, $954, Nood Co, noodco.com.au.
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Some people love feature walls and others hate them – but nothing says ‘look at me’ in a bathroom quite like a sweep of drop-dead gorgeous tiles, particularly when they’re used as a backdrop to a statement bath. For the fullest impact, pick the largest expanse of unbroken space, as in this stunning ensuite in Sydney’s Little Albion guesthouse (littlealbion. com.au), or the wall where your eye first falls when you enter the room.
CENTRE STAGE Hypnotic graphics also work in smaller doses. ‘VH23_05’ cement encaustic tile, $187/sqm, Tiles Of Ezra, tilesofezra.com. GO WITH THE FLOW A design on light tiles looks great on big walls. ‘Mod 167’ cement encaustic tile, $195/sqm, Di Lorenzo Tile Merchants, dilorenzo.com.au.
WEB OF INTRIGUE Dramatic designs break things up. ‘Dandelion’ blue + white hexagon 29033 cement tile, $143/sqm, Earp Bros, earp.com.au.
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have a spending plan
Whatever the project, draw up a realistic budget and stick to it. “Make sure the budget is reflective of the problem at hand rather than how much you have to spend,” says designer Darren Genner of kitchen and bathroom company Minosa (minosadesign. com). “If the budget is tight, make sure you really understand your brief and the issues or desires that are most important to you. It’s easy to be swept up in the project once you’ve begun, so stay true to your real needs. Create a good brief and desired result at the start, and stay focused on this.”
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available for your kitchen and decide whether you really need to fill it. “Compact can be functional and cost-efective,” says Watershed Design architect Carolyn Miles (watersheddesign.com.au). “A compact kitchen means less walking and having everything at arms’ reach. Think about what you really need in terms of storage and pantry space – most of us keep way too much stuf that we hardly ever use. Reducing the size of a kitchen is an obvious cost saving and comes with the bonus of being more eficient.”
“My hottest cost-saving tip is to get your tradies on board early!” says builder Patrick Toner of All Things Building (pat@allthingsbuilding.com.au). “Even before employing the builder, ask them who their regular suppliers are for kitchen and bathroom products, and whether they’re happy to pass on their trade discounts.” Patrick points out that this can save you 20 to 30 per cent of the cost of major purchases.
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community online is an amazing resource when looking for afordable appliances,” says interior designer and The Living Room presenter James Treble. “Check out discounted appliances that may be slightly used – plus some never opened – on sites such as Gumtree, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the regular sales at the big retail chains.”
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labour in bathrooms by tiling only 1.2 metres up from the floor (except for the shower recess), then paint the rest of the walls,” suggests Lana Taylor of Three Birds Renovations (threebirdsrenovations.com). “This will cut your tiling bill in half and give the bathroom a much softer feel, with fewer hard surfaces.”
“Re-use your cabinetry where possible,” suggests interior designer Victoria Waters (victoriawatersdesign.com.au). “Companies such as Dream Doors Kitchens (dreamdoorskitchens.com.au) will reface your doors and give your kitchen a fresh new look, while Granite Transformations (granitetransformations.com.au) will update your benchtops with a stone veneer at a fraction of the cost of replacement.”
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Sometimes what you have to spend on big projects, such as kitchens and bathrooms, is less than you might like. Here’s how to make your money go a little bit further COMPILED BY JANE PARBURY
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“If you’re renovating a bathroom, you’ll probably be asked by your builder if you want him to lower the existing bathroom floor so the end result is flush with the hallway,” says renovator Lana. “In a perfect world, all floors would be flush, but if money is tight, a little ramp or step is a small price to pay to avoid the costs of lowering the floor for the sake of a flush finish.”
surprised how much cabinetry knobs and handles can cost,” says Lana. “You can pick up a bulk pack from Bunnings or IKEA for as little as $5 and get your carpenter or cabinet-maker to use those instead.”
benchtop, says builder Patrick. “A 40mm benchtop will cost $500 to $1500 more than a 20mm benchtop,” he says. Patrick also recommends getting quotes from three diferent suppliers. “Prices on stone can vary widely.”
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cost-efective options for fixtures and finishes. “A thermal-wrapped door has a similar look to two-pack polyurethane at a much cheaper price point,” says interior designer Victoria. She also suggests tiles instead of stone as a splashback and floor tiles instead of boards. “Also, consider a top-mount sink instead of an undermount – stonemasons will charge extra to install undermounts – and a back-to-wall toilet instead of an in-wall cistern, as the purchase price and installation costs are much cheaper.”
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customisation can give you luxe looks without the price tag, as interior designer Petrina Turner (petrinaturnerdesign.com.au) explains. “As a budget-saving option, I’ve used an existing recessed shave cabinet (or you could use a cheap of-the-shelf option) and then have mirrored doors custom-made for a designer feel,” she says.
“One of the single biggest ways for costs to blow out is if you change your mind mid-reno,” says Lana. “Seemingly small changes like swapping in a diferent tap or bath can cost you if your plumber has already ‘roughed-in’ for something else. If your tradie has to redo work or do extra, he will charge you for a variation.”
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BENCHTOPS
It’s the hardest-working surface in your kitchen, so make sure you pick the right material for your space WORDS JANE PARBURY
‘Maximum’ Italian porcelain panels in Pietra Grey, available from Artedomus, form the benchtops and splashback in this striking kitchen.
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orktop materials need to be tough, relaxed with sharp knives and hot stuf, but also play a part in the aesthetics of your kitchen. Budget will likely figure in your decision-making, but as with most big-ticket items, buy the best quality you can aford. Here’s a run-down.
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Benchtops in Laminex ‘AbsoluteMatte’ in Black, from $105.38/sqm, and Essastone in Carrara Matte, from $433.73/sqm, set the palette in this kitchen.
Neolith stone surface in La Boheme, from $185/sqm, CDK Stone, cdkstone.com.au.
the main contenders
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NATURAL STONE Of all the natural stones, granite and marble are the most sought after. Both come in an array of largely neutral hues from light to dark, with beautiful markings that give them unique interest. For wow factor, marble is hard to beat – however, its natural porosity means it needs careful maintenance and regular sealing. “Even when looked after well, you will get natural wear and tear,” says interior architect Sally Rhys-Jones (sallyrhysjones.com). Granite is more durable but still needs sealing. Both are at the high end of the price scale, and are very heavy, so your cabinetry will need to be able to support the weight.
ENGINEERED STONE Made from widely available quartz bonded with resin, engineered stone is cheaper than the natural version, at prices from around $450/sqm plus installation. It’s durable, and quite dificult to distinguish the newest incarnations from the real thing, whether that is natural stone or concrete. Caesarstone’s new Metropolitan collection mimics industrial-style finishes with three designs – ‘Airy Concrete’, ‘Topus Concrete’ and ‘Excava’ – added to the range. “Each
surface has been designed to reflect the authentic textures of manufacturing,” says Linda Hannah, brand manager at Caesarstone (caesarstone.com.au). Engineered stone is fairly low-maintenance, but it won’t cope with just anything you throw at it. Avoid harsh cleaners, don’t chop directly on the surface and use trivets for hot pots.
‘Metropolitan’ engineered stone in Excava, from $1100/sqm (installed), Caesarstone, corian caesarstone.com.au. xxxxxxx xxxxxx
‘Superlative’ marble, from $605/sqm, CDK Stone, cdkstone.com.au.
LAMINATE PORCELAIN The newest kid on the benchtop block, porcelain panels are created from natural materials such as clay, silica and quartz. They are very dense, so spills aren’t easily absorbed, and are also scratch- and heat-resistant. They mimic natural stone and even finishes such as oxidised metal well, and can be supplied in extra-large panels, meaning fewer joins. As thin sheets (typically 3mm, 6mm and 12mm depths), they need to be fitted to a substrate. They are costlier than engineered stone, and can be susceptible to chipping, so need careful handling during installation. Some (but not all) porcelain panels are only surface-printed, which means any routed sections – for example, for drainage next to a sink – will show the plain colour beneath.
Budget-friendly, high-pressure laminate benchtops are typically crafted using layers of paper bonded to medium-density fibreboard or moisture-resistant particle board. Resistant to stains, impact and heat, and water-repellent, laminates are available in myriad colours and patterns – and the finishes on the better-quality products, such as those from Laminex, look increasingly authentic. “Wood grains and dark colours continue to be on-trend for kitchen benchtops,” says Rachel Oakley of Laminex (laminex.com.au). “They create a sense of luxury and can be used to complement other materials in the kitchen.” Laminate is pretty resilient, but use a cutting board, avoid resting hot objects on it and be aware that if moisture gets into the sub-layer it can cause the material to swell, so wipe up spills quickly.
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Reserving pricier finishes such as concrete for an on-show space like the island bench can help with budgeting.
best of the rest… CONCRETE Concrete’s robust appearance is very much of-the-moment, but it’s expensive, heavy and tends to porosity, so it will need maintaining and resealing. “It’s a lot of work to form up, plus it needs to be done in situ most of the time,” says Sally. “You won’t know exactly what it will look like until it’s done, and the colours and texture can change, depending on how it’s been mixed.”
TIMBER Beautiful, tactile, inexpensive, a renewable resource and relatively easy to shape, wood can have wonderful visual impact in a kitchen. As a benchtop, it will need regularly oiling or refinishing, and it won’t like knives, too much moisture or heat, although marks can often be sanded out if it gets too scrufy.
ULTRA-COMPACT Comprised of diferent minerals compressed to create a super-tough surface, Dekton by Cosentino is probably the best-known ultra-compact brand. Its low porosity means it’s highly resistant to water, stains, scratching
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and abrasion. The impactful new ‘Industrial’ collection is inspired by oxidised metals and organic patterns. As with porcelain, many ultra-compacts are surface-printed.
STAINLESS STEEL The choice of professionals, and with a hefty price tag to match, stainless steel is hardy, hygienic, easy to keep clean and tough as old boots. Although it won’t maintain its unblemished beauty for long, the inevitable scratches will combine to develop their own characterful look over time.
SOLID SURFACE Hard-wearing acrylic resin benchtops, such as Corian, can be formed into just about any shape – so, if you want a seamless, integral sink in your worktop, this could be the material for you. The entry-level range is surprisingly afordable, and it’s non-porous and stain-resistant, although you need to beware of scratches and avoid resting hot pots on the surface. Some of the newest colours, particularly the Prima family, have statement-making style.
Dekton ‘Industrial’ ultra-compact surface in Orix, POA, Cosentino, cosentino.com/en-au.
Solid surface in Cosmos Prima, $750/lineal metre, Corian, casf.com.au.
“I’m finding both super-thin profiles and really thick, 60mm-plus ones are becoming popular with clients” – SALLY RHYS-JONES, INTERIOR ARCHITECT
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Kaboodle benchtop in Victorian Ash, $589/60cm x 240cm, Bunnings, bunnings.com.au.
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flush fit BRICK BUILT The weathered and distressed style of recycled bricks, with the advantages (and warranty) that come with new ones – that’s the promise of the Manhattan Collection from PGH Bricks & pavers. Visit pghbricks.com.au.
Finally, power outlets and switches to blend seamlessly into your stone, tile or timber surface. Available in black and white, these Australian-designed electrical accessories, from $52, are trimless and made to sit flush with the wall. Find out more at zetr.com.au.
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The advent of summer means it’s time to get busy with deck protection. Wattyl’s Solagard Deck & Timber Oil, $79.90/4L, is UV, dirt, and moisture- and mould-resistant. It’s quicker and easier to apply than ever before, with only one hour’s drying time between coats needed, so your deck can be revived and ready to walk on in just a day. Visit wattyl.com.au.
home hub The latest smart products to bring your tech up to date 1. Norton Core: A wifi router with built-in security (plus those all-important parental controls) sounds clever to us. $399 from Harvey Norman, harveynorman.com.au. 2. Samsung N950 soundbar: This film-bufs’ favourite brings the cinematic experience into the home with a sound quality that you can immerse yourself in – and it’s housed in a super-sleek body, too. $1,999 (including rear speakers and subwoofer) at samsung.com/au. 3. Google Home Max: The big daddy of the Google Home family of smart speakers brings great sound and links with all your other Google devices. $549, via store.google.com/au.
HOLDING PATTERN Adding an eye-catching handle is an easy update if you’re looking for a refresh for your cabinetry. The 150mm solid brass ‘Dave’, from Savage Design, gets our tick for statement style. It’s $80 at savagedesign.com.au.
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staying power LOCAL HERO The ‘Jolly’ wall light, designed by Kate Stokes for local design collective Nau Design, is available in black (pictured), eucalypt, burgundy and satin-polished brass. From $395 through Cult, cultdesign.com.au.
Serious wheelbarrow users will want to check out the new 100L models from Kelso – choose between a blue steel tray to carry bricks, tiles and pavers, or black poly for sand, mulch or mud. Both $199, visit kelsotools.com.au for stockists.
The new formulation of Taubmans Endure interior paint, shown here in sludgy Kentia Palm, $89.40/4L, and Miss Universe, $71.90/4L, guarantees superior washability for even the matt finish. Visit taubmans.com.au.
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Enjoy a tropical getaway without leaving home Taking their lead from the globe’s brightest, boldest landscapes, Bonnie And Neil’s ‘Cuban Green’ vinyl outdoor rug and new Island collection of cushions are lushly detailed and coloured. Perfect for holiday dreaming, even if you’re on staycation. ‘Cuban Green’ rug, $1950/243cm x 304cm, ‘Field Floral’ cushions in Green (on chair, left), $165, and Sage Green (on floor), $195, and ‘Leopard’ cushion (on chair, right), $165, all Bonnie And Neil, bonnieandneil.com.au.
BACK GARDEN Betsy the labrador approves of her family’s new backyard. Tall plants, such as slender weaver’s bamboo and giant bird of paradise, help to create a sense of privacy. A Garden Life terracotta pot has been planted with spiky Aloe arborescens.
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DECKED OUT Adam Robinson transforms a compact space into a multipurpose garden for a family on their return to sunny Bondi from the UK WORDS LOUISE McDAID PHOTOGRAPHY NATALIE HUNFALVAY
Anna Saunders and her husband Tim wanted a home with enough outdoor living space for barbecues, and to accommodate a dog. “A garden was important to us after living in a small apartment in a cold urban area,” says Anna, who shares the beachside Bondi semi with Tim, their children, Isobel, 3, and Harvey, 1, and Betsy, the black labrador. Despite its compact size, the revamped garden delivers a sizeable entertaining zone and play space for the kids and the dog, along with a low-key ambience that makes the most of a favourable climate. Anna knew little about plants or gardening, so she called on landscape designer Adam Robinson to realise their vision for a verdant outdoor area. “Adam made it fuss-free for us,” she says. “We showed him some pictures we liked, he presented a really good solution, and we went for it.” The result is a hardworking garden where a lot is packed – but not jammed – into 80 square
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metres. The simple layout has multipurpose areas that are ideal for everyone. “From a design viewpoint, it’s straightforward and uncontrived,” says Adam. “In a small space, that’s what you need.” An ample timber deck, allowed to weather to a natural silvery-grey, connects with the house to create an inviting transition between indoors and out, and features an oversized polished-concrete benchtop that’s just the ticket for drinks and nibbles, children’s parties and family meals. “The bench is an amazing use of space,” says Anna. “It’s practical for barbecuing, which my husband does a lot. It’s also large enough to hold all of the food – and keep it away from a greedy dog!” Beneath the countertop, cabinet doors conceal such necessities as a lawnmower, garden equipment, a pram, toys, a paddling pool – and more. It’s a neat storage solution without compromising on style. Hardwood battens filter neighbouring views and ensure some privacy. Slender weaver’s bamboo supplements the screening and continues around the boundary, with giant bird of paradise,
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LEAF STORY A range of colours and textures create a lush palette.
Olea europaea Olive
Banksia integrifolia Coast banksia
Strelitzia nicolai Giant bird of paradise
Crassula ovata ‘Blue Bird’
GARDEN BED Layers of rich greenery create a tranquil corner. DECK (opposite & below) The oversized benchtop has a 60mm polished concrete top and integrated Electrolux barbecue, with the HardiePlank panelling doors painted in British Paints’ Arctic Grey to match the house colour. The white terrazzo bowl by the barbecue is planted with Mexican snowball succulents.
“With this size of area, you can make it look like a courtyard or a garden. This one feels like a garden” ADAM ROBINSON, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
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coast banksia and olive trees boosting the sanctuary-like feel. The tall greenery provides a visual link to the gum and palm trees in the rear lane, adding to the urban canopy and overall sense of space. Anna loves the sound of the trees and birds being so close. The boundary plantings have been positioned in seemingly haphazard fashion to keep the overall look casual, while varied leaf textures generate an engaging green-on-green palette, enlivened by touches of silver foliage from helichrysum, olives and coast banksia. Native violets, Philodendron ‘Xanadu’, rhaphiolepis and jade plant populate the ground beneath the screening plants, further enhancing the textural contrasts and difering heights of the greenery. There is scant bulk at mid-level in the plantings, which makes the garden feel roomy, understated and enticing. Sandstone pavers set into the lawn invite you to step of the deck and into the garden proper, where a pull-out clothesline and Betsy’s kennel are carefully concealed. The sandstone was salvaged from the original house foundations, and blocks of it also line the edge of the deck. The tones are all very natural and muted, and the sandstone and timber form a lovely synergy. Adam designed the garden this way, to be low-drama and pared-back in keeping with the interior palette. “Adam translated our very basic gardening knowledge into something that not only looks fantastic, but works so well in so many ways,” says Anna. All in all, mission accomplished, complete with Betsy’s approval! To see more of Adam’s work; visit adamrobinsondesign.com. The garden was installed by Mahony Group at themahonygroup.com.au.
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DECK (opposite & this page) Terracotta and concrete planters add interest and muted colour against the expanse of greenery. An easy-care jade plant and dwarf snake plant provide sculptural texture. Weathered timber screening around the entertaining zone allows light to filter through, ensuring the space feels open and airy. Silvery Crassula ovata ‘Blue Bird’ and a spiky leaf dragon tree help to soften the hard lines of the fencing.
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TUNA STEAK “There’s a long history of tuna fishing in Catalunya,” says chef and food writer Emma Warren. “Fresh tuna steaks are always around the markets. They’re a great-quality protein to cook up – simple, fresh and cooked medium–rare.”
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MARCONA ALMONDS “One of the more than 100 types of almonds grown in Spain, the Marcona almond is characterised by its round, flat shape and soft texture. It is the most expensive, sought-after almond for making turrón (Spanish nougat), marzipan and other traditional cakes and pastries.”
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SERVES 4 1kg russet, King Edward or sebago potatoes, washed and cut into 1cm-thick chips 625ml light-tasting extra virgin olive oil 4 x 200g tuna loin steaks Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper Eggplant & Walnut Sauce (see recipe, page 148), to serve Lemon wedges, to serve
1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced. 2. Pat the potato chips dry with paper towel. 3. Heat all but 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is ready, dip the end of a chip in and wait for it to sizzle. Fry the chips in two batches for 5-6 minutes each, allowing the oil to come back up to temperature before adding the next batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking tray lined with paper towel to absorb the oil. Evenly spread the chips out on baking trays with a comfortable space between each chip. Transfer to the freezer (yes, freezer – it stops them cooking and also holds the outside surface starch in) for 10-15 minutes. 4. Bring the oil back up to temperature, then fry the chips in batches again, placing each cooked batch in the oven to keep warm before cooking the next, for a further 5-6 minutes, until golden. 5. Lightly rub the remaining oil into the tuna steaks and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large frying pan or chargrill pan over medium-high heat and cook the tuna for 3-6 minutes each side, depending on how pink you like it and how much you trust your fishmonger! Remove from the heat and transfer to individual serving plates. 6. Serve the tuna steaks with the chips and the Eggplant & Walnut Sauce, plus lemon wedges on the side.
MARCONA ALMONDS MAKES ABOUT 300g 300g blanched almonds 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 sprig rosemary 1 garlic clove, smashed 2 tsp butter 1 tsp salt flakes
1. Place the almonds in a large bowl, cover with lukewarm water and allow to stand for 1 hour. This will rehydrate any
old, dry almonds there might be and enable them to absorb more flavours in the pan. 2. Drain and spread the almonds in an even, single layer on a clean tea towel or paper towel to air-dry for about 20 minutes. Alternatively, put the almonds in a very low 60°C fan-forced oven for 6 minutes to dry out. 3. Heat the oil, rosemary and garlic in a large saucepan or frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss through the almonds and stir to toast evenly. Once the almonds start to take on some colour and turn golden, add the butter to the pan and swirl to coat. Continue sautéing for 2 minutes. 4. Remove from the heat, stir through the salt flakes and transfer to paper towel to briefly drain. 5. Serve immediately while still warm.
BABY BROAD BEAN & PEA SALAD SERVES 4 500ml vegetable stock ½ bunch tarragon 200g fresh or frozen podded broad beans 150g fresh or frozen podded peas 2 mint sprigs, leaves thinly sliced Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tsp freshly grated ginger Juice of ½ lemon ¼ radicchio, shredded 100g queso fresco or firm ricotta
1. Bring the vegetable stock and two tarragon sprigs to the boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. 2. Blanch the broad beans for 2 minutes then, using a slotted spoon, remove from the stock and immediately transfer to a bowl of iced water. Remove the outer skins of most of the larger beans, leaving the smaller ones intact for a touch of bitterness. 3. Bring the stock back to the boil and blanch the peas for 4 minutes, then strain and cool in the iced water. 4. Finely chop the remaining tarragon leaves and place in a medium bowl with the blanched broad beans and peas, mint, a pinch of salt and pepper and half the olive oil. 5. In a separate bowl, combine the vinegar, ginger, lemon juice and remaining oil, then toss through the shredded radicchio. Mix this through the broad bean and pea mixture. 6. Transfer the salad to a serving platter and dot the queso fresco or ricotta over the top.
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CATALANS LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THEIR BROAD (FAVA) BEANS! EMMA WARREN, CHEF & FOOD WRITER
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BABY BROAD BEAN & PEA SALAD “Inspiration for the flavour combinations in this dish came from one of my favourite restaurants, Can Fabes, located in the beautiful broad bean-growing lands of Saint Celoni. If you can find it in a deli, finely shaved duck jamón, tossed through at the end, dresses up this salad beautifully.”
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EGGPLANT & WALNUT SAUCE (seen on page 144) When they’re in peak season from midsummer to autumn, eggplants have a firm, glossy skin and creamy flesh. They’re like sponges, which is fantastic for absorbing flavour, but less so for absorbing oil, so I like to salt them first before cooking. This rich, versatile relish-cum-sauce-cum-stufing-cum-condiment or dip can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner – and is great to have hanging around your fridge when you need something to complement a summer meal or a snack solution to take down to the beach. It can also be used as a vegan bolognese or thick stufing for cannelloni or capsicums. Alternatively, serve with a fried egg on toast or alongside your favourite pan-fried protein for dinner. Cooking in clay or terracotta is quite traditional in Catalunya and this is the perfect dish to use this method, as all the cooking is done over an even medium heat.
ANISEED LENT DOUGHNUTS MAKES ABOUT 60 300ml full-cream milk, warmed 10g fresh yeast (or 2 tsp dried yeast granules) 100g caster sugar 500g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 apple, peeled and cored, finely grated 2 tbsp aniseed 1 tbsp coriander seeds, ground ¼ tsp fine salt 80g butter, softened 3 whole eggs Peel of 1 lemon 1.5L oil, for deep-frying 100ml anise liqueur, such as Pernod, Anis del Mono or Ouzo
MAKES ABOUT 550g
100g granulated sugar
400g tomatoes
1. Whisk the milk, yeast and a pinch of the caster sugar in a jug. Set aside for 10 minutes in a warm place. 2. Place the remaining caster sugar, flour, apple, aniseed, ground coriander seeds, salt, butter, eggs and lemon peel in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the flat beater paddle attachment. With the motor running on medium speed, gradually pour the milk and yeast mixture into the bowl and mix for 2-4 minutes, until you have a smooth, elastic dough. 3. Tip the dough into a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to prove for about 1½ hours, until doubled in size. 4. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan to 190°C. Drop a pinch of dough into the oil – if it sizzles straight away, the oil is ready (be careful not to let the oil become too hot, otherwise a crust will form around the doughnuts too quickly, leaving the centres raw and cold). 5. Fill a piping bag or large zip-lock bag with the dough, snip of a corner and use scissors to cut short lengths of dough straight into the oil. 6. Working in batches, fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes each side, until golden. Transfer to a tray lined with paper towel to absorb the excess oil, then sprinkle with splashes of the liqueur. Transfer the doughnuts to a large bowl and toss with the granulated sugar while still warm. 7. Serve immediately with some sweet sherry, cofee or warm milk.
2 large eggplants, sliced into 1cm-thick rounds 2 tbsp sea salt 125ml olive oil 1 medium onion, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, finely grated 35g walnuts 250ml vegetable stock Salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper 1½ tbsp chopped parsley
1. Score a small cross in the base of each tomato. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, lower in the tomatoes and boil for 3-4 minutes, until the skins start to peel away. Drain and plunge the tomatoes into iced water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, peel away the skins and discard. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside in a bowl. 2. Place the eggplant in a colander with a bowl underneath and toss with the sea salt. Stand for 10 minutes, then rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towel. 3. Heat half the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry the eggplant for 4 minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove from the heat and set aside. Heat the remaining oil in an earthenware pot or frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, along with a pinch of salt and fry for 15 minutes, or until the onion is soft and caramelised. Add the tomato and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has slightly reduced, then add the eggplant. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes, until the eggplant slices start to fall apart in the sauce. 4. Coarsely blitz the walnuts in the small bowl of a food processor, then add to the pot along with the vegetable stock. Season to taste, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the sauce is reduced and thick. Stir through the parsley. 5. Serve the sauce in its earthenware pot or transfer to a serving bowl. The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
This is an edited extract from The Catalan Kitchen by Emma Warren, with photography by Rochelle Eagle and food styling by Lee Blaylock ($55, Smith Street Books), published in October.
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YOU CAN’T STOP AT JUST ONE. GIVE ME A BUNYOL AND COFFEE OVER A CHURRO WITH CHOCOLATE ANY DAY! EMMA WARREN, CHEF & FOOD WRITER
ANISEED LENT DOUGHNUTS “These are also known as bunyols de vent (wind doughnuts) for their light, airy centres. This recipe is the Empordà version, spiced with aniseed and coriander. The bunyols are traditionally only eaten during Lent, but these days you’ll see them sold all year round.”
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We have a new housemate, who is great, but as soon as she moved in, she started redecorating the shared living areas without discussing it with the rest of us. We’re all pretty chilled, but her stuf isn’t really to our taste – plus it’s kind of impractical, such as sequined cushions, fur throws and a sort of mirrored cofee table thing. Can we have a conversation at this stage in the game, or is it a bit late for that? She’s a nice person and we don’t want to ofend her. Jeremy, Glebe, NSW
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If they’re not monopolising the bathroom during peak hours, eating your organic yog straight from the pot when you’re not home or keeping you awake at night with a revolving door of Tinder dates, they’re styling out the communal spaces with their inexplicably eclectic array of home furnishings. It was some time ago now, of course, but in my own days of shared living, I acquired a flatmate with such a penchant for African art – fertility masks, animal hides, Bamileke hats – that within weeks, our two-bedroom unit resembled the gift shop at Nairobi International. While I love a one-metre-high
bronze fertility sculpture as much as the next person, one does need to be able to navigate a path to the bathroom in the small hours without tripping over its exaggerated anatomical features. Mercifully, before I came to any harm, she joined the Peace Corps and her room was taken over by a junior doctor who worked an 80-hour week and owned nothing besides a futon and a well-thumbed Gray’s Anatomy. Anyhow, I see two clear options for you and your allies in the house, Jeremy. You can face it head on, which means calling a house meeting and passing a motion to keep communal spaces free of personal accents three-to-one. Or, more of a stealth action – make such a display of using her scatter cushions as lap tables for greasy takeaway containers, of playing raucous games of beer pong on that cofee table and encouraging overnight guests to doss down on her fur throw that she quickly decides her cherished homewares edit is safer if reserved for personal use. And, what luck, there you all are ready to help her move it. My new husband has a 13-year-old daughter from a previous relationship who will be spending alternate weekends with us. I would love to turn our spare room into a proper bedroom for her… but I haven’t spent time with any teenagers since I was one myself and I’m not exactly sure what style I should go for. Can you help? Rachael, via email
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ILLUSTRATIONS: KAT CHADWICK
I will hazard a guess, darling, that your image of a typical teenage bedroom is based primarily on the spaces we so carefully curated back in the day – all burger phones, beanbags, Polaroids slid into the frame of our dressing-table mirrors, and posters torn from the centrefold of TV Hits, taped up at a jaunty angle. But of course, we were adolescents PSM (pre-social media). Teenagers of today could while away whole days in a windowless white chamber devoid of all comforts, as long as there’s strong wi-fi and you’re on a generous data plan. Of course, you could put up a poster or two of a pop singer you know she likes, by way of a gesture – but by the time you’ve found the end of the roll of sticky tape, she’ll have decided that she hates Ed Sheeran and inform you, without pausing the fleet movement of her thumbs across her phone screen, that “OMG, Rachael, no one calls them pop singers. And please never say ‘lit’ again”.
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