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This month, we visit seven small but clever homes and it’s fascinating to see the way the owners have made their spaces work without sacrificing personal style. A tiny apartment gets a feminine revamp, an architect shares his minimalist transformation, a family brings a soft, considered palette to their interiors, and an eclectic couple fuses styles to combine colour and warmth… and that’s just for starters.

On the garden side of things, we feature a courtyard conversion that has made a small urban space in Sydney useable and beautiful, using plant species that are lush and sustainable. It’s what growing numbers of us city dwellers are seeking – our own tiny green sanctuary.

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THE CUT We’re bowled over by Lightly’s curvaceous new vessels

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NEWS This month’s must-have experiences and design finds

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BEST BUYS Super-chic candleholders worth lighting a candle for

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BEST BUYS Glass vases in a range of funky shapes and colours

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TOP 10 PICKS Stay in the hoop and bring softness and balance

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to any space with circular mirrors, light fittings and objects COLOUR TREND Command attention with a splash of cobalt PERFECT PAIRS Open shelves and beautiful lamps to match DESIGN PROFILE: TAMARA DEAN Meet the award-winning photographer who helps highlight global issues via her work LUXE LOOKS FOR LESS It’s possible to achieve a luxurious look without a high price tag. We have 49 decor buys to prove it CULT CLASSIC Our resident design expert David Harrison profiles the Alanda 18 coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia

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44 PETITE IN PINK Interior architect Sophie Bowers’ tiny Art Deco

apartment in Sydney’s east is filled to the brim with clever ideas 54 HIDDEN GEM On Sydney’s northern beaches, jewellery designer Natalie Fitch’s renovated shack is the epitome of modern living 64 LIVING LITTLE What this compact 38-square-metre home lacks in size, it makes up for in style — everything has a place and a purpose

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TERRACE MAXIMUS A dark Sydney terrace is transformed into

a light, open and welcoming home for a young family of five APARTMENT GOALS In Milan, a creative couple’s 1920s apartment is the perfect canvas for their eclectic mix of furniture and decor PERFECTLY EXTENDED Old and new combine seamlessly thanks to a spacious modern extension in a character-filled cottage HIDE AND SEEK In the roof of a Melbourne home, an unused attic has become an imaginative land for two little children SMALL SPACES 101 From clearing visual clutter to installing sliding doors, Shannon Vos shares his clever space-saving tips and tricks BUYER’S GUIDE Our pick of the best coffee machines you can buy KITCHEN NEWS Check out what’s new for the kitchen: a cute egg holder, sleek leather cabinet pulls, carving equipment and more ZEN & THE ART OF THE BATHROOM A rundown bathroom is given new life with a restrained palette and timeless finishes I’VE ALWAYS WANTED… A POWDER ROOM Everything you need to consider when designing a bold and practical ‘half-bathroom’ TINY BATHROOMS WITH MAJOR IMPACT Bold patterns, bright colours and fun design elements make these rooms stand out BEDROOM NEWS Welcome spring and update your bedroom with a fresh new fragrance, pure linen bedding and more ASK AN EXPERT All your pressing design dilemmas sorted

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132 A WHOLE NEW PATIO Circular shapes, including planters and

an elliptical paved area, make this backyard all the more inviting 138 FIRST IMPRESSIONS Give your home a fresh facelift with new exterior materials — chose from cladding, render, paint or stone 143 FISHY BUSINESS Sydney’s ground-breaking seafood chef Josh Niland shares recipes and tips in his cookbook, The Whole Fish

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and receive a bonus jewellery dish from Dinosaur Designs 148 LITTLE BLACK BOOK How to find everything in this issue 154 LAST WORD Swoon over Porter’s Paints vivid new collection

on the cover 28 49 luxe for less decor buys 90 The easy entertainer: Step-by-step guide to a modern extension 98 Attic conversion: Create more room for the kids 102 No space? No problem. Space-saving tricks from Shannon Vos 104 Caffeine fix: Our edit of hot new coffee machines 120 In detail: Four compact bathrooms with real impact

132 our cover look A palette of warm whites and welcoming neutrals wash over jewellery designer Natalie Fitch’s home on Sydney’s northern beaches. With spring just around the corner, we hope it inspires you to create clean and simple spaces where the light streams in.

See more of this home on page 54.

Photography: Maree Homer Styling: Kristin Rawson

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These planters can do things regular vases only dream of

There are few vessels as ceremonial as a goblet. So we’re pleased to see the generous curves of the classic glassware shape in the form of these vessels from Lightly’s new Second Nature collection. Made to evoke a sense of harmony, empathy and ritual, the powdercoated metal design is ideal for displaying fresh flowers in abundance, or using outside to grow your own.

Vera vessels in Teal, $130, and Dusty Rose, $150; lightly.com.au

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Launching in October, the Australia-based brand’s Lobster, Octopus and Limone serving plates are perfect for coastal or country Christmases.

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CA R RY-Y-A L L The new Kvanting carrier bag from Ikea celebrates equality through design, flying six rainbow stripes on its foldable polypropylene design. $2.99 (with proceeds going towards a $20,000 donation to LGBT+ health organisation ACON). IKEA.COM.AU

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DESIGN WINE Sustainability-conscious couple Lentil and Matt Purbrick, co-founders of Grown & Gathered, have created a new range of delicious organic drops called Minimum wines. Just one red, one white and one rosé. Minimal by name and by nature, the aim is to be 100% recyclable, with minimum waste but maximum joy in the glass. Buy online (from $90 for a three-bottle box) and enjoy free delivery within Australia.

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extra baggage Super light and very cool, these cult travel pieces

by AWAY are made to move. They’re good-looking but also feature 360-degree wheels and an ejectable battery to stay connected. Pictured are The Everywhere Bag in limited-edition Dune leather, $445, and The Bigger Carry-On in Waterfront, $325.

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FRESH TALENT Melbourne’s top furniture fair, Decor + Design, holds the VIVID design competition each July to flush out the country’s best new design talent. This year, the standout pieces were a drinks cabinet, a coffee table made from ground-coffee waste, and a stunning sculptural brass sconce.

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THE PAPER MILL FOOD What was once Sydney’s largest paper mill is now four fantastic restaurants under one beautifully restored roof on the river in Liverpool. The structure has retained its heritage vibe and been updated with some contemporary industrial style by interior architect Paul Papadopoulos of DS17 .

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Brass Wall Sconce

by Pauline Tsolos (OUYSE). Kristen Wang’s Re.Bean Coffee Stool.

The Bar-Code drinks cabinet by Eamon Riley.

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Take a regular candle and make it a standout with one of these beauties

FROM LEFT Tina Frey Designs ‘Dot’ candleholder, $158, Oliver Thom. Siena Crystal taper holder, $24.99, Dusk.

H&M Home candleholder, $14.99, H&M. Reflections Copenhagen ‘Memphis’ tealight holder, $350, Jardan.

Lucie Kaas ‘Marco’ candleholder, $110, Oliver Thom. Crystal glass candleholder in Amber Diamond, $89, House of Orange. Bloomingville metal candlestick holder, $55, Trit House. STOCKISTS page 148

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glass act These funky vases look great filled with foliage or as empty vessels.

Why not try a lively mix of the two?

FROM LEFT Maria Karlis for Holmegaard ‘2lips’ vase in Blue, $898, Top3 by Design. Moroccan vase in Pink, $170.01, Hay. Bloomingville glass vase in Grey, $69, Trit House. Jug in Clear, $75, Hay. Bouquet vase in Green + Optic, $165, Jardan. Glass vase in Yellow, $297, Dinosaur Designs. Aswan vase in Rose, $49, Marmoset Found. Geo console in Charcoal, $1330, GlobeWest. STOCKISTS page 148

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1 Patricia Urquiola for Tres Tintas ‘Circles’ wallpaper in Eclipse, $239 per roll, Natty & Polly. 2 Planet Orin bell object in Brass, $799, Gingko Leaf.

3 Lee Broom ‘Ring’ light, $1670, Space Furniture. 4 Jenson round mirror, $99 (small), Papaya. 5 Lee Broom ‘Hanging Hoop’ chair, $8290, Space Furniture. 6 Who Goes There? shape 5 candle holder in Breezy Blue, $59, Blu Dot. 7 Anna Varendorff ‘Almost a Circle’ vase, $300, ACV Studio.

8 Modern Ring alabaster table lamp, $1670, Urban Lighting. 9 Porteno Folka chair, $980, Pampa. 10 Lola cigar table in Champagne Silver, $395, The Vignette Room. STOCKISTS page 148

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1 Octaevo ‘Papervase Greco’ object, $29*, WallpaperSTORE. 2 Fitzroy cushion, $39, Middle of Nowhere. 3 Fly To My Soul Like A Cannonball #B 2019 oil, acrylic and ink artwork by Antonia Mrljak, $2800, Becker Minty. 4 Large goblets in Indigo, $79 for four, Maison Balzac. 5 Fishscale tiles in Egyptian Blue (130mm x 120mm each), $690 per sq m, The Tile Palette. 6 Kaleido tray in Royal Blue, $45 (small), Hay. 7 Lugo fabric by Annie Coop, POA, Style Revolutionary. 8 Moroso ‘Panna’ fabric armchair, $7350, Hub. 9 Creative Spaces book by Ted Vadakan & Angie Myung with Gregory Han, $50, Poketo. 10 Low-sheen acrylic paint in Endeavour B48-102-250, $55.33 per L, Resene.

11 Hans J Wegner ‘GE 258’ 1960s day bed with original upholstery, $3500, Modern Times. STOCKISTS page 148

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why it works The classical, sculptural lamp is in harmony with the simple elegance of the divider. Gazzda ‘Muse’ oak room divider (1m x 45cm x 1.4m), $2063, Curious Grace. Attalos G95 table lamp, $520, Marz Designs.

A spherical light with a thick base is an ideal pairing for the solid oak frame of Jardan’s ‘Preston’ bookshelf.

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GREY MATTER

why it works This lamp’s mirrored finish acts in subtle contrast to the muted grey shelves. Muuto

MIXED METALS why it works Both feature brass accents, which provide relief against the black finishes.

WON ‘Slice’ rack, $3290, Trit House. Note Design Studio ‘Vinge’ lamp, $1950, Great Dane.

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‘Compile’ Configuration 3 shelving in Grey, $950, Lightly. &Tradition ‘Journey Shy1’ table lamp, $690, Design Farm.

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It’s been inspiring to see so many gorgeous Australian homes from across the country, all built or renovated using an array of incredible materials and designs.

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PROFILE

Tamara Dean

Meet the award-winning photographer who got a group of strangers naked in order to highlight climate change What’s the story behind your Endangered series and the shot that won the Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize? I was on

Heron Island with the Climate Council to learn about the effects of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. I went along not knowing much about what was going to happen, so I took my camera because I thought it could be an opportunity to try out photographing people underwater. We were snorkelling, and I asked my group if they would consider helping me try this idea out. It involved them getting undressed, but they were happy to do that. When I was able to show them the photos back on the island, people who hadn’t been there were saying that they wished they had been. When the bodies are in the water, there’s such a fluidity to them, and I think they were able to picture themselves in it. So on the last morning I proposed a shoot with a bigger group and had 16 people turn up. That trip was incredible because it armed me with this sense of understanding and of urgency about climate change, and being able to make work which spoke to that was really important for my practice.

How did you expand on that idea for the series? With a suite of images that were taken out at Jervis Bay, as an extension of those works from Heron Island. I wanted a tornado of women underwater, but that would involve scuba diving, which is a step further than I am actually able to do. So I paid for my husband to train as a scuba diver, and he was below the surface camera operating while I was on the boat directing the 21 women.

I had to stagger the way they would enter the frame and have them dive in from different angles, timing it so they would end up in front of the camera at the right moment.

Tamara Dean (right) hasn’t let her fear of water get in the way of making iconic underwater images.

Most of her Endangered series — featuring Endangered 3 (below) and Endangered 14 (above left) — was shot near Heron Island and in Jervis Bay. Endangered 8 (above) was captured on land and features bodies in harmony with nature, as does another work, Elephant Ear in Autumn (bottom).

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What are the challenges of photographing people underwater?

Getting into the water. I’m scared of being in the ocean. At Heron I had a full-face snorkel and looked ridiculous; all these beautiful, graceful bodies and I was there balancing on my noodle [laughs].

What’s next for you? I’m planning to take the series onto land, still staying within that framework but using the body and the landscape in a different way. I recently did a video commission for 100 Mount Street in North Sydney with Urban Art Project.

That was an incredible experience. With my photography I’ve always tried to create scenes that the viewer feels they can almost enter, so it’s a natural progression to be making installations and moving-image work where you get that sense of immersion. * Tamara Dean is represented by Martin Browne Contemporary in Paddington, NSW; martinbrownecontemporary.com WORDS ALEXANDRA ENGLISH

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LUXE LOOKS FOR LESS Living a life of luxury doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With the right selection of materials, finishes and colour palette, you can create a room that oozes opulence without the high price tag. Here’s how…

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Create a living-room look that’s rich in colour and texture by combining moody green and blue hues with plush fabrics, such as velvet and linen plus a few gilded accents

THIS PAGE Cape sideboard in Oak and Blue Grey, $1595, Life Interiors. Mercer + Reid ‘Kensington’ ottoman in Natural, $249.99, Adairs. LEDlux Blakely LED dimmable floor lamp in Brushed Chrome, $269, Beacon Lighting. Raymond pendant light, $159, Castlery. ON SIDEBOARD (from left) Middle of Nowhere ‘Objekt’ small mirror in Wine, $49, RJ Living. Ultima Thule votive in Rain, $24.95, Iittala. Omtanksam vase in Dark Grey, $19.99, Ikea. Marble bookends in Green, $140 for set, Fenton & Fenton. Proline Floors ‘Plantino’ wide-board engineered-oak flooring in Smoked and Limed Grey Oak, $102.30 per sq m, Choices Flooring.

Haymes Interior Expressions paint in Viking, $80.65 per 4L. OPPOSITE PAGE Maggie three-seater sofa in Cotton Velvet Navy, $1599, Lounge Lovers. Middle of Nowhere ‘Rhonde’ marble side table in Black, $349, RJ Living. Ruby Storage coffee table in Petrol Blue, $699, West Elm. Offy painting by Kasper Raglus, $550, Modern Times. Begonia rug in Ocean (180cm), $299, Freedom. ON SOFA (from left) Grace quilted pillowcase in Hunter Green, $19.95, Pillow Talk. Vintage Linen fringed round cushion in Olive, $69.95, and Luxury velvet cushion in Fig, $59.95, Aura Home. ON SIDE TABLE Circle vase in Burgundy, $33, Jones & Co.

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THIS PAGE Noelle drinks trolley in Sage, $299, Trit House. Mid-century upholstered dining chair in Grey Velvet, $399, West Elm. Novella art print by Kayleigh Heydon (left), from $110, Modern Times. Paper Shadows art print by By Garmi (centre), $119, Designstuff. Mirages I art print (right), $150, Alana Wilson. Arthouse ‘Arrow Weave’ wallpaper in Natural, $79.99 per roll, Natty & Polly. Alabastro Select Chevron flooring, $117.70 per sq m, Havwoods. ON TROLLEY Wylie carafe in Rose, $29.95, Milk & Sugar. Finesse ribbed vase, $44.95 (large), Salt & Pepper. OPPOSITE PAGE Lily dining table, $839, Castlery. Dining chair (as before).

Evora 4P LED pendant, $639, About Space. Porter’s Paints Eggshell Acrylic paint in Equinox, $124.50 per 4L. Katie McKinnon ‘Sand’ rug (160cm x 230cm), $1299, The Rug Collection. Flooring (as before). ON TABLE Adam D’Sylva bowl in Grey Crackle, $24.95, Salt & Pepper. Melt candleholders in Rose, $39.90 each, Città.

In the dining room, start with a pared-back colour palette and layer classic chevron patterns and elegant curves. A drinks trolley and vessels add another element of luxe

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THIS PAGE Ethnicraft oak spindle king bed, $2290, Curious Grace. Pascal stools, $299 each, Trit House. Light Rods LED sconces, $199 each, West Elm. Sweet Emma original artwork by Jennifer Tarry-Smith, $1380, Modern Times. Botany Rustic 180mm 1-strip flooring in White, $74.80 per sq m, Havwoods. ON BED (from left) Vintage Design Homewares linen king quilt-cover set in Thyme, $144.95, Zanui. Bambury ‘Fringed’ velvet cushion in Dove, $69.95, Layla Linen. Allover crosshatch jacquard-velvet lumbar cushion cover in Stone White, $59, West Elm. Iron & Wine lumbar cushion, $65, Urban Road. OPPOSITE PAGE Hepburn velvet-covered chair in Rust, $499.95, Pillow Talk. Harmony chest of drawers in Oak, $1999, RJ Living.

Middle of Nowhere ‘Mira Leaner’ mirror in Fog, $429, RJ Living. Porter’s Paints Eggshell Acrylic paint in Olive Grove, $114.50 per 4L. Fable rug (152cm x 244cm), $599, West Elm. ON CHEST OF DRAWERS Bay table lamp, $299, About Space. Parchment petal vase, $35, Jones & Co.

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cult classic Get your dose of design through David Harrison’s blog at designdaily. com.au

Transparently stylish, this glass design with a metal frame is all about the base

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Alanda 18 coffee table by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia The form A glass-topped table with an open geometric base made from steel rods

in a zigzag pattern. There are square and rectangular versions, the latter shown here.

What makes it special An instant classic, the Alanda was designed by AustrianItalian designer and regular B&B Italia contributor Paolo Piva in 1981. Piva was born in Veneto in north-eastern Italy and studied architecture under the great Carlo Scarpa at IUAV (Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia) in Venice.

From the 1970s onwards, Piva designed products for various well-known European brands, such as De Sede, Poliform, Team 7, Thonet and Wittmann, but his biggest success was with the Alanda coffee table and, to a lesser extent, the Alanda sofa (which was released the year before, in 1980, by B&B Italia and featured in the movie Scarface. In stark contrast to the colourful and highly patterned works of the Memphis movement, Piva’s design takes inverted pyramids (four in the small version and six in the large version) fashioned from steel rods to create a coffee table that appears to float magically above the floor. With its delicate framework only touching the ground at the apex of the pyramids, the Alanda coffee table provides a large surface for books, drinks and objet d’art while keeping the space between sofa and armchairs visually light. From 2012 to 2013, Piva, who by this time lived and taught in Vienna, once again began designing for B&B Italia, releasing the Athos and Area tables and the Andy sofa. He died in 2017 and the Alanda was relaunched in 2018 in memory of his contribution to B&B Italia.

Expect to pay From $3085 for the square design, $4620 for the rectangular style.

Buy from Space; (02) 8339 7588 or spacefurniture.com.au

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THE UP-AND-COMER

Oota coffee table

by Eoos for Walter Knoll, 2011 The form A collection of coffee tables with

glass tops on an open structure of metal.

What makes it special The design of the Oota coffee table by Austrian design studio Eoos is based on the same geometric patterns found in string art, but stretched in a third axis to create a beautiful three-dimensional form.

What results is at once complex but open and light. The delicate trellis-like base is available in either polished stainless steel or powdercoated matt black or matt bronze; the base supports a top of smoked glass that can be ordered in either a brown or grey hue. Available in two sizes of 101cm or 130cm in diameter, the smaller version also comes in two heights: 29cm and 35cm (the larger is only available in the 35cm height). In 2011, the Oota coffee table won a Red Dot Design Award.

Expect to pay From $1600 for the 101cm diameter version.

Find a retailer at Walter Knoll; (08) 8182 3925 or walterknoll.com.au

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Interior architect Sophie Bowers used a subtle technique for the tiny dining area of her Sydney apartment. She brought in furniture with slim legs – the table, chairs and plant stand – so the floor space remains relatively clear. In addition, Sophie created interest at ankle height with a dramatic kickboard so there’s something nice to look at.

STYLING: JONO FLEMING. ARTWORK BY BOBBY CLARK. PLANT STAND, MILK & SUGAR.

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PHOTOGRAPH MAREE HOMER

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Packed with storage and practical features, the compact, considered home of interior architect Sophie Bowers is an absolute treat

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WORDS ALEXANDRA GORDON PHOTOGRAPHY MAREE HOMER STYLING JONO FLEMING

HAMSA INCENSE BURNER BY GOPI SHAH, THE PLANT ROOM

sq 63 metres

CHEAT SHEET Who lives here Sophie Bowers, founder of interior architecture firm Strutt Studios; her husband Josh Climpson, a fashion stylist for various TV networks; and their mini dachshunds, Billie and Remi.

Style of home A low-rise 63-square-metre Art Deco apartment in Sydney’s Kensington.

The property was purchased before Christmas in 2016 and the eightweek renovation commenced in July 2018.

Approx. $110,000, which has upped $$$$ the property’s value considerably.

KITCHEN Sophie and Billie in the new kitchen with overhead cupboards featuring fluted glass, and a brass kickboard that matches the Lo & Co pulls. LIVING (opposite) In the living area, a Tom Dixon ‘Stone’ board sits atop a Muuto ‘Airy’ coffee table in Plum from Living Edge, providing a fitting platform to display objects such as the Hamsa (hand) incense burner. Hay ‘DLM’ side table, Cult. Popsycle Strawberry rug, Jardan.

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“The nod to the apartment’s previous life is what makes this design special” SOPHIE BOWERS, HOMEOWNER

when it came to renovating the home she shares with her stylist husband Josh Climpson. “The design process took 18 months because I needed to explore every possible design solution,” she says of the compact one-and-a-half bedroom apartment in Sydney’s Kensington. “Given that the spaces are so small, it was important to get that right.”

The time and energy that went into the process has certainly paid off. “This project was a labour of love,” admits Sophie, who led the project while juggling Strutt Studios, her own busy design practice. She and Josh lived in the property for a year to determine how best to use the spaces, then moved out for the speedy eight-week transformation. Through clever manipulation of the floor plan and by removing a wall separating the kitchen and dining area, Sophie was able to incorporate features that are unique to the apartments in the block, namely a laundry, dishwasher and even a bathtub. “Function was the main driver for the design process,” she says.

While the apartment is small, it flows seamlessly. The entry corridor opens up to the living room with a low sofa separating the dining zone. The boundary wall steps in and out, but Sophie’s design for the kitchen joinery disguises this by including the larger built-in laundry and integrated fridge in the deeper areas and a pull-out pantry at the front to align the joinery. A secondary corridor framed by new arches leads to the well-appointed bathroom. Beyond that, the bedroom is concealed by a glasspanelled door, and double French doors of the same style take you out to a spacious and sun-drenched study.

Stylistically, the renovation was driven by the apartment’s heritage. “I was inspired by original design features such as the pink terrazzo flooring and curved brass light fittings,” Sophie explains. Those textures and shapes influenced the pretty material palette featuring matt pink and ivory wall tiles, grey and white terrazzo floor tiles and unsealed brass. The fluted glass references apartments of the same era and a tight, linear pattern is repeated in the white panelling above the sliding joinery doors and on the storage below the banquette seat.

Working on her own space allowed Sophie the freedom to break some of the rules. “Usually I would recommend that my clients bring in colour through furnishings rather than materials in such a small space, but the abundance of natural light allowed us to be playful,” says Sophie. The white floorboards, white skirting and windows, and soft grey walls provide a neutral foundation for the more flamboyant finishes. The kitchen and bathroom are united

KITCHEN Brass shelves with rounded corners do double time as decorative element and storage. They coordinate beautifully with the wall-mounted unsealedbrass tapware from Sussex Taps. The benchtop is Caesarstone Frozen Terra. DINING AREA (opposite) Having the eating nook line up with a window was a coup. The custom banquette seating is only upholstered where absolutely necessary — as per the pared-back overall design of the apartment — and there’s storage underneath. Navigator timber dining table from Tuckbox Design. Half Hurdle chairs by Dowel Jones. Ceramic vase, Clay Canoe. Artwork by Bobby Clark.

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bright idea Instead of making your ceiling lights an afterthought, plan ahead and choose a design that matches your aesthetic. These cylindrical downlights by Light Project are a standout because they resonate with the other simple black shapes in the apartment’s art and accessories.

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“The abundance of natural light allowed us to be playful with colour in the materials and not just the furnishings” SOPHIE

by Sophie’s decision to use a lot of the same materials, another choice that was driven by the scale of the apartment.

The furnishings evolved throughout the process. “Every item, from the dining chairs to the TV credenza, from the cushions to the towels, was carefully curated,” says Sophie. Open shelving in the kitchen and bathroom brings lightness and additional storage, as well as housing Josh’s prized collections of plants and ceramics.

Other key features include the banquette seat. “It has a combination of Raf Simons velvet on the base and custom leather straps with marble fixings for the back piece,” Sophie explains.

A commissioned artwork by Bobby Clark, produced in memory of the couple’s wedding, also has pride of place in the living/ dining area. This work has influenced some of the architectural additions, including the curved arches in the doorways.

Sophie’s holistic approach to the project means there’s no one room that resonates for both herself and Josh. “Our favourite rooms differ,” she says. “Mine is the bathroom and Josh’s is the kitchen. Our choices stem from functionality, and to have two spaces that not only look beautiful but work so well, with an abundance of storage in such a small footprint is an achievement we relish.” A vision of Norwegian Rose marble, brass shelving and fluted glass, the bathroom is a perfect example of this. As is the Caesarstone benchtop in the kitchen, a practical yet stylish choice for the area more regularly used by keen cook Josh.

“A year on and we honestly wouldn’t change a single element of this project if we had our time again,” says Sophie. “Each space functions perfectly for our needs and the interior-design style is timeless while still showcasing our personality and taste. The only area we still need to tackle is the front sunroom. It was originally an enclosed balcony and would look wonderful restored to its outdoor aesthetic with some patterned encaustic floor tiles.”

See Sophie’s work at struttstudios.com or call 0431 270 420.

behind the scenes Want to see more of Sophie and Josh’s gorgeous apartment?

Visit homestolove.com.au/ inside-out for footage taken on the day of the shoot.

LIVING The Jardan rug and cushion by LRNCE bring colour and pattern to the inviting sitting area, which is defined by a Hay ‘Mags Soft’ sofa from Cult.

Overhead wall light, Onefortythree. Large pot (with a yucca from Josh’s plant collection), Pop & Scott. HALLWAY (opposite) White floorboards, white skirtings and soft grey walls provide a calm backdrop for the playful furnishings. Sophie added a bright white curved arch to the doorway leading to the bedroom and bathroom. Toro lounge chair in Night and Dang media stand, both from Blu Dot. Natural Rhythm artwork by Rachael McCully Kerwick, through Curatorial & Co.

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LESSONS LEARNT “DON’T BE OVERLY OPTIMISTIC WITH YOUR CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE” SOPHIE, HOMEOWNER

“During the demolition process, we discovered many hidden surprises in this apartment, such as mystery cables running all over the place, and we even had to replace one of the bathroom walls because the 90-year-old brick-and-mortar one had turned to sand.”

BATHROOM Sophie cleverly fitted a Reece bath into the reconfigured bathroom. The fluted-glass shower screen across the bath, Norwegian Rose marble vanity top and custom brass shelf add just the right amount of glamour while the Cold Picnic mat delivers that sense of fun seen throughout the apartment.

Concrete basin and brass tapware by Wood Melbourne. Mirrored wall cabinet from Reece. Brass vertical sconce, Onefortythree. Drawer handle by Lo & Co.

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Slender, space-saving pieces and look-at-me colour

BEDROOM Stronger, earthy colours with black accents feature in here. The glass-panelled French doors lead into the adjacent sunroom. Sophie and Josh chose a stunning yet cost-effective bed frame by Koala, paired with a side shelf and wall light by Onefortythree. Bed linen by In Bed X Tribe, a cushion by LRNCE and a rug from Freedom Furniture bring warmth to the cosy space. On the left side of the bed is a log stump (above) that the couple cut and sanded themselves. Above their bed is an artwork by Andy Wauman that says ‘Fun Kills’ in black embroidery, which is totally in sync with the clever, whimsical fitout.

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Hay ‘DLM’ side table, $340, Cult. Linen in Tobacco, from $240 for a queen quilt cover, Carlotta + Gee. Popsycle Strawberry rug, from $4500, Jardan. Muuto ‘Airy’ coffee tables, POA, Living Edge.

Ricardo pot, from $145, Pop & Scott. Norwegian Rose honed marble, $329 per sq m, Teranova. Tiger Bronze mixer in Gold, $524, Meir.

“We created a different zone in the bedroom by painting the doors, windows and skirtings black” SOPHIE

HIDDEN GEM

This 1950s home on Sydney’s northern beaches has had a luminous makeover that suits its creative owners to a tee

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WORDS JACKIE BRYGEL STYLING KRISTIN RAWSON PHOTOGRAPHY MAREE HOMER

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cheat sheet Who lives here Natalie and Daniel Fitch of Natalie Marie Jewellery (nataliemariejewellery.com); and their two-year-old daughter Willa; plus Buddy the bulldog and George the cat.

Style of home A 1950s fibro beach shack that has been renovated internally and new decking added.

Ten months for stage one, with further works in the pipeline. $$$$ Less than $150,000 for the first, transformative renovation.

KITCHEN In the sparkling new kitchen, touches of bling come courtesy of the Perrin & Rowe brass mixer from The English Tapware Company and the oversized pendant lights from Schoolhouse. “The brass accents warm what is a very blank canvas,” says Natalie, pictured with daughter Willa. Ditto the floating oak shelves and Woodford oak stools from Mr and Mrs White. ARTWORK Stealing the show in the open-plan living area are works by Natalie and Daniel’s favourite artists, including these line drawings by Frédéric Forest. Julie Cloutier ceramic vessel and Knot by Virginia Sin, both from Natalie Marie Jewellery.

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you’ve stumbled on a tropical oasis when you first encounter this Sydney house. As well as being framed by verdant foliage, it’s also testament to the transformative power of white, which features both inside and out.

For creative couple Natalie and Daniel Fitch, the northern beaches home is their labour of love, and where they feel blessed to be raising their young family.

“The project had been a really long time coming for us, so we came into this with a lot of ideas for what we wanted to create,” says Natalie, a designer and director of Natalie Marie Jewellery. “For years, we’d been collecting inspiration and ideas through our travel, work and experience in the design world.

This meant the couple were in agreement when they found ‘the one’, a somewhat dark and poky beach shack standing on a surprisingly generous piece of land. “We were already living in the area and knew we wanted to stay around here long-term,” says Natalie. “We were on the hunt for a family home with space to grow, within walking distance of the beach and village, and with

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“It was important for us to feel as though there is space and airiness in our home. We’re lucky to have high ceilings and relatively big rooms” NATALIE FITCH, HOMEOWNER

LIVING ROOM White again leads the way in the living zone, where an oversized MCM linen sofa has been teamed with a timber coffee table from Harpers Project.

“It’s mainly the dog I have to worry about on the white couch,” laughs Natalie, “but the covers come off, so it’s really easy to wash them and keep it looking clean.”

Propped in the middle of the white Ikea console on the left is a round artwork by Lisa Madigan. Yunca ‘Monte’ fire, Sydney Heaters. DINING AREA “Dan and I have quite varied tastes, so we just blended them together and hoped for the best,” says Natalie. Bruges timber dining table and Wishbone rattan chairs, MCM House.

plenty of natural light. Our real-estate agent showed us this 1000-square-metre property prior to it going to market and less than 24 hours later the sales agreement was in place.”

While the 150-square-metre house as it appeared – a medley of beige, peach and brown – was ripe for reinvention, Natalie and Daniel had no difficulty seeing its immense potential. “We fell in love straight away,” she says. “The biggest wins were the rare large plot and the big garden. The house also had spacious bedrooms with original charm, and a fireplace. Best of all, it felt like home.”

And so the carefully considered renovation journey began.

As daughter Willa was just six months old when they signed the contract, the couple made the savvy decision to complete as much of the first stage of the restoration and rejuvenation as possible before our move-in day. “As soon as we had the sales agreement, we brought our kitchen designer, custom-door manufacturer and blind designer around – thanks to the gracious and generous original owner – to measure up and draft the new kitchen design,” says Natalie. “This meant that during the six-week settlement period the kitchen cabinetry and benches were crafted, along with the new plantation shutters, window coverings and French doors.

Then, once we got the keys, we gutted the entire place, knocking down the original kitchen wall to open up the living area.”

The process proved surprisingly smooth, much to the organised duo’s delight. “The ceiling was replastered and new cornicing added in the living area, and all of the internal walls were refurbished and repainted, with the lighting upgraded throughout.

Then the kitchen was installed, along with the new French doors.

That was the point at which we moved in,” says Natalie, adding, “All the work was done in 22 days from start to finish, mostly

by Daniel and his father Simon.”

Some months later, they tackled a bathroom renovation, along with exterior works that included the construction of the expansive rear deck. “We managed the design and renovation ourselves,” says Natalie, “with advice from our excellent builder, Leon Wall of LJW Building Company.”

Like all the other aspects of the renovation, when it came to decorating, the couple had a good idea of what they wanted.

One of the first items on the agenda was painting everything white, juxtaposing the eternally cool and crisp hue against the warmth of organic timber and stone. “We’ve always loved white as it offers such a blank and bright canvas,” explains Natalie.

“White has a fresh energy and sense of airiness, and Dan and I have always been drawn to a light and minimal aesthetic, bringing in lots of texture and detail through the finishes.”

Contributing to that chilled feeling inside the home are savvy storage solutions that ensure almost every corner has been put to good use. The fact that the house has a relatively small footprint was certainly no obstacle to creating a dream result. And most pleasing to the owners is that their home rejoices in relaxed, barefoot living for much of the year.

“We live such busy lives, so home is definitely a retreat for all of us,” says Natalie. “Our house feels like a place of calm.”

LJW Building can be contacted on 0431 983 702; @ljwbuildingcompany SOFA Dan and daughter with a vista of the new deck beyond. WILLA’S BEDROOM (above and opposite) “I wanted Willa’s room to feel really warm, cosy and comfortable, with space for her to play,” says Natalie. A West Elm rug provides softness underfoot, while a white-washed antique Indian wardrobe is as practical as it is beautiful. “The wardrobe was one of the first things I bought for the house,” says Natalie. Willa’s cot, Ikea. Tango rocker, GlobeWest. Sheepskin, MamaPapa.

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LESSONS LEARNT

“Good things come to those who wait” NATALIE FITCH, HOMEOWNER

“Rather than renovating the house in its entirety, it’s been one step — or zone — at a time for us. We’re always doing things to the house. Next on the cards is the ensuite bathroom, which we hope to complete in the next nine months, and our long-term goal is a swimming pool.”

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BATHROOM Hand-painted encaustic floor tiles from Tiles By Kate, partnered with handmade Spanish white subway tiles, provide interest in the family bathroom. Tapware from The English Tapware Company. Small dish, Marmoset Found. MAIN BEDROOM In Natalie and Daniel’s light-filled space, all eyes are drawn to a large-scale artwork by Jordana Henry. “There is no bold colour in the house, except for a couple of artworks such as this one, which brings an injection of colour,” says Natalie. She found the stool at local homewares store Beachwood. Bedding from I Love Linen. Cotton throw, Country Road.

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“The white transformed the entire house, just like it had gone through an incredible detox!”

NATALIE

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GUEST BEDROOM Framed by billowing sheers at French doors that open to the rear deck, this room delivers on the brief for tranquillity and contemporary luxury. “We wanted this room to be really lovely for visiting family and friends,” says Natalie. On the wall above the bed, a carved cow skull from Indonesia adds drama. Stool, The Pot Warehouse. FRONT GARDEN The entire house is painted Dulux Lexicon Half, which puts the cactus and succulent bed in high relief.

Natalie has lots of plants inside, too: “I love seeing plants in every corner of the home — they bring all the spaces to life and make it feel so much more dynamic.”

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ADDITIONAL PRODUCT SOURCING: NATALIE JOHNSON

A white palette with untreated timbers and organic fabrics helps keep life blissfully uncomplicated

FROM LEFT Ethnicraft ‘Oak Nordic’ sideboard, $2375, Curious Grace. Quick-Step ‘Eligna Estate’ oak laminate in Light Grey, $50 per sq m, Premium Floors. Amity encaustic tile in Grey, $149 per sq m, Teranova. Linen sheet set in Blush, $395, Cultiver. Aspiring pine cot, $189.95, Mocka.

Chablis round fir table, $1149, Brosa.

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cheat sheet Who lives here Michael O’Brien and his partner, Kerry Fyfe, both architects.

Style of home A one-bedroom apartment in a 1970s concrete block designed by Harry Seidler, close to the water at Sydney’s Potts Point.

Six weeks in total for the demolition and rebuild. $40,000 for the project, not $$$$ including loose furniture.

PORCELAIN CUP, HAY. PLATTER, THE POTTER X THE CLAY. VASE, JARDAN. TIVOLI ART SERIES DIGITAL RADIO (OPPOSITE), TOP3 BY DESIGN

DINING AREA (this page and opposite) “The floor was carpeted, but underneath was concrete with lots of cracks and holes,” says Michael. “I used a honing machine on 10mm of concrete topping, but it was very time consuming and I wish I’d paid someone else to do it.

All the plywood joinery throughout was made by a contractor.

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leave home, but partners Michael O’Brien and Kerry Fyfe have taken the idea of simplifying their home to an extreme.

When their respective children left the nest, the couple decided to look for a small Sydney apartment. “We both had family houses, but I think you need less as you get older,” says Michael.

“It’s ‘unencumbering’ to have fewer things around you.”

Although the pair still owns another property, three years ago they discovered this tiny 38-square-metre space. They were drawn to its provenance as a Harry Seidler design as well as its convenience – in a quiet part of Potts Point from which they could walk to work and enjoy the perks of the area’s busy social scene without a car.

The apartment was “only just liveable”, but the challenge of turning it into a functional and beautiful place to live was too great to resist.

“The bedroom was oversized, which meant the living/dining room was way too small, so we decided to gut the whole apartment,” says Michael. “All the partitions were non-structural and we ended up with a concrete shell, which has meant we can make the space work more efficiently.” The main issue was making the space feel bigger while allowing for flexibility. “We came up with the idea of a moveable wardrobe and bed, as well as fold-up bedside tables,” says Michael. “When there’s only one of us there, we push the wardrobe back against the bed, so the room is the size of the bed only. When we’re both there, we move the wall and the bed out so we can circulate easily. We’ve had 15 people over at one time, too – then we just push the wall back, jam the bed in the corner and it’s a party space.”

Bespoke plywood joinery by James Lee-Warner is a strong element of the apartment. “Plywood has a simple aesthetic that lends itself to pared-back spaces,” says Kerry. “The beauty and warmth of the timber provides a softness to rooms that are otherwise concrete, white and minimal. It’s a delicate yet robust material.” And as the apartment is so small, keeping it light was essential. “The wall between the kitchen and living area would have given us more storage space if it was solid, but we deliberately kept it open to let the light through,” she says.

The kitchen itself is just 1.8m x 2.1m. “We used every bit of space,” says Michael. “There’s a hot-water unit under the sink, rubbish and recycling bins in a cupboard, and a combination oven and fridge under the bench, which means there are no cupboards or appliances blocking light from overhead. We used every bit of volume we could; the side cupboard is only 100ml deep, but just enough for glassware.”

Lack of space meant lighting was another important consideration.

“There are LED strips behind the panelling in the living room and behind the kitchen splashback. These stay hidden and don’t clutter up the room.” The pendant light over the dining table is an original 1970s lamp. “For six months I saw it sitting in the foreman’s office at a job I was working on, until one day I figured it was going to be thrown away so I might as well bring it home,” says Michael. “It fits perfectly.”

The colour scheme was also carefully considered. “We were careful to make the palette timeless, so it doesn’t shout at us and we don’t tire of it,” says Kerry. They decided on warmer colours around the kitchen, which becomes more relaxed and low-key as you get to the bedroom, with the bathroom door a striking plum colour (as it was renovated 10 years earlier, this was the only room that wasn’t gutted).

After just six weeks of hands-on hard work, the apartment is everything Michael and Kerry wanted it to be. “It has flexibility, and suits our lifestyle,” says Kerry. “Living in a small space means you need order. We have order and balance in a space that is totally relaxed.”

James Lee-Warner Furniture can be contacted on 0413 143 281.

FRAMED ARTWORK BY LILY NICHOLSON, SAINT CLOCHE

any couples downsize when their children

“I love the finishes and materials but living here is about experiences. At the end of the day we pour a glass of wine and meet in the kitchen to prepare dinner. The small hob is enough for us” KERRY FYFE, HOMEOWNER

KITCHEN (this page and opposite) “This is my favourite room,” says Kerry. The cabinetry is MDF with a satin finish and the benchtop is a white laminate. Seed vase, Jardan. Bowls, The Potter x The Clay. Rhom trivet, Hay. Bowls and highball glasses on shelf (next to Michael), Country Road.

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“In the mornings the sun streams in across the concrete floor. This room has a quietness we love” MICHAEL O’BRIEN, HOMEOWNER

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GREAT FINDS

modernist mix

Start with a concrete floor and add these

LIVING/DINING “The sofa is 2m long but doesn’t feel too big,” says Michael. “I made the dining and coffee tables. They are deliberately asymmetrical as everything else in the apartment has 90-degree angles. I’d planned to make round ones, but because there’s usually only two of us sitting at them, this shape means we can sit on the two long sides.” Bobby throw, Jardan.

FROM TOP John 2-seater sofa in Periodot Olive, $999, Brosa.

Carl Hansen & Son ‘Wishbone’ chair in natural oak, from $1469, Cult.

Skagerak ‘Edge’ terracotta sugar bowl, $68, Top3 by Design. Thoronet solid aluminium dish, $410, Henry Wilson. Hay ‘Crinkle’ soft cotton throw, $240, Cult. Cabine plywood cabinet, $1750 (small), Plyroom.

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bright idea Michael and Kerry’s apartment features a fold-up beside table and moving wardrobe and bed so they can reduce the size of the bedroom to create more room in the adjacent living area. Both pieces of furniture are on sliders and can be rolled 90o with a gentle push. That sort of flexibility is gold.

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SEED VASE IN ROSE, JARDAN. TOWELS AND STUDIO HENRY WILSON ‘VIDE POCHE ROND’ ALUMINIUM DISH, ALL HUB FURNITURE

1 Entry 2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom 4 Living area 5 Dining area 6 Kitchen

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lessons learnt “Consider the logistics before you renovate” MICHAEL, HOMEOWNER

“Renovating an apartment in Sydney can be a logistical nightmare,” says Michael.

“You can’t just load your ute up with rubbish and dump it at the tip like you can in Brisbane. It cost us $1000 for a small truck to dump rubbish. We tried to do the demolition as quickly as possible to avoid upsetting neighbours, but there will always be someone who doesn’t like what you’re doing. One of our neighbours got upset because we accidently got dust on his car so I bought him a $50 voucher to get it washed. I think being considerate goes a long way.”

BEDROOM The light is lovely in here too. Cushions, Jardan. Throw, Hay. Nodi ‘Parlour’ rug from Hub Furniture. Artwork by Lily Nicholson.

BATHROOM All they did in here is add new floor tiles and a bifold door. Michael made the plywood cupboard and window box to tie in with the rest of the apartment.

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terrace in 2002, they planned to live there - if not in the immediate future, certainly in the years after that. They were engaged to be married, and following the time-honoured Australian tradition of a stint living and working overseas, first in New York, then London. After that, they’d head home. Probably. “We’ve always been that couple,” says Jackie. “Things happen – and we like a new adventure.”

“One thing led to another, and we ended up staying much longer than expected,” says Robert, which is a modest way of saying they forged successful careers in the UK capital, made strong friendships and had a couple of children.

It was 2009 before they were able to tear themselves away from London and really test that adventurous spirit by renovating the Paddington house with a toddler and baby in tow. Although it has three bedrooms the property was compact, so to maximise the space they extended the ground-floor living area into the rear courtyard, and installed clutter-hiding joinery in every room.

Meanwhile, skylights went in and the wall between the kitchen and stairwell was replaced with glass, to filter light through.

WORDS CERI DAVID STYLING ALICIA SCIBERRAS PHOTOGRAPHY PRUE RUSCOE

LAMBERT & FILS ‘DOT LINE SUSPENSION’ LIGHT, LIVING EDGE. NANIMARQUINA ‘QUILL M’ RUG, CULT. ZANOTTA SOFA (OPPOSITE) AND &TRADITION CHAIR, CULT. COFFEE TABLE, CATAPULT DESIGN

A Sydney home that was perfect for a couple 18 years ago has been cleverly updated to accommodate their three children

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FAMILY ROOM Although they have that invaluable indoor/ outdoor flow to the courtyard, Robert and Jackie would like to replace the doors with something more architecturally dramatic one day. In the meantime, the curtain that Lara suggested really improves the look of them. It’s Kvadrat fabric from its Daybreak range, made by Marlow & Finch.

HALLWAY A pale pink panel in the entrance’s arched inset adds a subtle block of colour. Lara used Bohemia by Porter’s Paints in a Duchess Satin finish. Mila chair from FrancoCrea.

cheat sheet Who lives here Robert, an investment consultant; and Jackie, a media executive; with their sons, Zac, 13, Max, 11, and Luca, 9; and Japanese spitz pooch Kubo.

Style of home A small three-bedroom terrace in the Sydney suburb of Paddington.

Robert and Jackie bought the house in 2002 while living in London. They leased it to tenants and partly renovated in 2009, before completing the job in 2018 with the help of interior designer Lara Ette.

The most recent renovation came $$$$ in at approximately $120,000.

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KITCHEN The big difference here is the new white cylindrical Albany rangehood by Qasair, which has a much more streamlined silhouette than the bulky stainless-steel one it replaced. Polytec wall shelves and cupboard fronts in Casentino Beech Woodmatt with new handles have transformed the cabinetry and made a feature of the desk area.

Every inch of cupboard space has been utilised, with shelves and drawers that can be adapted to store different things. Artwork (next to the desk) by Jordana Henry.

the first go

“We were still mid-renovation when we started talking about moving back to London,” sighs Jackie. They had been in Sydney for 18 months and only lived in the fully renovated house for a matter of weeks before packing up again. If that wasn’t hectic enough, they were 32 weeks pregnant with their third child.

Once again, the house was leased, and by the time they moved back again in 2018, it was looking tired. There were also now five family members and a dog, which gave them pause for thought, especially as their London house had five bedrooms.

designer help

There was no way to further increase the size of the property, but to make the most of what they had, they enlisted interior designer Lara Ette to spruce things up before their return.

Coordinated Skype calls were a key part of this process, along with photographs of things like brush-outs, so they could choose between paint options in situ. Then, for materials that really need to be touched – curtains, carpet, etc – Lara shipped them a large box of samples. “Lara was a dream to work with,” says Jackie.

“As well as being creative, she’s brilliant at project management and we could rely on her to see everything through end-to-end.”

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FORMAL LIVING Light-framed furniture makes this small space at the front of the house look blissfully uncluttered. The fireplace is original.

Sofa, clients’ own. Fogia ‘Poppy’ pouf, Fred International. Rug, Tappeti.

Artwork by Zara June Williams.

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MAIN BEDROOM This room compensates for its small size with a luxe feel. Lara Ette designed the bedhead using Kvadrat ‘Hero’ fabric by Patricia Urquiola. The wall-mounted Rubn Lighting ‘Miller Wall’ lights from Fred International are a real space-saver.

DARK TO LIGHT 1 In the second renovation, Lara stripped out a large high-gloss panel on the living-room wall and replaced with plasterboard, which was painted. 2 New Polytec cabinetry was installed. 3 Finally, the dark floorboards were sanded back by EuroStyle Floors and given a lick of Bona White primer, followed by Bona Traffic Natural to finish.

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reno, but everything has been updated. The dark flooring has been restained and the walls throughout have been lightened with Dulux Mount Aspiring (half and quarter) and Dulux Torere quarter (the front rooms). In the kitchen, the pre-existing joinery and units have smart new Polytec fronts and hardware. Everywhere you look the furniture is low-profile and sophisticated.

All told, the house is bright and minimalist, without appearing cold, thanks to the nuanced colours on the walls and in the soft furnishings. “Lara did such a good job with all the colourways, especially in the way she has enabled those two front rooms to flow,” says Jackie. “Our piano is on its way from London, and once that’s in place the space will be perfect.”

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Now the renovation is complete, is there enough room for everyone? “The kids have plenty of space,” says Robert. “That’s the funny thing; if they were younger I don’t think we’d fit into this house, but now that they’re older they don’t bounce off the walls as much. When they’re here, they’re doing homework or practising music. Then we go out to play sport.” Both Robert and Jackie are glad they didn’t open up the ground floor entirely, which can be tempting with a terrace. “It means we have multiple living areas,” he says. “The back of the house is a family space and the front rooms are more adult, where we can sit and read.” Jackie agrees, adding. “I love cosy corners rather than a cavernous space.

My favourite element is that formal aspect of the house.”

To see more of Lara’s work, go to laraettedesign.com

FAYE TOOGOOD ‘ROLY POLY’ RED CHAIR (IN COURTYARD), HUB FURNITURE

expert colour

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LESSONS LEARNT “Try to have a sense of location when you decorate” JACKIE, HOMEOWNER

“I would have gone for a much paler colour palette — which was what we had in London — but Lara was helpful in reminding us just how strong the light is in Sydney.

I’d forgotten that. It means the colours can be quite a bit stronger, with brighter pinks and mustards et cetera. That was a really good lesson for me.”

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GOALS Laid out with a peaceful mix of styles and eras, this apartment in Milan is home to a couple with impeccable taste but few design rules WORDS CARLI PHILIPS PHOTOGRAPHY MONICA SPEZIA/LIVING INSIDE

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GUTTER CREDIT

Who lives here Francesca Pellicciari, architect, graphic designer and co-owner of Japanese e-commerce site Nanban; and her partner Giacomo Donati, a lawyer and Nanban co-founder.

Style of home The two-bedroom apartment is located on the third floor of a 1920s block in Porta Venezia, Milan.

After buying in 2016, the couple renovated for six months.

SITTING AREA Looking to the dining space takes in the impressive original plastered ceilings and parquet floor. Vintage bar cart by Ico Parisi. DINING Francesca and Giacomo at their wooden table and chairs by Hans J Wegner.

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LIVING The apartment is layered with a mix of Italian, Nordic and vintage modern design. Francesca has added to that with a framed 18th-century Chinese embroidery and Japanese fabric cushions.

Square 16 sofa, De Padova. Flag floor lamp by Servomuto. Uchiwa rice paper and bamboo pendant light (over table) by Ingo Maurer.

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off for Francesca Pellicciari and Giacomo Donati, owners of this 1920s apartment in the heart of Milan. Located between Porta Venezia and Stazione Centrale, the lively neighbourhood is a buzzing mix of tradition and innovation. Lured by the affordable property prices, it’s also drawing many young professionals and creatives.

“That was the case with us,” says Francesca.

“After months of searching, we finally found the right apartment and loved it at first sight,” she adds. “The more we explored the place, the more we saw that it was perfect for our needs and what we were searching for: an old, well preserved apartment with a story behind it but also ready for small, respectful renovations that could bring a touch of contemporaneity.”

Together with their business partner, the couple own and run Nanban full-time. The cool e-commerce website sells an edit of understated and handcrafted Japanese products people use regularly. “It’s an attempt to introduce everyday Japan to Europe [through] timeless objects and ancient traditions,” Francesca explains. “To approach Japanese culture through the re-opening of a direct contact. Something like a bridge between two worlds.”

From classic designs to new releases, many of the objects they sell on the site can also be found in their home.

When Francesca and Giacomo bought the apartment three years ago, the original structure and materials were fairly intact so the high, plastered ceilings, hardwood floors, lead-light windows and cast-iron radiators only needed refreshing. There was even a quadrangle packed with palm trees, persimmons, medlars and hydrangeas. “We love plants and they were factor when we decided to buy the apartment,” she says. “Later on, it was nice to discover that some of our neighbours are passionate about greenery, too, so everybody takes good care of it.”

Rewiring with up-to-date systems while preserving the ceiling detail was tricky, but the couple worked with award-winning design firm Baukuh to resolve all those issues. The main modification involved placing large mirrors at the beginning and end of the hallway. This has allowed more light to reach the apartment by bouncing off these surfaces, and also gives the impression of a wider space. Francesca says the hall went from the dark and functional to becoming a design feature.

The rest of the work involved smaller touches. One bathroom was split into two, but only so that half of it could be dedicated to a traditional ofuro bath made with hinoki wood. To make the apartment more flexible, the spacious living and guest rooms

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‘‘Our taste is not really a style; it’s a collection of interests and family inheritances’’ FRANCESCA, HOMEOWNER

were also connected through a new opening in the wardrobe wall. (Most of the storage is here and on the hall shelves.)

Next up, the kitchen layout was slightly tweaked to create benches on two sides and a place for the round table next to the window. “The round design definitely makes the kitchen easier to navigate around,” says Francesca. The setting is a prototype table

by Danese Milano, surrounded by plum and teal chairs by Japanese design icon Sori Yanagi, which encapsulate the couple’s carefully considered decorating ‘preferences’. “Our taste is not really a style; it’s a collection of interests and family inheritances,” says Francesca, adding that she and Giacomo also continue to collect pieces online, at flea markets and while travelling.

The peaceful, considered interiors throughout the home are also down to the unique pairing of bespoke furniture with classic Nordic design and oriental touches. There are also contemporary pieces from designer friends, such as a deconstructed Filo lamp

by Andrea Anastasio for Foscarini on one side of the living room.

Everything is balanced by a palette of rustic timbers and warmtoned hardwood flooring that features a collection of interestadding Tibetan rugs. “In the end,” says Francesca, “Baukuh’s intervention gave the apartment exactly what we needed: a contemporary feel without losing the original atmosphere.”

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EAT-IN KITCHEN (this page and opposite) The streamlined white and steel units by Valcucine contrast with the apartment’s 1920s features. A Tibetan rug in the prep area generates warmth. Each of the coloured Side Chairs is by Sori Yanagi for Kotobuki. Table, Danese Milano. AJ Royal pendant lamp

by Arne Jacobsen, through Cult.

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DINING AREA/HALL In order to keep the main rooms free of clutter, Francesca installed floor-to-ceiling storage shelves in the hallway.

STUDY/GUEST ROOM (opposite) The measured decor of this space is oriented around an 1800s Italian desk and Gio Ponti ‘Superleggera’ chair (now produced by Cassina).

In the left corner is a sculpture by Kensuke Koike, on the right an old engraving of a Chinese dignitary.

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Placing mirrors at the beginning and end of the hall has had a twofold benefit: it gives the impression of space and brings in more light.

The reflections seen here were strategically chosen, the perspectives are unusual and the views quite unexpected.

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lessons learnt “Don’t give up on an ugly space – there’s always hope” FRANCESCA PELLICCIARI, OWNER

GUTTER CREDIT

“The hallway used to be the least interesting part of the apartment but now it’s the main event. It’s a spine of mirrored surfaces and blue linoleum connecting the two ends of the house.”

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GREAT FINDS

freestyling

Choose pieces you love and wing it CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Mascot Herringbone HW3570 flooring, $80.85 per sq m, Havwoods. Scopello cushion in Tobaco, $147, Walter G. Gerulf velvet dining chair, $178.95, Zanui. Baby Moss round tray, $170, Marble Basics. S&P ‘Vestige’ bottle in Red Earth, $24, Domayne.

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GUTTER CREDIT

BEDROOM (this page and opposite right) Aside from the bed, dressed in linen by Society Limonta, the only significant piece of furniture in the pared-back space is a dresser

by Borge Mogensen. Man Ray lamp, Nanban vessel and Chinese porcelain vase. GiclĂŠe prints by Adrian Tomine.

BATHROOMS (opposite) The bathroom was split into two areas.

One accommodates a hinoki wood bath; the other, an artwork designed for Nanban by illustrator Rose Blake.

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in their element

A Sydney family does outdoor dining on a grand scale

Year-round entertaining was the goal for interior designer Kellie Margetson and her family when she co-designed their outdoor room. The impressive structure comes complete with an outdoor kitchen, a TV for watching sports, a fan for air circulation and radiant heaters to keep things cosy in winter, which ticks a lot of boxes.

STYLING: KELLIE MARGETSON. OUTDOOR FURNITURE, ROBERT PLUMB

Turn the page for more details of this stunning home.

PHOTOGRAPH MAREE HOMER

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cheat sheet Who lives here Kellie Margetson, an interior designer; her husband Scott, who works in the finance industry; and their son Carter, 13.

Style of home A character-filled four-bedroom cottage in Sydney’s Gladesville that has been updated with a spacious modern extension and outdoor entertaining area.

After approximately 12 months of planning and designing, the extension took another 11 months to build.

DREAM IT. DESIGN IT. DO IT.

perfectly extended The owners of this Sydney home added a lifestyle-changing wing that unites the character of the old with the clean lines of the new

living area

The clean lines of the open family area belie its detail. “In the design phase, I knew to include things like a recessed cavity for the curtain tracks,” says Kellie. Hudson sofa, Pearl armchair and Iko coffee table, Jardan. The fireplace is clad in Eco Outdoor’s ‘Barrimah’ stone.

Just off the outdoor kitchen is a Vista chair from Cosh Living.

WORDS BIANCA MARTIN STYLING KELLIE MARGETSON PHOTOGRAPHY MAREE HOMER

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New limestone pavers lead up to the home, which is freshly painted Dulux Whakarewarewa.

The roofing is Colorbond in Monument, the same colour as the front door. Japanese box hedging plumps up the borders.

Inside the hall (below), the walls are Dulux Natural White (half).

Moooi ‘Non Random’ lights, Space. Art, Lyndal Hargrave.

hen you’re an interior designer

blessed with the enviable combination of infinite creativity and industry knowhow, imagine the expectation and pressure you might feel when the time comes to renovate your own home.

Surely it would be nigh impossible to settle on a design brief with so many variables on offer? For some, perhaps, but not Kellie Margetson, who knew exactly what she wanted from her extensive renovation and had the skill set to achieve it.

Not long after they bought their home in Sydney’s Gladesville nine years ago, Kellie and her husband Scott made an agreement that they would renovate and extend the small cottage before they “got too comfortable”. Despite having undergone a revamp 20 years earlier, the back of the home didn’t work for them at all.

“It was an unusual extension,” Kellie admits. “It was too hard to play with and didn’t maximise the space on the block efficiently.”

In 2016, the decision was made to start work on the home’s transformation to accommodate the couple’s sporty 10-year-old son and sociable lifestyle. For a year, Kellie and architect Ben Giles worked on plans for an extension that not only celebrated the “variation in architecture between the old and the new”, but also made the most of the large, level block by creating outdoor areas perfect for entertaining children and grown-ups alike.

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Kellie & Scott’s wishlist + Pool We have it lit up during dinner parties and it’s become a visual piece as well as being functional,” says Kellie. + Natural stone “I wanted a seamless look from the kitchen bench to the splashback and into the butler’s pantry.” + Cellar “It’s two steps down from the pantry with a glass door, iron racks and terrazzo flooring. At night, the wine is illuminated so you see it on approach.”

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Kellie chose cabinetry in two contrasting finishes: crowncut American oak veneer and Taubmans All Black. The benchtops and splashbacks are slabs of Carrara marble.

Schock stone sink in Magma and Armando Vicario ‘Tink-D’ tap, both from Abey.

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DREAM IT.

“We have family in Camden and my husband works in Dural, I frequently work in the eastern suburbs, and our son goes to school in Stanmore,” says Kellie of her family’s diverse routine, which takes them all over Sydney. That was part of the attraction to the lower northern suburb of Gladesville. “It’s right in the middle. It’s also leafy and family-oriented, with a really nice down-to-earth community and developing cafe scene... which took a while to take off, mind you!”

When they purchased the home, Kellie says they were “quite happy to buy a little three-bedroom with a lean-to on the back”, knowing they were always going to build a very modern extension with that variation between old and new.

Aside from wanting to explore what Kellie calls a “sense of conflict” between architectural styles, the family wanted to include an extra living/rumpus room for their son and his friends to hang out, a fully functioning cellar to collect wine in and enjoy, and an outdoor entertaining area with a seamless connection to the interior. “It literally doubles our living space,” says Kellie.

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We made the pool deep in the middle, which works well because kids love to play ball sports in there and this design avoids someone having to dog paddle up the other end KELLIE MARGETSON, HOMEOWNER

pool area Having the water so close to the house makes diving in a 24/7 temptation. Around the pool are Chambon sandblasted travertine pavers from Eco Outdoor. Jitt black pots, The Balcony Garden.

Weathertex ‘Weathergroove Smooth’ exterior cladding, painted Dulux Black Caviar.

dining Custom engineered-oak boards by EuroStyle Floors harmonise with the furniture.

Flynn dining table from Jardan, with well-loved chairs. Hanging together as one, the cluster of Sphere pendant lights from Hub Furniture points to the heart of the home.

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FROM TOP LEFT Moooi ‘Non Random’ suspension light, from $980, Space Furniture. Pearl PE70 armchair, $2772, Jardan. Dulux Wash&Wear paint in Black Caviar, $48.55 per L, Bunnings. Barrimah traditional-format stone walling, $189 per sq m, Eco Outdoor. Iko ‘IKT120’ Carrara marble coffee table, $4476, Jardan.

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Close proximity to the pool required a flexible window solution and glass louvres fit the bill. The bedhead’s linen fabric is from Westbury Textiles and the throw is from Jardan. Bedside table, Orient House. Light, Design Nation.

DESIGN IT.

With its weatherboard cladding, quaint fretwork and cottage garden, the front aspect celebrates the original home’s 100-yearold history and gives no indication of what lies beyond – which was always the intention. “I wanted to be respectful to the front of the house and the architecture of the old building,” says Kellie.

Inside, the high skirting, thicker cornices and detailed door and window architraves have been similarly restored. “But as soon as we transitioned into the extension, we went for a more modern aesthetic with the square-set ceilings and shadow-line details around doors and architraves. It’s a very personal thing, but I wanted to have that contrast between the two.” A bold palette of black, white and shades of grey visually connects the two zones, as does the new oak flooring that features throughout.

While Kellie focused on the architectural and material considerations, and the backwards and forwards of planning with architect Ben, she says Scott had his own priorities. “There were a few things he felt strongly about, and the cellar was one of them,” she says with a laugh. “The pool was the other; he likes to do laps so the shape and style of the pool were really important.”

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The cabinetry is the same as the kitchen’s. Caesarstone Sleek Concrete benchtop.

Caché pendant light (in guest toilet) from Great Dane. Tiles, all Surface Gallery. Discover more about the Miele 8kg WDD 030 front-loading washing machine at National Product Review (nationalproductreview.com).

Kellie understood the benefit of locking in design details and material specifications long before the build started, which made for a smooth construction process and meant she had a handle on the overall spend. “Ours was not a $10 million build so it wasn’t overly complicated,” she says. “It was pretty straightforward, and so was our budget!” That’s not to say the 262-square-metre design didn’t have its share of detail, such as the recessed cavity for curtains in the living area and a completely flush flooring transition from inside to out, something not all builders are keen to tackle.

“Thankfully, we had the most amazing builder – Peter Ginns from Genuine Building Services – and he had worked on a lot of architectural projects, so that was the way he rolled, too. I was so impressed by his attention to detail. Pete never comes to you with a problem unless he has a solution to fix it!”

Having managed numerous projects of her own, there weren’t a lot of surprises for Kellie on site, though she does say that being her own client was a different experience. “Even though I had a clear direction of what I wanted, I laboured on a few small details. I had to tell myself to settle down and make that decision without having to consider all the other options out there!”

One of the most surprising areas of discussion related to the pool, where the couple debated the placement of the steps. “I wanted to put three steps at the end but Scott felt that was going to shorten his lap run. We now have a big shelf that runs along the perimeter – which also works well for drinking champagne!”

So has that longed-for connection to the garden finally been achieved? “Absolutely,” says Kellie. “We do a lot of entertaining and live outside a lot more now. It’s so comfortable.”

See more of Kellie’s work at kelliemargetsondesign.com.au. Ben Giles; bengilesarchitect.com.au. Peter Ginns: genuinebuildingservices.com.au

the best bits + Outdoor aspect “We chose to put in three-metre ceilings and glass walls on two sides and now we have the most incredibly green, open vista from our living area,” says Kellie. + Butler’s pantry “I’m not much of a cook, but I am a neat freak and the pantry hides everything away, which is great when you’re having people over for dinner. It’s a really good work room.” + Rumpus room “A massive cavity slider closes off this new space and blocks the noise so that children can make a racket in there and we don’t have to listen to it!”

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A large piece of Calacatta marble makes the perfect screen for the Kaldewei ‘Classic Duo Oval’ bath from Bathe. Tessellated Hexagonal floor tiles from Surface Gallery.

Toss B ‘Sphere’ pendant, Hub Furniture. Artek ‘Baby Rocket’ wooden stool, Anibou.

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In the roof of this Melbourne home, an unused attic became heaven on earth for two lucky children

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BLUE WING Crisp white walls and oak cabinetry blur the lines between wall, floor and ceiling.

For a similar blue accent colour, try Laminex laminate in Olympia Blue. Creeping up the wall of the ensuite are Mutina ‘Puzzle’ floor tiles from Urban Edge Ceramics.

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Crafts home in Melbourne and you will rise through the clouds to an imaginative land that two lucky children call their own. Sculpted bronze handles on iridescent blue doors are clues to the owner of each. Behind the doors are two dream-like spaces, expressing each child’s personality while speaking the same design language.

Windust Architecture x Interiors created this magical world by transforming the home’s large, dark and dusty attic. The clients – a family with four children – engaged Windust to design two new bedrooms and bathrooms in the space for their youngest children, aged eight and 11. With all five bedrooms located on the first floor, they wanted more space for everyone. “The heritage overlay of the house pushed us to think about ways to create that space,” says Anthony Windust, the firm’s director. “We wanted to do the renovation not just as an add-on but as something that sits beautifully within the fabric of the existing house.”

Windust extended and joined two hipped roof sections at the rear of the house (in line with council heritage controls) to convert the unused attic into liveable space. Walls were inserted to create the necessary rooms, taking advantage of the high gabled roofs and opportunities for nooks and alcoves. Four new windows, one in each of the bedrooms and bathrooms, bring in light and air. (The cut-out Ashlar limestone blocks have been stored should future owners wish to replace them.) The children collaborated on the project so that each room represents them and what they love. “The children informed the design concept from the outset,” INSIDE OUT | 99

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“The children informed the design concept from the outset... and each bedroom and bathroom represents them and what they love” ANTHONY WINDUST, ARCHITECT

says Anthony. “Imagine rising into the clouds and opening each door to a fantastical skyscape of colour and fun, and then returning from each of those private spaces down to earth.”

The concept begins on the ground level of the house with the subtle experience of a new staircase. As it soars to the top floor, the wallpaper evokes the ascent through the clouds.

Reaching the attic level, bronze door handles – one a fish, and the other a horse – depict the children’s favourite animals to indicate the owner of each room. Behind the doors, two different worlds emerge with a distinct but consistent design language: blue versus pink (the children’s chosen colours), and angles and folds versus arches and curves.

Each bedroom has a window offering a sky-high view across the trees and rooftops. White walls and ceilings reflect the light and create a sense of airiness, while shades of blue and pink provide colourful accents. The meticulously designed joinery continues the crafted detailing that is inherent throughout the period home. Timber frames the window with a built-in day bed and storage, and the bedheads, bedside tables and study desks have either angles or curves, depending on the room.

A narrow alcove in the boy’s room makes use of a lower ceiling height, providing for storage and culminating in a mirrored wall with a secret door to a hidden space. The daughter can display her treasured possessions in the trinket tower that extends into the room to create a nook for her desk. This design language continues into the bathrooms, with rectangular or arched openings and mirrors, and blue-and-black or pink-and-green geometric floor tiles that only go part way up the walls.

Windust worked closely with the cabinet maker and upholsterer to achieve the detailing across every element of the rooms. The design team also worked carefully with the builder as the family occupied the house during all of the construction and external work (comprising 60 per cent of the budget) that was required to make the attic liveable. This included replacing roof tiles that had become leaky over the years. Windust sourced Welsh slate, as per the original house, creating a patchwork of green, purple and grey so that the overall look is unchanged.

From outside the house, there is no indication of the internal renovation. But within its lofty gables are two young children relishing their own space and delighting in their new life above the clouds. “The bedrooms honour and celebrate the imaginations of the children while transforming a humble attic into a dreamscape to the stars,” says Anthony. Something no one is too old for!

Windust Architecture x Interiors is based in South Melbourne; (03) 9018 8375 or windust.com.au

PINK WING As well as a feature window, there are two skylights to channel the light in this space.

Paler shades abound, with accents of mousse pink and English rose. Again, the floor tiles in the bathroom are from Mutina’s ‘Puzzle’ range, available through Urban Edge Ceramics.

ANOTHER WORLD The new staircase begins on the first level of the house and draws on the Arts and Crafts style of the house (as shown at top), with turned timber balusters and a dark timber railing. As the children climb to their rooms, sky-coloured walls and coordinating Timorous Beasties ‘Cloud Toile’ wallpaper in Blues from South Pacific Fabrics set the scene nicely.

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The Block: Glasshouse co-winner and interior architect Shannon Vos; voscreative. com.au

SMALL SPACES 101 With an open mind and a few tricks up your sleeve, you can make the teeniest of spaces feel like home, says Shannon

no longer an out-ofthe-box concept that only happens in other parts of the world, and no longer a far-flung idea from the future.

It’s becoming the norm here in Australia, thanks in part to sky-rocketing house prices, and the fact that many of us (myself included) want to live in, or near, one of a few major cities.

Smaller spaces are something many of us will have to face. Houses are getting smaller, and a quarter-acre block of land is now deemed a generous size, so that needs to be at the forefront of our minds when designing our homes. But let’s be clear, small-space living isn’t a step down on life’s ladder, but a parallel that encourages us to use our homes in smarter ways, with more economical and environmentally friendly principles.

Here, I take a ‘little’ look at how we can make the transition from wide open floor plans to the cosier side of life.

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Small-space living doesn’t necessarily mean thinking small or choosing small furniture.

What it does mean is that we need to consider every design decision and make choices that deliberately work for the space.

There are lots of clever tricks that will help to make a small space more functional while also making it seem bigger than it is. + Natural light has the power to transform a room, so any sunlight that enters it should be maximised. Large doors and windows that allow lots of light to stream in go a long way to making those small spaces feel less poky.

a room, the bigger that area will feel, so light and bright colours will always make an otherwise compact space feel bigger and brighter. On top of this, well-placed mirrors (the bigger the better) will trick the eye into thinking the space is much larger. Placing a mirror to reflect a view outside will also bring the outdoors in, giving you the illusion of having extra room to move around. + Visual clutter can seriously cramp your style, and will also cause a room of any size to feel crowded and confined.

Reduce the clutter by only keeping the

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And when it comes to saving money on your electricity bills, LED lights are more energy-efficient and long-lasting. + Importantly, keep your expectations in check. You’re in a small space so don’t expect big and bold elements that are designed to entertain. If you’re in a two-bedroom apartment, for instance, you can’t effectively have 12 people over for dinner, so work to your strengths and book a restaurant when the numbers are big. stuff you use and/or love. Doing so should immediately create a more open and relaxed environment. + Furniture can sometimes take up way too much floor space, so consider which pieces you really need. Perhaps you have one-too-many side tables, or never use the chaise on your L-shaped sofa. Or maybe that eight-seater dining table hasn’t hosted as many dinner parties as you first thought it would. It’s about making the furniture you use regularly a priority in the room, and downsizing the elements you don’t.

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Now that we’ve covered the big stuff, it’s worth looking at the small but crucial decisions that will go a long way towards creating extra space, as well as enhancing the way your home feels and functions. + Incorporating furniture and joinery that serves more than one purpose will reduce the need to buy extra pieces. Think sofas with room for drawers in the base, stairs with an integrated cupboard, and even load-bearing bookshelves. These multitasking elements eliminate the need for additional furniture items, which often contribute to that overcrowded feeling. + Compact spaces that don’t have the right lighting can seem almost cave-like. Oyster ceiling lights are one of the most common culprits because they diffuse a yellow glow that distorts your perception of space. Add multiple lighting sources, including lamps, pendants or sconces that emit warm white light that will have a space-enhancing effect when it bounces off bright surfaces.

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Sometimes it’s the least-obvious details in our homes that take up the most room.

But with careful consideration and clever planning, you can reclaim this wasted space. + Doors take up almost a full square metre when opened, and in a petite apartment this is precious real estate. On the other hand, sliding doors don’t take up any floor space, which can make a small bathroom more user-friendly. It may not always be possible to install a cavity slider for the door, but a barn-style sliding door that runs along tracks can be retrofitted easily. + A big square coffee table placed smack bang in the middle of a living room with limited space can impede movement and visual flow and quickly clog up the room.

Instead, a side table (or even a fabric caddy for your sofa if you’re working with the smallest of living spaces) can do the same job as a sprawling coffee table. + The laundry is typically the smallest room in the house, and the inclusion of a washer and dryer quickly uses up any free floor space. Swapping those appliances for a washer/dryer combo can save about half a square metre. Install it under a bench or in cabinetry to utilise unused space – just leave room to vent the dryer. + Introducing an oversized decorative item or two will trick your eye into thinking there’s more space because its long lines will allow your gaze to move around the room.

Start with a rug that takes up lots of floor space and commands the zone, or a piece of art that stretches across the wall.

watch this space The future looks bright for smallspace living, and it seems we are in for a few surprises...

Ikea will soon be launching a range of space-savvy robotic furniture.

The Rognan modular system solves small-space issues by giving one item multiple functions as the need arises. For example, at the press of a button your bed may be turned into a wardrobe. Instead of making furniture smaller, Ikea is designing single pieces that do the work of many. After all, you don’t need a wardrobe when you’re watching television. I think this technology could be a game-changer in the most compact of apartments.

As well as creating new robotic furniture, Ikea’s global research and design lab, SPACE10, has come up with a sustainable modular-housing solution that tackles the affordability issue, as well as space shortage.

These housing units are flat-pack and modular enough to suit a range of families. This style of housing will be low-cost, have shared amenities and be super eco-friendly, something I’m sure we can all be excited about.

On a personal level, let’s rethink the way we use our own homes. Do we all really need a private backyard, laundry, garage or entry? Utilising shared spaces pushes us out of our living bubbles and builds feelings of community. And in an increasingly disconnected world, it’s imperative that we touch base with the people we share our neighbourhood with.

Serious coffee lovers now fall into two categories: those who love to display their coffee machine, such as this Italian one by Rancilio, and those who like to conceal it in a seamless built-in setting.

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caffeine hits Want to begin each day with a great coffee – without leaving the house? Here’s our guide to the best domestic machines on the market WORDS & PRODUCT SOURCING LYNNE TESTONI

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our brews: the right beans, the perfect crema, even the ideal temperature for the milk. And while it’s great to have baristamade coffee, if you make and drink it at home you want those cups to be just as good. After all, this is the era of cafe-worthy domestic coffee machines. Today’s makers have better functionality and more brewing options than ever – and are surprisingly affordable.

Reassuringly, there are coffee machines for all tastes, lifestyles and budgets, from easy-to-use, low-cost pod machines to the full bells-andwhistles automatic espresso experience, plus beautifully stylish built-in options for anyone considering a kitchen renovation.

“Coffee machines have been growing as a category for a long time,” says Gary Brown, senior brand manager of Home Appliances at Harvey Norman. “People are upgrading to buy more functionality and more control over the taste of their coffee.” In fact, he says, finding the perfect coffee has almost reached cult status for some. “They go to particular cafes if they want a coffee, not just the closest one. They are passionate about the flavour of coffee from certain cafes and buy beans from those cafes, then take them home and try to replicate that same experience in their kitchens.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT De’Longhi ‘Maestosa’ automatic coffee machine in Black, $4999, Harvey Norman. The Barista Express automatic coffee machine in Brushed Stainless Steel, $949, Breville. De’Longhi ‘PrimaDonna Elite Experience’ automatic coffee machine in Silver, $2599, Harvey Norman.

ENA 8 automatic coffee machine in Sunset Red, $1899, Jura.

The next level up from manual machines, these products usually give you the ability to customise your coffee – from the grind to the final brew. So if you have a preferred grind or style, you can even set up the preferences in such a way that all you have to do is press a button labelled ‘Clare’s coffee’ and your favourite half-strength long black is delivered.

John Kaye, head roaster at Sample Coffee, says the automatic machines are perfect for people who are particular about their coffee, but don’t have the skills or experience to operate a manual machine. “They are great for good – almost barista-quality – coffee, with minimal education required.

“And they’re not expensive, relatively speaking,” John adds. Breville does a very competitive price for the quality of their machinery. I have one of their grinders at home and I’m pretty satisfied with its useability. Quite often, it’s not just brewing the coffee [that people find tricky]; steaming milk is very much a learned art as well. So if you have a machine that does it automatically, that’s a big bonus.”

Gary Brown agrees that automatic machines are great for the untrained coffee aficionado. “You load your beans in, set how fine you want the grind to be, and it will do everything,” he says. “It will even tamp [press] your coffee. So, all you have to do is press the grind button, put the beans in and hit the brew button.

“You can use them automatically,” says Gary, “but if you want manual control you can preset everything; they have touch screens so you can set a profile for your coffee. You may like it different to other people in the house, so you just put in all your preferences and every time you go to the screen and select your name, it will make your coffee just how you like it.”

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Whe you purchase your coffee machine, ask about training to help you make the most of it.

Some brands also have YouTube videos, which demonstrate all the functions.

“Most of our stores have trained baristas you can talk to about coffee,” says Harvey Norman’s Gary Brown. “It’s always worth it. If you’re in the market for a coffee machine, you should go and taste a few different styles of coffee. Then you can compare the flavour of the capsule versus the beans, and work out whether you want to personalise your coffee by using a manual machine, or if you like the convenience of an automatic machine or a capsule one.”

Sample Coffee’s John Kaye says barista courses can be helpful, too. “Steaming milk and brewing coffee can take a little bit of playing around so guidance is always quite handy. That kind of time investment always pays off.”

manual machines These super functional, high-tech options can look great on the benchtop and deliver a cafe-worthy cuppa. Manual machines give you complete control over the flavour, the pour, the taste and so on, which has made them really popular in recent years.

While they might seem trickier to use, getting the technique right usually only takes a few practice sessions. Most retailers of manual machines also offer training to ensure you are comfortable with the equipment before you start.

One thing to consider when you’re buying a manual machine: it may come with or without a steaming function. If you want the option of frothing milk and making your own lattes, cappuccinos or hot chocolates, make sure it’s included.

FROM TOP De’Longhi ‘Gran Lattissima’ capsule coffee machine in White, $749, David Jones. VertuoPlus capsule coffee machine in Black, $299, Nespresso. Breville ‘Nespresso Creatista Uno’ espresso maker in Black Sesame, $467, Harvey Norman. OPPOSITE, FROM TOP Lelit Bianca PL162T espresso machine, $4100, Jetblack Espresso. De’Longhi La Specialista dual-pump manual coffee machine, $949, The Good Guys.

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T low price point and user-friendliness of The pod machines have helped people to migrate p from instant coffee to espresso. fr Three of the main supermarkets – Coles, W Woolworths and Aldi – sell entry-level ccapsule machines for less than $50, and Gary Brown says most of those customers are what B he calls “first-generation buyers”. Harvey h Norman customers are the next level up.

N ““A lot of them have a capsule machine for ssix or 12 months and then upgrade to ssomething better,” he says.

Capsule machines are ideal for everyday ccoffee drinkers who want their caffeine hit quickly and conveniently, says Gary. “Some people like them because every time you hit the button, you know exactly what you’re getting,” he says. “Nespresso’s probably at the end of that scale from a product perspective.

You can buy a Nespresso machine for just under $200 and it will do your milk and your coffee. And they’re so easy to clean.”

There has been concern about the environmental impact of disposable pods, but now there’s a huge variety of biodegradable pods available, and Nespresso has recycling stations around the country for its users.

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MAIN IMAGE Smeg has a retro-styled espresso machine in five great colours, including this black version.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Fisher & Paykel EB60DSXB2 built-in coffee maker, $4299, Bing Lee. De’Longhi PrimaDonna EABI 6600 built-in coffee machine, $1949, Winning Appliances. Gaggenau ‘200 Series CMP 250 101’ fully automatic built-in espresso machine, $5999, Winning Appliances.

Bosch ‘Series 8 CTL636ES1’ fully automatic built-in coffee machine, $3699, The Good Guys.

Many of the larger kitchen-appliance companies also make built-in coffee machines, which can help to keep the kitchen free of coffee clutter.

“When people update or renovate their kitchens, they like to put built-in ones in the wall because it saves on bench space,” says Gary Brown. “Some use beans, some use capsules and some use the Nespresso system, but the biggest challenge with the espresso and automatic machines that use beans is the cleaning up.

“Brands such as Miele, Smeg, NEFF, Fisher & Paykel, Electrolux and AEG all offer a built-in option to complement their cooking products,” says Gary. “And let’s face it, if you’re going to install a Miele kitchen, why wouldn’t you put in a matching Miele coffee machine? Then the machine looks like it’s meant to be. It’s part of the kitchen.”

Many built-in machines, such as the Bosch Series 8 machine (pictured) can produce two cups simultaneously, which is great for entertaining. At the top end of the market, the Gaggenau machine can save up to eight personalised coffee configurations.

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PETAL DROP

charm to table There’s nothing like a kitchen brimming with fresh produce and a bowl of fruit on the counter. Now you can keep your delicate eggs there, too, in this charming Robert Gordon ‘Garden To Table’ egg holder, $34.95; robertgordonaustralia.com

We love the feminine features of this Blossom pendant light by local design brand Dowel Jones.

Made from petal-like pieces of Polytec Woodmatt, it makes a subtle statement displayed alone or in a row, in any dining space. $460; doweljones.com

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1 90cm Wide 5 Burner Gas Cooktop with Dual Control Side Wok, $2499; ilve.com.au.

2 Asko ‘Craft’ 60cm Steel CombiSteam Oven, $3999; eands.com.au. 3 Pellegrino AFG999X 90cm vintage-style cooker, $4799; artusi.com.au

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Le Creuset have just added a new colour to their premium cast-iron cookware collection.

Named after the French dessert, the Meringue range comes in a glossy soft-ivory finish that will bring elegance to any benchtop. Take a look at lecreuset.com.au

FLOWER POWER CUT ABOVE Handcrafted from German steel and Italian olive wood, Messermeister’s ‘Oliva Elité’ range of knives will sharpen your skills and make tedious prep work more efficient.

Messermeister ‘Oliva Elité’ Straight carving fork, $239.95, and Kullenschliff carving knife, $279.95; everten.com.au

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Designed in 1968 — the year of non-violent student protests all over Europe — the Flowerpot pendant by Verner Panton is a fun and futuristic design compromising two half spheres. &Tradition has relaunched this icon, so you can hang a piece of history at home. $770; cultdesign.com.au

hip to be square These Cube & Leather cabinet pulls by Joseph Giles prove that attention to detail is crucial in the kitchen. Available in a range of leathers, metals and sizes, from $170; englishtapware.com.au

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Spring GIVE YOUR BEDROOM A FRESH NEW LOOK WITH BEAUTIFUL, BESPOKE FURNITURE FROM THE MY DESIGN AND VENUS COLLECTIONS AT SNOOZE.

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Natural appeal EMBRACE THE BEAUTY OF THE AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE WITH BEDROOM FURNITURE IN RAW TIMBER TONES. COMPLETE THE LOOK WITH SOFT, NATURAL BED LINEN AND ACCESSORIES THAT REFLECT YOUR PERSONAL STYLE.

PERFECT FOR YOU The My Design feature headboard is a great spot to keep and display treasured items. Visit a Snooze store and speak to the experts about how you can customise the built-in hutch-style shelf to include reading lights and/or a USB port, so your bed can be tailored to your needs.

“Your decor should speak to the natural environment: terracotta tones paired with neutral ceramics add warmth and character.”

Samantha Amore, Stylist for Snooze

Visit Snooze in-store or online at snooze.com.au to browse the Venus and My Design collections.

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Drawing its inspiration from our rich colour palette, this style takes contemporary, bespoke furniture and gives it a distinctly Australian twist. There’s a refreshingly raw and unfussy feel to the My Design feature headboard, blanket box base and coordinating furniture. Expertly handcrafted here in Australia, the bespoke My Design range is constructed from feature-grade blackbutt veneer and can be customised in an array of stains and painted finishes.

GO WITH THE GRAIN Native timbers, with their unique grain and texture, are the perfect choice for anyone who wants to bring a touch of warmth into their bedroom. The My Design bedside table and matching tallboy in a Native tone stain are available in a variety of options.

SET THE SCENE Evoking our native flora, the Linen House ‘Kin’ queen quilt cover set features rich shades on a fresh background. Team it with a ‘Florida’ cushion in Pecan and a ‘Mikel’ throw in Grey, both from Linen House.

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Gentle charms TRANSFORM YOUR BEDROOM INTO A HAVEN OF RELAXATION WITH AN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD, FLORAL BED LINEN AND NATURAL FURNITURE THAT EXUDES A BEAUTIFUL SENSE OF CALM.

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Pairing natural furniture with light, casual fabrics is the key to bringing a soft freshness into your bedroom this spring. Expertly crafted in Australia from premium-quality Warwick fabrics, the Venus bed frame in a neutral fabric such as ‘Gyro Pumice’ is the perfect foundation for this look. The Venus bed, exclusive to Snooze, is also available in multiple headboard and base options (some with storage) plus an array of upholstery colours and textures to ensure you create a bedroom you’ll love coming home to. At Snooze, you can personalise your bed with studs, buttons or panelling.

Decorating your bedroom with natural timber furniture such as the My Design ‘Ellipse’ bedside table and tallboy will lighten it up for spring. These pieces are made from featuregrade blackbutt veneer in Native tone and are part of the new My Design collection.

Exclusive to Snooze.

FLORAL FIX Be inspired by spring’s bounty and dress your bed in beautiful floral bed linen like the ‘Oregon Pine’ quilt cover set from Legend. Accessorise with light, neutral pieces, such as the ‘Shimo’ throw in Indigo and ‘Marant’ cushion in Ivory, both from Linen House.

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“I love the sophisticated use of colour and materials in this bedroom. It’s warm and inviting and the use of natural motifs and materials makes it feel fresh.”

Eliza O’Hare, Editor, Inside Out

SOFT TOUCH A contemporary fabric headboard like the Venus standard square-stitched insert headboard is a breath of fresh air for your bedroom.

Made with Warwick ‘Gyro Pumice’ fabric, it’s available as part of the Venus collection.

Exclusive to Snooze.

Visit Snooze in-store or online at snooze.com.au to browse the Venus and My Design collections.

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Created by you PERSONALISE YOUR BEDROOM FURNITURE SO IT SUITS YOUR NEEDS WITH THE CUSTOMISABLE MY DESIGN AND VENUS COLLECTIONS AT SNOOZE.

My Design ‘Ellipse’ bedside table in Native stain and Venus standard square-stitched insert headboard in Warwick ‘Gyro Pumice’ fabric.

My Design blanket box base finished with Warwick ‘Vegas Steel’ fabric.

My Design ‘Ellipse’ tallboy in Native stain.

Expertly made in Australia from featuregrade blackbutt veneer, the bespoke bedroom furniture in the My Design collection at Snooze can be customised to suit you. Mix and match a variety of headboards and bases (some with storage). Embrace practicality with the My Design feature headboard, which has an built-in hutch-style shelf for storage that gives you the opportunity to showcase your favourite items.

Available in a variety of stains and finishes, the My Design bedroom collection also includes various bedside, tallboy and chest furniture options to match your bed frame of choice.

1. For a spring refresh, purchase a piece of art that will give you a pop of colour. It will instantly rejuvenate your space.

2. Spring is the perfect time to lighten up your living area by switching your cushion covers to linen or printed cotton.

3. Add life and interest to your bedroom with plants.

The pairing of classic timber tones with indoor plants allows the beauty of each to shine.

Visit Snooze in-store or online at snooze.com.au to browse the Venus and My Design collections.

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Who lives here Inside Out creative director Mia Daminato; her husband Jeremy Matthews, who is also a creative director; and their two sons, Matteo, 11, and Luca, 8.

The project A new family bathroom in a 1920s cottage in Sydney’s eastern suburbs that transformed an outdated leaky space.

Mia and Jeremy planned the bathroom for a year; the renovation took six weeks.

A total of $35,000 for the $$$$ building work and materials.

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husband Jeremy first saw this character-filled cottage in Sydney’s Clovelly. Its great bones and location made it perfect to raise their family, but it needed a total revamp.

After doing some quick cosmetic updates, the family lived in the home for four years, which gave them time to work out their long-term plans and prepare for the renovation that would include

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“We could have had a very small bath across the back wall but what’s the point with a husband who’s six foot one” MIA DAMINATO, HOMEOWNER

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a second storey. However, before they could get going, the existing main bathroom had to be addressed. As well as being very unattractive, the bath was leaking, some of the tiles were loose and the waterproofing was non-existent. All these problems were causing damage to the adjoining bedrooms, so the situation needed to be dealt with quickly.

Working with Mia’s brother, Asia-based interior designer Albano Daminato, the couple decided to make the most of the limited space by removing the bath and replacing it with a large shower and a low bench, which serves as a place to keep bathroom essentials and a resting spot for Matteo and Luca.

Albano then chose a classic, neutral palette for the room, selecting Japanese-style Minokoyo wall tiles from Academy Tiles for their subtle textural quality.

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When Mia and Jeremy first moved in, the priority was stopping the leaks and preventing further damage. They decided on a short-term fix of sealing the bath with Megasealed, while they considered how best to use the space.

The big question for the family was whether they could squeeze a bath into the space. While a bath is always lovely (and enhances resale value), they decided they could manage with just a shower until they built the first-floor extension, which will include a full-sized bath in a new bathroom. This freed up space in the existing bathroom. “We don’t really need the bath at the moment,” says Mia. “We could have fitted a very small bath across the back wall, but what’s the point of having a tiny bath with a husband who’s six foot one?”

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A sense of spaciousness was key to the room’s success. Albano’s design for the open shower allows the eye to travel all the way to the end of the room, and the retro-style Durovit sink from Candana has open space underneath it that frees up the floor area.

Large-format limestone floor tiles from Di Lorenzo add to the wonderful almost open-plan feeling.

During the build phase, the family spent about a month using an outside bathroom. “We had to move the plumbing around because it was just so poorly planned before, but it was well worth it,” says Mia. “And even though the space is small, it’s quite a large basin. It looks generous because it’s light (with the base just sitting on the console unit) and you can see through it.”

As with many houses built in the 1920s, there wasn’t much storage space, so Mia and Jeremy wanted to make sure the new bathroom had enough room for their toiletries. The solution was a large floating cupboard next to the basin. “Albano designed the joinery, too,” says Mia. “It floats above the floor to visually give a sense of lightness. It has two drawers at the bottom, shelving inside, and exposed shelving on the side, which is quite handy when you’re standing at the basin.”

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One of the reasons the new bathroom works so well is the subtle lighting, an illuminated mirror that creates a soft, flattering glow in the room, and LEDlux Disk wall lights from Beacon Lighting.

“I really like the way Albano designed the lighting,” says Mia says. “He added a light on top of the storage unit that illuminates the ceiling, so we have the illuminated mirror, the light that bounces up over the storage, and the wall light near the shower.”

Mia says it’s hard to choose her favourite part of the bathroom (although she adores the open shelves near the basin), but the boys are big fans of the shower and bench at the end of the room.

“The water pressure out of that showerhead is pretty good,” she admits. They love relaxing in there – I can’t get them out!”

Other projects by Albano Daminato are at studiodaminato.com.

The builder was LJ Custom Projects; 0439 861 820.

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WHY IT WORKS

A fuss-free palette and sophisticated lighting maintains the calm

FROM TOP LEDlux Reflextion dimmable round LED light and mirror, $495, Beacon Lighting. Brodware ‘Minim’ shower set, $699, Candana. Minokoyo gloss tile (69mm x 69mm), $97.10 per sq m, Academy Tiles. Brodware ‘Minim’ wall set with mixer (200mm spout), $639, Candana. Duravit Happy D.2 Furniture washbasin (650mm x 505mm), $699, and metal console, $1087, both Bathe.

Dulux Wash&Wear paint in Lexicon Quarter, $77.90 per 4L, Bunnings.

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A POWDER ROOM What started out as a room for guests to preen has become the place to make a bold design statement

PHOTOGRAPHY: FELIX FOREST (BOTH SHOTS). MAIN BATHROOM BY ARENT & PYKE; ARCHITECTURE BY LUKE MALONEY. SMALLER BATHROOM BY DECUS INTERIORS

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the house, a powder room can still have a big creative impact.

Sometimes called half-bathrooms, these tiny spaces originated in the 18th century, and were for people to reapply powder to their wigs in private. Today, they are a sanctuary for people to wash their hands, look in the mirror and reapply makeup.

As they’re mainly used by guests, the decor can be bold as you won’t tire of looking at it daily. Here’s what to think about when planning one…

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Every powder room needs a basin, toilet and mirror. The basin – and vanity if there’s space – should be the centrepiece. To create the illusion of a bigger room, choose a floating wallmounted vanity with a basin underneath for a streamlined look. A basin supported by a washstand, with legs but no cabinet underneath, will also create a feeling of space. The mirror should be directly above the vanity, and big enough to see your whole face in. Ornate frames or unusually shaped mirrors can work really well.

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Colours and large-scale patterns that might be overwhelming in a large bathroom or bedroom can work brilliantly in a powder room. Printed wallpaper, dark and/or rich paint colours or bold tiles will really make an impact.

Remember to balance the room out; if you have a detailed wall covering, choose a plainer floor, and vice versa. As it’s a small space, high-end materials that may be too expensive for a larger room can be an option (it’s often possible to get offcuts or end-of-line deals on small quantities).

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A flattering light makes people feel good when they’re looking in the mirror.

Avoid fluorescent or LED white/blue colours, and opt for warm lights with a colour temperature of 2700 Kelvin.

Although an overhead light fixture may give good general illumination, it can throw shadows on people’s faces when they look in the mirror; avoid this by installing a light directly above or on either side of the mirror. If the rest of the powder room is low-key, statement light fittings should be able to bring some character to the space.

You will need some storage, even in the smallest powder room. A drawer under the vanity is a good place to keep an extra towel, an extra toilet roll and air freshener. A corner shelf or shelves above the toilet can work, too – just make sure they’re high enough so people don’t bump their heads. A hook on the door is a good spot for hanging a towel, or for guests to hang their jacket or bag.

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Ventilation isn’t essential if there’s no shower or bath, but an extractor fan on the ceiling will keep the room fresh-smelling. The best powder rooms have a hint of luxury to them, and this comes from the details. A plant, an interesting soap dispenser, a lovely diffused scent and a soft fluffy towel will all help to make the space feel like a haven.

WORDS KATHERINE CHATFIELD

GO WITH THE FLOW Your powder room is the perfect opportunity to decorate in miniature so opt for a design you love. It might be inspired by a strong feature, such as the Popham ‘Brasilia with Triangles’ tiles from Onsite Supply & Design in Arent & Pyke’s high-impact design (opposite), or a more subtle mix, like this medley of marble, Bisanna tiles and custom mirror by Decus Interiors (above).

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tiny bathrooms with major impact These three pocket-size projects prove that clever planning and ingenuity can make every inch of space count

ENSUITE The classic lines of the Astra Walker ‘Traccia’ wall-mounted basin are balanced by the Astoria medicine mirror cabinet from Restoration Hardware, both of which are offset by Verona Blue tiles by Greg Natale for Teranova in a custom colour.

MAIN BATHROOM (opposite) A brass Martini stool from West Elm sits alongside Caroma’s ‘Aura’ freestanding bath.

WORDS: LYNNE TESTONI. PHOTOGRAPHY: ANSON SMART

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Four bathrooms in a period home manage to straddle old and new with a clever command of the colour blue

THE DESIGN Designer Greg Natale was charged with creating a welcoming family home filled with bold colour and personality when he undertook the renovation of this Federation-style house in Sydney’s inner west. Retaining the front rooms, Greg opened up the back of the house to embrace modern open-plan living, while also restoring period detailing throughout. “The floor plan is new and contemporary, but the detailing was reinstated,” he says. “All those original cornices and ceilings were painstakingly put back into the front rooms and added to the new ones.”

Greg also revamped all four bathrooms, including a powder room and the main ensuite bathroom (pictured opposite), which met the clients’ brief of “colour, colour and more colour”.

The heroes of the space are undoubtedly the spectacular geometric tiles – part of Greg’s range for Teranova – using a custom palette.

While modern in design, the tiles echo the tessellated tiles of the Federation era, referencing both design styles.

THE COLOUR PALETTE The base shade of the four bathrooms was blue, explains Greg. “The family’s favourite colour is blue and the brief was, ‘Let’s have every shade of blue,’” he says. “The rest of the house is different hues of blue – the dining chairs, rugs, tiles, everything. They just love blue.”

Each bathroom uses a blue shade from the spectrum, custom coloured to a slightly different hue. The challenge with this technique was maintaining a cohesive palette. “It’s very tricky,” says Greg, “because you’ve got to get the hues of all the blues right. Blues don’t always work together, so you can imagine the time we spent getting all those blues right.”

WHY IT WORKS A subtle yet important element of the design of all bathrooms was the choice of soft brushed-brass tapware from Astra Walker. Greg says that the brass helps the strongly patterned tiles pop, whereas chrome might not have had the same effect. “Chrome tapware would have got lost in those bathrooms,” he explains. “I think chrome looks really good in black bathrooms, where it pops against the black, but here the tone of the blue would have dominated the chrome so we went with brass.” Greg’s team managed the whole process, from the architecture to the interior design and even the styling.

The resulting interiors are full of personality, says Greg – like the family who live there. “They just love the colour, and they love the patterns. It’s just a really happy family home.”

For more information, visit gregnatale.com

THE DETAILS FROM TOP Interior Expressions Low-Sheen Acrylic paint in Current 2439, $48.93 per L, Haymes Paint. Teranova x Greg Natale ‘Pavimento Series Verona Blue’ tiles, $189 per sq m, Teranova.

Astoria inset medicine cabinet, from $487, Restoration Hardware.

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THE DETAILS CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Saskia Rysenbry ‘Mito’ wallpaper in Baby Blue, from $62 per m, Sparkk. Radiance Eggshell paint, $85 per L, Graham & Brown. Calibre shower rose in Matt Blue, $1362.90, Sussex Taps. Scala basin mixer in Matt Blue, POA, Reece. Terrazzo slab surface in #940, $815 per slab, Signorino.

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A cramped and dated bathroom owned by a young family receives a bold and ‘bubbly’ makeover

THE DESIGN It may be compact, but there’s a surprising sense of style and space in this reimagined bathroom in Melbourne’s south-east. “It had been renovated in the 1980s, but now had to suit the needs of its current family – a couple with two small children,” says interior designer Petrina Turner of Petrina Turner Design. “The concept I created was inspired by the joys of bathing, from simple swimming pools to a tub full of glistening bubbles.”

Prior to the makeover, the bathroom was dominated by an oversized corner spa bath. “That only left space for a tiny, enclosed shower and a vanity pushed into a corner,” says Petrina.

To allow for a considerably airier design, the bathroom was gutted, as was a similarly dated powder room. “It was important to be mindful of budget, so we worked the new fittings into the same vicinity as the original to save on plumbing costs,” she says.

THE COLOUR PALETTE Much to Petrina’s delight, the owners embraced her love of a bolder colour scheme and a dramatic mix of textures and materials. “The palette grew from the initial concept, with blues – both duck egg and lilac – coming through from the bathing-and-bubbles inspiration,” she says.

Petrina gave the crisp white subway wall tiles from Byzantine Design a contemporary twist by using a violet-hued grout, while her choice of a lilac laminate cabinet contrasts against the warmth of a terrazzo vanity top. Other inspired additions are a bespoke matt-blue Calibre shower rose by Sussex Taps and customcoloured Polar 300 wall light by Ross Gardam.

Elsewhere, the powder room is almost fully encased in a custom duck egg blue Mito wallpaper. “Forget feature walls,” Petrina says. “Go all the way and cover all the walls – even the ceiling.

To create balance and harmony, the colour here mirrors the wall hooks and feature wall light in the main bathroom.”

WHY IT WORKS Petrina’s masterful marriage of colour, form and space have produced a great result. “At its core, the new bathroom is quite conservative, with the bulk of the surfaces being the white subway tiles and grey terrazzo,” she says. “But the colour palette and details give it personality. My intention was to create the perfect balance of function, practicality and joy.”

Best of all, the homeowners could not be more thrilled with the outcome. “Our bathroom makes us smile every time we walk in,” they reveal. “It’s perfect for the house – and for us.”

For more information, visit petrinaturnerdesign.com.au

WORDS: JACKIE BRYGEL. PHOTOGRAPHY: AMORFY PHOTOGRAPHY. STYLING: PETRINA TURNER DESIGN

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MAIN BATHROOM (this page and opposite) Accessories in shades of blue, including Dial Hangers wall hooks from DesignByThem and royal blue tapware, add a punch of colour against the white-tiled walls.

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POWDER ROOM This gorgeous design is all about the Chinois wallpaper. The custom joinery is painted Dulux Silkwort, matched with a Super White dolomite benchtop from CDK Stone. The brass tapware is from Astra Walker, the Duo wall sconce in Brass is from Articolo, and the lighting and mirror are from Warranbrooke.

THE DETAILS FROM TOP Wash&Wear paint in Silkwort, $48.55 per L, Dulux.

Dolomite surface in Super White, $450 per sq m, CDK Stone. Schumacher ‘Chinois’ wallpaper in Peony, Grant Dorman Interior Products.

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Inspired by the owner’s art collection, this papered powder room has the wow factor a small space can enjoy

THE DESIGN Small spaces, such as powder rooms, are often a challenge to design – too little decoration and they end up being box-like; too much and they get crowded and busy. With this powder room, Wendy Davey of Cranberry Design took inspiration for the interior from the owner’s love of bright colours and art. Working with design company Saltbox Design, she created a rich showpiece for guests. “The client loves colour; she’s got lots of fantastic art, and we took our cue from that,” Wendy explains. “We worked her love of bright, happy things into each of the home’s spaces. And with the powder room, we wanted it to have a sense of ‘wow’ because it’s little and no one spends too much time in there.” Wainscoting was added to the room to create subtle interest without overwhelming what is essentially a functional space. “For a room like that, you need some details, otherwise it’s just a room,” says Wendy.

THE COLOUR PALETTE Inspiration for the room’s palette came from an artwork by Alesandro Ljubicic in the hallway outside, which in turn inspired the spectacular Chinoiserie-style wallpaper from Schumacher. Wallpaper is a recurring feature throughout the house, and Wendy wanted to continue the theme in the powder room. The door is painted Porter’s Paints Priscilla pink, making it pop in the hallway. “Priscilla is such a great colour to use because of its vibrancy,” she says. “I’ve used it quite a bit, including on my daughter’s bedroom when she was younger. Everyone loved it – it’s just a good colour.”

WHY IT WORKS Despite being such a small space, the design of the powder room was carefully considered in line with the rooms nearby. “It’s quite close to the kitchen, which is open and has a tiny sitting area just off it,” says Wendy. “From that sitting area, you look across to the powder room, so it’s all quite linked.

We did the kitchen in the same marble we used on the bench in the bathroom and a little shelf behind the toilet, to continue that story.” The powder room’s brushed-brass tapware is complemented by the similarly finished oval mirror and wall light.

For more projects, visit cranberrydesign.com.au and saltboxdesign.com.au

WORDS: LYNNE TESTONI. PHOTOGRAPHY: ARMELLE HABIB. STYLING: LENNOX RD INTERIORS

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When it’s too warm for a feather doona, but too cold for summer pyjamas, drape one of these woven throws over your bed or around your shoulders.

1 Ingrun throw in Dark Blue, $16.99; ikea.com/au 2 AYTM ‘Flores’ throw, $389; designstuff.com.au 3 Stansborough lamb’s wool throw in Grey, $400; inbedstore.com

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Cultiver has expanded its 100% pure linen bedding and table ranges with the addition of two new colours, including this elegant Bluestone hue.

Rather than launching seasonal collections, Cultiver’s European flax linen products are available year-round, which means you can add to your existing sets and try different colour combinations whenever you like.

See the full range at cultiver.com.au

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DREAM WEAVER Getting out of bed is a little more bearable when the first thing your feet touch is a gorgeous wool rug, like this Moroccan Beni M’Rirt design, which has been handwoven using centuries-old techniques. Mona June Beni M’Rirt rug (1.68m x 1.15m), $2400; tigmitrading.com

at leisure Ring in spring with transseasonal textiles and fresh pops of colour

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SPRING SCENT A new season calls for a new home fragrance, which is why Ecoya has released two fresh new scents: Bamboo Leaf & Cucumber and Pink Grapefruit Blossom. Spring Escapes limited-edition large reed diffuser, $49.95; ecoya.com.au

the bright side Proving pretty pink tones and terrazzo are here to stay, the Terrazzo bedside table is the latest addition to Fenton & Fenton’s Woodrow collection. Its open cedar frame is perfect for displaying candles, tomes and keepsakes. $550; fentonandfenton.com.au

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Back in 1942, Danish architect Esben Klint drew the original design for this origami-like shade. Now it’s been reinterpreted as the Le Klint ‘Model 357’ table lamp with a light oak and brass base and plastic shade. $1295 for medium; greatdanefurniture.com

#robelife Looking for a robe that feels more ‘day spa’ than ‘daggy’? We’ve found it!

The Unikko terry cotton bathrobe by Marimekko features the brand’s classic poppy pattern, a removable waist tie and — best of all — pockets! $239; marimekko.com/en_au

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An assortment of tableware from the Maxwell & Williams ‘Caviar Granite’ collection.

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Turner Hastings ‘Novi’ fine fireclay ribbed butler sink (75cm x 46cm), $1197, Cook’s Plumbing Supplies.

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My kitchen redesign will include an integrated laundry. Are there any sinks out there that can handle kitchen chores and double as a laundry wash tub? Lauren, via Instagram Butler sinks are one of the biggest kitchen trends of 2019, and it sounds like this is the sort of style you need.

They’re typically wider and deeper than an average sink, which means they provide more room for doing kitchen and laundry tasks efficiently and easily, including scrubbing oven racks and soaking clothes and dishes.

Butler sinks with a crisp fireclay finish, as seen in the Novi sink by Turner Hastings, are a timeless style. They are durable enough to meet your daily demands, and will work in modern, provincial and Hamptons-style homes.

I’d love to create a Mediterraneanstyle setting with a citrus tree or two in my courtyard. What’s the best wa way to plant and grow fruit trees in a compact space? Izzy, via email Citrus trees planted in CottaSEAL C tterracotta pots ooze Mediterranean style, and pint-size varieties such as ‘Lots a Lemons’ or ‘Sublimes’ will only grow to 1.5m or 2m. Citrus are also suited to espalier, the art of training a tree to grow flat along a wall. To do this, erect a network of guide wires along your wall or fence, about 30cm apart. Plant the tree in the middle of this framework and attach the side branches to each wire with flexible ties, creating a series of horizontal tiers. Prune off any branches that don’t fit the pattern using secateurs such as Cyclone’s Aluminium Bypass pruners. Continue to tie and prune as your tree grows and you’ll be picking fresh fruit in no time!

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What type of wall and floor tiles will make my small ensuite feel more spacious? Fraser, via Instagram Choosing the right tiles for your walls and floors can create the illusion of having more space in a room, but it’s tricky. Tiles that are too big will make the room seem smaller while, on the other hand, tiles that are very small (such as mosaic tiles) will add extra grout lines and this can also visually shrink the space. With that in mind, I recommend medium-size tiles in a white or light neutral tone. Another trick that can help make a room feel more spacious is to avoid using too many different tile styles in the one space. ‘Bleeding’ the same tile from one surface or area to the next will make your ensuite bathroom seem bigger and minimise visual clutter.

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BATHROOM DESIGN BY BASSET LOBAZA ARCHITECTS AND MELISSA LUNARDON. LEMON IMAGE: ALAMY

We’ve been using the same white dinnerware set for years and it’s time for something new and modern.

However, the set can’t be too precious as it will be used for everyday meals.

What do you suggest? Emily, via email Although we love nothing more than a classic white plate here at Maxwell & Williams, it’s how that plate is layered with other colours and textures that will make your table truly memorable.

Taking inspiration from contemporary cafe culture, the Caviar Granite range from Maxwell & Williams is the perfect choice for updating your everyday dinnerware. Our Caviar Granite range is beautifully textured and can be mixed and matched with your existing white tableware. And we’ll be adding new designs to the collection just in time for the summer entertaining season, including tapas-style serving pieces for when you have friends over.

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From a new collaboration between outdoor furniture brand Tait and contemporary textiles house Mokum, the Trace collection brings all-weather luxury to alfresco living, raising the bar in backyards all over Australia. Designed by Adam Goodrum, Trace comes in fabrics that look and feel like they should be reserved for a parlour, but in fact are made to face the elements out on the patio or by the pool.

Volley chairs upholstered in Mokum ‘South Beach’ outdoor velvet in Sky, $1210 each; madebytait.com.au

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This rear yard was angular and uninviting until a makeover introduced circular planters that tied everything together WORDS LOUISE McDAID PHOTOGRAPHY SUE STUBBS

THIS PAGE The key elements in the garden are shape and colour, epitomised by the round white and timber planters. Their circular shapes interrupt the space’s many right angles and bring lighter tones to the dark palette. Tulloch two-seater sofa in Charcoal and matching coffee table, both from Eco Outdoor. The plant hanging over the table is Rhipsalis.

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hen Sherry and Hugh Bush

hired landscape designer Mike Cass to transform their compact 50-square-metre yard in Sydney’s Mosman, they were after something unique.

“We needed to improve the indoor/outdoor flow and have privacy from the surrounding buildings, but we also wanted lots of lovely, interesting things to look at,” says Hugh.

As long-time art lovers, they were drawn to Mike’s inventive style and asked him to devise a plan that would surprise them, something “out of the box”. The resulting design is a playful arrangement of circular planters at different heights – imaginatively counterposing the L-shaped space riddled with right angles. “We hadn’t anticipated those beautiful circular shapes that draw your eye out of the living area and into the garden; we were thrilled with his ideas,” say Sherry.

The primary element of the garden is an elliptical paved area outside the living room – throw open the doors and the internal area immediately expands. While fitting with the circular theme, the paved area isn’t symmetrical. It’s a natural shape that extracts more from the space along its beautifully curved edges. Both functional and aesthetically appealing, it allows more than enough room for lounging and dining, with plenty of vacant space around that to ensure an uncluttered feel.

Enhancing the indoor/outdoor flow are the paving lines, which draw the eye outside. The pavers are repurposed black tiles laid at odd angles, with a two-tile-wide ‘rib’ offset from the centre. This results in angles that somehow work with the other lines and curves in the garden to produce an overall balance.

The rib encourages your eye to follow it, while the tiles laid crosswise inspire glances in other directions.

All the circular components sit well together and counterbalance the vertical walls. Key to this are two large individual elements: a mid-height planter clad in western red cedar, and a ground-level circle of mini mondo grass. A big fan of free space, Mike has resisted the temptation to fill up the paved area.

“It is really easy to put in a hard surface for a chair,” he says, “but are you really going to sit there?”

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“The dwarf snake plants in the timber planter look like a fire of green flames, especially when they’re lit up at night” SHERRY BUSH, OWNER

ABOVE Cladding the massive steel planter are western red cedar batons. To the left is an olive tree, and dwarf mondo grass grows in the right corner.

The pavers were reclaimed from China. Once used in 19th-century Shikumen houses, they are now known as The Luo Family ‘Shanghai Antique Brick’ in Black from GatherCo.

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the theme. A symmetrical white pot, a stool and smaller pots on the coffee table create points of interest, along with other sculptural pieces. This is enlivening, with intrigue derived from their positioning and the contrasts in consistency. One example is the timber-clad planter tantalisingly overlapping the paved edge; another is the warm timber against the cool cobbled tiles.

Textural combinations continue with the plants. The foliage of the garden’s bamboo, olive, mondo grass, sansevieria and native violets are all different in shape and size, with colour diversity adding to the appealing effect. Slender weaver’s bamboo culms, their lower leaves removed, stand beside pre-existing lilly pilly trunks for further textural impact. All the lilly pillies have had their lower branches removed to maximise space and light.

The canopy of these and the bamboo tops provide the privacy screening Hugh and Sherry were after. Most of the other plantings are ground-level low: ball-shaped shrubs, grassy strands and spreading plants carpeting the ground. Only the mid-layer is open and free of bulky plants. The result? Spaciousness.

Behind the bamboo is a backdrop of spotted-gum fencing, which warms up the dark colour palette, along with a coppertoned wall at the end of the artist’s nook. Both areas of visual interest are testament to Mike’s ethos of “all surfaces in a small space should have a ‘treatment’ because they are in close proximity and highly noticeable”.

Even though there was a lot of planning, Sherry and Hugh hadn’t envisaged how good the garden was to be, but sum up the end result by saying, “Mike came up with surprising solutions that made us very, very happy.” What more could one ask for?

For more information on projects by Mike Cass, go to designit.co

ABOVE AND OPPOSITE This is part of the L-shaped section the owners refer to as the artist’s nook. A bespoke steel table sits on the native violet groundcover.

Lining the fence is slender weaver’s bamboo, with the lower leaves removed. At the end of the space is a wall covered with copper sheets left to patina and matched with a rusted stool on the side.

POTS OF STYLE Introduce colour and shape with eye-catching planters FROM LEFT Salt & Pepper ‘Refine’ totem planter in Grey, $49, Domayne. Banjo terrazzo pot, $129, Capra Designs. Triton deep bowl, $295, Garden Life. Tuscan Path ‘Florence’ resin bowl in Green, $25.68, Bunnings. Willow Range composite ‘JITT’ pot, from $99, The Balcony Garden.

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“In a garden you want to feel curious, not cheated by it all being too obvious”

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MIKE CASS, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

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F I RST I M P RE SS IO N S Cladding materials can really jazz up your home’s facade. Here are the latest looks you need to know about WORDS GEORGIA MADDEN

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he exterior of your home is the first thing

people see – which gives you the perfect opportunity to make a statement. “Cladding is a fantastic way to add texture and character to the exterior of a house,” says Sonia Simpfendorfer, creative director at Nexus Designs. It can also be used to disguise a less-than-perfect facade, adds Damien Abicic, architect and principal at Pivot Studio: “Your building might be a simple box, but beautiful cladding or an interesting combination of cladding materials can make it appear spectacular.”

Choose right, and cladding offers much more than just good looks, says David McCrae, principal at mm+j architects.

“It can also provide thermal and sound insulation, as well as fire resistance, which can save you money, boost your privacy and provide protection.”

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THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Low-maintenance Weathertex wall cladding.

Beautiful rust-prone Corten steel. Weathertex panels made from sustainable hardwood.

Terracade cladding finishes.

Weathergroove Woodsman architectural panels by Weathertex. OPPOSITE Axon cladding by James Hardie has given this awkward shaped extension a contemporary look.

The colour choice was inspired by the darkest colour in the feature brick, and is matched with the fence panels.

cladding Lightweight cladding materials such as metal and fibre-cement sheeting are quick and easy to install, and perfect for adding drama to the outside of your home. They can be cut, carved or even curved to different shapes, and combined with other materials, such as timber, brick and stone.

Up the interest level with metals such as Corten steel (which weathers to a rusted patina), aluminium, zinc or copper. Many new styles feature grooves and threedimensional profiles that will create intriguing shadow play on your facade.

If you have a coastal home, consider classic weatherboards or new-look minimalist panels. “We’ve seen an increase in demand for panels with vertical lines, thinner-groove profiles, and unsealed

cladding that is left to naturally weather and silver off,” says Jason O’Hagan, managing director at Weathertex, which specialises in timber cladding.

To add a rich and earthy look to your exterior, think about innovative Terracade cladding, a fired terracotta clay that comes in a range of nature-inspired hues from deep red to light grey in matt, grooved and glazed finishes. “Terracade offers a stylish, maintenance-free finish that is energy-efficient, naturally retains its colour and withstands weather extremes,” says Brett Ward, general manager of Brickworks (Terracade’s parent company).

Terracotta is innately durable and colour-fast, and this product comes with a 100-year product warranty.

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natural finishes Natural cladding materials, such as timber and stone, are firmly in the spotlight in 2019. Designers are using them to soften harsh architectural lines, as well as mixing them with other materials and finishes, such as brick, render, concrete and steel, to create multi-layered exteriors that connect seamlessly with the environment.

According to David McCrae, charred timber cladding and recycled Australian species are the ones to watch.

Stone is another appealing option.

“Its natural variation adds texture and depth, and blends the boundaries between inside and out,” says Jen Stumbles, co-owner of Eco Outdoor. Get the look of solid stone blocks in lightweight, easy-to-install wall panels from companies such as Eco Outdoor and PGH Bricks & Pavers. For an on-trend look, opt for styles with a rugged, organic edge, she says: “Crazy paving has moved from floors to walls, creating a striking look.”

For a fast and affordable exterior upgrade, nothing beats paint. And it’s not just for walls, says Erin Hearns, assistant colour manager at Haymes Paint. “Even roofs, guttering and garage doors can be updated with paint.” Be sure to choose a finish that will last, says Andrea Lucena-Orr, colour planning and communications manager at Dulux. “Choose a quality paint that is designed to withstand extreme heat and heavy rain, and offers UV, stain and mould resistance.”

Exterior paint palettes are increasingly drawn from the Australian landscape, says Sonia Simpfendorfer. “Clay colours, brown and earthy tones are gaining momentum – and grey isn’t going anywhere.” Andrea concurs, adding, “Soft grey-greens, sage greens and grey-beiges are popular and work with many home styles. Then add a pop of colour by painting the door a bright shade.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Haymes Woodcare timber finish on the exterior of a Federation cottage. Charred timber and stone wall cladding finishes from Eco Outdoor.

Front door paint in Dulux Indian Red; exterior in Dulux Antique White USA. Dulux paint colours in Green Spruce, Minimalist White and Italian Clay.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Stunning no-maintenance bricks from PGH Bricks. Columns featuring Rockcote Quicksand Coarse render. Rockcote renders in Coarse, Medium and Fine.

PHOTOGRAPHY: LISA COHEN (INDIAN RED DOOR), ROSS EASON (ROCKCOTE)

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render If you’re looking for more depth than paint or want to conceal a less-thanpristine facade on a budget, consider render. It provides a tough, long-lasting and water-resistant finish, and can be applied to anything from brick and plasterboard to concrete.

“Modern renders are so versatile,” says Christine Cameron, co-owner of Rockcote. “Choose from fine, medium and coarse grain, which can be applied in different ways to achieve anything from a smooth, modern aesthetic or a rustic effect to a marble or stone look.” Colourwise, grey renders are holding strong, she says. “We are also seeing a return to warmer, desert-inspired neutrals.”

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Chef Josh Niland is making waves in the seafood world with his new and exciting approach to sourcing, preparing and eating fish. He shares recipes and tips in his new cookbook, The Whole Fish POACHED HAPUKA, ARTICHOKES & GARLIC MAYONNAISE

“As an apprentice I would eat out in Sydney’s restaurants as frequently as I could, and whole paycheques at times would be blown on extravagant meals.

During that time of exploration, one of the best dishes I tried was a simple poached kingfish with artichokes cooked in sauce barigoule at the wonderful restaurant Bistrode. Here is my interpretation of that wonderful plate of food.” Recipe, page 146.

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t’s true to say that Josh Niland is becoming something of

a seafood superstar. His award-winning fish-centric restaurant St Peter, named after the patron saint of fishermen, in Sydney’s Paddington came first in 2016, when his fish degustation became famous. It was then followed by Australia’s first Fish Butchery right next door, where Josh champions his philosophy of cooking with the entire fish – or ‘fin-to-fin’ as he likes to call it. He really does have a recipe for every part of the fish and is all about locally sourced, sustainable seafood.

Josh’s new book, The Whole Fish, showcases his approach – understanding there’s more to a fish than just the fillet. And while it does go into fish-butchery basics, the heart of the book celebrates his delicious combinations of fresh ingredients, such as sorrel and verjuice, and tahini and lemon yoghurt. Dive in!

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FRIED WHITEBAIT

“This is a simple snack that we like having on the menu at Fish Butchery. It requires very little work, though I have suggested removing the whitebait from the fryer and finishing cooking over a charcoal grill as it adds a savoury smoky flavour and will help the fish stay crisper for longer. Always check whitebait before serving to friends as they can carry sand in their gills and scales, which is unnoticeable to the eye.”

fried whitebait

greenback flounder in verjuice & sorrel

SERVES 4

SERVES 4

2L (8 cups) canola or grapeseed oil, for deep-frying 480g whitebait (sandy sprats), de-sanded 200g (1 cup) fine rice flour Sea salt flakes 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground juniper berries

2 x 500g greenback flounder, gutted and scaled 120ml extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt flakes 120ml verjuice 130g (1 cup) large leaf sorrel, sliced

1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan until it reaches 180°C. 2 If a charcoal barbecue or gas-burning barbecue is accessible, use this for the second part of the cooking. This is an optional additional method of cookery, but one that elevates the flavour of the whitebait. Light the barbecue.

3 Place half the whitebait in a coarse sieve and add enough rice flour to lightly coat. Shake the sieve to remove the excess flour, then repeat with the other half of the fish. Tip a small batch of the dusted whitebait carefully into the hot oil and deep-fry for 45 seconds. Remove and drain on paper towel. Season well with salt. Repeat until all the whitebait is fried, then arrange them on a wire rack. Position this rack over the hottest part of the grill and, using a spoon, toss the whitebait around so that the outside of the fish chars and colours evenly.

4 Transfer the fish to a bowl and season liberally with the pepper, Sichuan pepper, ground juniper berries and more salt. Serve immediately as a snack with mayonnaise and a lemon wedge.

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1 Light a charcoal barbecue. Make sure the grill is hot and charcoal has cooked down to embers. Alternatively, light a gas barbecue.

2 Brush the flounder with a little olive oil all over the skin and season well with sea salt. Grill the flounders directly on the grill rack on the white side (or bottom side) for 4 minutes, then turn over and cook for a further 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature on the bone reaches 60°C on a probe thermometer.

3 Pour the remaining olive oil and verjuice onto a flat baking tray and warm the tray on the side of the grill. Transfer flounder to the warm tray and leave to rest off the heat for 5 minutes.

4 Position the flounder, white side up, on a flat plate. Return the baking tray to the grill and, using a whisk, mix the fish juices into the verjuice and olive oil, then spoon over the fish. Finish with sorrel leaves.

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GREENBACK FLOUNDER IN VERJUICE & SORREL

“I have the privilege of working with fisherman Bruce Collis of Corner Inlet in Victoria. His fish are truly unrivalled. Greenback flounder are remarkable, but yellowbelly flounder, sole or turbot are excellent substitutes.”

“My philosophy with fish is to minimise waste and maximise flavour. The two key tools that I use to achieve this are whole fish cookery and dry-ageing” JOSH

poached hapuka, artichokes & garlic mayonnaise SERVES 6

6 x 180g hapuka, bass grouper or bar cod fillets, skin on and pin-boned BARIGOULE

1 tablespoon coriander seeds ½ tablespoon fennel seeds ½ tablespoon black peppercorns 1 fresh bay leaf 4 thyme sprigs 300ml extra-virgin olive oil ½ onion, finely sliced ½ carrot, finely sliced ½ celery heart stalk, finely sliced ½ garlic bulb 500ml (2 cups) dry white wine 500ml (2 cups) water 1kg Jerusalem artichokes, halved GARLIC MAYONNAISE

2 egg yolks ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar Fine salt 250ml (1 cup) grapeseed oil Juice of ½ lemon 3 garlic cloves, finely grated

then spoon over the fish. Add a generous tablespoon of the mayonnaise and serve with the fresh herbs, if using.

Notes Traditionally a barigoule is used to poach and preserve artichokes. This stock has a generous layer of oil on top of it, but don’t discard as it acts as a vinaigrette for the dish. The aromatics and vegetables also make a beautiful garnish for the finished dish.

tommy ruff, macadamia tahini & lemon yoghurt SERVES 4

4 small broccolini stems 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt flakes 4 butterflied Tommy ruff (herring) Lemon juice, to taste LEMON YOGHURT

1 lemon, preferably Meyer 250g (1 cup) natural yoghurt, plus extra if necessary Sea salt flakes MACADAMIA TAHINI

250g (1½ cups) macadamia nuts

1 Heat a small charcoal grill, gas barbecue or chargrill pan for grilling the fish. (For the best result, I suggest a charcoal grill.)

2 To make the lemon yoghurt, use a small knife to prick small holes over the lemon, then add to a saucepan and cover with cold water.

TO SERVE (OPTIONAL) Bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the lemon and repeat ½ bunch each French tarragon, flat-leaf (Italian) parsley this process two more times. This will result in the lemon being very and chervil, leaves picked soft and nearly all the bitterness of the pith will have been removed.

3 sorrel leaves, sliced Cut the lemon in half and remove the seeds, then blitz in a blender ½ bunch dill, sprigs picked until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with baking paper to prevent a skin forming. Refrigerate until chilled.

1 For the barigoule, tie the spices and herbs together in a muslin 3 Mix chilled purée with the yoghurt and a pinch of salt. Set aside. cloth (cheesecloth) to make a bouquet garni.

4 For the tahini, preheat the oven to 160°C. Roast the macadamias 2 Heat the olive oil in a large, wide-based saucepan and cook the on a baking tray for 15 minutes, or until a light tan colour. Transfer onion, carrot, celery and garlic for 7 minutes until tender, without to a Thermomix set to 70°C; blend for 10 minutes until completely colouring. Add the wine and bouquet garni and bring to the boil. smooth. Alternatively, blitz in a blender with a little warm water.

Add the water and return to the boil, then set aside.

5 Brush the broccolini stems with a little olive 3 For the mayonnaise, place the egg yolks, mustard, oil and season with salt. Grill over a medium– vinegar and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. high heat for 2 minutes, or until tender. Finely Continue whisking, slowly drizzling in the grapeseed oil cut the stems into small discs while stopping to form a thick emulsion. Add the lemon juice and garlic. short of the florets and set aside.

It should be the thickness of softly whipped cream; 6 Brush the fish skin with a little oil and salt, adjust with a little warm water if needed. Set aside. then grill, skin side down, over a high heat for 4 Place 500ml (2 cups) of the barigoule liquid and the 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the skin. cooked vegetables in a large saucepan and set aside.

When the fish is 70 per cent cooked, remove Place remaining barigoule liquid in a large, heavy-based from the rack and fold over so the fillets are lidded pan and bring to the boil. Add artichokes and cook sandwiched together. until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

7 To serve, place a spoonful of the tahini in the 5 Turn off the heat, add the fish, cover and set aside centre of a plate and a spoonful of the lemon This is an e edited dited dit ed extract from for 7–8 minutes until the flesh is just opaque. Carefully yoghurt inside. Brush the broccolini with a little Niland, The Whole Fish by Josh Niland transfer the fish to a plate and gently peel away the skin. more oil and season with lemon juice. Place published by Hardie Grant 6 Bring the reserved 500ml (2 cups) barigoule liquid and a pile of the cut stems and small florets on top Books. It costs $55 and is all the vegetables, including the artichokes, to a simmer, of the sauces, then add the fish alongside. available in stores nationally.

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TOMMY RUFF, MACADAMIA TAHINI & LEMON YOGHURT

“The richness of Australia’s favourite nut, the macadamia, and the acidity and floral aroma of lemon yoghurt complement this beautiful underused species of fish.”

“Tommy ruff (or Australian herring) has a very clean, briny flavour and is full of good oils.

It’s a perfect fish for the grill” JOSH

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