on the highlights from everyone’s favourite reno show KITCHEN NEWS The latest and greatest for your home’s hub

luke & jasmin

Inspired by the 1910s The kitchen is the heart of any home, and a respect for their nominated era balanced with modern tech and contemporary finishes set a strong heartbeat for Luke and Jasmin. We all need to celebrate our COVID curves and house four was ALL about curves: in the walls, skylights, mirrors, bedheads and even the kitchen sink! The curves in the island bench and its opposing wall are accentuated by the curves in the scalloped timber cladding, and the contrasting white stone benchtop and cabinetry are simply divine.

Pops of gold bring a bit of 1910s bling, and the fluted glass (more curves) is a solid nod to that time. The warmth of the timber would make any lucky buyer feel right at home, and the stack of appliances, spacious butler’s pantry and endless storage could satisfy the fussiest of chefs. Despite their rocky start, Luke and Jasmin have continued to stun us with their modern yet organic take on the 1910s brief, delivering warm tones, eclectic styling and clever design.

STYLE STEALS

FROM LEFT Lucas Weave metal and Danish cord kitchen/bar stool in Black/Charcoal, $862, Satara. Mizu ‘Drift MK2’ gooseneck pull-out sink mixer in Brushed Gold, POA, Reece. Nature’s Oak character-grade European-oak flooring, POA, Carpet Court. Selina highball glasses in Grey, $44.95 for set of four, Freedom. Cian two-piece outdoor powdercoated-metal and olefin sofa and table set in Grey, $3199, Domayne. Dry Pressed Architectural bricks in Organic White, $4160 per 1000, PGH Bricks & Pavers. Tampa fibre-clay concrete planter in Milky White (37cm x 37cm), $109, Schots Home Emporium.

jimmy & tam

INSIDE | RENOVATE

Inspired by the 1950s From the get-go, the Queensland power couple hit us with their Fifties love affair and we lapped it up! The story told in their house is one of fun, colour and consistency, and this Palm Springs-style facade is the first page, setting the stage for what happens inside. Jimmy and Tam’s bold statement is also sure to drum up interest at auction.

Brickwork (supplied by PGH) forms the framework and low-water plants ensure that the owners’ weekends won’t be spent gardening. The scattered granite monoliths pair beautifully with the desert grasses, mother-in-law’s tongue and multiple cacti, and the breeze blocks are a great choice, lovingly watched over by a giant palm they’ve called Darren Palmer. In a warm, muddled-pink tone, the front door is perfect, but what really captures the Palm Springs aesthetic is the chimney’s column of blonde brick and mid-century signage. The Junction really sums up this home – a crossroads of modern Melbourne design and eclectic 1950s living.

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Hisense’s innovative and market-leading bottommount fridge boasts Australia’s first-ever six-star energy rating for its category. And at $1699, the savings on the black steel 519L really add up; harveynorman.com.au

here’s cheers

Special occasions call for special drinkware – behold the beauty of Karakter’s Sferico 4 (above left) and Sferico 6 glasses, $75 each from

COOL RUNNING

Cult; cultdesign.com.au

get a handle Seeking the perfect satin-finish handles for your kitchen? Designer Doorware has just

TOP STUFF Industrial in appearance and sustainably produced, Silestone’s new Loft surfaces include Nolita (shown here), POA; cosentino.com

3 OF A KIND Eco-friendly kitchen helpers Planet Luxe House Cleaner in Australian Lemon Myrtle Blend, $18, Wellbeing Island; wellbeingisland.com.au. Natural Stainless Cleaner, $13.95, Koala Eco; koala.eco. Surface All Purpose Cleaner,

$16.95, Cove; cove.cleaning

HOME & DRY

Città’s super-soft Waffle kitchen towels, shown here in Latte and Tobacco and priced at $29.90 each, are made with 100 per cent organic cotton; cittadesign.com added a rich black to its line of super-durable PVD satin-look hardware styles. See more at designerdoorware.com.au

YOU LITTLE BEAUTY Brand new from Armadillo is the Nook range of natural-fibre rugs and mats specifically made for sometimes-tricky small spots, such as by the sink. Prices start at about $140; armadillo-co.com

clean start KITCHEN NEWS Fresh finds and purposeful pieces you’ll want to own

prized tiles

If there’s one tile style Australian kitchen designers have been favouring over all others in recent months, it would have to be the beautiful, timeless Inax tile, POA, loved for its considered Japanese aesthetic and the way its glaze can bounce light

around a room; artedomus.com

PHOTOGRAPHY: ANSON SMART (ARMADILLO), DAVE KULESZA (ARTEDOMUS), PROJECT BY MRTN ARCHITECTS (TILES). STYLING: STEVE CORDONY (ARMADILLO)

INSIDE OUT | PROMOTION

ON THE WALLS Porter’s Paints Explorer Blue and Chintz Grey (hallway).

coast to coast

Let calmness wash over you through the use of a serene, sophisticated blue

colour burst

Adding colour to a room is powerful, so a timeless blue is a wise choice for your walls. A blue with grey undertones creates a refined yet e ortless aesthetic – perfect for any room in the home, particularly shared spaces. To build on a coastal look, add white to skirtings and style with light timber, natural textures and artwork.

the perfect palette

Using fine-quality pigments, Porter’s Paints colours are expertly blended to have richness, complexity and depth. The Capsule Collection contains 32 versatile colours that are carefully curated so they can make a beautiful statement on their own, or work together in any room or special space.

Porter’s Paints Hailstorm

Generate calmness and tranquillity with blue. It pairs well with greens, whites and sandy neutrals

Porter’s Paints Dark Newport Blue THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT Porter’s Paints Hailstorm is a rich, teal-inspired blue while Porter’s Paints Dark Newport Blue is a far deeper, moodier take on the Porter’s Paints Explorer Blue shown in this room.

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FINE LINES

Stripes are always right, as L&M Home’s new Loft bedding range proves. A blend of French linen and cotton, pieces start at $62. lmhome.com.au

BAMBOO TO YOU

Been wondering what bamboo is like to sleep on? Take a look at Ettitude’s range of bedding made with this adaptable fibre. ettitude.com.au

SOUND BUY Like a touch of vintage in the bedroom? Tivoli Audio’s ART Generation 2 speakers, from $449, look the part but are packed with the latest streaming tech; tivoliaudio.com.au

GLOW RIGHT AHEAD Drift off with the Cloud table lamp, $149 from Milk & Sugar. Standing a petite 28cm and featuring a pleated glass shade, it’s a lovely light for your bedside table;

EURO FLASH

milkandsugar.com.au

Inspired by desert hues and timeless tapestry, The Sheet Society’s tactile new collection of Marloe Shearling euro pillowcases (right) cost from $50 each; thesheetsociety.com.au

rest up BEDROOM NEWS Delightful discoveries for comfort and beauty

sweet for feet

Indulge in a little day-spa daydreaming by treating your toes to a pair of Hay’s soft yellow Waffle slippers, $44. They also come in Nude and Grey; hayshop.com.au

take a break

When the Kip&Co design team started working on the Vacay collection last year,

GROW WELL The height-adjustable Ralph bed, from $699, is even more enduring now that it’s available in a matt-black finish;

incyinteriors.com.au

they were inspired by the idea of holidaying at home. Little did they know... The resulting range is simply gorgeous: pastels are paired beautifully with dreamy floral prints; kipandco.com.au

wise investment Side tables don’t come any more breathtaking than this made-to-order Geo glass and rammed concrete piece. $2245; danielboddam.com

3 OF A KIND Night-time treatments Avène Hydrance Hydrating Sleeping Mask, $56.95; avene.com.au Sisley Night Cream with Collagen and Woodmallow, $255; sisley-paris.com.au Minenssey Rejuvenating Superfood Facial Elixir, $95; minenssey.com