In Focus February 2023 - Jellis Craig

In Focus

Front and Inside Cover images courtesy of ducksnest. furniture

DESIGN MOVEMENTS TO WATCH IN 2023

A look into European interior trends gaining popularity in 2023, with a focus on authentic design that goes the distance.

FURNITURE FAVOURITES

Is 2023 the year to invest in high-quality furniture? Discover our top 5 Melbournebased designers and stockists to level up your interiors.

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Capturing a century worth of Edwardian charm and complementing it with compelling European modernity, this captivating entertainer is unsurpassed beauty in Murrumbeena.

MANSARD

Mansard delivers a life of impeccable quality to the verdant Kooyong streetscape. Discover the next luxury development in one of Melbourne’s most coveted suburbs.

MY NEIGHBOURHOOD WITH TRENT COLLIE

We sat down with Jellis Craig Bayside Glen Eira Director, Trent Collie to talk about what he loves about his neighbourhood and how the area has changed over the years.

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Design movements to watch in 2023

Susan Pehar, founder of ducksnest. interiors and ducksnest. furniture is a believer in investing in authentic design that goes the distance, rather than trends that date quickly and contribute to landfill. Susan looks to the European design industry for inspiration, here are the design movements she is seeing for the year ahead.

Susan Pehar Founder of ducksnest.

Biophilic design

More architects and interior designers are designing based on the principles of Biophilic Design, a concept where the occupant becomes connected to nature through their built environment. The design could be interwoven directly with nature through space and place, or indirectly, through the use of natural materials. Specifying timber pieces that are in their most raw form, allowing the wood to breathe and feel as natural as possible is a design focus of mine.

Sustainability focus

Sustainability has been on designers’ minds for years, however, it is now at the absolute forefront. We are seeing a shift to specifying sustainable and local materials. There are now some fabulous furniture makers out of Europe where protecting the earth is at the core of their business models. We are launching a phenomenal new furniture brand in 2023 that explores how plastic waste can be used as a material to create a product that is long-lasting and has a higher emotional and material value.

Viva Magenta

I am loving the return to colour and deep pigment hues used across joinery and furniture. The 2023 Pantone colour of the year, Vivid Magenta is bold and energetic. I see it being applied in upholstery, natural and sustainable fibres and would look incredible in a wool texture.

A celebration of scale

One of my favourite directions in the design world is the new take on scale and proportion. We are seeing oversized furniture being placed in small spaces for drama and impact, or similarly very small pieces being used within expansive spaces. Curves are back in a big way and it’s been interesting to watch large, curved and sculptural forms used in surprising ways for example in staircases and walls.

Traditional meets Contemporary

I have always enjoyed combining furniture from various eras, mixing heirloom with contemporary pieces or antiques with modern art. Fabric houses are embracing this ethos, designing traditional motives and applying them to a very modern colour palette. Designers Guild is a fabric house I’ve long admired and specified. Their colour palettes and use of shape and motif are always fresh, inspiring and of the current moment yet understated and timeless.

Furniture Favourites

We know it takes more than the perfect location and floor plan to make a house a home. Furniture, art, and décor play an integral part in the process. Interior design is a personal journey, and with so much inspiration to find online, it can be hard to know where to start and what to invest in. Whichever way you like to style your home, in this article we’ve put together some of our favourite Melbourne-based designers and stockists to level up your interiors.

ducksnest.

ducksnest. is the curator and Australian brand partner of the iconic Bosnian furniture brand ARTISAN. With a lifelong admiration of handcrafted techniques and commitment to true sustainability, founder Susan Pehar hand-selects timeless, unique pieces for the residential and commercial designer sectors. The ducksnest. showroom is an immersive experience, where innovative European design is celebrated in a range of tactile and aspirational executions for the Australian built environment.

ducksnest.com.au

Fenton & Fenton

Melburnians that love the thrill of colour, striking prints and a shimmering, fully stocked bar cart - will be no stranger to the curated collections of Fenton & Fenton. Walking inside the Prahran showroom feels like stepping into the pages of Vogue Living magazine, with layers on layers of bold and eclectic motifs. A design mecca for those brave enough for their bright and sometimes quirky homewares, art and furniture. Fenton & Fenton is best known for their Bone Inlay pieces, which are handcrafted from ethically sourced buffalo bones in India. Two doors down from the showroom, sits the Fenton & Fenton Gallery. A space filled with dynamic and diverse artwork from like-minded creatives as a place for self-expression, exhibitions and art events.

fentonandfenton.com.au

Image via Fenton & Fenton

Image via ducksnest.

Modern Times

Though not new, Modern Times is an ever-evolving showroom and gallery space in Melbourne’s Fitzroy that is refreshed every fortnight with newly restored pieces. The pieces are all handpicked by the brand’s expert team on their vintage product trips to Europe, then lovingly restored and added to the light and airy showroom. Heavily influenced by contemporary Australian art and design coupled with vintage European design furniture, Modern Times started with a series of pop-up shops in 2010 and by 2012 the permanent shop on Smith Street had arrived.

moderntimes.com.au

grazia&co

grazia&co is a Melbourne based furniture design and manufacturing company, dedicated to the values of authenticity, integrity and community. The business services both architecture and design professionals. grazia&co’s signature collections marry aesthetic simplicity with a focus on detail and finish; a philosophy mirrored by their dedication to service and the ability to customise and collaborate through flexible production capabilities. Informed by over 25 years experience, grazia&co manufacture

locally in Melbourne, ensuring longevity and sustainability through classic design principles and skilled workmanship that fulfills both functional and aesthetic needs. grazia&co fosters creative partnerships with Australia’s leading designers to ensure Australian design remains accessible. grazia&co’s popular pieces are instantly recognisable in many of Australia’s high-end restaurants and boutique accommodations.

graziaandco.com.au

Made by Morgen

Made by Morgen describes their practice as refined yet boundless, conscious furniture design, emphasising a products ability to age and embody a story. Made by Morgen takes inspiration from midcentury Scandinavian design whereby they work by hand to create refreshing, unique and individualised pieces for people, places and spaces. Made by Morgen maintains traditional workmanship and quality, sourcing materials that support this standard.

madebymorgen.com

Image via Modern Times

Image via grazia&co

Image via Made by Morgen

Image via Made by Morgen

My Neighbourhood

with Trent Collie

You entered the real estate industry nearly two decades ago. What do you love most about living and working in Bentleigh?

I am born and bred in Bentleigh. It is such a great location, I have fond memories of jumping on my bike straight after school and either riding to the beach or to Moorabbin to watch St Kilda train.

I love working in this area as it is a family friendly place to raise kids. An abundance of great schools, parks, cafes.

It really has the feel of a country town – you walk down the main street and know everyone.

Tell us what has changed in your area over this time.

Redevelopment has doubled in the area since I started my career in real estate. The design of homes has varied. We have an eclectic mix of beautiful period homes with contemporary builds.

The demographic of residents has changed dramatically due to young families wanting to buy in the area for the great schools and amenities. It’s also a stones throw away from the bay and beach lifestyle.

Do you remember the first home you sold? Tell us about that.

It was an unrenovated period home in Bentleigh. I was lucky enough to sell it at Auction and they still live there today!

What advice would you give to an up-and-coming agent on how to form and maintain great relationships?

Trent Collie, Director and father of two, has lived in Bentleigh his whole life and has witnessed the evolution of period homes to contemporary builds. With a long history and specialised focus on the Bayside and Glen Eira real estate market, he contributes his success to maintaining relationships and being present in his local area. We sat down with Trent to find out his recommendations in and around Melbourne’s bayside area and how he and his family spend their weekends.

Trent Collie Director

Be humble – people want to deal with a genuine, real person. I love the saying “be yourself, everyone else is taken”.

My key for maintaining my relationships is to check in, not everything is about a sale.

I am present in my local area – at the coffee shop, the butcher, the supermarket. I love to getting to know everyone in my area – my wife finds it funny that every trip down the street takes me twice as long because I love a chat.

If you had a friend visiting from interstate, where would you take them...

FOR COFFEE

Best coffee in town is Tax Agent. A little hole in the wall in Bentleigh with a great community vibe.

FOR LUNCH

France Soir.

FOR AN ACTIVITY

Watching the mighty Saints at RSEA Park.

FOR DINNER

Grill Americano.

FOR A DRINK

A nightcap cocktail at Wolfe & Molone.

Do you have a favourite sold property? What made that so memorable?

My absolute favourite was 9 Colin Street, Bentleigh East – it broke the record for the highest price in Bentleigh East and built by a very well known builder in the area, Thomas Archer. We had over 100 groups through and every single person loved it! It had everything you would want in a beautiful family home. A entertainers dream!

What is a must-read book or podcast you recommend?

Rich Roll. He delivers intimate and deep conversion with his podcast guests - some of the brightest and forward thinking minds.

Can you share a favourite quote from someone you look up to?

“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

IambornandbredinBentleigh.Itissuchagreatlocation,Ihavefond memoriesofjumpingonmybikestraightafterschoolandeitherriding to the beach or to Moorabbin to watch St Kilda train.

Capturing a century worth of Edwardian charm and complementing it with compelling European modernity, this captivating entertainer is unsurpassed beauty in Murrumbeena. Beautifully connecting the original timeless qualities of high ceilings, Baltic pine floorboards, intricate leadlights and box bay windows with the modern class of Black Butt highlights.

Relishing utter peace and tranquillity privately tucked away amongst lush garden surrounds, this striking two storey residence showcases capacious proportions and multiple living zones caters to modern family enjoyment. Soaring ceilings, timber floors and French windows introduce a formal living and dining domain.

Nathan Waterson 0439 905 188

Jodie McCarthy 0438 072 055

EDWARDIAN FAMILY OASIS

In an esteemed locale, incomparable family convenience and a vibrant contemporary transformation elevates ornate period grandeur within this c1915 Edwardian domain occupying a substantial 696sqm approx. allotment. Showcasing multiple distinct living zones, a versatile floorplan and seamless indoor/ outdoor entertaining complete with a heated self cleaning swimming pool, endless possibilities await.

Deftly fusing designer vision with period heritage in a buzzing locale, this single fronted Victorian is now a three bedroom, two bathroom dream. Beginning with two large bedrooms and a chic bathroom with exposed brick wall, the home flows into a stunning, spacious kitchen/dining/family.

Captivating in all its glory, this delightful four bedroom Californian presents adorned period intricacy together with enhanced functionality designed for modern family ease. Proudly showcasing luminous leadlight windows and soaring ceilings, the intelligent floorplan incorporates a wide entrance hallway that leads to an open conversion saturated in natural light.

Paula Beavis 0407 267 366

Sam Rigopoulos 0425 834 583

There’s a brilliant sense of light that makes this stylishly renovated three bedroom block fronted Victorian wonderfully modern. Picture perfect from the street and featuring high-end appointments, this carefully considered home features spacious bedrooms and a light-filled lounge that reflect the homes Victorian heritage.

Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986

Noah Lautman-Wurt 0424 635 277

BESPOKE BRILLIANCE BY TINA LINDNER

The look, the luxury and the allure – all such signature attributes of a Tina Lindner design – leave an unforgettable impression throughout this beautiful, brilliant contemporary home. Dramatic, dynamic external lines defined by the beauty of timber tones precede superlative spaces including living and dining areas featuring polished concrete floors and seamless flow to elegant landscaping.

Sam Rigopoulos 0425 834 583 Paula Beavis 0407 267 366

Modern family living is taken to new heights with this Edwardian master piece. Flawlessly merging period grandeur with contemporary living, a superb façade beyond landscaped gardens unveils beautifully renovated, extensive interiors where a no expense spared approach sees first-class finishes showcased throughout this showstopping home.

A truly captivating setting for grand scale entertaining, this irresistible family home combines all the essential elements to package a lifestyle beyond compare. Whether it’s the multiple light splashed living domains, chef’s designer kitchen, professionally landscaped gardens or the shimmering fully tiled, inground contemporary pool, there is something for everyone in this spectacular modern showpiece.

Transformed from terrace cottage origins into a four bedroom, two bathroom residence behind its traditionally pretty period image, this Victorian’s superb indoor-outdoor spaces flow to a landscaped backdrop that concludes with convenient car access from Steampacket Lane.

Harmoniously integrating charismatic mid-century design with exquisite contemporary enhancements by Eastop Architects, this c.1956 showpiece family residence offers an enviable entertainers’ lifestyle across three spacious levels. Enjoying a superb location at the head of a peaceful cul-de-sac, the home is set just a short stroll from lush Mullum Mullum Creek Trail.

Minimalist in design, this exquisite home creates instant impact with its architectural finesse and stunning open proportions that will embrace a large and intergenerational family. Extensively renovated yet remaining loyal to its 70’s origins and bespoke features. Integrating outdoors on this acre property with abundant decking, a swimming pool and tennis court.

Boasting enviable contemporary interiors enhanced by exceptional quality finishes, this brand new luxury residence presents an expansive zoned layout ideal for harmonious multi-generational living. Framed by a manicured lawn and landscaped gardens, the home is positioned just a short stroll from leafy Ted Ajani Reserve, local Macedon Square shopping and buses.

Behind

Blessed with sizeable proportions and lots of heartwarming character; this divine 2010 built home will capture your heart from the moment of arrival. Beyond its storybook façade, the interior is accentuated by lofty ceilings and striking Karri floorboards throughout, starting with an elegant lounge room with a box bay window and the warm glow of a gas log fireplace.

A home like no other, this enchanting residence exudes a sense of grandeur and unforgettable charm. Featuring a stunning textual combination of rendered mudbrick walls juxtaposed with reclaimed timber and beautiful stained-glass windows, the unique floorplan is configured over multiple levels, introduced by solid church-like double doors that welcome you inside to a generous lounge room.

A spectacular statement in architectural finesse and lifestyle affluence with panoramic bay views over the park, this sophisticated tri-level 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath beachfront residence has been curated without compromise to deliver the ultimate in contemporary luxury.

This magnificent Moroccan-inspired, multi-level residence exudes an undeniable ‘wow’ factor, combining the intricate beauty of pattern and texture with modern, coastal comfort. From a quiet, service road opposite Tyrone foreshore, this substantial home spans three levels complimented by glorious treetop and Port Phillip Bay vistas.

Beautifully renovated period home 100m from parklands. A formula this good rarely hits the market. A double fronted Victorian in top location positioned between Bridge Rd and Swan St. A short walk to Burnley Station, Burnley Park and Yarra River. Across from community gardens and a stroll to famed cafes in a wonderful neighbourhood.

Nestled in amongst picture perfect flourishing greenery, this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom c1924 Californian Bungalow uncovers a seamless architectural renovation of high family class and heralded poolside enjoyment. Beyond its timeless façade, this gorgeous home features an alluring gallery-style hallway, an enchanting sitting room retaining its strapped ceilings and original fireplace.

Set in the much sought-after 13th Beach Estate, this contemporary family home has been crafted to reflect its serene natural surroundings. It features a luxe master bedroom suite set in its own private and secluded wing with stunning dual aspect over the extensive rear gardens and the tranquil side courtyard.

Stephen Bowtell 0455 038 022

All images are artistic impressions

Starting from $1,495,000 Armadale 9864 5000

WHERE

Mansard delivers a life of impeccable quality to the verdant Kooyong streetscape. Traditional yet sophisticated architecture forms the foundation for elegantly crafted interiors, opening out to generous garden spaces swept with abundant landscaping. Tucked within one of Melbourne’s most admired communities, residents will have Kooyong’s finest offerings at their fingertips.

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