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WINTER 2019

A peek inside

MICHAEL & CARLENE DUFFY’S ECLECTIC FAMILY HOME

ART 7 LIVING IN

inspiring ways

to bring these sleek, modern designs into your home

Build a

SMALL SPACE

Styling tips that will save the room

winter

OASIS The bathroom edit

LUXE LOOKS FOR LESS

SIMPLE WAYS TO OPTIMISE

YOUR KITCHEN

ESSENTIALS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

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YOUR HOME Inspired by the coastal surrounds of Kotara, this feature is dedicated to bringing the outdoors, in.

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THE INSIDE STORY A peek into the beautifully eclectic Tallebudgera family home of Michael & Carlene Duffy.

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MINI MUSES Chic styling tips for creating a child’s bedroom that is both magical and functional.

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SOAK IT IN How to build a bathroom oasis filled with purifying indoor plants that will cleanse and soothe.

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A MODERN ROMANCE Interior style inspiration Rozalia Russian shares why she’s loving jewel tones this winter.

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LINE WORK Bringing a modern, gallery element to your space has never been easier with this sleek and fun trend.

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EOFY OFFERS Limited time retailer sales to take advantage of next time you visit Kotara Home.

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SMALL SPACE STYLING The top interior decorating tips to make the most of a small home. Plus, a cute pet corner!

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LUXE LOOKS FOR LESS Six elegant alternatives to the designer items you’ve always wanted in your home.

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OPTIMISE YOUR KITCHEN You don’t need a large-scale reno to design a beautiful kitchen with plenty of storage.

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STYLED TO SELL A tried-and-true home staging guide to use when holding an open-house inspection.

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CENTRE DIRECTORY A guide to Kotara Home and Warners Bay Home. Your must-stop hub for home and lifestyle.

Cover image: Early Settler Kotara Home

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YOUR HOME Kotara

DI M ENS I O NA L DÉCO R Ever wondered how interior stylists choose their décor? This chic solution could be the easiest design hack yet. Choose one vertical piece, one horizontal and an ornate object to fill the gap.

A L O NG T ERM I NVES T M ENT Acting as an anchor in a room that will stand the test of time, a quality lounge is the kind of investment piece that you’ll want to invite your friends around to enjoy. It also provides a fantastic blank canvas to splash with seasonal colour!

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BRINGING THE

soothing BLUE EXPANSE

OF THE NEWCASTLE COASTLINE INTO YOUR HOME CONJURES MEMORIES OF CAREFREE DAYS AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

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SOOTHING COOL BLUE

There is a delicate balance between anchor-adorned furnishings and introducing subtle seafaring accents. Focus on natural textured pieces to bring warmth and dimension to your living space, such as a white-washed vase and hand-woven basket.

MOOD BOARD

GROUNDING CHARCOAL

HA M P T O NS HUES EQUAL PARTS COOL AND EQUAL PARTS WARM, A COASTAL COLOUR PALETTE IS INVITING AND EASY TO ACHIEVE. 3.

CALMING MILKY WHITE TONES

WARMING BEIGE HUES

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OZ DESIGN FURNITURE

OZ DESIGN FURNITURE

1. Provincial Home Living Buller throw $249.95 2. Adairs Regency mirror $199.99 3. Beacon Lighting Koralky table lamp $199 4. Adairs Madrid basket $49.99

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Carlene & Michael Duffy How would you define your design aesthetic as a couple?

It’s a meeting of styles so it ends up being fairly eclectic. It’s a good mash up of old and new and modern and traditional, of clean lines and ornate profiles.

Your ideal home colour palette?

I love my blues and greens in home interiors across the board. They are calming colours and are most effectively used in various tones. We infuse them into most spaces in our home.

How do you style your bedside tables?

Simply. Three is the magic number when styling a bedside table. A bedside lamp is key and provides height for aesthetics, a decorative bowl to hold jewellery is functional and looks good and a small vase with florals is always a good idea.

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Guest Bedroom Edit What homely essentials do you include when styling your guest bedroom?

Extra blankets, essential oils, a burner, an armchair, storage, and heating and cooling for ultimate homely comfort.

Include a splash of vintage for a touch of soul. Sometimes a guest bedroom can be an accumulation of leftovers which is fine as long those pieces work together harmoniously.

- Carlene Duffy

Do you splurge or save on guest room décor?

It’s definitely not a space in which to splurge given its function, but that’s not to say its design shouldn’t be well considered.

Opt for a good quality mattress and sheets and everywhere else you can rein it in.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE best bed FOR YOUR GROWING CHILD WITH INTERIOR STYLIST,

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Mellisa Gullifer.

Think about how much space you have in your child’s bedroom and consider their current height and growth in the future. Is there enough room for a double bed, or only a single? Will they need a desk or reading nook to nourish their little brains? Plan ahead!

Easy DIY CANOPY

1 sheer curtain 30cm embroidery hoop White twine Screw hook Ribbon Method

Their bedroom should be designed around the idea of a personal little

sanctuary; somewhere they can sleep, rest, play and learn.

Mark the roof to align with the centre of the bed.

Thread the curtain around the hoop.

Cut four small holes in curtain at four even points around the hoop to thread twine through.

Take the four pieces of twine and tie them to the hoop.

Then tie four pieces of twine together at the top, adjusting as needed so the hoop will hang straight.

Attach twine to hook on the roof.

Half way down the curtain cut two small holes at opening and tie back with ribbon.

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1. Pillow Talk Florida round cushion $59.95 2. Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch Odessa cushion $59.95 3. Bunnings Pink Freckle Face plant $8.70 4. Freedom Furniture Maddox armchair $499 5. Pharmacy 4 Less Gaia natural baby bath & body wash $17.99 6. JB Hi-Fi Arlo baby monitoring camera $198 7. Bed Bath N’ Table Morgan & Finch chunky tassel throw $69.95 Kotara Home

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When stepping into your bathroom, it should feel as if the world has been turned off. It’s a space to breathe and cleanse the rush of the day away.

Earthy tones of charcoal, combined with variants of soothing blue are an ideal colour palette for a bathroom oasis.

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SOAK IT IN

Indoor plants not only bring a touch of the outdoors inside, they also improve air quality and the overall wellbeing of those surrounded by them.

Top tip: re-pot indoor plants every two to three years in spring to keep them strong and healthy.

BUNNINGS

Bunnings Devil’s Ivy hanging basket plant $34.98

Bunnings Maidenhair Fern 140mm $8.50

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Always use a premiumquality potting mix—the best you can afford. There are specialty mixes available for particular types of plants.

Indoor plants often die when they receive too much attention!

Read the labels to see whether your plants like being kept moist or if they prefer to dry out between watering.

Keep leaves clean by wiping occasionally with a soft damp cloth—don’t use detergents!

Adairs Fiddle Fig from $49.99, Tribal basket $49.99 Bunnings Living Elements bamboo clothes basket $51 10

INSPIRED LIVING WINTER 19

A MODERN ROMANCE with Rozalia Russian

PROVINCIAL HOME LIVING

BED BATH N’ TABLE

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BED BATH N’ TABLE

Provincial Home Living Splash print $329

Provincial Home Living Strahan bedside table $899

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ever one to shy away from a bold trend, particularly one as luxe as this, interior style inspiration Rozalia Russian is embracing deep jewel tones and rich greenery to create a modernromantic look this winter.

“This year in particular, Adairs have a great range of faux greenery and jewel tones that I love having around the house as I find it instantly lifts my mood after a long

day at work,” says Rozalia.

Create a cosy and sophisticated home by simply trading brighter hues like cool blue, for gemstone shades like citrine and ruby and watch the room transform from energetic, to romantic and sophisticated. The finer details, such as the material you use to complement these shades, are another important factor to consider as these can add an extra layer of elegance.

As the weather cools down, another great feature of Adairs’ new collection is their luxurious velvet furniture range. The mustard chair was a must-have for me, it’s added a great deal of warmth to our home during the colder months.

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Using eighteen statistical measurements, over a thousand scientific calculations and the information you provide to your Forty Winks sleep specialist during a bedMATCH® consultation, we’ll be able to identify a selection of mattresses to match your individual needs.

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Winter Chill

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Create a light, airy retreat that fits the hygge brief, with cool greys, soft velvet and rustic homewares.

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12 1. Elden Armchair $299, 2. Leo the Lama Print $109, 3. Longton Black Electric Fireplace 127cm $499, 4. Trentham Coffee Table $349, 5. Cora Rabbit $19, 6. Cora 2 Tone Jug $29, 7. Sunshine Phalaenopsis Plant in Pink Pot $39, 8. Lancaster Marble Handle Fire Tool Set $89, 9. Montreux White Mantel $349, 10. Harvington Electric Fireplace Insert $449, 11. Diamond Trellis 150x240cm Cream Rug $599, 12. Rochdale Mantal Package $948, 13. Belmont Cement Top Coffee Table $699, 14. Cuscino Round Shag Cushion $49, 15. Clementine Dusty Rose Armchair $599, 16. Cuscino Chevron Pink Cushion $29.

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Move over minimalism because a fresh take on the monochromatic trend has stepped into the spotlight and it’s bringing a gallery element to your space. The sleek, clean designs are very Matisse line art-esque and we’re here for it!

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1. DecoRug Villa rug 160x230 $229 2. Beacon Lighting Callam 1 light small pendant $79.95 3. Adairs Eye wink mirror $179.99 4. James Lane Byron coffee table $649 5. Oz Design Furniture Sebastian large ottoman $499, Sebastian small ottoman $299 6. Pillow Talk Savannah chair $599.95 7. Provincial Home Living Elephant line print $139.95

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LINE WORK F R O M VA S ES A ND M UGS T O BEDDI NG A ND E V E N BAT H M AT S , T HE O BS ES S I O N WI T H P U T T I N G portraiture on décor I S S HO WI NG NO S I GNS O F S L O WI NG DO WN

OZ DESIGN FURNITURE

SMALL SPACE STYLING TIPS Dried natives are a popular longer-lasting alternative to fresh flowers

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e’ve all been there at some stage during our lives.

Whether it be a rental property or a first home, the majority of budding home decorators haven’t had the good fortune of being able to lash out and purchase the Australian dream straight off the bat. Your home shouldn’t have to suffer from the small space dilemma, you simply need to be a little clever in your styling.

There are countless storage opportunities to take advantage of in often overlooked spaces and we’re here to tell you that there are some cool tricks that you can pull out of the styling hat. A smoke and mirrors tutorial if you will.

DESIGN Dilemmas SOLVED Take stock of what you no longer need and cull, people. It’s perfectly cathartic!

Look for creative storage solutions, such as additional shelves that you can place in (and on top of) cupboards.

Floating shelves using semipermanent adhesives for ease of install (and removal if need be).

A round dining table for the traditional family dinner meals where stories are shared.

Avoid small soft furnishings. It seems counter-productive but a large characterful rug for example, draws the eye out rather than in.

OZ DESIGN FURNITURE

Fur baby cosy corner Bringing home a fur baby is an exciting time for any family. What isn’t exciting however, is the inevitable cleaning up that comes with it. The vacuuming and cleaning specialists at Godfreys have the solution – the Hoover Allergy Bagged Vacuum with a power-head for a superior deep clean and mini turbo tool for removing pet hair from furniture and upholstery.

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Pet Barn Harmony Woodlands rope wrap body raccoon dog toy $19.99

Howards Storage World Woven basket medium $49.95

Godfreys Hoover Allergy bagged vacuum $699

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Pet Barn You & Me raised double bamboo dog bowl $49.99

Pet Barn You & Me super soft dog basket $49.99

LUXE LOOKS for less

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Popping the makeup brushes and the toothpaste in the cabinet not only emulates a sleek and neat look, it also leaves room for some surprisingly affordable luxe décor. These elegant alternatives will have your bathroom feeling like a day spa, all for less than $140.

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1. Bunnings Puro bamboo freestanding towel ladder $27 2. The Reject Shop Himalayan salt lamp $19 3. Bunnings Bamboo extendable bath rack $17 4. Bed Bath N’ Table Boston towel $29.95 each 5. The Reject Shop Artificial orchid in ceramic pot $25 6. Beacon Lighting LED candle $19.95

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Customising a sofa that seamlessly suits your interior style has never been so simple. Visit the friendly team at Domayne to discuss your new custom couch today!

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Kitchen Connection Tuscany Cabinets create a clean, modern look.

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KITCHEN

There’s no need for a large-scale reno if you’re lacking in the kitchen storage department. Trick out the pantry and cabinets and give the room a refresh with these space-saving ideas and time-saving gadgets.

Want to optimise your health too?

Drop into Nutrition Warehouse Kotara for all your nutrition supplement needs.

KITCHEN CONNECTION

Howards Storage World Poly rattan rectangular basket $51.95

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Storage Solutions The #KonMari method captured the attention of interior-lovers across the globe and our perfectly polished pantries are thankful for it. An easy-toinstall pantry organiser will improve your storage capabilities as well as the inherent visual appeal.

HOWARDS STORAGE WORLD

The Good Guys Nespresso DeLonghi Inissia capsule coffee machine $179

3 Pendant Lighting An interior addition as simple as a string of pendant lights can dramatically change the look and feel of the room, instantly uplifting the space.

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JB Hi-Fi Breville the kitchen wizz peel & dice $699

Beacon Lighting Phoenix Flair pendant light $229

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STAGE YOUR HOME

TIP: COLOUR Art adds character to the room and is a great way to choose a colour palette. Simply pull out a colour from the art in your home and go.

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TIP: PILLOWS Plump pillows in various sizes make for an inviting and cosy bedroom. While you don’t want it to look like a hotel, they should be arranged nicer than you would before rushing off to work in the morning. A few Euro pillows and a throw are ideal!

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to sell faster!

You’ve spent years creating memories in your home but now you’ve outgrown it, and it’s time to part ways. Here to make the process of selling just that little bit easier (and quicker), is Warners Bay Home LJ Hooker agent, Jacki Vincent with her tips on staging your home to sell!

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TIP: GO GREEN Indoor plants are a must!

Not only do they have numerous health benefits, they also inspire a sense of serenity, by bringing the outdoors inside.

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TIP: FOCAL POINT Most purchasers tend to congregate in the zones where they would spend the majority of their time. This is a chance for them to visualise how they would live in the house, so remember to make sure to present these zones in the best light. A great way to gain understanding of where people are likely to pause, is to walk around your home as if you were the buyer. Add warmth to these spots with rugs, soft furnishings and a burning candle.

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TIP: SIMPLE STYLING Small home dilemma? The solution is simple! Make sure your furniture is in proportion with the space provided. Keep your styling minimal and your home clutter free and remember to enhance the opportunity of natural light.

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A chic dining table allows the buyer to picture themselves sitting down and enjoying a family meal.

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