#top3style | Summer Edition | 2018-19 by top3

#top3style SUMMER 2018-19

YOUR FREE TOP3 BY DESIGN MAGAZINE

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ON THE COVER Menu Carrie Lamp (see page 17) 2-5 UPFRONT Explore the new arrivals from Room Safari from Berlin and XLBoom from Belgium. 6-9 Bar + Wine + Water

Drinks at your place! Setting up for the ultimate home bar.

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Get Outdoors All the must-have items to

get you outdoors and enjoying the sunshine and the balmy evenings that the Australian Summer has to offer.

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Out + About From the best umbrellas in the world to skipping the use of disposable shopping bags, food containers and coffee cups we help you BYO without compromising on style.

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Accessories + Jewellery The finishing touches

to have you killing it the moment you step out the door.

24-28 Bed + Bath From a good night’s sleep to the details to

ensure you have a bathroom that all your guests will remember, for all the right reasons!

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design advocate, journalist, stylist and founder of the Design Daily blog delves into the delight of a round coffee table.

32-33 Wellness A few tips from certified yogi, Travis Chambers, to help you find calm in the daily chaos of life 34-35 Christine Dahan Green up your life with some help on choosing the right plant friends for your indoor

36-37 Home + Living Small space conversions 38-39 Karen McCartney on The Modern Office 40-41 Giftguide Child’s Play 42-45 Kitchen + Dining

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Giftguide Cheese Lover + A Playful Kitchen + Prep, Serve, Enjoy

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Muuto Exclusive Outline Sofa Stunning

Limited Edition version of the Outline Sofa in Kradvat Twill fabric in 4 contemporary colours, exclusive to top3 by design

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50 100 Years of Bauhaus 51 Gift Registry Service 52 Back Cover features Basil Bangs Umbrellas.

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I don’t think I need to tell you that it is tough for retailers and designers in Australia, you hear about it on the news every day. The great news is the solution lies with you. Top3 have been providing authentic and innovative product from Australia and around the globe to fellow Australian design lovers for 17 years.

So we would like you to think about what kind of tomorrow you want for retail in Australia. If you do want to shop overseas – then please go right ahead, but don’t be disappointed when your favourite local store is gone. We are not asking you to pay more to do that either. Our team leaves no stone unturned to deliver brands right to your door, at the world’s sharpest prices. If you can land any of our original design products here in Australia for a better price, we will match it. That is how confident we are that Australian retailers are not ripping anyone off. So if you love design, consider buying local, supporting the young designers we employ, supporting their studies, the local economy and the environment. We aim to keep all of our items in stock, however, from time to time popular items do sell out, but rest assured that they are on their way! Things might take a bit longer to get here on a ship, but I think you (and the planet) will agree that it is worth the wait. We only use individual air freight shipping in emergencies as it is considered 100 times more destructive to the environment and not cost effective. Original design, fair prices and a kind thought for the environment. That’s what gets us out of bed in the morning.

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JOIN US ON A ROOM SAFARI Sculptural and practical statement objects that not only look good, but are doing good too. Room Safari from Belgium was established in 2001 (the same year we started here at top3 by design!) They produce whimsical objects that are intrinsically practical, yet provide a bold statement through their strong and simple shapes. Their manufacturing is also helping those in need. All Room Safari products are produced in Berlin via a workshop for disabled people, who find it difficult to find work in the general job market. In this environment, they receive support and are valued for their skilled contributions to the resulting final product.

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4. 1+5. Lucky Clover umbrella stands $125 2. Leano wall rack, tall 100cm x 172cm high $370 3. Leano coat rack, short 100 x 96cm high $335 4. C+C multi function hook in black or white $18 each

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Elevate even the most humble of plants with ENT from XLBoom.

The playful flowerpot by Belgian designers Jan + Lara is designed in a minimalistic and graphic style that enhances the wellbeing and beauty of your plants.

Made of powder coated metal, Sonar is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. 6+7. O-Collection iron containers, small 16 x 16 x 8cm $60, medium 34.5 x 34 x 17cm $126, 8. Sonar hanging planter from XLBoom Ø22 x 105cm high $188 9. ENT planter small l Ø31 x 56cm high $265, ENT planter medium Ø31 x 78cm high $298, ENT planter large Ø31 x 98cm high $340

PLANTERS WITH IMPACT - BOOM! One of our favourite new arrivals for Summer is the XLBoom O-Collection from Belgium. Containers that can be used individually or clustered to create a strong visual statement. Designed by father son design team Wim and Bob Segers, the O-Collection’s round, no-nonsense design brings peace and refinement. How you want to use this bowl is open to interpretation. Store bread, grow herbs or serve tapas, it’s all possible.

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10. XLBoom ENT planter large Ø31 x 98cm high $340 11. XLBoom O-Collection iron container large 60 x 61 x 30cm $265 12. XLBoom O-Collection iron container medium 34.5 x 34 x 17cm $126 13. O-Collection iron container, small 16 x 16 x 8cm $60 XLBoom 14. O-Collection watering can $95

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Founded in 1997 by Ann De Cock and Geert-Jan Van Cauwelaert, XLBoom is all about creating product with a sincere passion for craftsmanship. Original and high-quality designs characterise the story narrated by this company from Antwerp, Belgium. XLBoom is now available in Australia from top3 by design. 1. Rondo bar series from XLBoom is available in copper or black and includes: wine cooler $198, wine bucket $280, ice bucket $250, ice tongs $40, tray small Ø34cm $240, tray medium Ø45.5cm $295 2. Rondo party bucket Ø40 x 20cm high $450 3. Rondo wine bucket $280

4. Peleg Design Beerdy bottle opener $20 5. Eva Solo beer glasses, set of 2 $75 4.

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THE BAR IS OPEN After a busy day at work, for many of us, coming home and pouring a glass of wine or a beer is a great way to unwind.

A resurgence in the use of a home bar stemmed from the series Mad Men, and then more recently we were lured into the appeal of pouring a quick drink by the suave Harvey Spector in Suits. A dedicated area as a home bar keeps your favourite drinks on hand and makes more of a ‘moment’ out of pouring your drink. Keep it sophisticated and add feature wine racks, glassware and specialty decanters to ensure your home bar doesn’t just look like a bottleshop row of alcohol in the corner. 6. Normann Copenhagen cognac glasses, set of 2 $75 7. Normann Copenhagen whiskey glasses, set of 2, $75 8. Eva Solo martini glass $65 9. Stelton Collar cocktail shaker with measuring cup $189.90 10. XLBoom Corona trolley in powder coated steel black or white Ø61 x 84cm high $770

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RAISING THE BAR Who would want to go out? Drinks at your place will be the hottest ticket going around. Refined, elegant yet highly contemporary. From dinner parties to the home bar, accessories that take home drinks to the next level. 11. Pico modular wine rack from XLBoom 3 bottle rack black $75, 3 bottle rack brass $95, 6 bottle rack black $145, 6 bottle rack brass $165, 15 bottle black $245 12. Tom Dixon Tank jug, copper $250 13. Les Basic Sfera pinch bowl small $60 14. Les Basic Sfera bowl medium $150 15. Tom Dixon Tank series, copper: low ball glass, set of 2 $125, champagne flute, set of 2 $160, wine glass, set of 2 $160, decanter $250 16. Tom Dixon whisky decanter, black $205 + low ball glasses, smoke, set of 2 $125 16.

12. 17. Norman Foster for Stelton jug + steel tumblers are part of a new drinks service series. Stainless steel wine tumbler $69.90, water tumbler tall $69.90, carafe with stopper $250, Ă&#x2DC;46cm dish $350

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No two Danish Fuel jerry cans are alike, so these truly are rare and unique pieces of art that are making use of surplus jerry cans from the war. The jerry can was designed by the Germans in 1939 during World War II. These bar cabinets (and bathroom cabinets) are up-cycled from discarded fuel cans, which might otherwise end up in landfill. Old rust and paint is removed by sandblasting and then new powder coating added. Real timber internal shelving and panel detailing create the finishing touch. Each cabinet takes 3-4 weeks to make, with every single one resulting in a unique statement piece. The iconic Danish Fuel designs are made using jerry cans that are collected from military surplus stockhouses in Europe.

A PRECIOUS DROP Water and diamonds. The world’s most treasured resources are getting more rare each day and need to be treated with care. The Rare carafe + Radiant glasses were inspired by the scarcity of water. “In this day and age, most people are used to the fact that water is always available, which makes it under appreciated. We, therefore, need to start cherishing it, like diamonds.” Says the designer, Lara Van Der Lugt The carafe is made out of mouth blown crystal glass, which catches the light in the manner of a real diamond. Rare carafe $88, Radiant glasses, set of 2 $63

Proudly made in Denmark. Classic Danish Fuel jerry can comes in a wide variety of colours and internal timbers and includes ID tags, certificates, maintenance kit, ammunition box, jute dust-bag and shipping crate $1,095 New Nano Black Basic is available with oak shelving only, is not numbered and does not come with the accessories listed above $795

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Fresh fruit infused water is a great alternative to drinking soda or store purchased flavoured drinks which contain preservatives and are often high in additional sugar. The many health claims of fruit infused waters are largely not backed by research, but anything that helps you drink more water is a good thing!

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Nutritionally there are certainly advantages to drinking fruit (or vegetable) infused waters. Nutrients leak out of the fruit directly into the water. In addition, fruits are naturally rich in antioxidants. Teas such as green tea or chamomile are also antioxidantrich, so adding tea to your recipes is also a great way to get your daily dose of goodness.

Create your own stunning cocktail infusions which are like a work of art on the dining table. The Porthole is a simple, beautiful infusion vessel designed by Martin Kastner of Crucial Detail design studio. Place fresh ingredients inside and let it sit for up to 24 hours. It can be used to create striking cocktails, oils, teas, dressings, lemonade, coffee, or any other type of cold infusion.

Some popular infusions you could try are: cucumber and mint, lemon and ginger, kiwi fruit and strawberry, lemon and cayenne pepper or grapefruit, orange and rosemary. Different fruits ‘perform’ differently when infused. Cucumbers, citrus fruits, melons, and mint flavour water very quickly, while apples, cinnamon, fresh ginger root, and rosemary need an overnight soak in the fridge. Be aware that if you include the citrus rinds, they can create bitter flavours after just a few hours. To avoid the bitterness, cut the rinds off citrus before creating your infusion.

1+4. Porthole infuser $158 2 + 5. Eva Solo MyFlavour carafe 1L $89.90 3. Normann Copenhagen Block trolley round $475

Experiment with fresh in-season fruit, but be aware that soft fruits like melons and sliced strawberries become waterlogged and may fall apart.

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Although not as beautiful to look at, crushing the fruit or herbs can release additional flavours and colours. Infuse the water for 1-2 hours at room temperature or in the fridge for 3-4 hours to achieve good flavour and water colour. For a stronger flavour, infuse overnight or up to 12 hours. If you do infuse for 4 or more hours, remove the fruit and herbs from the water, then store the infused water in the fridge for up to 3 days. It is always best to keep your infused waters refrigerated. Cold temperatures keep fruit –and all foods – fresh. If your infused water looks or smells weird after a few days, then do not drink it! Drinking the water the same day or next day is ideal, but you can drink your refrigerated infused waters within 3 days of creation. However, you should always drink un-refrigerated infused water the same day. Remember, your fresh infusion is not filled with preservatives! Infused waters are meant to be consumed fresh. Hot water destroys the fragile enzymes and vitamins in fruit which are beneficial to your health, and hot water will also make you fruit fall apart and look a lot less pretty. Fruits will release their flavour and colour faster if left to sit at room temperature. Do not drink fruit infused water that has been sitting out at room temperature for more than 4-5 hours because it will become a breeding ground for mould and bacteria (even if you cannot see it).

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5. MyFlavour water carafe boasts a removable skewer in the lid, which means that all kinds of fruits or decorative aromas can be added to the water 1L $89.90

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6. Ro carafe + glasses set in clear $176 or smoked glass $185 7. Rosendahl Grand Cru water carafe 0.9L $50 8. Rosendahl Grand Cru small tumblers, set of 6 $48 7.

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A million single-use bottles are produced a minute.

Be part of the solution, use a re-usable bottle. 1. Memo Bottle A5 $49.90 2. 24 Bottles, urban 500ml $34.90 3. Swell Bottle 500ml from $59.90

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STYLISH LAYABOUTS Be transported. A tiny patch of your own world, even if just for an afternoon. From time to time we all need a little dedicated space to facilitate a bit of an escape from the every day world. These Australian designed and large 175 x 135cm picnic blankets are padded for comfort and have a soft velvety feel to ensure your picnic is a true break from your normal day. 4. Serenity 5. Holiday 6. Bohemian 7. Lawn. All $139 each.

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THE ULTIMATE STAYCATION As life gets seemingly more and more hectic, many of us are looking for ways to introduce a little downtime. Mini breaks are on the rise. Just a couple of days away can make the world of difference to our mindset and have us inspired and firing again when we get back to the office on a Monday morning. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get away as often as you would like (perhaps you have kids sport or other commitments on the Saturday) then make your home your resort. Avoid the traffic, the hassle and the cost and still reap the benefits of your own little minibreak. Head to the local park or beach and feel the holiday vibes with Basil Bangs. Add an umbrella, love rug or outdoor cushions to your backyard or patio and make your own home holiday-worthy.

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1. Daydream, Buttercup (by order) and Wildfower beach umbrellas from $259 each 2. Outdoor cushions Wildflower, Daydream and Amazonia, 50 x 50cm $80 each 3. Outdoor cushions, Daydream and Amazonia, 50 x 50cm $80 each 4. Wildflower beach umbrella $259 5. Daydream Love rug picnic/play blanket $155 6. Ananas Surf Lodge sun umbrella $279 7. Love Rug Geometric Sky $155

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Step away from your busy schedule and take some time to relax and reset the mind and soul. #slowliving. It used to be a compromise to use a battery operated light. They just did not have the ambience of a flickering flame. Rechargeable lamps have come a long way. The convenience of USB charging, the long lifetime of LED (up to 50,000 hours) they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blow out in the wind, and they have warm and inviting light at the touch of a button. 1. Lumio rechargeable booklight with maple or walnut cover and leather strap for hanging $318 (also available in mini with a canvas cover with a power bank feature to charge your mobile phone $248) 2. Eva Solo rechargeable sunlight bell lights small 19cm high $199, large 21cm high $299 3. Eva Solo tealight holder with LED candle. The transparent porcelain lets the flickering light shine through. Safe and easy to switch off. 9cm $49.90, 11cm $54.90, 13cm $59.90 4. Menu Carrie lamp 14.8 x 14 x 24cm high $350

The time to relax is when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time for it. - Sydney J Harris

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DESIGN WITH LIGHT As day turns into night, keep the resort-vibe alive with flickering candles that are protected from the evening breeze. Designed by Maria Bernts, the Design with Light lantern can be used all year round. For summer evenings on the patio, for decoration on the floor, on the table, on the stairs and in windows â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and as a stylish Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decoration surround your lantern with cones, fir or twigs and cinnamon sticks. Holmegaard DWL lanterns: clear 16cm high $80, 25cm high $125, 29cm high $155, 45cm high $378

Between the Lines deckchair from Skagerak Denmark $1,696 + footstool $499

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LET’S PLAY OUTSIDE From tending the garden to looking over it with a glass in hand, we have the tools to get you outdoors and enjoying the long sunny days and balmy evenings.

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1. Garden Glory hose mount $85 2. Garden Glory hose 20m hose $170 3. Garden Glory plastic nozzle $78 4. Garden Glory reindeer wall mount $430 5. Missoni Diamonte Tonga pouf 4 x 60cm $1,520 6. Garden Glory hose $170 (nozzle sold separately) 7. Missoni Kew outdoor pouf 30 x 40cm $829 8. Ro Denmark BBQ tools $140 9. Holmegaard DWL candle lantern 25cm frosted white $150, 25cm clear $125 11. Missoni Tolomeo beach towel $328 12. Mario Luca Giusti ‘Synthetic Crystal’ Milly frosted tumbler $45 13. Super Milly frosted grey tumbler $49 14. Mario Giusti champagne flute $35

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GOT A BLUNT YET? A revolution in Umbrella Design. The team at Blunt abhor the idea that umbrellas are at the forefront of the throwaway culture. (And we wholeheartedly agree!) Blunt’s quest is to change the acceptance of built-in obsolescence and shoddy workmanship one BLUNT™ umbrella at a time.

Putting it bluntly, their umbrellas are the single most significant advancement in umbrella design, in over a century... or even longer. Who really knows how long, but they are without doubt, the world’s best umbrellas designed in New Zealand. The Blunt’s innovative design means the canopy will not tear at the tips or easily turn inside out.

1. XS Metro (collapsible) XS Ø95cm $99, classic Ø120cm $119, XL Ø137cm $139 2. Limited Edition Reg Mombassa XS metro $119 (due December 2018) 3. Limited Edition Akira Chrysanthemum metro + UV $129 4. Limited Edition Akira Asagowa Bird Garden lite + UV Ø105cm $159

21 If your life is often on the run, then get yourself set with the tools to tackle it with ease and without adding to landfill with endless takeaway cups and lunch containers. 5. Anti-theft Bobby compact backpack $139.90 6. Anti-theft Bobby Biz backpack/briefcase $169.90 7. Beetbox glass lunchbox with silicone sleeve $49.90 8. Frank Green Take-away cups from $33 9. Keepcup cafe range from $24 10. Stelton to-go click cup from $54.90

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No matter where you are you can take your music with you. - and capture the moment! The Mino bluetooth speaker from Lexon is small but has impressive sound for its diminutive size. When paired with your phone, use the button on the base as a camera trigger to easily capture the moment without the phone juggle to take the perfect selfie. 11. Original Mino $49.90 and NEW Mino stereo minis in black, purple, gold and dark blue $99.90

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BAGS WITH STREET CRED In a business-as-usual scenario, the ocean is expected to contain 1 tonne of plastic for every 3 tonnes of fish by 2025, and by 2050, more plastics than fish (by weight).* Lightweight alternative shopping bags can make sure you are part of the solution, and not part of the problem. 12. Filt shopping nets, located in the heart of lower Normandy, has been making nets and cords since 1860. Various colours, $25 13. NotaBag is a bag and a backpack in one, from $44.90 14. LOQI bags from Berlin can carry up to 20kg, are chemicalfree, long-lasting, water-resistant and washable from $16.90 * From the World Economic Forum Report â&#x20AC;&#x153;The New Plastics Economyâ&#x20AC;?

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The final touches to have you summer ready. 5. Wouf Blue Palms tote $240 (night clutch $99.95, pocket clutch $65) 6. Israeli designer, Anat Perez currently works in Tel Aviv. Her hand finished pieces epitomise summer. Magnetic clasp wrap necklace (can wrap as a bangle) $159, Mesh bracelet $99 7. Secrid Cardprotector, laser zigzag $60 8. Secrid Miniwallet, prism black $120 9. Secrid Miniwallet, indigo rust $129.90 4.

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Up your key-carrying game. Orbitkey, winner of the IF Design Award, Germany, this Australian design has become a must-have for the organised amongst us (or those that want to be!) New accessories just landed! 1+2. Reversible Nail File + Mirror $15 3. Orbitkey Travel Tool $15 4. Leather Orbitkey from $45 | Accessories include bottle opener $7.50, multi tool $15, 8 GB USB $20

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THE SUN’S OUT The new range of colours that will have you Summer Ready and able to devour that new novel - or just read your text messages! The IZIPIZI glasses have magnifying lenses, rubber feel, flexible hinges, designer frames and fashionable colours... comfort and style now go hand in hand. You won’t be able to live without them. IZIPIZI readers $55, sunglasses $65, folding frames $65

We have a huge range of IZIPIZI READERS + SUNGLASSES - see top3.com.au

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I love sleep. My life has a tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?

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- Ernest Hemingway

To create the ultimate night’s sleep, create a space that is tranquil and relaxed. The human body restores itself during sleep so a good night’s sleep is vital in order to wake with the energy and enthusiasm to slay the day! Create a space that cocoons the mind and soul, and for a more restful night’s sleep avoid screens for at least half an hour before bed. (Yes, that includes instagram!)

1. Slip 100% silk eye mask, caramel $49.90 2. Slip 100% silk pillow case $85 3. Aplin table lamp $349 4. Menu Tumbler alarm clock $179.90 5. In Bed linen, pillow cases, set of 2 $85, queen fitted sheet from $165, queen flat sheet $180, queen duvet cover from $275 (colours change seasonally, see current range at top3.com.au)

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6. Muuto Mimic mirror $245 7. Menu white oak jewellery box $275 8. Etat Libre d’Orange French perfumes 100ml $210 9+10. Les Georgettes metal cuffs with separate leather inserts, cuff from $99, leather inserts from $30 each 11. Lexon Flip clock $70

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TAKING ON THE WORLD Kirsten Carriol, founder and CEO of Lanolips has taken her Award Winning range to the world. Stocked in some of the most exclusive stores around the world, including Net-a-Porter, Nordstrom and Boots, and of course, top3 by design. Lanolips’ is Australian owned - and based in Sydney. They only use lanolin from Australian and New Zealand wool. Because the quality is the best, it’s guaranteed to be animalcruelty-free - PLUS they love Australia and want to support local! Lanolips ONLY tests on people, not animals. What is Lanolin? Lanolin is a 100% natural substance found on the wool of sheep that helps keep their coat protected and dry throughout the year. Sheep’s wool grows continuously; if it’s not sheared annually the fleece will become soiled - and too heavy for the animal. Lanolin is the animal-cruelty-free by-product of wool washing after shearing. Lanolip’s lanolin goes through an exclusive refining process for ultra pure grade lanolin.

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THE FINISHING TOUCHES After a good night’s sleep, add some finishing touches as you head out the door and you are ready to slay all day. #girlboss 12. Bold Bird stainless steel + anodised aluminium earrings from Linda Van Niekerk $154 13. Belinda Giles sterling silver cuff $660 14. Belinda Giles double ring $262

Lanolips Travel set in limited edition re-usable tin designed by Sydney graphic designer Mary Libro $45

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What is your bathroom saying to guests? When guests are asked to recall a home they visited, the bathroom is one of the most memorable rooms. Whether you have a powder room, master bath, or en-suite, a few well chosen accessories and some feature hand towels will ensure your bathroom is remembered for all the right reasons. 1. The Bruzzoni electric toothbrush $249.90 2. Eva Solo Ceramic bathroom series: from left to right: soap dispenser $59.90, jar with lid $49.90 (without lid $39.90), toilet brush $99.90

3. Menu Norm bathroom accessories range by Norm Architects: soap dispenser $155, toothbrush holder $110, toilet brush $179, storage container with mirrored lid $110, pedal bin 7L $425

Skandinavisk | scented candles 55g $29, 190g $59, reed diffusers $79, soap bar $20, hand wash $35, hand lotion $39, Escapes Collection scented candle in re-usable porcelain jar $125

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LIFT YOUR SPIRITS Colour affects our mood and our mindset. Colour can lift the spirits or calm the mind, which means that Missoni could change the outcome of your entire day. Do you need to calm things down or liven things up? Set the tone for a great day ahead by starting with your bathroom. A change is as good as a holiday!

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Most bathrooms themselves have a fairly neutral palette - ideal for layering with different colours and textures. Use hand towels and accessories to completely change the look - and feel of the space. Choose a couple of variations in look and mood. When one set of Missoni towels is in the wash switch the vibe with an alternate set. Missoni towels are made in Portugal.

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1. Oyoy reversible headboard (dark grey/caramel) $390 2. On the bed: Missoni cushions and In Bed linen (see top3.com.au for our range) 3. Design House Stockholm stepladder 2 step oak $ 799, 3 step oak $899 4. Lightly Palm Springs planter M $99 5. Menu Norm tumbler alarm clock $179.90

ONE SIZE FITS ALL The V-Bed can easily be put up or dismantled without tools and in no time at all. The Tojo V-Bed by Roy SchĂ¤fer can be extended like an accordion to any desired width between 90-180cm. As your child grows up the V-Bed will grow with them. From King Single, to Queen, up to King. Just expand to what you need. If used as a guest bed, it quickly converts to your needs. Designed and made in Germany. The Tojo V-Bed is purely and naturally free of detergents. 6 + 7. Tojo V-Bed $1,100

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Quality products last the test of time and will always find a place in your home. Furniture pieces that save space or can be used in multiple ways will ensure your home is not only looking smart - but working smart too. Pieces that can do double duty are a great way to freshen things up without throwing everything out and starting again. The little stool at the entry can sit by the sofa in the living room, or the oak ladder in the bathroom can become a bedside table.

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8. Eldvarm Emma wood fire basket, lichen (used as a flower or newspaper basket) $798 9. Skagerak Georg stool oak with grey cushion can be used without cushion as a side table $460 10. Muuto metal dots, set of 5, $125 11. Vitra Sunflower clock Ø75cm $1,847 12. Exclusive to top3 by design, The ultimate ‘double duty’ product! The twofold shelf has a simple hinge mechanism which moved seffortlessly to open and close whenever it is needed. Made from birch ply with durable CPL coating in anthacite or white 80 x 19.5cm when closed, $658

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Space is of the utmost premium in any home these days, and product that can be useful in multiple ways gives you a huge advantage in the space-saving department.

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HAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND Original Design advocate, journalist, stylist and founder of the Design Daily blog, David Harrison delves into the delight of a round coffee table.

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It might seem a stretch but it’s very likely that circular coffee tables have been around as long as the wheel – well shortly after when the first person had the bright idea of upending a cartwheel onto a rock and found that it made quite a useful surface to eat from. It is therefore hard to advance the notion that circular coffee tables have become a hot new trend. The round table is without doubt an established idea but in recent times it has had something of a renaissance. Not since the 50’s when the Danes championed the benefits of proximity, including the eye-contact possible while sitting around circular tables, has there been such a level of interest. It’s not all that surprising in this era obsessed with geometry where cones, spheres and domes dominate the world of lighting and the circle and sphere are breaking through into furniture forms – crescent shaped sofas, circular armchairs, outdoor sun loungers even the occasional bed.

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1. Moon table by Ethnicraft (previously known as Universo Positivo) small Ø55 x 29cm high $570, large Ø100cm x 29cm high $1,150 2. Muuto Around coffee table, small Ø45 x 46cm high $620, large Ø72 x 37.5cm high $979 3. Shunan table from Puik Design high Ø46 x 46 x 46cm $220, low Ø55 x 40 x 55cm $278

The benefits of a circular coffee table are two-fold – they make for a streamlined floor plan being easy to walk around and they provide a break from the predominance of squares and rectangles found in the average interior. Houses are generally made up of square walls, sofas are more often than not rectangular in shape and so are the majority of dining tables. Placing a round object in the midst of this creates dynamism and visual complexity. One of the coffee tables that has led the charge in this recent move to circular coffee tables is called (quite cheekily) ‘Around’ by Thomas Bentzen for Danish company Muuto. Designed in 2011 it has been a massive success for the company and looks like achieving classic status. The all-timber construction provides a contrast to the woven textiles found on sofas and rugs and its fine perimeter lip of plywood and quirky little gap has it standing out from the crowd.

Very much on trend in coffee tables, as we approach the end of 2018, is the combination of several materials in the one design: Leather and timber, metal and stone, glass and stone or woven fibres with porcelain tile. This marrying of materials generally emphasises the differences – a thin steel base with chunky timber top or timber frame with a super-fine porcelain tile surface. It allows for a subtle sense of play within the simple form and, while a coffee table will always be a supporting act in an interior, these designs can add a tremendous amount of flair to the overall look. Personality and practicality what more could one ask for?

David Harrison | Design Daily David is a well respected original design advocate, journalist and stylist and runs DesignDaily.com.au

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IND STILLNESS

Take a few tips from a certified yogi into your daily life and enjoy the calm. Svasana is an asana (posture) that normally ends a yoga practice. It has many western names, including corpse pose, which even though it sounds gloomy, is the essence of the pose.

The rhythm and the pulsation of the practice flows through their body and the breath returns to a steady pace. I take this moment to provide a gentle shoulder rub before which I bathe my hands in my favourite Addition Studios Essential Oil, Blue Gum & Lemon Myrtle - evoking the Australian bush and the fragrant soothing smell of lemon myrtle. A perfect end to my classes. Namaste.

The yogi lies down on the mat in stillness with their feet spread wide, chin gently tucked towards their throat and their eyes closed.

Travis Chambers | Yoga Instructor Travis is a registered 200 hour yoga teacher in Melbourne. From a passing interest, to a disciplined practice and finally a career. It goes to show dreams can come true. “What you seek, is seeking you” – Rumi

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1. DOIY yoga mat $59.90 2. Damselfly Time to Wine Down scented candle, XL $52.90 3. Because I F-ing Sparkle candle $39.90 4. Addition Studio Dumbbell, marble $99.90 5. Addition Studio Synergy oil diffuser, marble $169.90 6. Addition Studio Synergy oil diffuser, red marble $169.90 7. Addition Studio essential oil burner, travertine $249.90 8. Addition Studio Synergy oil diffuser, travertine $169.90 9. Addition Studio dumbbell, travertine $99.90

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The Escapes Collection includes perfume oil in glass vial with rollerball applicator $59, Vase diffuser set $125 and scented candles in embossed ceramic vessel $125

ESCAPE TO NATURE Long drives on empty roads, disconnecting from the material world, to hidden houses deep in the country, and reconnecting with the land. Introducing a fragrance collection inspired by the Scandinavian harmony with nature. HEIA [hej.ya] Norwegian for heathland. Remote wilderness, primeval terrain, nourishment for the soul. The rough, exposed terrain in the higher altitude fells of Norway and Sweden offers a colourful home to hardy shrubs, wild herbs and berries, and fragrant hills of heather. | Notes of heather + thyme, bearberry and leaf sap.

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LYSNING Danish for forest glade, silent clearing, shadow oasis, serenity for the mind. The dense boreal forest canopy occasionally reveals glades and clearings, hidden escapes where the sunlight touches the ground and the flora responds in abundance. | Notes of mosses + lichens, pine needles and cloudberry.

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OUR URBAN JUNGLE

Christine has a serious passion for plants and all things beautiful and botanical. Christine has worked at The Garden of Eden Nursery for over 15 years and is still amazed by the beauty in nature. Here she shares some of her favourite choices for indoor planting. I love the current trend to incorporate green life and natural elements into our living spaces to reconnect with nature. Indoor plants have been shown to reduce stress, increase productivity, purify the air and make us happier humans. With such great benefits and beautiful plants available, why not add some to your home or office.

Terrariums are perfect for creating a mini rainforest and I love the addition of a small branch, a beautiful stone or another little piece of nature you have collected on your travels. If you want a more tropical vibe you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go past a lush Rhaphis or Kentia Palm to fill your room with greenery. These are so easy to grow and will transform any space. Once you have chosen your perfect plant the next step is picking the perfect planter. With so many beautiful planters available itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to find the perfect match. The Christine Dahan | The Garden of Eden Nursery The Garden of Eden Nursery have a mission to help you create an environment that nurtures and inspires you daily.

Some of my favourite indoor plants include hanging plants such as Devils Ivy, String of Pearls and the weird and wonderful Rhipsalis and Hoyas. You can match these with a beautiful hanging planter or a cute pot on a shelf and let them trail.

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1. Menu string lounge chair, black or white $495 2. Menu wire pot stand series; (all parts sold separately to allow configurations as planter stands or tables). Wire base 60cm high $139.90, wire base 40cm high $110, wire base 20cm high $85, wire metal pot (with drainage stopper) $139.90, Marble table top $225 (all available in black or white marble). 3. Lightly hanging planter Ă&#x2DC;28cm 165 4. Lightly hanging planter Ă&#x2DC;15cm $99 5. Menu wire planter 404 medium $110 + pot $139.90 6. Modernica case study planter with wooden legs from $350 7. XLBoom ENT planter large $340 8. Eva Solo orchid pot $160 9. Boutique Botanica medium mossarium, temperate, carrara marble $129 10. Design House Stockholm grow terrarium, large $79.90 11. Aveva felt plant pot covers, round from $29 12. Aveva felt pot covers, ombre from $35

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MAKING AN ENTRANCE The entrance to your home is far more than a place to walk in and out the front door. It is the first place that visitors experience your home. What is it saying to your guests when they walk in the door? Most of us these days need all the space we can get so ensuring the space not only looks great but functions well is vital. Interior Design 101 - use mirrors to create more visual space. But outside that, a mirror at the entrance to your home gives you a last minute place to spot check your look as you dash out the door.

A space to put down your mail and keys and some hooks for your jackets and handbags are an easy way to make good use of a small area and make it work hard. Having somewhere to put everything as you walk in is a great way to decompress after a busy day out in the “real’ world. Consider drawers if you want to hide a lot of mail and clutter or force yourself to be organised with a clean open look. 8.

1. Skagerak table mirror 35 x 55cm $270 2. Skagerak leaning desk, black $1,285 3. Skagerak Georg stool + cushion, black $490 4. Muuto The Dots, set of 5 $178 5+7. Gubi Adnet mirror from $1,039 6. Normann Copenhagen curve hooks $35 each 8. Fink Seasons vases from $145 9. Ethnicraft (previously Universo Positivo) hall console $1,050 10. Park “pass a ball’ soccer ball gives a ball to a child in need for each one sold, from $40 11. Chilewich shag doormats from $110

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A clear desk is a clear mind.

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1. Oyoy Brass bookend, single $48 2. Oyoy Cork notice board with brass details, large (includes 1 piece pack brass pins) $118 3. Muuto Tip lamp $479 4. Beyond Object Cantili tape dispenser, brass $230 5. Beyond Objects Penpo desk organiser, brass $198.

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My career has run the gamut of working spaces from the corporate corner office to the warehouse of a start-up, from a convivial co-working space of six people to the solo experience of my kitchen table. I even wrote most of one book in a car park waiting for my daughter to finish her ballet lessons. The laptop and the smart phone have untethered us from a dedicated place to work but with that liberty comes a blurring of boundaries that can mean emails are attended to at midnight and we never actually clock off. It is therefore with boundaries in mind that the surge of co-working enterprises - supplying a desk, Wi-Fi and access to meeting rooms - is significantly gaining traction. Disrupting traditional rental models with flexible terms and turning to designer interiors as an attractor of the right clientele, these spaces cater to the freelancer, the small business and the satellite office. What is more, the design treatment of each space enables you to find your tribe be it in a warehouse with exposed brick and lunchtime yoga, an architect designed space with timber panelling, cognac leather seating and a whiskey sour to end the working day or a high-rise CBD location with modular Italian furniture and city views. They are all engineered to gather communities of like-minded

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With the workplace hitting the refresh button Karen McCartney looks at options whether co-working or going solo.

people together with events and cultural programmes to engage their clients and create opportunities for conversation and cross-pollination of ideas. This is in stark contrast to the experience of working from home where frequent trips to the fridge, in the hope that someone has popped a bar of Lindt 70% in there, are punctuated with putting on a wash or even indulging in a quick 30 minutes on Netflix. That is why, even at home, a dedicated workspace is valuable. There is a renewed interest in desks, which, crafted as a piece of furniture, are brought up-to-date with clever ways of accommodating cabling. Their use creates a sense of purpose, of containment and order, which allows the mind to focus. It also enables the aesthetic to mimic the feel of the rest of the house with the addition of a perfect desk light and accessories. As a perpetual list maker I am sucker for a good notebook, and am drawn to objects of beautiful utility – the tape dispenser, the pair of scissors, desk organisers, sturdy folders, pencils and pens. You see, I enjoy the illusion of order even if I am not always its best practitioner.

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From educational, to creating healthy habits, or classic pieces that are a forever gift that can be handed on to their children...

1. Oyoy wooden bear with leather string $59 2. 1000 Colours puzzle 50 x 70cm $50 3. Siebensachen Miss MonniPenni piggy bank with leather ears $155 4. Maison Deux Iconic Moon rocker with Kvadrat fabric $845 5. Candylab wooden cars from $29.90 6. Siebensachen Mozart Kugle music box, beech $138 7. Peleg Design Jumbo Junior water spout $20 8. Elements Optimal Elephant chair $390 9. Elements Optimal Elephant table $390 10. Elements Optimal Bambi chair $390 11. Sirch Sibis Max car $260 12. Sibis Lorette trailer $195 13. Peleg Design ‘Vegetable Garden’ ice pop moulds $25

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1. The Marimekko Oiva Stoneware range is dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, small bowls from $28, plates from $29, including the Eläköön elämä (long live life) Collection. See top3.com.au for our Oiva range

IFTGUIDE | CHEESE LOVER

The only thing better than cheese itself is finding beautiful ways to present and serve it.

2. DOIY Cheeseporn cheese board with utensils $69.90 3. Alessi Todo cheese grater $155 4. Alessi Antechinus cheese knife $66 5. Rosendahl Grand Cru bamboo cheese board, 30cm $80 6. Alessi Zaha Hadid Forma grater $129

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WHEN BUSY IS A GOOD THING Bring joy to everyday life with bold patterns and colours. Founded in 1951, Marimekko brings joy to everyday life with distinctive yet timeless design. 7. Oiva Siirtolapuutarha and stripe mugs, $28 each 8. Oiva Siirtolapuutarha plate 20cm $39 9. Oiva Sääpäiväkirja plate 20cm $47 10. Oiva Siirtolapuutarha bowl 1.5L $72 11. Oiva Koppa serving dish with leather handle $98

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Add some playful but ever practical elements to your food prep and serving routine. Bold graphics or vibrant colour will keep a smile on your face.

12. Aveva 100% wool felt trivet, bubblesoda $48 13. Rainbow re-usable wooden chopsticks, set of 12 $60 14. Beardy plate-set Ø24cm, Bernard/Samuel $69.90 15. Design Letters porcelain cup $40 + wooden lid $19 16. Magnetic Bag Bunny easily opens any bags from pasta to crisps $17 17. Marimekko Eläköön elämä collection (long live life) will be available from Feb 2019, Eläköön elämä platter 32cm $119 18. Eläköön elämä plate 20cm $39 19. DOIY Eclipse ceramic salad bowl Ø24cm with sauce bowl $64.90 20. DOIY Eclipse Rotate wooden platter Ø40.5cm ceramic sauce bowl $120 21. DOIY Stardust Fixie pizza cutter $34.90 22. Normann Copenhagen Glaze 3 tier cake stand Ø25cm $250 23. Normann Copenhagen Glaze Cake Stand Ø30.5cm $175

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From preparing the meal to setting the table, the right tools for the job will turn what could be a daily chore into an occasion. 1. Chilewich petal tablemat, champagne $19 2. Lind DNA recycled leather tablemat, nupo nature, 44 x 37cm $39.90 3. Ester + Erik non-drip cone candles, 22cm from $14.50, 34cm from $15.50 4. Fink Jug satin black $395 (matt finish from $375) 5. Lind DNA recycled leather tablemat, nupo army green 44 x 37cm $39.90 6. Menu Bottle grinders set of 2, $139.90 7. Design House Stockholm Tondo marble mortar + pestle $299 8. Aveva 100% wool felt potholder from $18 9. Ro Denmark salt + pepper grinders $125 each 10. Witloft ladies apron taupe $299.90

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XCLUSIVE | OUTLINE SOFA

Introducing the simple and elegant Outline Series in an exclusive Twill Weave upholstery from Kvadrat for a limited time only. Available at select Muuto retailers worldwide. Top3 by design has been selected as the exclusive stockist outside of Europe. Bringing a new perspective to the Outline Series, the Twill Weave textile by Jonathan Olivares for Kvadrat gives the elegant sofa and chair a refined expression through its modern colour palette, complemented by the taupe legs. The Twill Weave textile has a diagonally-striped pattern with a clear direction, making the limited Outline Series both modern and timeless in design. Armchair 88 x 84 x 69.5cm high | 40cm seat height $3,849 2 seater 170 x 84 x 57.5cm high | 40cm seat height $5,895 3 seater 220 x 84 x 57.5cm high | 40cm seat height $6,595 3.5 seater 255 x 84 x 71cm high | 40cm seat height $7,296 12-14 weeks lead time. Limited stock arriving March 2019.

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OUSELAB | UPLOAD ONCE, FIND IT FOREVER

Marcus and Chris want to free up space in your home and ensure you will never be on the hunt for that warranty for the oven, the paint colour for the living room wall or the gardener’s telephone number ever again. Simple, easy and elegant. Marcus + Chris run us through what the new-look HouseLab can offer... HouseLab is for everyone involved in the design, construction and home management process. Say goodbye to folders stuffed with documents and free up valuable shelf space. Now all project and home-related information can be uploaded to a secure, personalised online hub. Managing a home, renovation or the handover of a new build can be complicated. Email chains, document storage, calendars, contacts etc. sit in numerous locations and the challenge has always been keeping everyone on the same page – but really, it doesn’t have to be that hard. Simply put, HouseLab is about reducing the clutter and making life simpler for everyone. Since HouseLab launched in December 2017 we have been working furiously towards bringing you a much more useful tool to help you manage your home or project. We’ve listened to all the feedback and while there are some cool new features we have primarily focused on just making it simpler to use. Amazing how hard that can be! Go ahead and try it, a personal account is absolutely free: www.houselab.com.au/getting-started

1. Muuto The Dots wooden: set of 5 in oak or black $178, The Dots Single: large: Ø17cm $52, medium: ø13cm $48, small: Ø9cm $36 The Dots Metal: set of 5 in black, brass or aluminium $125, individuals: small Ø2.7cm $25, medium Ø3.9cm $35, large Ø5cm $45

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Chris Rennie + Marcus Piper HouseLab Prior to launching HouseLab the co-founders, Chris Rennie and Marcus Piper, led Niche Media’s architectural division and founded Mezzanine magazine.

MUUTO STACKED Muuto Stacked has gone though an upgrade. The sizing remains the same. The ash is now oak and the dark grey will change in tone. Still mix and match with your previous Stacked range, but please be aware of these updates. Along with all Muuto product, the Stacked 2.0 series is made in Europe. 2. Oak | small $249 (backboard $269), medium $315 (backboard $339, coloured backboard $339, door $395) large $355 (backboard $395) Podium $465 White, dark grey and light grey | small $235 (backboard $245) medium $285 (backboard $315, door $355) large $339 (backboard $355) podium $465 Sizes | small: 21.8 x 35 x 43.6cm high | medium: 43.6 x 35 x 43.6cm high large: 65.4 x 35 x 43.6cm high | podium: 131 x 35 x 20cm high

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3. Orograph by Marcus Piper is printed and embossed on aluminium in an edition of 9 at 800mm square. $2,860 4. Normann Copenhagen Bell lights in grey or sand from $475 5. Muuto 3 seater Outline sofa in cognac leather $9,549 (fabric from $4,849) 6. Airy coffee table from $339 7. Linie Design Arguto Rug in 100% wool, 200 x 300cm $1,498. See colour variations and options online at top3.com.au) 8. Vitra Eames House Bird, classic black $319 9. Vitra Eames classic House Bird, walnut $495

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100 YEARS OF BAUHAUS

An original Bauhaus design from 1923. The geometric shapes visually represent the moves allowed by the various pieces with ingenious simplicity, i.e. the bishop can move in diagonals, thus is shaped as a cross.

In 2019, Germany will be celebrating the centenary of the founding of the Bauhaus, together with partners worldwide. Founded in Weimar in 1919, relocated to Dessau in 1925 and closed in Berlin under pressure from the Nazis in 1933, the school of design only existed for a total of 14 years. All the same, the legendary Bauhaus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; School of Design has continued to have a lasting effect up until the present day. It is considered the most effective export of 20th century German culture.

1. Original Bauhaus chess set produced by Naef Switzerland including board $790

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IFT REGISTRIES AT TOP3 BY DESIGN

top3 by design offers a gift registry service for weddings, engagements, birthdays, anniversaries or any special occasion. Traditionally, wedding gifts were household items deemed necessary for a young couple to set up house. In reality, today, most couples already have an array of practical and beautiful things. Gifts, therefore, should not only be about stocking the basics of a house, but establishing a home that reflects your future lifestyle together. Whilst your closest friends may have an idea of what that lifestyle is, most relatives are at a loss.

So, if you are a modern couple, where both of you are equally concerned about entertaining in style, then you will be doing your family, friends, and yourself a favour, by setting up a wedding registry with top3 by design. The even better news is that from the moment your items are purchased, everything is taken care of for you, including complimentary gift wrapping and free standard delivery anywhere within Australia. 9. Iittala Aalto Finlandia vase 251mm $295 10. Iittala Aalto bowl 7.5cm $29.90.

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