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DECISIONS,
DECISIONS
hose of you who read my
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letters may remember that
about a year ago, I excitedly
announced that a leak in my
bathroom meant I could justify
renovating the tired, multi-coloured space. I’m just
ON MY WISH LIST
going to be honest... life got in the way of that. And
not only life, but a feeling of being overwhelmed by all the options:
even basic decisions such as choosing tiles felt beyond me! It’s about
headspace, of course – I simply need to take 20 minutes with this
(beautiful) magazine, tear out some pics and start thinking about
what would work for us. It’s the perfect issue to do just that – 36
pages of gorgeous rooms with 75 inspiring ideas to steal, including
a whole lot of stunning buys that might just inspire an entire fit-out. ‘Riviera’ cushion, $190,
If bathroom renovating or simply updating is on your mind, Bastille and Sons.
I encourage you to do the same (turn to page 185).
Also in this issue we’re stepping behind the scenes of Channel 7’s
House Rules – we’ve picked the cream of the crop, our favourite
rooms from the first six renos, to share with you (page 133). Some of
the spaces far surpassed our expectations, considering how little
renovating experience the contestants often have. To quote judge
and HB editor-in-chief Wendy Moore, “We see some of the most
creative ideas come from them, simply because they don’t know the
rules of design. That can make for some incredibly original, intuitive
design that is truly inspiring.” I’d have to agree – and it certainly puts
my year-long paralysis about my bathroom into perspective.
For the decorators, don’t miss our Big Edit, as we call it here in ‘Ribb’ candle holders,
the oice. We’ve curated pages and pages of shopping dedicated $59/pair, Clickon Furniture.
purely to living rooms, so get your shop on from page 53. My
favourite theme of this special is ‘Slow Living’ – it has the perfect
wintry vibe that I’m going for this season.
PHOTOGRAPHY (PORTRAIT) CATH MUSCAT.
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19 Milan design week World-class style stars in our round-up
of the world’s premier furniture fair
26 Designer’s diary My General Store’s Michelle Grew-Ross gives
us the lowdown on her favourite places to shop, eat and holiday
28 In the know What’s hot in design inspiration and in stores
30 Precinct Explore the delights of New South Wales’ Moss Vale
32 Creative collection Meet the ceramicist behind Ratbag Studios
36 Now showing Divine pieces on the HB wish list this month
38 Beauty Tame your mane with these must-have products
40 Coast and country Rustic loveliness mixed with a slice of the seaside
53 The living room edit Beautiful buys to update your living space
HOMES
68 Cool, calm & curated Contemporary styling meets heritage charm
80 Back-country beauty This home takes cues from its surroundings 172 SWEET TEMPTATIONS 123 MID-CENTURY FLAIR
90 A new beginning A tired family abode is given a new lease of life
98 Design lines Passion prevails in this striking Sydney home
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116 Behind the scenes It’s what’s on the inside that makes a kitchen work
123 Retro revival Mid-century modern decorating made easy bathroom ideas E
PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE) NATALIE HUNFALVAY, STYLING RACHEL PETERS
COOKS CO - OP
172 Farmer’s table Introducing a new culinary concept: Cooks Co-op
180 Spice of life Christine Manfield shares a soul-warming recipe
REGULAR FEATURES
11 Ed’s letter Sarah on overcoming decision fatigue
15 Staff Who we are and where to find us
16 Connected What’s happening in the world of HB
220 Directory Like what you see? Here’s where to find it 185 Realise your bathroom dreams with our collection of inspiring
226 Unsung icons: Coffee makers Join us for a cup of joe spaces, easy updates, smart advice and must-have buys
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MEET THE CONTRIBUTOR
was in the January 2009 edition. I was ceramicist and painter Susan Simonini
incredibly excited and bought three (right), whose studio I also styled for the
copies, which I still have!” story. I’m a huge fan of Susan’s work and
What makes writing for HB special? she’s one of the loveliest people I’ve met.”
“I’ve always been obsessed with What’s your kind of story to write?
interiors, so it’s a privilege to be warmly “I love Creative Collection stories –
welcomed into so many amazing homes it’s inspiring to meet people who are
and spend a day chatting with the passionate about what they do. Often,
owners. I’ve also picked up some they’ve made a leap of faith to pursue
great design tips along the way.” what they love and turn it into a career.”
luxaflex.com.au
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SHOP I DISCOVER I DECORATE I STYLE I EXPLORE
international special
MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Our annual trip to the Italian capital
of cool unearthed myriad design finds,
from the smart to the sustainable and
the just plain show-stopping. Case
in point: Foscarini’s ‘Plena’ pendant
(pictured), which mimics a full moon
by spreading light both above and
below. Visit foscarini.com.
MILAN NAME TO KNOW:
Frag Woodall
Sydney-born Frag Woodall returned
FAMILY TIES
Five years ago, PET Lamp launched a project with two missions:
find a way to re-use plastic bottles, and revitalise weaving among
global indigenous communities. Last year it was Australia’s turn,
with the finished design on display at the fair. Look closely and
you’ll see nine patterns by diferent weavers, bonded together to
show the way family groups are tied; petlamp.org/australia. INTRODUCING: HEM
IF IKEA HAD A COOLER OLDER SISTER IT WOULD
BE HEM, A SWEDISH-BASED FURNITURE COMPANY
WHICH USED ITS SECOND MILAN APPEARANCE
TREND WATCH TO LAUNCH FIVE READY-TO-ASSEMBLE PRODUCTS,
solar eclipse INCLUDING A DINING TABLE (BELOW) THAT
Cast your gaze skywards: this CLOCKS IN AT THREE METRES LONG. FLAT-PACKS
year designers searched the HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD; HEM.COM.
cosmos for inspiration. Lee Broom
showcased a range of heavenly
orbs, including the ‘Eclipse’
chandelier (left) and ‘Tidal’ table
lamp (below); leebroom.com.
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STYLE CRUSH
mirror mirror
The fair was awash
with coloured glass, lights and
movement, elevating the humble
mirror from meh to magnificent.
Above: Nada Debs’ pivoting
‘Refraction’ mirrors make for a
serious statement wall; nadadebs.com.
Right: Aussie designer Patty Hava
uses repurposed industrial material
as the base for her ‘Everything is
Golden’ series; havastudio.com
TREND WATCH
wicker & woven
The obsession with ’70s style has
2 reached fever pitch, so it makes
sense that the era’s most-loved
materials are making a comeback,
too. Forget Gran’s patio furniture,
these woven beauties combine
rounded retro silhouettes with
clean, contemporary lines.
1. Rattan basket tables from
Tokyo-based Yamakawa pull
double-duty as storage and
3 seating; yamakawa-rattan.com.
2. The epitome of relaxed outdoor
living, ‘Cirql’ pays homage to
Dedon’s hand-weaving heritage;
dedonliving.com.au. 3. Get that
Palm Springs feel with Chiara Year of the dog
Andreatti’s ‘Loïe’ lounge chair for
Inspired by a set of Chinese boards acquired
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, which
merges woven cane and metal. by Ottavio Missoni in the 1980s, Missoni’s
Available at Space Furniture; ‘Horoscope’ textiles juxtapose abstract animals
spacefurniture.com.au. against delicate ideograms and clashing
geometric patterns; missoni.com.
OF THE BEST
rugs
Meet the new guard of graphic
rugs, all overlapping pattern and
unorthodox asymmetry...
TREND WATCH
VITRA X EAMES
MORE THAN 60 YEARS SINCE
retro pop IT FIRST DEBUTED, THE EAMES
This year marked a visible
rejection of stark minimalism, as
MOULDED FIBREGLASS SIDE
designers from all corners of the CHAIR HAS BEEN REDESIGNED 2. Russian designer Angelina Askeri’s
globe experimented with bright WITH ECO-FRIENDLY debut collection brings early 20th-
colour, shapely forms and clashing POLYPROPYLENE AND – DARE century art into the now; tapisrouge.ru.
patterns. It’s not about adhering to
rules or a particular era – it’s about WE SAY IT? – LOOKS EVEN
an emotional approach to design, BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL.
displaying what you love and not AVAILABLE IN CHARLES AND
holding back on creativity.
RAY’S SIX CLASSIC COLOURS
1. A nod to the boxy silhouettes of
the ’60s, Northern’s ‘Daybe’ sofa
AT VITRA.COM.
bed is pretty in pink; northern.no.
2. Jewel tones and a minimal form
combine to give Tom Skeehan’s ‘SO’
lamp a seriously retro vibe; skeehan.
com.au. 3. Studio Marfa’s ‘Modulo’
console is completely customisable
– colour clash to your heart’s
content; studiomarfa.com.
TREND WATCH
1
bold blue
2 From shimmering sapphire
and electric cobalt to cool-girl
denim, this year’s blue was bold,
brash and beautiful paired with
gold, glass and metallics
1. Travel back in time with this
psychedelic ’60s-inspired ‘Lunar’
table from Studio Marfa;
studiomarfa.com. 2. Take a bow,
Timothy Oulton. His ‘Noble Souls’
sofa is the first made using 100 per
cent natural vegetable dyes, feathers
3 and natural linens; timothyoulton.
com. 3. Fratelli Boffi’s ‘Blue Lyric’
line adds a serious shot of 1980s
glamour to any space; fratelliboffi.it.
Plastic fantastic
Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca, twice named the
world’s best restaurant, prides itself on a zero-waste
kitchen. The team tasked designer Andreu Carulla
with turning their endless supply of polystyrene
boxes into guest-friendly furniture. The result? A
durable stool that weighs less than 2kg – and packs
a punch in their dining room; andreucarulla.com.
HB LOVES
SICILIAN DREAMING
faye toogood
British furniture maker,
Smeg puts its mark on Milan
with the launch of its third
artist and interior designer capsule collection with Dolce
Faye Toogood has built on
& Gabbana – a pattern-heavy
the success of her iconic
Spade chair with the Tubby
Victoria range cooker, extractor
Tube table, which blends hood and FAB28 fridge. It’s
no-nonsense lines with an ode to both brands’ Italian
sturdy tubular legs; heritage, inspired by the blue and
pleasewaittobeseated.dk. white hues of Sicily’s majolica
ceramic pottery; smeg.com.
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Nada Debs teamed timber with
playful pattern; nadadebs.com.
AUSTRALIAN-BORN,
AMSTERDAM-BASED DESIGN
DUO KATE AND JOEL BOOY
FIRST CAUGHT OUR EYE IN
2016 WHEN THEY DESIGNED
FOR IKEA’S 2017 PS COLLECTION.
THIS YEAR, THE TALENTED
TWOSOME LAUNCHED A
Adam Goodrum and Arthur Seigneur’s ‘Bloom’ FAMILY OF PLAYFUL CHAIRS,
cabinet was crafted from 1400 stems of hand- A RANGE OF CONTEMPORARY
tinted French rye straw; arthurseigneur.com. CHANDELIERS AND A SERIES
OF RUGS. WATCH THIS SPACE;
STUDIOTRULYTRULY.COM.
SPOTLIGHT ON… MARQUETRY
AN EMPHASIS ON TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS Cristina Celestino created this
FILLED THE FAIR , WITH MANY DESIGNERS curvy table for Gebrüder Thonet
TAPPING INTO THIS ANCIENT TECHNIQUE Vienna; cristinacelestino.com.
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FLYING THE FLAG
Australian exhibition Local Design returned for the
third year, showcasing 26 Aussie designers in an
abandoned palazzo on the city fringe. Our highlights:
1. Canberra-based Tom Skeehan’s ‘Nave’ chair cleverly
juxtaposes industrial steel with soft leather; tomskeehan.
1 com.au. 2. Lean, pared back and innately Australian,
Jon Goulder’s first collection for Spence & Lyda Milan
features side and cofee tables, a credenza (above) and
a console table; jongoulder.com, spenceandlyda.com.au.
3 OF THE BEST
outdoor settings
The upholstered sections of B&B Italia Outdoor’s new Diabla wowed crowds with
Dedon’s ‘Brea’ lounge slip on and collection boasts the sculptural its delightful ‘Donut’ stool;
of with ease; dedonliving.com.au. ‘Bay’ lounge; bebitalia.com. diablaoutdoor.com.
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DESIGNER’S DIARY:
MICHELLE GLEW-ROSS
SYDNEY-BASED FASHION DESIGNER MICHELLE
GLEW-ROSS OF MY GENERAL STORE GIVES US
THE LOWDOWN ON HER FAVOURITE PLACES
TO SHOP, EAT AND SOJOURN
WORDS HOLLY BYRNE PHOTOGRAPHY CATH MUSCAT
STYLING LISA HILTON
my general store
“I started My General Store when I couldn’t find men’s-style
pyjamas for women made out of beautiful natural fibres that
I felt comfortable sleeping in. I’d describe MGS’s style as
simple and relaxed. We focus on quality; it’s not fast fashion
and it’s not trend-driven. Everything is made in Sydney
(except the hats) and I design it all myself.”
Bookmark: mygeneral-store.com.
BANGALOW PHARMACY
“I love Byron Bay, and when I’m
there I drive out into the hinterland.
I collect Astier de Villatte ceramics. HABITAT
The local pharmacy in Bangalow “This is a great new precinct up in Byron
curates the most incredible pieces Bay. They put together a collection of local
and sells them in a gorgeous creative brands doing incredible things.
old-school pharmacy store.” One is Tigmi Trading – they import beautiful
Visit: 23 Byron St, Bangalow; objects from Morocco and they were actually
(02) 6687 1104. my first wholesaler.”
Visit: 1 Porter St, Byron Bay.
Bookmark: habitatbyronbay.com.
puglia
“A few years ago we spent some time in Italy – I’d never
been to Puglia before, but I absolutely fell in love. I was
having lunch at this little hotel and all these gorgeous
PHOTOGRAPHY GETTY IMAGES
RILEY ST GARAGE women came gliding past as if they were floating, wearing
“The oysters here are amazing! A friend of mine owns Riley St the same beautiful dress. It turned out it was their uniform
Garage, but I’m not biased; I actually believe the food here is some – they all worked there, so I asked to buy one and they
of the best in Sydney. Every time I go, I walk out blown away.” thought I was absolutely mad! That was the inspiration
Visit: 55 Riley St, Woolloomooloo; (02) 9326 9055. behind my Summer Dress, which has been super popular.
Bookmark: parlourgroup.com.au/rileystgarage. Bookmark: viaggiareinpuglia.it/hp/en.
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IN THE KNOW:
WHAT’S HOT
OUR ROUND-UP OF THE LATEST DESIGN
NEWS, SHOPPING AND DECORATING
EDITED BY HOLLY BYRNE & TILLY ROBERTS
country
collaboration
South Australian artist Marnie
paint the town Gilder has teamed up with
woolgrowers in the Barossa
Our favourite online retailer,
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Temple & Webster, is launching
range of gorgeous woollen
its very own paint range. ‘Colour’
blankets, commissioned
ofers 20 classic hues for every
by the Australian Wool
space and taste – from elegant
Network. The Only Merino
greyed-of blues to a lemony
Barossa Collection combines
cream that speaks of coastal
high-quality merino wool
living – plus the convenience of
with art inspired by the lush
to-your-door delivery. $49.95/1L,
Barossa landscape. From $379,
templeandwebster.com.au.
merinoandco.com.au.
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THIS SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS town has been somewhat in the 3
shadow of better-known Bowral, 10 kilometres away. Yet a welcome 4 1 n
influx of fabulous new stores and eateries is transforming the main w e
street into a destination all of its own, an extra lure for visitors who 2
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are drawn to the area’s rolling countryside and vivid change of seasons.
1 | MOSSY STORE
Architect Genevieve Furzer and
photographer Simon Kenny’s
inviting store is an homage to
the handmade, well made and
Fairtrade. Sitting alongside
self-taught carpenter Simon’s
beautiful timber pieces, which
include armchairs, Shaker-
influenced tables and a divine
swing seat, are mostly Australian
products for every part of the
home. “Everything has to be
useful, fit for purpose and made
to last,” says Genevieve. Her
mantra for the store is ‘heirloom
not landfill’, with many pieces,
such as Seljak blankets 2 | BOWERBIRD ON ARGYLE
from Tasmania and Scott A relative newcomer to the strip,
Chaseling Cupcycles, having Karen Edwards’ extensive store
serious eco-credentials. unfolds into a series of ‘rooms’,
MUST-HAVES: Hand-forged each with its own distinctive
Celtic letter opener in leather aesthetic – think cosy library,
sheath, $195; Pleco corn-based classic French, Hollywood
bags, from $36/small; Simon Regency – giving visitors a wide
Kenny swing seat, $5250. and eclectic mix of homewares
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OPEN: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; to discover. “I try and make it
Sun, 11am-3pm. so that there’s something here
VISIT: 394 Argyle St; 0409 223 277. for everybody,” explains Karen.
BOOKMARK: facebook.com/ Alongside myriad pieces, large
mossystore. and small, Bowerbird also ofers
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a supply-and-hang wallpaper
service, and hosts a selection
of other creatives, including
Romance Revisited clothing,
an upholsterer and furniture
restorer, and Alpana Collections’
super-pretty alpaca textiles.
MUST-HAVES: Rasch wallpapers,
from $180/10m roll (above right);
finial ornaments, $149/small;
gold moosehead, $450.
OPEN: Mon-Sun, 9.30am-5pm.
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DM Pottery VISIT: 416 Argyle St;
ceramics, (02) 4868 1125.
plates from $42, BOOKMARK: facebook.com/
Mossy Store. bowerbirdonargyle.
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BOOKMARK: highlands doubles as an exhibition space
merchant.com.au. for fashion designer Trent
Nathan’s artwork.
MUST-HAVES: Terracotta potted
4 | SUZIE ANDERSON HOME plants, from $20; antique bird
A true retail destination, interior feeder, $45; synthetic crystal
designer Suzie Anderson’s store Mario Luca Giusti picnicware,
is a treasure trove of French from $35/glass.
provincial and Hamptons-style OPEN: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm;
furniture and homewares. Expect Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
to find collections in luscious VISIT: 247 Argyle St; 0419 154 860.
natural materials such as timber, BOOKMARK:
linen, leather and rattan, with thegreenhousemossvale.com;
a predominantly neutral palette thepottingshedbowral.com.
and soft touches of gentle
colour. The store is set up in a
series of gorgeously styled zones
WHILE YOU’RE THERE
that make you want to whip out
the plastic and say, “I’ll have the
Pop into Made By Others to
lot, please.” This newer space is
browse an exciting range of
larger than Suzie’s Bowral outlet, original work from Australian
giving her the opportunity to and international makers,
tweak her timeless aesthetic. from artwork and lighting to
“I like classic, ageless sorts of textiles and jewellery (Shop 2,
things, but because I’ve got 366 Argyle St; madebyothers.
a few rooms here I can go a com.au). Southern Highlands
little more ethnic or tribal,” says Brewing Co’s eatery Taphouse
Suzie. “I can play a little bit.” (490-494 Argyle St;
MUST-HAVES: Scallop 4-hook southernhighlandsbrewing.com.au),
coat rack, $99; Hale Mercantile
is the perfect place to sample craft
beer, as well as two-hatted chef
Co tablecloths, $239; rattan chair,
Michael Morrison’s pub-food-
$750; leather pet bed, $1035. with-class cuisine. Just out of
OPEN: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; town is the Mount Ashby Estate
Sun, 10am-3pm. vineyard (128 Nowra Road;
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VISIT: 409-411 Argyle St; mountashby.com.au), also
(02) 4868 2662. home to interior decorator Sally
BOOKMARK: suzie Beresford’s range of antiques.
andersonhome.com.
CREATIVE COLLECTION:
THIS PAGE: Ratbag Studio’s precious porcelain products are crafted using a special Japanese technique.
OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Larissa with her trusty canine companion, Jabba;
colourants ready to mix into porcelain clay or slip; a range of slip-cast porcelain beakers; tools stored
in a special vintage tin Larissa’s grandmother used during her own career as a potter.
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AT A GLANCE
divided by a partition wall. A sliding window conflicting stoneware and form small pattern
connects the studio to the sunroom and living blocks,” she explains. “I then inlay slices of these
area of her home, meaning Scott and their children patterned blocks into the walls of thin, slip-cast
– Eva, eight, and five-year-old Oscar – can always porcelain vessels. The pattern slices go all the way
find Larissa easily. “They often poke their head through the walls, so you can see it on the inside
in and tell me they’re hungry!” she says. and outside of each vessel.” Her neriage blocks
The artist’s interest in ceramics dates from are purposefully layered and complex, often
a young age. Her grandmother used to regale her inspired by Australian landscapes.
with tales of the iconic Potters Cottage she helped Contrast and texture are overriding elements
to set up and run in country Victoria, a project of Larissa’s vivid vessels. “I love the endless
dedicated to elevating the value of locally possibilities of clay and the rewards of opening
handmade pots. After studying a Bachelor of Fine a kiln full of goodies,” she says. “There is so much
Art at the Queensland College of Art, Larissa to learn and I’m thankful to be in a community
completed another degree in education and of ceramicists who share their knowledge.”
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Wafer-thin petals of porcelain infused with ceramic crystals – these are
pieces from a work in progress; using a plaster mould, Larissa marbles black clay slip into porcelain slip
to create colourful effects on one of her creations; the ceramicist practises the art of neriage.
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THE LATEST ADDITIONS
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LOOK, PERFECT FOR WARMING UP YOUR HOME
IN WINTER” ~ Tilly Roberts, HB junior stylist
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1. ‘Mia’ linen cushion cover in Nude/Black, $59.90, Città Design. 2. Eva Solo decanter carafe, $125, Hunting For George. 3. ‘Speckle’ dinnerware, $2/piece,
Target. 4. ‘Totem’ candleholders in Pink Marble, from $140 each, Fenton & Fenton. 5. ‘Lixhult’ storage in Red, $220, Ikea. 6. DOIY stack bowl toothpick bottle
in Amber, $59.90, Top 3 By Design. 7. Mercer + Reid ‘Maison’ bedhead in Diamond Pink, $599.99/queen, Adairs. 8. Normann Copenhagen ‘Brilliant’ box in
Dark Red, $75, Top 3 By Design. 9. Arflex ‘Hug’ armchair, from $4700, Poliform. 10. ‘Melbourne Breakfast’ loose leaf tea tin, $25, T2. Stockists, page 220
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HEADS UP
TAME YOUR MANE WITH THESE
MUST-TRY TREATMENTS AND TOOLS
STYLING TILLY ROBERTS PHOTOGRAPHY CATH MUSCAT
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1. Et Protein Complex spray, $28.95/250ml, De Lorenzo. 2. Evo ‘Mane Attention’ treatment, $34/150ml, Adore Beauty. 3. ‘Money Maker’ flexible hold
hairspray, $26/218g, Sephora Australia. 4. Soft treatment, $29.95/250ml, Make Hair. 5. French Girl ‘Sea Spray’ hair mist, $18/60ml, Mecca Cosmetica.
6. ‘Maintain the Mane’ shampoo, $32.95/350ml, and conditioner, $32.95/350ml, both Original Mineral. 7. ‘Lil Lemon Drop’ hairbrush, $17, Drybar.
8. ‘Anti-Frizz’ hair sheets, $33.06/15 sheets, Ouai. Stockists, page 220
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ESCAPE TO A PLACE WHERE THE LAND MEETS THE OCEAN – WARM AND
RUSTIC LOVELINESS MIXED WITH A SLICE OF THE SEASIDE
STYLING RACHEL PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY NATALIE HUNFALVAY
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THIS PAGE, FROM TOP LEFT: Coat hooks, seek similar Beachwood. Raffia bag, seek similar Road Less Taken. ‘Tinctorium Botanical’ wool scarf, $90,
Road Less Taken. Ivory beads, seek similar Orient House. Macrame tote bag, $90, and ‘Sandergaard’ wool scarf, $189, Road Less Taken. Wool hat,
stylist’s own. Antique hat block, $24.95, Alfresco Emporium. ‘Disco Made Me Do It’ candle, $54.55, Nathan & Jac. Children’s shoe lasts, $49, Road
Less Taken. Books, stylist’s own. ‘Zig Zag’ vase, $180, and small black belly vase with handles, $150, Emma Gale. ‘Corfu’ round urn, $54.50, Papaya.
Three-drawer elm sofa table, $1499, Provincial Home Living. Hunter boots in Navy, $199, Road Less Taken. ‘White Flame’ throw, $548, Closely Knit.
Black jute basket, $145, Paradissi Home. Vintage wash blanket in Tobacco, $159, Atolyia. Antique rattan bag, seek similar Bronte Tram. ‘Puna’
#0447 rug, $1290, Pampa. OPPOSITE PAGE: Chunky knit throw in White, $399, Closely Knit. Clothes, model’s own. Stockists, page 220 >
THIS PAGE: Lamp, $385, and shade, $198, Emac & Lawton. Books and brushes, stylist’s own. Scissors,
$59, Road Less Taken. Kevin Russ print, $39.99, Society 6. Wooden boat, $200, Elise Cameron-Smith.
Jar, $13.10, and magnifying glass, $210, Emac & Lawton. Desk, $399, Freedom. Sheepskin, seek
similar Hides of Excellence. Hammock chair, $1150, St Barts. Curtain, $270, Beachwood. Easel, seek
similar Eckersley’s. Artwork, $950, Emma Gale. Hemp rug, $2250, Beachwood. OPPOSITE PAGE: Cross,
$69, Ahoy Trader. Chair, $750, Beachwood. Cushion, $195, Pampa. ‘Evie’ throw, $290, Globe West. Pot, seek
similar MRD Home. On bed: ‘Flocca’ linen duvet, $610/king, pillowcase, $99, and flat sheets, $395/each, Hale
Mercantile. Kerchief, $95, Kara Rosenlund. Chopping board, $50, St Barts. Dish, $45, Smithmade. Teapot,
$24.95/set, Alfresco Emporium. Chunky throw, $545, Closely Knit. Mustard cushion, $130, Koskela. Sheepskin
cushion, $97, Hides of Excellence. Mayvn cushion, $150, Road Less Taken. ‘Saskia’ cushion, $105, Globe West.
On bedside: Mug, $15.95, House of Orange. Beads, $195, Road Less Taken. Lightshade, $129, Hale Mercantile.
Wall print, $149.95/small, Tara Dennis Store. On floor: Mahal rug, $6000, Mark Tuckey. Mongolian
sheepskin rug, $154, Hides of Excellence. Stockists, page 220 >
FROM LEFT: ‘MJG Sophia’ blanket, (on model), $150, Smithmade. ‘The Seeker’ floor cushion, $174, ‘Scallywag’ felt hat, $99, and vintage tumblers
in Dusty Pink, $39/pair, Pony Rider. ‘Pampa’ poncho in Tobacco (on model), $430, Pampa. Hunter boots in Navy, $199, Road Less Taken. Other
clothes, stylist’s own. ‘Stag’ cushion, $155, Road Less Taken. ‘Misty Creek’ bed blanket, $329, Pony Rider. ‘Bronx’ hurricane lanterns, $19.95/small,
and $39.95/medium, Papaya. Candles, from $3 each, Ikea. Fire pit, seek similar Bunnings. Stockists, page 220
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THE
HAMPTONS 4
SUN-BLEACHED, WHITEWASHED AND DIPPED IN BLUE
– THESE BREEZY DESIGNS MAKE FOR AN ETERNAL
HOLIDAY AT HOME
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1. ‘Louvre’ buffet in Black, $2069, Interiors Online. 2. ‘Marion’ wingback armchair in Heron Grey, $799, Brosa. 3. ‘Copenhagen’ floor lamp in Teak,
$349, Beacon Lighting. 4. Armadillo & Co ‘River Weave’ rug in Indigo Ticking, $720/1.4m x 2m, Hunting For George. 5. ‘Darling’ sofa in Natural,
$3699, The Interior Designer. 6. ‘Kepos’ denim linen cushion, $139, Walter G. 7. ‘Bagru’ coffee table in Burnt White Rustic, $899, Oz Design Furniture.
8. ‘Dune’ armchair, $4385, Jardan. 9. ‘Rodin’ lattice buffet in White, $1346, Vavoom Emporium. 10. ‘Byron’ pendant in Natural Weave, $199, Beacon
Lighting. 11. ‘Baldwin Sapphire’ carpet rug, $2860/2m x 3m, James Said. 12. ‘Mercury’ armchair, $1850, Eco Chic. 13. ‘Bermuda Sea’ print, $34/small,
Urban Road. 14. ‘Erica’ lamp, $269, The Interior Designer. 15. ‘Algrove’ throw in Midnight, $199.95, Sheridan. 16. ‘Liverpool’ rug in Silver, $1499/200cm
x 290cm, The Rug Collection. 17. ‘Diani’ coffee table, $699, James Lane. 18. ‘Jasper’ 3-seater sofa, from $7424, King Living. Stockists, page 220
the look
SLOW
LIVING
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TO INTERIORS WITH LIGHT AND AIRY
WARES CRAFTED TO LAST A LIFETIME
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1. ‘Como’ 2.5-seater sofa in White, from $1249, James Lane. 2. ‘Gerti’ bench in White, $990, MRD Home. 3. ‘Desert Plains’ print, $69/small, Hunting
For George. 4. ‘Brodie’ sofa, from $5500, Est Living. 5. Ridge weave interior mat in Natural, $220, Armadillo & Co. 6. ‘Ngoho’ coffee table, $2989, Pop
and Scott. 7. ‘Eco’ coffee table, $4080, Fanuli. 8. ‘Salt and Sky VIII’ original photograph by Brooke Holm, from $1850, Modern Times. 9. Beni Ourain
‘Sunday Stroll’ rug, $2300, Tigmi Trading. 10 Marimekko ‘Urna’ vase in Amber, $315, Hunting For George. 11. ‘Lowlife’ sofa in White, $2950, MCM
House. 12. ‘Cog’ mirror in Teak, $495, Weylandts. 13. ‘Anemona’ rug, $11,585/350cm x 240cm, James Said. 14. ‘Cleveland’ coffee table in Oak, $1520,
Project 82. 15. ‘United Strangers In The Flesh’ side table, $595, Matt Blatt. 16. Staple & Co ‘Walter’ sofa in Verona Leather, from $6300, Project 82.
17. ‘The RJL’ bone inlay commode, $3800, Fenton & Fenton. 18. Platter in Natural, $99, Barnaby Lane. Stockists, page 220
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Fenton & Fenton. 3. ‘Kennedy’ curl sofa, $5070, Globe West. 4. ‘Note’ side table in Tomato, $499, Blu Dot. 5. ‘Zaza’ sofa in Eternal Blush, from $5412,
King Living. 6. ‘Arch’ vanity chair in Camel, $2198, Douglas and Bec. 7. ‘Hotel’ X-Large rug, $2999, Blu Dot. 8. Gal Tevet coffee table, $895, Matt
Blatt. 9. Bethan Gray sideboard in Jade Maple, $20,050, Living Edge. 10. Moda Piera ‘Arancini’ lamp, $1595, Modern Times. Stockists, page 220
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THE STORIES, STYLE AND LOVE THAT MAKE A HOME BEAUTIFUL
PHOTOGRAPHY WARREN HEATH
house built in the 1970s or ’80s. The house was positioned in the right celebrated, and the conversation and family fun flow freely.
SITTING ROOM The moody palette of the sitting room (above) provides the perfect backdrop for African artefacts and contemporary artworks,
including a Pieter Hugo photographic print, a Deborah Bell charcoal above the fireplace and William Kentridge’s ‘Traité D’Arithmétique’ on the
adjacent wall (to the right). DINING SPACE The bar (opposite) is a signature inclusion of Newman Architecture. As architect Karen explains: “A bar
is a very compact, urban way to entertain. Everyone gravitates there – it’s less formal than sitting down in a lounging chair, yet it’s not the kitchen.
It’s much more convivial; you’re perching at a height where you’re almost standing, almost sitting, so you’re not as committed and conversation flows
more freely.” A Gervasoni brass pendant and timber stools by local artisan James Mudge contrast with the zone’s honed granite top.
BED
STUDY
KITCHEN Compact and clean-lined, the secret to
BALCONY
PANTRY
BED
the kitchen’s flawless face (opposite) is an adjacent
KITCHEN
scullery that conceals all the practicalities of cooking WC lounge
BATH
pool
sitting
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BED
by a white Caesarstone island bench and pendant
from Spazio in South Africa, as well as an open shelf
of cookbooks and collectables above the stove. GROUND floor FIRST floor second floor
CONTACTS
Architect
Karen Newman, Newman
Architecture and Design,
newmanarchitecture.co.za.
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KATE & MICHAEL’S HOME
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2. An American sweetgum
(Liquidambar styraciflua) tree
provides shade for Kate and Felix .
3. ‘Coeur Rage’ artwork
by Deborah Bell.
4. James Mudge bar stools;
for similar, try Derlot Editions’
‘Picket’ bar stool, Stylecraft.
5. Powder-coated aluminium framed
windows in Black; try Stegbar.
6. Spazio pendant light; for similar,
try ‘Husk’ pendant, Beacon Lighting.
7. Indian quilt; try Adore India.
back-country
BEAUTY
THIS STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL HOME DRAWS INSPIRATION
FROM ITS HINTERLAND SURROUNDS AND THE OWNERS’
NOSTALGIC MEMORIES OF THEIR RURAL ROOTS
STORY & STYLING KYLIE JACKES PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN DOWNS
The couple were keen to build a home that would sit comfortably
within the natural landscape, and enlisted local architect Dan Sparks
of Sparks Architecture to tackle their challenging brief. “Randy and
I are very different, so the house had to draw together a lot of ideas,”
explains Brenda. “Randy was keen for something very open, and
I wanted something that resembled a shearing shed with lots of
tactile elements. Amazingly, Dan just ‘got’ us, and the first mud map
he drew up on site is pretty much what we went with.”
The finished result, designed as two pavilions, is far more luxe than
a sheep shed. A natural thread runs through the split-level home,
with textural rammed-earth walls, wide spotted-gum floors and
chunky timber beams, studded with industrial-style bolts. One
pavilion hosts the guest quarters, overlooking a pool and a sea of
trees, while Randy and Brenda spend most of their time in the lower
pavilion, where a run of glass sliding doors gives the open living,
kitchen and dining area unimpeded views across mountain ranges.
For the interiors, the couple found working with Martine Blair of
Zooi Design invaluable. “We had a Federation house in Melbourne,
so we basically started again with new furniture and pieces
throughout,” explains Brenda. “Martine was a wonderful mediator
who brought together Randy’s and my different ideas.”
Now, almost two years since the house was completed, the couple
have embraced a complete change of lifestyle. “We’ve both retired
since moving here, and Randy has swapped his company car for a
tractor,” says Brenda. “We’re regenerating vegetation where we can,
and although the property is more work than we imagined, it’s really
satisfying. Living here really connects with something within me.”
FLOOR PLAN
Bed
GARAGE
BATH
DINING
KITCHEN
WC
SITTING
LIVING Bed
Bed
DECK
Bed
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CONTACTS
Architect
Dan Sparks, Sparks Architecture
(07) 5471 3033
sparksarchitects.com
Interior designer
Martine Blair, Zooi Design
0412 636 378
zooidesign.com.au
Builder
Jason Connolly
Jaicon Construction
0419 705 841
jaicon.com.au
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BRENDA & RANDY’S HOME
A NEW BEGINNING
IT WAS A LONG TIME COMING, BUT THIS CHIC RENOVATION IN SYDNEY’S
EASTERN SUBURBS HAS GIVEN A NEW LEASE OF LIFE TO ITS OWNERS
STORY KATRINA O’BRIEN STYLING STEPHANIE POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY SUE STUBBS
A
fter living for more than 30 years in With the old fixtures gone, Elleni began the FLOOR PLAN
the home that Harry had built in task of choosing new finishes, calling on the
Sydney’s eastern suburbs in the late expertise of interior designer Victoria Waters, ground floor
1970s, and with their three children whose work embodied the classic look the couple
balcony
garage
grown up and moved out, it was time desired. “Victoria was an amazing help,” says
for Harry and his wife Elleni to consider their next Elleni, who thoroughly enjoyed the decorating sunroom
entry
move. Their blond/orange brick home had ’70s process. “As soon as we met, we clicked. We were
written all over it – carpet and green laminate in on the same page.” living
the kitchen, arches galore – and was in desperate Infused with a refined aesthetic, the home now
dining
foyer
need of repair. The couple, whom Harry describes features a calm palette of elegant greys and white,
as “full-time grandparents”, had begun thinking with touches of refreshing sea blues throughout.
formal
about their next step and were starting to visit open Luxe finishes including marble and crystal abound,
dining
casual
kitchen
lounge
homes, albeit a little reluctantly. “We would go and with black accents adding drama and definition.
see other homes, and as soon as we walked in, we “We wanted it to be timeless, but with a modern
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noticed they were quite dark,” recalls Elleni. “And feel,” explains Elleni. With every piece of furniture
balcony
we’d come back home and it was so well-lit.” Still from the home’s previous incarnation discarded –
‘EARTHLY DELIGHT I’ BY DESIGNER BOYS/BOYD BLUE
not sure what to do, the couple continued to except for a console and mirror which have found
contend with a leaking roof, and put off making their way into the couple’s daughter’s powder room FIRST floor
any major decisions about their future. – and the home designed exactly for the pair, the
Then came the storm of Anzac Day, 2015. renovation has completely changed the way they
ens
bed
“That,” says Elleni, “was the storm that triggered live. “It’s comfortable, practical and functional,” bed
the renovation. We had a waterfall coming in says Elleni, who was particularly happy to let the robe
through the kitchen window!” With damage to the kitchen carpet go. “It’s easy living.” bath
house they could no longer ignore, the couple (who The beautifully made-over home has its chic feet study bed
had decided to stay), were forced to do the big job: planted firmly in the future, and is set for plenty
ens
main
putting in a new roof, rendering the home’s more joyous family times to come. “It’s also for the bed
unattractive brick exterior, ripping out bathrooms next generation, a home that we can enjoy with
balcony
and carpets, and entirely transforming the interiors. our children and grandchildren,” says Elleni.
balcony
CASUAL DINING “At first I thought I wouldn’t be able to come to terms with
parting with our things, but once we’d started de-cluttering, it felt really good,”
says Elleni. Large-format tiles – ‘Nu Silver’ travertine from Beaumont Tiles – have
replaced carpet in the dining zone adjoining the kitchen, with a custom-made
marble-topped table accompanied by high-back ‘Collins’ chairs in Warwick
‘Husk’ Onyx from Boyd Blue providing a relaxed eating spot. “It complements the
kitchen beautifully,” says Elleni. “And the shape is perfect for our family dinners.”
“WE’RE FROM THE OLD SCHOOL
WHERE THE
lounge room
SEALED UP AND ONLY USED ON
WAS
RARE
occasions – WELL, THOSE
DAYS ARE GONE!” ~ HARRY
CONTACT
Interior Designer
Victoria Waters,
0421 900 049,
victoriawatersdesign.com.au
CLASSIC ELEGANCE
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design
LINES
WITH BUILDING AND CREATIVITY IN THEIR BLOOD, A SYDNEY COUPLE
HAS DRAWN ON THEIR INNATE SKILLS TO CREATE A WONDERFUL HOME
STORY SALLY PATERSON STYLING STEPHANIE POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON WHITBREAD
URBAN OASIS Lisa and Ziad were
hands-on from the get-go when they
built their family home in Sydney’s
inner west. “Every minute detail, corner,
line was planned,” says Ziad, pictured
opposite with the couple’s daughter
Georgia, now three. Concrete and
timber play starring roles, with the two
materials artfully juxtaposed on the
home’s facade – the western red cedar
timber feature discreetly conceals a
garage entry – and at the back, below.
In full view of the kitchen and living
area, the yard is a sunlit play area for
Georgia, with the paved entertaining
area doubling as a mini bike track.
A table from The Concrete Collective
weathers all seasons and is sized to
accommodate the flocks of friends and
family who pop by on weekends. For
similar black wire chairs, try Huset.
matt black cues for all the lighting in the house. garage
Creating their beautiful home together was an enjoyable process for
BATH
TERRACE
ENS
the design-savvy duo, whether it was selecting a print for the study
or workshopping the blueprint of the oversized pivot front door. Now, KITCHEN
with another potential designer-in-waiting – a sibling for Georgia –
BATH DINING
soon to arrive, the family has moved on to their next home and project,
where the talents in-built in their DNA can be put to use again.
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STUDY/LIVING
BED
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BED
ALFRESCO
POOL
HALLWAY & LIVING Georgia sits on the concrete base of the stairs
(above right), which were designed with open treads to keep an airy BED
flow to the hallway, and concealed LED lighting to wash the area with GARDEN
a muted glow in the evening. An abundance of glass in the living room
(opposite) adds to the breezy atmosphere, where a crowd-pleasing sofa
from GL Furniture stands beside a pair of ‘Soho’ coffee tables from Hub
Furniture. Lea Ceramiche ‘Oak Noisette’ tiles from the Bioplank range
FIRST floor Ground floor
line the downstairs domain in a durable yet stylish fashion.
BATHROOMS
A Vizzini ‘Alberta’ stone bath
headlines the luxury in the ensuite
(far left), which is floored in Lea
Ceramiche ‘Timber Plank’ tiles
from Bisanna. Black tapware
provides a visual link to the main
bathroom (left), where timber
veneer and an Ikea ‘Stockholm’
mirror deliver warm detailing.
a subtle statement
Who said wallpaper needs to be
loud? Here, ‘Arbor’ by Greg Natale
serves as a soft but sophisticated
backdrop to a ‘Teeny’ cot from
Incy Interiors. The silver-embossed
geometric is neutral enough to switch
up the room’s colour scheme – which
Lisa has done multiple times!
$182.90/roll, visit porterspaints.com.
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Comfor t food
Make winter your new favourite season, when you get the family around
to cook, eat, laugh and enjoy spending some quality time together.
PERFECT
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KitchenAid tools
FLAT BEATER tackles anything
baked, from biscuits to breads.
DOUGH HOOK mixes and kneads
any type of dough with ease.
WIRE WHISK makes light work of
egg whites for the airiest results.
Breville Precision
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Starting over
“When planning your new kitchen, it’s important to assess what
items you need to store,” says Blum marketing coordinator Sandi
Singh. Are you an avid entertainer with large platters that need
a home? Do you have cake tins of all shapes and sizes that never
quite seem to fit? Take an inventory, measure every kitchen item
you own, and then seek out storage solutions to suit.
Clever cupboards
Specialist cabinetry can be an ideal mess-saver. The easiest way to cut
benchtop clutter is an appliance cupboard to conceal commonly used
gadgets, such as the toaster, coffee machine and kettle, while keeping
them in reach. It’s a saviour if you don’t have room for a butler’s pantry
– just position it at the end of the bench (as pictured, right) so items
can be easily pulled out, kit it out with power points and conceal it
behind a roller door or concertina doors that won’t swing out too far.
As the ultimate hidden helper, a butler’s or walk-in pantry (below
right) can contain as much or little as space permits. As a guide,
eight square metres provides ample room for major appliances,
storage and prep zones. “If you like to hide mess, consider a second
sink and even a dishwasher,” says interior designer Lisa Santamaria
of Santamaria Design. “Fridge drawers are also a fabulous idea if you
want a bit more space but don’t necessarily need another fridge.”
For pantries both big and small, purpose-built sorting systems –
such as the Häfele ‘Tandem’ pantry unit, which attaches to the door
as well as the cupboard itself, or the Blum ‘Space Tower’ – ensure
everything is close at hand thanks to individual pull-outs.
NICOLSON, ALEX LUKEY/KAREN COLE (OPPOSITE) ALEX LUKEY/ALYSSA YOUNG OF HARPER GRAY DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT) LARNIE NICOLSON, JOHN DOWNS, LARNIE
MARTINA GEMMOLA/GIA BATHROOMS & KITCHENS (OPPOSITE) ELSA YOUNG/LUANNE TOMS/FRANK FEATURES
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) SUE STUBBS X 2, ALEX LUKEY/KAREN COLE,
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Matte Black Glide Shower Mixer $169 4. D’Lucci 10 x 2000 x 875mm Glass Frameless Shower Panel $199 5. Wet By Home Design Bambu Soap Dispenser $5
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Mirror $339 9. Wet By Home Design Bambu Toilet Brush Set $14 10. Caroma Sahara II Wall Faced Close Coupled Toilet Suite $449 11. Caroma Cube Over Counter
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DESIGN FILE
RETRO REVIVAL
IN PART THREE OF OUR DECORATING SERIES WE EXPLORE
MID-CENTURY MODERN, WHOSE VINTAGE, DESIGN-LED
VIBE IS PLAYING BIG IN INTERIORS RIGHT NOW
WORDS SHELLEY TUSTIN
T
he nostalgia-inspiring sets of Mad
Men might have brought the phrase
‘mid-century modern’ back into the
common vernacular, but in truth, this is
an interior style that never completely fell out of
fashion. One of its hallmarks – and the reason for
its enduring appeal – is its focus on functionality.
“The principle behind many of the iconic
mid-century furniture designs was ‘form follows
function’, which simply means that the furniture
was designed for its purpose without unnecessary
features,” says Diana Ribarevski of Coco Republic.
Best of all, the era’s natural materials and organic,
sculptural forms are completely compatible with
almost any contemporary home. Groovy, baby. >
PHOTOGRAPHY ELSA YOUNG/FRANK FEATURES
‘Modernist Round’
glass light in Amber,
Anchor
from $440/small,
Ceramics
Mark Douglass
‘Earth’ light,
Design.
$730, Koskela.
Arne Jacobsen
‘Egg’ chair,
from $11,000,
Cult.
FINISHES: Ceramic is
a mid-century material that’s
easy to embrace. “The tactility
of handmade ceramic pieces
is coming through in lighting
and tiles,” says Rebecca.
Eggshell acrylic
PHOTOGRAPHY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT) RAUL
Wattyl. Wattyl.
Porter’s Paints.
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SPACE SAVER
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2. WARDROBE SPACE
Wardrobe inserts.
Shelving and drawers give
3.
extensive storage space.
Shoe storage. Shoe
racks or hanging storage
4.
6.
cut the footwear chaos.
Try vacuum bags.
A great way to maximise
space in your wardrobe.
Add a sliding door.
1.
5. Conceals the contents
1. Bedford 2 Door White Wardrobe Frame $222 and a mirror finish gives a
2. Bedford Narrow Drawer $34 3. Bedford Deep
Drawer $36 4. Bedford 3 Door Wardrobe Frame $325
sense of light and space.
5. Bedford Wardrobe Mirror Door $148 each
6. Bedford Wardrobe Door $113 each
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THIS MONTH, HOME BEAUTIFUL SHOWCASES OUR TOP ROOMS FROM
CHANNEL SEVEN’S HOUSE RULES. MADE OVER BY TEAMS OF TWO IN THE
SPACE OF A SINGLE WEEK, EACH PROJECT FEATURES CLEVER IDEAS,
QUIRKY DECORATING AND ITS OWN SIGNATURE STYLE
WALLPAPER:
‘Lines’ wallpaper
by Ferm Living,
Annandale
Wallpapers.
ARTWORKS ‘SIRIEUSE 2’ UNITED ARTWORKS
FLOORING: DINING ROOM A neutral palette LIVING-DINING ROOM A spectacular handmade staircase acts as
European Oak forms the backdrop to the living room’s
engineered
a sculptural focal point for the living-dining area (opposite & above),
inviting textural features, including with judge Drew observing that the design brings light into the centre
loorboards in
Latte, Sydney a Cemintel plasterboard feature wall of the house, connecting the two floors in style. “It gives you light and
Art Flooring. and handmade floating staircase. rhythm,” he says. “It lets light come down into the space and tells you
it’s a two-storey house. You could obviously see it was handmade and is
made of real timber, which is what I liked.” >
highlights
“THE LAYOUT OF THE KITCHEN WORKED REALLY WELL – IN A SMALL,
OPEN-PLAN SPACE, THE KITCHEN NEEDS TO FEEL LIKE
a living
room , NOT A FUNCTIONAL ONE” ~ WENDY MOORE, JUDGE
BENCH: Silestone
benchtop in
Calacatta Gold,
Kinsman Kitchens.
WALLPAPER:
‘Japanese Floral’ in
Kingfish by Florence
Broadhurst, Annandale
Wallpapers.
BATHROOM KEY IDEAS This bathroom has a nice and crisp design,
according to judge and interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen,
echoing Wendy’s comments about the great floor plan. The shower (top)
is slightly hidden away to create a private space, while the hero elements
of the room are undoubtedly the pastel ‘Eden’ round bowl sinks in Mint
from Highgrove Bathrooms (top right), which sit atop a white vanity and
create a contrast to the black tapware and romantic lighting in the form of
the ‘Pirouette’ eight-light pendant in Chrome with Crystal, from Beacon
Lighting. Practical niches for storage are given a boost with a feature inlay
of ‘Broadway Squares’ mosaic tiles from Beaumont Tiles (right).
MANHATTAN MAGIC
THIS WAREHOUSE-STYLE REVAMP HAS BROUGHT
THE BIG APPLE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA
WORDS LYNNE TESTONI PHOTOGRAPHY ANNA ROBINSON
LIVING ROOM In this room, interior cladding
was stripped right back to reveal the original
brickwork for a cool, industrial feel. The Norse
three-seater tan leather sofa from Matt Blatt
was chosen for its softness, with an Aether
fireplace from Aurora Suspended Fires
adding a sculptural mix of form and function.
BENCHTOP:
Concrete-look
Silestone benchtop
in Eternal Serena.
“I REALLY LIKE THE
concreteFINISH OF THE BENCHTOP.
FLOORING: Allure
IT’S A NICE WAY OF GETTING THAT
industrial
LOOK
IN A SPACE THAT DOESN’T HAVE IT – AND IT’S MUCH
Locking Gen-4
Scratch vinyl looring
in Concrete Grey,
cost effective
Harvey Norman.
MORE THAN ACTUALLY POURING
CONCRETE” ~ WENDY MOORE, JUDGE
slick
“THIS IS A VERY, VERY , VERY ELEGANT, SPACE.
IT FEELS
functional AND SUPER
stylish . THE DARK
SLATE FEATURE WALL AT THE END WORKS REALLY WELL”
~ LAURENCE LLEWELYN-BOWEN, JUDGE
TILES: Dimensions
porcelain tiles
in Black Oxide,
Beaumont Tiles.
BATH: Eden
freestanding
bath and Spin
spout in Matt
Black, Highgrove
Bathrooms.
BATHROOM Drew Heath is a big believer in the power of plants (above). “They are
a link between indoors and outdoors and healthy living,” he says. “Once you include
things like fire and plants, they can animate the space and make it come alive.”
YOUR
IMAGINATION
OUR WALL
& CEILING
PRODUCTS
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WELL DONE
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ISLAND IN THE SUN
FRESH INTERIORS HAVE BEEN GIVEN A HAMPTONS
AESTHETIC IN THIS CHIC QUEENSLAND MAKEOVER
WORDS LYNNE TESTONI PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN DOWNS
TILES: Mosaic
‘Mono Hex’ tiles
in Matt White,
Beaumont Tiles.
CABINETRY:
Laminex island
bench in Chadstone
Midnight Blue,
Kinsman Kitchens.
VANITY: Eden POWDER ROOM Calacatta marble tiles from Beaumont Tiles
wall-mounted create a classic baseline palette for the powder room splashback.
vanity in Matte Anchored by a rich black vanity and period-style tapware from
Black, Highgrove Early Settler, this space provides all the essentials in elegant detail.
Bathrooms.
“USING OLD-FASHIONED TAPWARE IN A VERY MODERN
BATHING SPACE WORKS WELL. DON’T FEEL BECAUSE
YOU’VE GOT A MODERN BATHROOM, YOU HAVE TO
CHOOSE MODERN TAPS” ~ LAURENCE LLEWELYN-BOWEN, JUDGE
WALLPAPER:
Thibaut Summer
Strip wallpaper,
Affordable
Decorators.
ARTWORKS ‘SEAFOAM’ URBAN ROAD
TILES: ‘Agrestic’
Blue Gloss tiles,
Beaumont Tiles.
VANITY: Vista
vanity with Omega
basin and concrete
stone top, Highgrove
Bathrooms.
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MODERN
LIVING
CREATIVE WAYS
JOSH AND BRANDON’S QUEENSLAND HOME
SHOWCASES A COMBINATION OF BLOKEY
PRACTICALITY AND INNOVATIVE TOUCHES
WORDS LYNNE TESTONI PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN DOWNS
BENCHTOP:
Silestone benchtop
in Charcoal LIVING ROOM A length of navy panelling running to dado
Soapstone, height in the living room creates a focal point and chic display
Kinsman Kitchens. space (opposite). Wendy thought it was a fun and practical way
to show off photos and artwork. “It’s a great way to have flexibility
with how you want to set up your pictures, and to be able to swap
them around,” she says. “It’s really nice and it feels quite good
in the room.” An expansive corner sofa found at Early Settler is
a perfect fit, complemented by a circular coffee table found on
Gumtree and grounded by a hide rug from Early Settler. >
FLOORING:
Engineered
‘Prestige Oak’ loor
in Heritage Grey,
Preference Floors.
WALLPAPER:
‘Black Wooden
Boards’ wallpaper,
Wallpaper Brokers.
BEDROOM In Brandon’s
room, layers of greys and
other neutrals have
delivered a relaxed
space. The upholstered
headboard of the ‘Alba’
king-size bed from Bedshed
provides a charismatic
backdrop to a mix of
textures, including
a cosy throw and faux-fur
cushions, all sourced
from Early Settler.
TILES: Gloss tiles
in Devonshire
Blue Jeans,
Beaumont Tiles.
“I LOVE THE
colour OF THESE TILES. THEY ARE SO
DEEP AND RICH AND THEY’VE GOT A REALLY NICE
MIXER: ‘Prize’
lexible coil
sink mixer in
Brushed Nickel,
Phoenix Tapware.
BENCH: Silestone
benchtop in
Charcoal Soapstone,
Kinsman Kitchens.
KITCHEN A window splashback (bottom)
draws in extra natural light and connects the
kitchen visually with the home’s spectacular
location. Mismatched furniture (below
& left), including chairs from Early Settler,
as well as the distressed Ishka table, add
to the informal take on the dining space.
WALLPAPER:
‘Feather Fern Leaf
Tropical’ in Night
Palm Grey from
Wallpaper Brokers.
“THIS
wallpaper WAS JUST INSPIRED. IT WAS SUCH
A BRAVE DECISION, BUT IT’S A GREAT EXAMPLE OF HOW
A WALLPAPER CAN MAKE A VERY SIMPLE ROOM SUDDENLY
BECOME SUPER
interesting ” ~ WENDY MOORE, JUDGE
highlights
VANITY: ‘Eden’
timber veneer
wall-mounted
vanity, with ‘Cielo’
basins, all Highgrove
Bathrooms.
BATHROOM Potted
greenery creates
a refreshing counterpoint
to the timber and stone
elements in the bathroom.
Baskets from United
Interiors were put to good
use as bins and planters.
TILES: ‘Beachwood’
feature wall tiles
in Kuni Green,
Beaumont Tiles.
F amassed a cult following during his 13-year stint at the Longrain restaurants.
Since then, Marty has escaped the bustle of the big smoke and taken on a new
adventure. In 2012, he stumbled across a property in the Hawkesbury Valley in
NSW and moved swiftly to snap it up. Set against a canvas of blue-grey gums, the farm
boasts breathtaking river views and, as Marty quips, “gives good shed”. With producers
of all kinds appearing in every corner of the region, it wasn’t long into his tree-change
that Marty thought to combine his new plot with his passion for food. And so, Cooks
Co-op was born! In an original web series, introduced by local producer Gerry Harvey
and presented by Home Beautiful, join the Cooks Co-op journey as we meet the farmers,
share some delicious recipes and reveal the shed-to-restaurant transformation.
SALSA RUSTICA
See recipe opposite
THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Turkish bread board, $143, Water Tiger.
French jug, $75, and square oil bottle, $1.70, both The Bay Tree. Glass jar, $5, tea towel in
Navy, $15, and mortar and pestle, $100, all The Lost And Found Department. OPPOSITE wat ch it
PAGE, RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM: Glass jar, $8, The Lost And Found Department.
‘Shigaraki’ glazed bowl, $65, The Dea Store. Bread board, $143, and stone plate in Black,
$60, both Water Tiger. Tea towel, $15, The Lost And Found Department. Bowl in Black, $60/
small, Water Tiger. Salt spoon, $5, The Lost And Found Department. Stockists, page 220 Visit homebeautiful.com.au
ROUGH-CHOPPED
GREEN SAUCE
wat c h it
Visit homebeautiful.com.au
2L beef stock
6 cloves garlic, peeled, plus 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, to serve
2 small brown onions
2 carrots
2 sticks celery
4 ripe tomatoes
60ml olive oil
1 stalk rosemary
½ bunch thyme
1 cup white wine
Salt and cracked black pepper, to season
1 piece beef short ribs (2kg)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, to serve
Zest of ½ orange
TOP LEFT: Wagyu beef producer Gerry Harvey and Martin Boetz prepare
watc h i t twice-cooked beef ribs on location at Cooks Co-op. LEFT, CLOCKWISE
FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Entree plates, $29.95 each, Papaya. Vintage forks,
from $12/set, and vintage knives, $35/set, The Lost And Found Department.
‘Piama’ linen napkin, $12.95, Papaya. Tumblers, $4.50 each, and vintage
Visit homebeautiful.com.au paddle board, $175, all The Bay Tree. Platter in Slate, $108, Mud Australia.
Carving set, $85, The Lost And Found Department. Stockists, page 220
GOAT'S CURD CAKE WITH POACHED BROWN SUGAR PEARS
Serves 12
tip Both the cake and the pears can be made the day before
serving and stored in your fridge after cooling. Take them
out of the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. GOAT’S CURD CAKE
WITH POACHED
BROWN SUGAR PEARS
hile the new Cooks Co-op shed-restaurant TURMERIC, POTATO & CHICKPEA CURRY
4. Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion, garlic,
ginger and fresh turmeric and cook, stirring to soften, not colour.
“this is a basic vegetable curry 5. Add spices and stir to combine, then add chopped tomatoes and stock
I've adapted from spending time and bring to simmering point.
in India . You could make it with
pumpkin, chicken, fish... it can
6. Stir in chickpeas, potatoes and salt and simmer for 15 minutes. Add
spinach leaves, fold through until wilted then remove pan from the heat.
Stir in lemon juice. Drizzle with yoghurt to serve.
go in all sorts of directions"
- christine manfield tip Kashmiri chilli powder is available from Indian grocery stores;
substitute with hot paprika and a pinch of cayenne.
Benriner Mandoline
slicer, $87, Williams
Sonoma. Thermomix, $2089,
thermomix.com.au.
Breville
Coffee and Spice SHOPPING
cook's
grinder, $49,
Harvey Norman.
Sonoma.
“a microplane can
Smeg CS9GMXHA 900mm
Dual Fuel Freestanding mince garlic, galangal,
cooker, $2999, ginger and any sort
Harvey Norman.
of citrus zest.
indispensable!"
it's
Samsung SRF630BFH2
Family Hub fridge,
$5499, Harvey Norman.
- christine
Stockists, page 220
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
75
amazing
bathroom
ideas
IDEA 1
Location, location
Space permitting, position your bathtub
near a window to ensure a calming effect.
“A freestanding bath requires a bit more room
than an inset type, as it will need enough
space around the perimeter for cleaning and
upkeep,” says Daniela Santilli of Reece. “We
IDEA 2
TAKE A SEAT
There aren’t many things more luxurious than an oversized, light-flooded
bathroom with ample storage, a balanced colour scheme and luxe finishes.
Maximise your floor plan by adding two-in-one furniture, as seen in this
Simo Design bathroom (left), where an in-built seat doubles as storage.
IDEA 4
Layers
To avoid overdoing
a theme, add
accessories piece
by piece.
IDEA 5
Recessed shelves
Freestanding tubs look
spectacular but may limit “IF YOU HAVE A source OF NATURAL
around-the-bath storage. LIGHT, USE A LARGE VANITY
A solution? Recessed
shelves behind the bath. MIRROR TO reflect AND DIFFUSE IT”
~ JOHN HOOGENDOORN, PHOENIX TAPWARE
IDEA 6
Elevate
Adding feet to
a freestanding
tub creates a
floating effect.
75
amazing
bathroom
ideas
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE) DEREK SWALWELL (OPPOSITE) NADIA NORDSKOTT/HOUSE OF PICTURES
IDEAS 7 & 8
The long and the short of it
Measure up and choose your vanity accordingly. If you’re
short on space, a compact wall-hung design (as pictured
top, teamed with a Kado Aspect round LED mirror from
Reece) provides a clever combination of sink and storage.
If you’re working with a larger area, then a long vanity is
a storage saviour, particularly for family bathrooms.
IDEA 10
Magic of
monochrome
Make this classic palette
pop by mixing matt
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE) ALEX LUKEY/DESIGNER
IDEA 11
star attraction
Think of vanities as the stars of your bathroom. These designs
(above) look like luxe bedside tables rather than sinks. Placing an
elegant armoire between the two for storage completes the symmetrical
“IF USING A statement
FINISH SUCH AS MATT
scheme. “It’s not always about including more storage options in the BLACK, TELL ITS STORY THROUGHOUT THE
bathroom; sometimes it’s about being smarter around the selection
ROOM” ~ JOHN HOOGENDOORN, PHOENIX TAPWARE
of your storage products,” says Daniela Santilli of Reece.
NO 14 Merwe
‘Arroyo’ basin,
$1499, Candana.
NO 16 Square
drop in basin, from
$250, Beaumont Tiles. NO 17 The Bowl
sink in Pastel Peach,
$854, Nood Co.
NO 18 Laufen
NO 15 ‘Lucca’ vessel Val Square counter
basin by Bocchi, $699, basin, $1601, Reece.
Paco Jaanson. Stockists, page 220.
01 02
03
Material statements
Enrich the room with luxurious
surfaces and finishes.
Fine lines
Delicate, architectural edges crafted with
Laufen’s iconic SaphirKeramik.
04 05
06
01 LAUFEN Pro Wall Hung Toilet Pan | 02 Kado Neue Freeestanding Bath | 03 LAUFEN Val SaphirKeramic Basin | 04 Hideaway+ Thin Button Plate Brushed
05 Milli Exo Wall Basin Set Brushed Nickel | 06 ISSY Glide Wall Hung Vanity Unit
IDEA 19
bare essentials
Clean lines, natural light and a
pared-back palette are stepping stones
to the minimalism trend – and the
weightless look of a wall-mounted stone
vanity is the perfect way to make a
subtle statement. Be warned, though –
while a floating vanity looks divine, it’s
not a practical family bathroom choice
in terms of sharp corners and storage.
“WARM, NATURAL
MATERIALS ADD
timeless luxury
TO A
CONTEMPORARY SPACE
~ DANIELA SANTILLI, REECE
IDEA 20
SHOW OFF
Exposed pipes needn’t mean space is lost under
the sink. Customise your vanity with a shelf and put
your prettiest pieces on display. “Choosing a product
with both sectional and concealed areas might be
the solution you need,” says Daniela Santilli of Reece;
it allows you to strike a balance between styled
vignettes and safely stored unsightlies. PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE FROM TOP) ADRIAAN LOUW/FRANK
FEATURES, MARTINA GEMMOLA (OPPOSITE) CHRIS WARNES
IDEA 21
RAW APPEAL
Timber in the wash zone is a long-standing favourite
for its warmth and texture, and rest assured it isn’t
going anywhere. “Our obsession with natural-look
materials will continue into 2018/19,” says Christie
Wood of Beaumont Tiles. Opt for a timber vanity,
feature wall or window frames to get the look.
IDEA 23
golden age
Say goodbye to cold chrome and stainless
steel and turn up the heat with warmer
metallic accents: brass, bronze and gold
for a touch of grandeur. Brodware’s
Michelangelo collection from Just
Bathroomware (pictured) is the ultimate
in understated sophistication.
shopping: mirrors
NO 26 ‘Brooklyn’
mirror in Black, from
$635, Beaumont Tiles.
“CONSIDER QUICK SWAP
NO 24 NO 27 OUTS, LIKE trading
Menu Glide vertical A BULKY MIRROR FOR
Norm floor
mirror,
mirror,
$1049, Reece. Aslimline OPTION”
$1100, Stockists, ~ DANIELA SANTILLI, REECE
Candana. NO 25 Cibo ‘Tasca’ shelf page 220.
mirror, $999, Reece.
Washing
Control water/air
temperature
Control water
pressure
Control nozzle
position
IDEA 28
COLOUR
CONSISTENCY
The bold scheme in
this stunning Decus
Interiors-designed
bathroom is drawn
from a beautifully
veined marble
splashback, reflected
in the choice of
berry-hued cabinetry.
Along with Brodware
City Stik wall sets
with mixers in
brushed europlate,
they create a sense
of opulence.
IDEA 29
Double trouble
To amp up practicality, add a vanity with
two mirrors and a large sink designed for
sharing, such as the Studio Bagno Light 106
undercounter basin (above). Not only does
this mean double storage, but you’ll get out
PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE) ANDREA PAPINI/HOUSE OF PICTURES
IDEA 30
Fine lines
A stand-out grout lends
contemporary flair to a classic
scheme. “Contrasting grout
emphasises your tile layout and
creates visual texture,” says
Christie Wood of Beaumont Tiles.
IDEA 31
Mix up
Lay floor and wall
tiles in opposite
directions for
visual impact.
“NOTHING FEELS MORE LIKE luxury
THAN RICH TIMBER
FINISHES AND rustic -look
SOLID -SURFACE MATERIALS”
~ DANIELA SANTILLI, REECE
IDEA 32
MASTER OF DISGUISE
Don’t be afraid of mixing materials and
textures; here natural stone, timber and
metal works beautifully. Not ready to
commit to timber in the bathroom? Opt for
tiles. “Nowadays there are hundreds of
options for beautiful tiles that look and feel
like timber,” says Marc Reed of Candana.
“They give you the benefits of a tile with
the aesthetic of timber floors.”
IDEA 33
dress up
A decorative mirror
acts like a chic accessory,
embellishing plain
white walls.
IDEA 34
wooden wonders
Think outside the box – this
repurposed timber console
from Stone Pony replaces
a traditional vanity. Always
seal and waterproof wooden
furniture before bringing
it into a wet zone.
(OPPOSITE) ELSA YOUNG/LUANNE TOMS/FRANK FEATURES
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE) BRIGID ARNOTT
IDEA 35
flip it
The use of vertical tiles doesn’t just add
a modern edge to a bathroom design but
creates the illusion of space and ceiling
height. Here, black marble tiles enhance
the monochrome scheme.
NO 39 ‘Calibre’ wall
NO 38 ‘Alia’ basin/bath outlet in BEYOND THE VISUAL”
wall basin/bath Brushed Gold, $400,
Sussex Taps. Stockists,
~ DANIELA SANTILLI, REECE
outlet, $284,
Phoenix Tapware. page 220.
This highly reflective surface adapts to An impeccable transition from matte black
surrounding materials to shimmer in to sleek white with a precise 3mm finish.
diferent shades depending on geometry
and perspective.
Sleek, minimal and full of character in an Softer, more subtle metallic hues from The ultimate statement in black and
on-trend finish made to last. chrome to brushed nickel, champagne white with a textured matte outer.
and matte black.
IDEA 41
private eye
The best bathroom designs often extend
beyond the room itself, especially where
a floor-to-ceiling window is concerned. “Privacy
can be achieved via a densely planted hedge,
but you may need to consider external blinds
or opaque glass if your room is in view of
a neighbour,” says HB editor Sarah Burman.
IDEA 42
centre stage
If you’re stuck for a starting
point, find a statement piece
you love. Here, a freestanding
bath steals the limelight; try
the ‘York’ tub from Victoria
& Albert for similar.
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE) LISA PETROLE. (OPPOSITE) JUST BATHROOMWARE
IDEA 49
bare it all
Swap out shower
curtains and bulky
metal frames for a sleek
and seamless glass
panel. Not only will
this make your room
look larger, it’s easier
to clean and lets those
statement tiles star.
PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE PAGE) WARNER/OTTO/RAVEN & SNOW
IDEA 50
down low
A Roca Cyprus Stonex
shower floor helps
define the zone.
IDEA 51
drama class
Opposites attract:
try glossy white
tiles against bold,
black features.
IDEA 52
lofty ambitions
For a cool New York loft look,
consider thick-framed doors
to delineate your shower
from the rest of the space
– the room-in-room effect RENSBURG/FRANK FEATURES. ARTWORKS JACO JANSE VAN RENSBURG
shopping: showerheads
NO 53 NO 54 Calibre horizontal showerhead NO 56
NX ‘Cape Twin’ in Rose Gold, from $524, Sussex. Kado ‘Classic
showerhead Gooseneck’ “DO YOU WANT TO
in Chrome,
$900, Phoenix
shower set FEELinvigorated
Tapware.
in Chrome,
$334, Reece. OR relaxed
? CHOOSE
Stockists, A SHOWERHEAD THAT
page 220.
SUITS YOUR NEEDS”
NO 55 Square showerhead ~ DANIELA SANTILLI, REECE
in Black, from $209.55,
Beaumont Tiles.
IDEA 58
main act
Create the ultimate master suite by bringing
your bath straight into the bedroom, as seen
in this Lionel Jadot-designed space. Do try
this at home, but be sure to keep plumbing
requirements and surface durability in mind.
IDEA 59
stone cold
stunner
Go au naturel – visit
Stone Age Design
for a sculpted
stone tub.
IDEA 61
tap out
If you like the clean lines of a white
bathroom but want to add a bit of interest,
look for tapware in contrasting materials and
colours. “Your tapware is the finishing touch
and ties together the overall look and feel,” says
Vanessa Katsanevakis of Sussex. “My advice:
don’t compromise on quality.” Here, City Stik
shower mixers in Europlate add some shine.
shopping: taps
PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE) GREG COX/BUREAUX
“DESIGN DETAILS
SUCH AS A special
finish CAN TRANSFORM
NO 64 Kado Classic ANY ROOM INTO
bath set in Brass Gold,
NO 62 Kaha $524, Reece. NO 65 Waipori SOMETHING LUXE”
shower mixer in shower mixer
Chrome, $456, NO 63 Purist shower/ ~ JOHN HOOGENDOORN,
in Matt Black,
Methven. bath mixer with diverter $419, Methven. PHOENIX TAPWARE
in Rose Gold, $450, Kohler. Stockists, page 220.
“INFUSE A luxury
BATHROOM
PHOTOGRAPHY TREVOR TONDO/OTTO/RAVEN & SNOW
IDEA 67
sitting pretty
Ideal for storage,
shaving or showering
little ones, a large
shower seat is a
super-functional
inclusion.
IDEA 68
fan base
For ventilation and
warmth, install a ceiling
extractor and heat
lamp; check
out IXL.
IDEA 69
earth hour
Love the look of stone but working with
a tight budget? Use porcelain alternatives
PHOTOGRAPHY ANGELITTA BONETTI/CHILLI
IDEA 70
modern minimalism
The use of whitewashed wood on the
floor, walls and ceiling brings Scandi-chic
to this steam room. Crisp lines reflected
in the furnishings, finishes and freestanding
Duravit Vero Air tub from Just Bathroomware
keep things contemporary.
75
amazing
bathroom
ideas
IDEA 71
It’s a wrap!
For big impact, take your floor tiles up the
wall. Not only does this give fixtures and
fittings a visual pop, it also helps define
the bathroom’s style. Here, ‘Grey Royal’
encaustic cement tiles from Jatana
Interiors add a retro flavour.
NO 75 Herringbone
Calacutta Honed Mosaic
NO 72 Artisan ‘Oxford’ NO 74 Futura ‘Bird’ 400mm x 200mm tile, from
rectified 200mm x 200mm 150mm x 150mm tile, $32.95 each, Beaumont Tiles.
tile, from $219/sqm, $112/sqm, Di Lorenzo. Stockists, page 220
Beaumont Tiles.
With Mizu, you can have a complete bathroom collection for every home.
One simple selection helps you craft an entire look, starting with tapware
and showers and flowing through to accessories.
Inspired by shapes, Mizu makes it easy to mix and match products
that are guaranteed to complement each other.
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LOOK AT THE CLASSIC THINGS THAT DEFINE YOU-BEAUT AUSSIE LIFE
ILLUSTRATION MATT COSGROVE
FOR THE FIRST two-thirds of Australia’s colonial existence, few ‘drip-o-lator’. This used paper filters to separate grounds from the
items tethered us to the motherland like tea. It was as if we could coffee, which steadily plunked into what looked like a bloated water
literally ingest Britain, so much so that in many parts of the country jug atop a heated base. The results were nowhere near cafe standard,
the word came to signify not just the beverage but an entire meal. but nothing really was back then. Until, that is, the French press,
As in: “A roast and two veg is me favourite tea.” which sounds like a wrestling move but is not.
Then, three things happened. In 1928, Australia’s first commercial Bodum was (and still is) the king of this genre – so much so that
espresso machine was installed at Cafe Florentine in Melbourne; its name virtually became synonymous with the item itself, like
then, after World War II, coffee import controls were relaxed; and Panadol but more fun after dinner. Few homes in Australia were
later still, from the 1950s, successive waves of Italian and Greek without one of these glass cylinders. You simply added a spoonful
immigrants brought their caffeinated habits to our shores. Flavour from the vacuum-packed coffee brick, topped it up with boiling
aside, java sharpened our focus and jump-started our hearts in a way water, and pushed downwards so a finely meshed sieve compacted
Lady and Earl Grey never could. It was new. It was different. It was the grounds into a fragrant sludge at the bottom. The savvy added
that chicest of all middle-class aspirations: continental!
This burgeoning taste for a good cup of Joe neatly coincided
with the expansion of Australian suburbia. As we moved further
away from the industrialised inner cities, the local Italian cafe was
THE
earliest
MACHINES LOOKED LIKE SOPHIA
LOREN RENDERED IN METAL; LIKE THE ROMAN
kept us up
no longer just a leisurely stroll away. So coffee became a domestic SCREEN GODDESS, THEY NIGHTS
affair – one that had the dedicated hardware to boot.
The earliest and simplest home coffee maker was also the sexiest.
Known as the moka pot, it was made of cast iron, sat on the stovetop this to their gardens while the rest of us blithely washed it down
and brewed pungent ‘expressos’ – we were only just getting used to the sink, unaware of the environmental consequences or the fact
the lingo – by passing water pressurised by steam through ground that we were caffeinating our sealife to such a degree it should
coffee. The most famous variety, patented by the Italian firm Bialetti have taken five minutes tops to find Nemo. Traditionalists still
in 1933, featured an octagonal base, a cinched mid-section and then veer towards the Bialettis and Bodums, especially since the choice
a cantilevered top half. It was Sophia Loren rendered in metal. And of specialty blends has expanded to the point where your single-
just like the Roman screen goddess, it kept us up nights. origin Kenyan mountain blend is as commonplace at contemporary
As is the way with gadgetry, convenience soon trumped elegance, supermarkets as checkouts where you have to do all the work.
and by the 1970s we loved not only saying the word ‘percolator’ Of course, increasingly affordable, pod-chomping, high-tech
but also investing in it. Essentially a set-and-forget device that machines have narrowed the gap between kitchen and cafe. But
theoretically kept fresh coffee brewing all day, it looked like an for the first few generations of Australian domestic coffee fans,
electric Thermos, but from hour four onwards dispensed beverages these are merely the next step in a woke journey that began at
that were more bitter than your average Hollywood divorce. about the same time rock’n’roll was born. Okay, so we latched on
Glass that had been treated to withstand heat was the next major decades later than many regions, but when we did, it was bloody
advance on the coffee front, and gave rise to snazzy terms such as enthusiastic. And, like they say, better latte than never.