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21 100+ pages of charismatic, 56 Tiers Of Joy Now settled into their setting helped establish the easy
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35 Precious cargo Stylish stowage home for a family of returned expats. owners desired.
for every room 68 Street Smart A derelict 1890s 162 Breath Of Fresh Eyre This rock-solid
49 Excess all areas, ’80s style cottage has been transformed into house on SA’s Eyre Peninsula is at
51 Chic diaries and luggage for an inviting home for the ages. one with its seaside location.
post-lockdown life 80 Unsaid And Done No brief was
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16 Top 50 Rooms Highlights from 92 Touch Wood The bush-meets- and windswept trees, this
the big event. beach surroundings provided ample coastal Victoria property is
21 Oceans Of Wonder Lottie Consalvo inspiration for this Victorian property. now a masterpiece.
and James Drinkwater took a risk on 104 Opposites Attract A sleek extension 182 Tickled Pink An inner-city garden
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family home beside the seaside. 21st century. 189 Heaven Scent Flowering plants that
194 The Creative Type Tammy Huynh. 116 The X Factor Innovative architecture give the gift of fragrance too.
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rom the outside, an interest or obsession with interior design
can look frivolous – trivial even – but those of us who work in
the home-design sphere know that creating a beautiful space that
is a soothing sanctuary to return to at the end of the day is far
from shallow. We recently celebrated our annual Top 50 Rooms
awards with a beautiful lunch with our sponsors and finalists. The sentiment
shared by all the guests and winners was a feeling of gratitude to be able to work
in such a creative and dynamic industry that gives so many people such joy.
Brooke Aitken, winner of the Best Use of Colour award, sponsored by Laminex,
(see her gorgeous project on page 80) summed up the vibe, thanking everyone for
being part of such a fabulous community. The last couple of years has forced us
all to be more insular, sometimes forgetting the wider circle that we are all an
integral part of. The celebration lunch was a welcome reminder – see some of our
fabulous guests on page 16.
I love the work of artists Lottie Consalvo and James Drinkwater and was delighted
that they agreed that we could shoot at their gorgeous art-filled terrace across
the road from the beach in Newcastle, NSW. I bought one of Lottie’s paintings a
few years ago when her gallery had an exhibition as part of Sydney Contemporary
and I am always fascinated to see the pieces my favourite artists surround
themselves with. In Lottie and James’ terrace, page 21, the backdrop is a dynamic
art collection – work from artist friends and painters who have inspired them.
And I admire that the the pair eschewed practicality – even advice from both
of their mothers – and bought a compact beachside home in which to raise their
children, Vincenzo and Hester. I think I would be a very happy kid indeed to be
brought up by two super talented parents, surrounded by art, opposite the ocean.
Who needs a giant backyard when you have the beach as your playground?
The perennial problem with choosing less conventional family houses is storage.
Sometimes you just have to get really creative! That is what our fabulous stylist
“I am always Sophie Wilson has done on page 35. She has assembled a chic collection of not-so
fascinated to see obvious storage finds for your decluttering pleasure.
We have plenty of gardening inspiration to get you pruning and planting like a
the pieces my professional. Our award-winning garden contibutor Tammy Huynh is passionate
about plants and is an all-round horticultural dynamo – read our chat with her on
FAVOURITE page 194. I am eager to try cloud-pruning after reading about Jane Jones’ precision
ARTISTS surround work on some old olive trees in an expansive garden in the Mornington Peninsula
Photograph by Kristina Soljo.
(page 174). It definitely makes a statement!

themselves with.” Whether your home beautification is indoors or out, this issue has plenty of ideas
to keep your home design plans moving.
Tanya Buchanan, Editor-in-Chief

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awards luncheon. Held at Sydney’s landmark
Bathers’ Pavilion, the event was attended
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both established practitioners and 7 8
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The top honour of Room of the Year went to
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AT HOME WITH H G
Oceans of wonder
Lottie Consalvo and James Drinkwater have created a big-hearted,
art-filled home in their tiny terrace by the sea.
STORY Elizabeth Wilson | ST Y L I N G Sophie Wilson | P HOTO GR APHY Alana Landsberry
Artists James Drinkwater

and Lottie Consalvo with
their children Vincenzo and
Hester in their compact
home, a jewel beside the
beach in Newcastle, NSW.
Artwork by Johnny
Warangkula Tjupurrula.

Lottie, Hester and their border
collie Bella on the stairs of their
artfully revived terrace. The painting
on the right is by Christopher
Horder. Artwork on ceiling is by
Gavin Vitullo. OPPOSITE The
dining table was made by James.
The rattan chairs are roadside finds
and the timber chairs are vintage
finds. Vessel on table by James
Drinkwater. Artworks (from top) by
Dylan Palmer, Chris Capper and
Tony Tuckson.
AT HOME WITH H G
E
arly each morning before her family rises, artist
Lottie Consalvo walks her dog along the beach,
just over the road from her home in Newcastle,
NSW. It’s a daily ritual that never loses its allure:
she loves the sea mist, the ocean’s many tones of
blue, and the “sense of infinity” found in that wide
horizon, where the silvery sky spills into the sea.
“It definitely shifts something in me, being in nature each
day, in a place that is beautiful,” she says. “I feel very lucky.”
The beach is a magnet for the rest of the family, too – Lottie’s
husband James Drinkwater, also an artist, and their children
Vincenzo, eight, and Hester, five. In fact, the desire to live as
close as possible to the water was the key reason Lottie and
James purchased this two-storey terrace, one of a row of 1830s
sandstone-and-brick houses, which they recently renovated.
When they bought the property in 2017, it was feeling its
age. Nothing apart from its location really spoke to the pair.
“It was small, had a bad layout and it needed work,” says
Lottie. “But the house was clearly structurally sound – it had
been standing for almost 200 years. It just needed some
love.” Family members were bemused by their choice, as the
house, sitting on a block of just 80 square metres, was not
exactly child-friendly. >

H G AT HOME WITH
“Neither of our mothers could understand why we wanted

it,” says Lottie. “But it was exactly where we wanted to live.”
The couple traded a white picket-fenced home on a 500-square-
metre block 20 minutes from the beach for this “rusty old
sardine can by the sea”, as they affectionately dubbed it. “And
it really is the best decision we have ever made,” she says.
Lottie, who is originally from Melbourne, met James, who
hails from Newcastle, when he was living in the southern city
and playing in a band. After they married, they travelled
extensively and lived in Berlin for three years. On returning
to Australia, they gravitated to Newcastle, a place familiar to
Lottie as she had made visits there growing up, to visit her
nonna. “I could picture a good lifestyle with children here,”
she says. “I love being by the sea and I prefer small cities. Not
to mention we couldn’t afford to live in Sydney.”
Pre-renovation, the terrace had two bedrooms, both upstairs.
The bathroom was downstairs at the rear, disconnecting the
living areas from the courtyard. “Strangely, the kitchen was
the first room at the front, and the only space for a dining
table was under the staircase,” says Lottie.
To help untangle and reconfigure the layout, they turned to
architect and friend Anthony St John Parsons. Their brief
was... well, brief. “You always get the best results from an artist
if you don’t give them too many parameters,” says Lottie. “We
just said we wanted a three-bedroom house with a bathroom
upstairs and a connection to the courtyard.” >

Original brick walls painted Dulux Lexicon Quarter
form a textural backdrop for Lottie and James’ art
collection. The sofa was sourced on Gumtree and
reupholstered. The floor lamp was a gift. Artworks
(from left) by Sarah Mosca, Sally Gabori, Ross Mullane,
Tony Mighell and Ben Gallagher. OPPOSITE
TOP LEFT Bespoke joinery by Geordie Malone.
Shields by Raymond Young. Figurative sculpture by
Leroy Chapman. White sculpture by Ramesh
Nithiyendran. Painting on buffet by Todd McMillan.
OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT The kitchen is small but
perfectly formed. OPPOSITE BOTTOM Artwork at
left by Christopher Horder; the painting above the
fireplace is one of Lottie’s.
“THERE ARE SO MANY LOVELY NOOKS. IT’S

A SMALL HOUSE OF WONDER.” Lottie Consalvo, owner
“I LOVE ALL THE DETAILS IN OUR
HOUSE. YOUR EYE NEVER LANDS
ON ANYTHING ORDINARY.” Lottie Consalvo
Interesting, storied pieces appear throughout the home. Sofa and armchair were
bought on Gumtree and reupholstered. Works above armchair both by Patrick
Francis. Terracotta vessels (above door) by Jen Lanz. Steel hanging sculpture by
Braddon Snape. Painting above sofa by Sarah Mosca. OPPOSITE Hester and
Vincenzo strike a pose. Console table, vintage find. Figurative sculpture (on
table) is a Mornington Island doll, artist unknown. Painting by Wayne Magrin. >
AT HOME WITH H G

H G AT HOME WITH
Lottie works across painting, performance,
video and sculpture. “The ocean has played
a big part in my work since moving here,”
she says. “It’s hard to ignore the effect the
ocean has on us when we are always near it
or in it.” All artworks pictured are by Lottie. >
“THE STUDIO IS A PLACE

OF MAKING, WITHOUT
THE DISTRACTIONS OF
HOME. IT’S LIKE
ENTERING ANOTHER
HEAD SPACE.” Lottie Consalvo

H G AT HOME WITH
James’ art practice takes in painting,

sculpture, drawings and wearable textiles.
“Since I was a child, making art was the
clearest way I could express myself,” he says.
His creativity is nourished by “generosity of any
kind, whether it be the human spirit or nature
itself”. All artworks pictured are by James.
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They assumed they’d need to extend the house to achieve
this, but Anthony took a different approach. “Instead of trying
to turn our tiny terrace into a bigger house, he wanted to keep
within the existing footprint, be clever with the minimal space,
insert beautiful moments and create what he calls ‘a jewel’,”
says Lottie. “It’s a design we could not have imagined. He has
squeezed so much into our house yet made it feel bigger. He
is a very clever architect and thinks like an artist.”
Inside, this ‘jewel’ sparkles with a materials palette of timber,
steel, brick, bronze and mosaic tiles. Every room has its own
moment of surprise and wonder. In the new upstairs bathroom,
for example, a wall over the sink opens up over the staircase.
In Lottie and James’ bedroom, the walls are deep forest green
– “I love dark spaces to retreat to from the sun,” says Lottie.
Vincenzo, meanwhile, adores his bedroom which features an
elevated bed (“two metres high in the sky”) and a huge dormer
window looking over Newcastle.
Bespoke timber joinery throughout is complemented by
upcycled furniture and vintage finds. Cleverly tailored details
grace every room. “There are so many lovely nooks – it’s a
small house of wonder,” says Lottie. The walls are all white,
the perfect backdrop for artworks, offset by floors that have
been finished in black japan.
Not surprisingly, colour and art play a key role in this home.
Recurring hues include white, dark green, red oxide and
‘Pompeian pink’, one of James’ favourite colours. Every room
is like a gallery space – but not in a precious sense. Here, the
walls radiate warmth, soul, comfort and stories. Art is part of
the home’s pulse and fabric. “It’s mainly other people’s works
on our walls,” says Lottie. “James painted the dining room
ceiling and I did the painting above the fireplace.”
Lottie and James rent separate studios close to home, and
take a disciplined approach to studio time. “As our children
are young, we both work a five-day week, nine to five,” says
Lottie. For them, Newcastle is the ideal place for nourishing
both their creative and family lives. “As artists, we love to be
away from [big cities] but we can dip our toes in when we want
to,” says Lottie. “Newcastle has so much happening, and there
are great artists and galleries here. It’s stimulating without
being too much, so you can just focus on making.”
And when they put tools down, they can always head to the
beach beckoning on their doorstep. >
Lottie Consalvo; lottieconsalvo.com. Anthony St John Parsons
Architect; Annandale, NSW; (02) 5507 9582 or asjp.com.au.
Lottie exhibits at Dominik Mersch Gallery (Sydney), and
Jan Murphy Gallery (Brisbane). James exhibits at Nicholas
Thompson Gallery (Melbourne) and Nanda\Hobbs (Sydney).
H G AT HOME WITH 2
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A Furnished Room by Howard Hodgkin (1). Photography from Getty Images (2, 8) & aremediasyndication.com.au (4).
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LIFE & ST YLE

Lottie Consalvo shares some firsts and favourite things.
FIRST ADULT HOME? A big old apartment in St Kilda, Victoria.
BUCKET-LIST DESTINATION? I had one when I was younger, it was India (2).
I’ve now been there twice and it’s a place I want to keep returning to.
DREAM RESTAURANT TABLE? Take me to a good Indian
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restaurant (4) and I’m in heaven!
FAVOURITE DOWNTIME PURSUIT? Camping and reading.
Ideally both at the same time.
FAVOURITE ARTISTS? Sarah Mosca (3), Sally Gabori and Howard Hodgkin (1).
8 A DESIGNER WHO INSPIRES ME IS... Architect Peter Märkli and his building
La Congiunta (5). I’m drawn to its utilitarian aesthetic.
I’M CURRENTLY READING... The Bride and the Bachelors: Five Masters of
the Avant-Garde by Calvin Tomkins (1972). A great book but unfortunately no
“MY FAVOURITE women are mentioned. Here’s to no more books on art history omitting the
FLOWERS? WHATEVER female artists of their time!
FAVOURITE FASHION LABELS? Alpha60 (9), Plasticana and Post Sole.
SOMEONE BUYS ME!” FAVOURITE SCENT? I wear a lot of musky perfumes from India,
Aesop’s Marrakech (10) and my mother’s perfume, Knowing.
FAVOURITE MOVIE? I am Love (7), which I watched along with other Italian films
7 during lockdown in an attempt to be transported to the countryside in Italy.
A DESIGNER PIECE I COVET IS... An Enzo Mari table (6).
NEXT MAJOR PURCHASE FOR THE HOME? A good compost bin.
5
I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT... I hope I can live without all my things but I have owned
my Blundstone boots (8) for nine years and wear them almost every day for work.
I would miss them terribly if they were gone. #
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Styling by Sophie Wilson. Photograph by Edward Urrutia.
La Croix chaise, $1295, Lilas wall art (part of diptych), $3995, and Kofa floor lamp, $995, all Coco Republic. Schefflera
‘Amate’ plant, $345, in Dagar planter, from $495, Garden Life. Kartell ‘Front Page’ magazine rack, $420, Space. IN NICHE
Montgomery floating shelves (60x23.5cm), $15 each, Bunnings. TOP SHELF From left Woven pots, $119/set of 2, The Dharma
Door. Brushed brass-look tray, $13, Kmart. Linen napkin in Navy Stripe, $65/set of 4, In Bed. MIDDLE SHELF From left Branch
vase, $140, Dinosaur Designs. Low baskets, $105/set of 3, The Dharma Door. Sphere candles, $49/set of 3, Candle Kiosk.
BOTTOM SHELF From left Nigel tall fruit bowl, $99, McMullin & Co. Amouage ‘Epic’ candle, $299, Libertine Parfumerie.
Floriana bowl, $25, Early Settler. Tina Frey Designs brushed-brass box, $335, Oliver Thom. Belle: Beautiful Australian Homes
books, $60 each, Magshop. ON FLOOR Vientiane Flower baskets, $59 (medium) and $69 (large), Early Settler. Wall painted
Eggshell Acrylic in Moonlit, $135/4L, Porter’s Paints. Herringbone flooring in White Smoked, $110/m², Royal Oak Floors.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR ORDER IN THE HOUSE

Stylist’s assistants Kate Lincoln, Nonci Nyoni, Katie Turner & Pavarni Lambert.
Made to
OR DE R
Step up your storage game and
your whole household will enjoy the
benefits of a more organised life.
ST YL I NG Sophie Wilson
P H OTOG R APHY Edward Urrutia

DECORATING H G
Armand bookcases, $999 each,

Provincial Home Living.
Montgomery floating shelves,
$15 each, Bunnings. Island bench
and benchtop in Carrara Marble
Matt laminate, POA, Laminex.
Cooper kitchen stools, from
$525 each, Coco Republic. LEFT
BOOKCASE From top Kenya
baskets, $39.95 each, Provincial
Home Living. Simon Johnson
pasta sauce with cherry
tomatoes, $10.50 each, and
Benedetto Cavalieri orecchiette,
$9.95 each, Simon Johnson.
Linen napkin in Navy Gingham,
$65/set of 4, In Bed. Bretagne
dinner plates, $16.95 each,
Provincial Home Living. Tina Frey
Designs brushed-brass tumbler,
$160, Oliver Thom. Bacchus
cake stand, $770, Greg Natale.
Vientiane basket, $18, Early
Settler. Bocal jars, $6.95 each,
Provincial Home Living. Santanna
canisters, $24.95 each, Freedom.
Vientiane basket, $14, Early
Settler. Kuki baskets, $49.95
each, Freedom. ON BENCHTOP
From left Pomp vase, $5, Ikea.
Nigel fruit bowl, $109, and tall
fruit bowl, $99, both McMullin &
Co. Blanc Egg Carton plate,
$12.95, Provincial Home Living.
Kartell ‘Infinity’ wine rack, $135,
Space. Perrier-Jouët ‘Belle
Époque’ vintage Champagne,
$270 each, Dan Murphys. ON
OPEN SHELVES From left Ciao
Bella platter, and Buon Appetito
platter, $60 each, In the
Roundhouse. Elegance Belle
crystal coupes, $149/pair, and
Lismore Essence crystal flutes,
$249/pair, Waterford. Audrey
Wave salad servers, $69/pair,
and Winston vessel, $69,
McMullin & Co. Quince on Pink I
painting by Bethany Saab,
POA, Michael Reid Northern
Beaches. RIGHT BOOKCASE
From top For similar wooden
bowl, try McMullin & Co. Truffle
honey, $20.75/100g, Simon
Johnson. Robert Gordon Australia
‘Natural Poet’s Dream’ cake
stand, $79.95, Norsu Interiors.
Dante footed platter, $59.95,
Papaya. Esko storage pots,
$150 each, Oliver Thom. Kenya
baskets, $39.95 each, Provincial
Home Living. Wall painted
Eggshell Acrylic in Moonlit,
$135/4L, Porter’s Paints. >
H G DECORATING
U P C Y C L E A N D AWA Y
Beautiful storage comes in many forms.
Nanna’s favourite vase can be repurposed for
kitchen utensils, a cheeseboard can neatly
contain perfumes, even old candleholders
make great bathroom caddies.

Vintage Damier ‘LV81’ steamer trunk, $11,750, Rue de France. Theodore Alexander ‘Payton’ tallboy, $5200, Laura Kincade. ON TRUNK From left
Lucia vase, $24.95, Papaya. Penhaligon’s ‘Portraits Collection’ eaux de parfum in Terrible Teddy, Clandestine Clara, The Inimitable William
Penhaligon and The Tragedy of Lord George, all $399/75ml, Libertine Parfumerie. Scallop marble platter, $200, Love After Love. Alexia wall
mirror, $920, Merci Maison. Vintage faux-bamboo table lamp with chenille shade, $495, Love After Love. ON TALLBOY From left Antique brass
planter, $65, Garden Life. Vintage Italian still-life painting, $295, Vintage Art Emporium. Indian tin and wood box, $49.95, Love After Love.
Amouage ‘Epic’ candle, $299, and Santa Maria Novella ‘Tabacco Toscano’ candle, $51, Libertine Parfumerie. Bethany Linz ‘Kerala Palms’ wall
mural, $148/2-panel set, Milton & King. OPPOSITE Clockwise from left Juno ‘Orb’ sofa chair, $2715, Globe West. Beatrix cushion covers, $109 each,
McMullin & Co. Wall mural, as before. Renee shoulder bag, $449, Glomesh. Solomon floor mirror, $569, McMullin & Co. Palacek wrapped-rope
side table, $1210, Laura Kincade. Dynasty Floral urn, $124.95, Provincial Home Living. Zila basket, $349, The Dharma Door. Raffles wardrobe,
$1499, and Couture hangers, $39.95/set of 5, Freedom. Clothes, stylist’s own. Kenya basket, $59.95, Provincial Home Living. Cushions sold with
Orb chair. Theiere Decore Maillechort Moroccan teapot, $200, Love After Love. Visual Comfort martini table, $830, Laura Kincade. Women’s
Original GG slide sandals, $840, Gucci. Herringbone flooring in White Smoked, $110/m², Royal Oak Floors (throughout). >
ABOVE Clockwise from bottom left Santa Maria Novella almond milk soap, $99/set of 3, Libertine Parfumerie. Marquis glass soap dish, $12.95,
Provincial Home Living. Penhaligon’s ‘Racquets’ eau de parfum, $289/100ml, Libertine Parfumerie. Signature Collection make-up brush holder, $34.95,
Howards Storage World. Resin Tort comb, $14.95, Seed Heritage. Tina Frey Designs brushed-brass tumbler, $160, Oliver Thom. Howards 3-compartment
brush and make-up organiser, $12.95, and Signature Collection 6-compartment make-up organiser, $29.95, all Howards Storage World. Lucia
vases, $29.95 (tall) and $19.95 (small), Papaya. Organic cotton face towel in Khaki, $20/set of 2, In Bed. Ferm Living ‘Basho’ brass tray, $40,
Designstuff. Ormaie Paris ‘Les Brumes’ eau de parfum, $345/100ml, ‘Le Passant’ eau de parfum, $345/100ml, and ‘Papier Carbonne’ eau de parfum,
$345/100ml, all Libertine Parfumerie. Marie Antoinette ceramic jewellery tray, $110, and Scallop marble tray, $200, both Love After Love. Benchtop in
Carrara Marble Matt laminate, POA, Laminex. Riverside wall tiles, $98/m², Perini. OPPOSITE Arden bookcase, from $1995, Coco Republic. Arlette tiered
baskets, $89, Early Settler. Luca occasional chair, from $1995, and Henderson floor lamp, $2995, both Coco Republic. Majella wallpaper, $95/10m roll,
Wallpaper Direct. ON BOOKCASE, TOP SHELF From left Malmo salad bowl, $69.95, and Malmo serving bowl, $129, both Papaya. Aalto vase in
Opal White, $289, Iittala. Offering vase, $$160, Dinosaur Designs. SECOND SHELF From left Ridge marble footed platter, $90, Globe West. Lubin
‘Nuit de Longchamp’ eau de parfum, $299/100ml, and Trudon ‘Révolution’ eau de parfum, $299/100ml, both Libertine Parfumerie. Montmartre
Macaron candles, $54.95 each, Glasshouse Fragrances. Ridge ‘Goblet’ pedestal bowl, $125, Globe West. Jerry catch-all, $310, Greg Natale. THIRD
SHELF From left Horn vase, from $140, Dinosaur Designs. Dante platter, $59.95, and Malta pedestal bowls, $149.95 (large) and $69.95 (small),
all Papaya. FOURTH SHELF From left Vientiane basket, $29, Early Settler. Oscar travertine pedestal bowl, $2885, Greg Natale. Lucia vases,
$29.95 (tall) and $19.95 (small), Papaya. BOTTOM SHELF From left Kori tray, from $79.95, and Lally basket, $29.95, both Papaya. ON SIDE
TABLE From top Perrier-Jouët ‘Belle Époque’ vintage Champagne, $270 each, Dan Murphys. Champagne flutes in Teal, $89/pair, martini glass,
$59, Gobelets tumblers in Smoke, $79/set of 4, and glass plates, $119/set of 2, all Maison Balzac. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
DECORATING H G
HIDDE N T R E A SU R E S
A handmade bowl or stylish caddy
is an attractive way to keep assorted bits
and bobs contained. Allocate one vessel
per person so nothing goes astray.

DECORATING H G
Ceiling-high bookshelves create

an absorbing atmosphere
at the inner-Sydney premises
of antiquarian book dealers
Hordern House.
Room design and styling by Kate Nixon/Studio Kate. Photograph by Maree Homer.
Ask an expert
W ELL RE A D
Begin a new design chapter by using beloved
tomes as a decorating feature, writes Kate Nixon.

H G DECORATING
A timeless addition to any interior, books

add instant warmth and character.
They work in contemporary and classic
schemes, resonating with minimalists and
maximalists alike. Think out of the box and
take your favourites off the shelf – stack them
artfully on coffee tables, the kitchen bench,
a bedside table or console in the hall.
A large-scale bookcase is ideal for creating a
focal point for a living room or circulation
space. This cost-effective king of decor speaks
poignantly to your interests, travels, heritage
and history, offering a sparkling conversation
starter or quiet afternoon escape. Scour your
local op shop, bookstore or antiques dealer
to curate your own collection. >
Where to buy
Great Dane Stockists of iconic Scandinavian
design pieces, including chairs and storage.
Room design and styling by Kate Nixon/Studio Kate. Photography by Maree Homer (this page, opposite top and
greatdanefurniture.com. Naturally Timber
Handcrafted bookshelves made from
sustainably sourced timbers. naturallytimber.
com.au. 1stDibs Vintage designer and
one-off finds to suit a range of budgets.
1stdibs.com. Contents International
Design Luxurious Australian-made furniture
for every room. contentsid.com.au. Xavier
Furniture Specialists in Hamptons- and
Books are a great way to Colonial-style pieces. xavierfurniture.com.au.
express your personality Oz Design Furniture A large range of
within a decorating scheme. storage shelves in closed and open styles,
opposite bottom right) & Alicia Taylor (opposite page, bottom left).
including good options for small spaces.
ozdesignfurniture.com.au.
Top shelf
1 2 3 4 5
1 Grid 21 walnut modular shelving system, from $5425 (dividers, cupboard, drawer and bar inserts sold separately), Élan; elanc.com. 2 Rendezvous
timber library unit, $5998, Koala Living; koalaliving.com.au. 3 Fitzroy oak cabinet, $2499, Provincial Home Living; provincialhomeliving.com.au.
4 City American oak bookcase, Domayne; domayne.com.au. 5 Garmon mangowood and iron shelving unit, Freedom; freedom.com.au.

Stacks of books on the
coffee table invite guests
to relax. BELOW LEFT
Bleeker shelving unit, Coco
Republic. BELOW RIGHT An
orderly arrangement almost
becomes an art installation.
H G DECORATING
Fresh ideas &

easy updates
● Arrange an elegant
vignette with a tonal
selection of coffee table
books, decorative objects
and florals on a small
table for visual interest
in a foyer or hall.
● Group novels by size and
colour for a cohesive,

eye-catching line-up.
Mix and match vertical
and horizontal stacks
to create visual interest.
● Break up larger
compartments with
baskets, boxes, vases,
artworks, and wireless
speakers or lamps.
● Consider floating shelves
at door/window level to
accentuate the sense of
height in that space. #
Jack storage unit by

Michael Anastassiades
for B&B Italia, available
from Space.

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ME MPHIS DE SIGN
Go back to the future with this bright, bold and distinctly ’80s style.
1 Twist candles by Lex Pott, $70, Jolie Laide; jolielaideau.com. 2 Medium horn vase, $280, Dinosaur Designs; dinosaurdesigns.com.au. 3 Petite Friture
x Daniel-Emma ‘Cherry’ pendant light, $1800, Daniel-Emma; daniel-emma.store.com. 4 Oceanic table lamp by Michele de Lucchi for
Memphis Group, $9546, 1stDibs; 1stdibs.com. 5 Pop bowl, about $2075*, Kelly Wearstler; kellywearstler.com. 6 Devo vase, $360, Greg Natale;
gregnatale.com. 7 Ken Done: Art, Design, Life book, $80, Ken Done; kendone.com.au. 8 Cucumber flower vase by Martine Bedin for Memphis Group,
$465.60, 1stDibs; 1stdibs.com. 9 Waterfall desk, $3750.20, 1stDibs; 1stdibs.com. 10 Soft chair in Blue Ripple, $690, Daniel-Emma; daniel-emma.
store.com. 11 Agnes Black cushion cover, $90, Jolie Laide; jolielaideau.com. 12 La Boule Memphis stackable dinner set (includes 2x 24cm plates,
2x 500ml bowls, 2x 620ml bowls and 1x serving plate), $649, Villeroy & Boch; villeroy-boch.com.au. #

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1 Carry On Light suitcase in Charcoal (55x36x20cm), $65, July; july.com. 2 Evoa 110-year Special Edition suitcase (55x39x21cm), $679, Samsonite;
samsonite.com.au. 3 Globe-Trotter ‘Safari 20’ suitcase (55x42x18cm), $2615, MatchesFashion; matchesfashion.com. 4 Calppak ‘Ambeur’ suitcase
(50x35x23cm), $246.35, Net-a-Porter; net-a-porter.com. 5 Delsey ‘Chatelet Air’ suitcase in Angora (77x52.5x32cm), $649, David Jones;
davidjones.com. 6 Ted Baker ‘Take Flight’ suitcase (69.5x46x27.5cm), $525, Harrods; harrods.com. 7 The Piazzale suitcase (55x35x24cm), $1791,
Maxwell-Scott; au.maxwellscottbags.com. 8 Jett Black suitcase in Carbon Black (55x38x24cm), $299, Hardtofind; hardtofind.com.au.
9 FPM Milano ‘Bank’ suitcase (65x62x35cm), $2537, Farfetch; farfetch.com. #

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1 Open Sea Design Co A5 diary in Antique Blue, $51, Papier; papier.com/au. 2 At-A-Glance Signature A5 planner in Green, $23.95, Officeworks;
officeworks.com.au. 3 Fabric-covered A5 planner in Sage, $39.95, Write to Me; writetome.com.au. 4 Smythson ‘The Wafer’ leather-bound diary
(11x7cm, includes pen), $118, Net-a-Porter; net-a-porter.com. 5 A4 daily planner in Beige, $80, An Organised Life; anorganisedlife.com.
6 Buffalo A5 weekly diary, $17, Cotton On; cottonon.com. 7 Rifle Paper Co spiral-bound planner in Margeurite (16x21.5cm), $49.95, Milligram;
milligram.com. 8 Monthly calendar notebook (20x26cm), $29.95, Bespoke Letterpress; bespokepress.com.au. 9 Monogrammed A5 diary
in Black, $70, The Daily Edited; thedailyedited.com. #

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Hou se s
Blessed with a waterside location and views
to a national park, this Sydney home has been
redesigned with a palette that takes its cues from
nature. This casual dining space featuring an
artwork by Lisa Morgan is a favourite spot for
the homeowners. See more over the page...
Photograph by Tom Ferguson.
H O M E S D E S I G N E D F O R E N T E R TA I N I N G W I T H E A S E
Tiers of joy
On returning to Sydney after a stint overseas, one family set about finding
a home that would help them make up for lost time in the sunshine.
STO RY Georgia Madden | ST Y L IN G Maryann Schmidt | PH OTOG RA PH Y Tom Ferguson
HOUSES H G
REAR EXTERIOR “There are curves on the exterior of the house so we introduced
them inside as well for a sense of unity,” says interior designer Maryann Schmidt.
SUNKEN LOUNGE Nook sofa, Memphis coffee table and Luna cushions, all
Jardan. Space Copenhagen ‘Swoon’ lounge chair, Great Dane. Cumulus rug, The
Rug Establishment. Throw, L&M Home. Outdoor dining setting, owners’ existing.

H G HOUSES
A
fter 15 years in London, Nick, Nicola and their daughters
Emily, 20, and Sophie, 17, were more than ready to
return home and enjoy Sydney’s enviable lifestyle.
When a friend alerted them to a three-level, four-
bedroom waterfront property for sale on the sought-
after Lower North Shore, they wasted no time in
snapping it up.
“We love entertaining and the outdoors, so a property that allowed
us to create that lifestyle was a must,” says Nick. “The location
was amazing – just minutes to the city – and the home had easy flow
between indoors and out, several substantial entertaining areas and
uninterrupted water views.”
While the house ticked every box in terms of location and amenities,
including its own private jetty and a small beach, it did have a few issues
internally. “The second and third bedrooms were too small to fit a double
bed, the kitchen was awkward and closed off from the living area, and
the bathrooms had not been touched in 30 years,” he says. “The living
room had a huge fireplace and a beautiful, but impractical, 10-metre-
long fish tank. It was lacking on the energy-efficiency front too.”
The couple turned to interior designer Maryann Schmidt of Hunt &
Design, who had renovated a previous property for the family, for
help. “It’s a stunning home, but it felt dated and had some spatial
problems,” says Maryann. >

SUNKEN LOUNGE This area acts as a transition point between
the casual dining areas. Sofa, Jardan. Artwork in dining area by
Lisa Morgan. KITCHEN Carrara marble benchtops and splashback.
Scala gooseneck mixer, Reece. Oven, Ilve. Compact 02 wall light,
Snelling. American-oak shelving; existing spotted-gum flooring.
CASUAL DINING Custom banquette upholstered in Unique Fabrics
‘City Velvet’ (back) and ‘Fresco’. The dining table is a custom piece by
Hunt & Design. Dining chairs, stylist’s own. Arch wall light, Snelling.
H G HOUSES

RETREAT Located on the lowest level, the retreat has direct access to the swimming pool and
garden. New joinery on the covered deck conceals a fridge, sink and other accoutrements for THIS IS THE LIFE
entertaining. Artwork by Ali McNabney-Stevens. Miller sofa, Sidney coffee and side tables, and Nick, Nicola and their
Alby floor cushion, all Jardan. Floor lamp, stylist’s own. Vases from Freedom and West Elm. daughters enjoy nothing
Fractal rug, The Rug Establishment. Throw, L&M Home. more than spending time on
the water. “We take our
kayaks out at least twice a
week and we share a small
boat with friends up the
road,” says Nick. At
weekends, they open their
home to friends and family.
“We love experimenting
with food and cook anything
and everything,” he adds.
“Outdoor entertaining is
best, but with this home it
feels like you’re outside even
when you’re inside.” >

MAIN DINING Above Artwork by Kerry Armstrong, Studio Gallery. Lodes Random pendant lights, Urban Lighting. Custom dining table, Hunt &
Design. Stanford dining chairs, Preston sideboard and blue vases, all Jardan. Table lamp, stylist’s own. RETREAT Below Skeleton Leaves artwork by
Ali McNabney-Stevens. LIVING Opposite An existing fish tank was replaced by a fireplace with custom Carrara marble surround. “The curves
are designed to reference the architecture,” says Maryann. B Zip & Co ‘Wiggle’ vase from Jardan.
A fortuitous turn of events saw Maryann and her family looking for
somewhere to rent before they moved into their new home at a time
when Nick and Nicola’s property was still unoccupied. The designer
and her family moved in for three months, giving her a unique insight
into the house and what it needed.
“Staying there revealed the need for an extra bathroom on the lower
level and two separate outdoor entertaining areas as these would be
where they’d likely spend most time,” says Maryann. “The roof wasn’t
properly insulated so the three bedrooms on the top level were boiling
in the mornings and freezing at night – new insulation was a must. The
house gets a lot of sun, so we ended up tinting the bedroom windows
and double-glazing the doors and windows on the living level too.”
Maryann also sought to give the couple the laidback and contemporary
feel they were after. “The lifestyle and aesthetic in London are so different
to ours. We wanted this home to give the family what they’d been missing
– the beautiful sunshine, relaxed living and a connection to the outdoors.”
Nicola and Nick were clear that they didn’t want fussy details or an
obvious coastal-home look. “There’s a national park opposite, so we
used the soft greens and blues of the gum tree foliage as accent colours,”
says Maryann. That said, it was important to bring in some drama >
HOUSES H G
THE LAYOUT
Terrace
Bed
Meals
Bed
Living
Bed
Bed
Kitchen
Bath
Retreat Bath
Dining Bath
Bath
Entry
Garage
Lower level Laundry
Study
Middle level Street level

STAIRWELL The walls and underside of
the stairs were refinished in a matt plaster
for a softer look. MAIN BEDROOM/
ENSUITE Soho chair, H&J Furniture.
Custom curtains in The Textile Company
‘Sahara Delft’. The custom bedhead,
upolstered in Unique Fabrics ‘City Velvet’,
includes both charging stations and
book storage at either end. Mib 6 wall
light, Urban Lighting. Artworks by
Ali McNabney-Stevens (top) and Ray
Saunderson. Samurai wool carpet,
Bremworth. Custom vanity painted Dulux
Roland. Scarpa Carrara marble mosaic
tiles (splashback), Surface Gallery. Sussex
‘Circa’ tapware, Reece. Mini Glo-Ball wall
lights by Jasper Morrison for Flos, Euroluce.
“ W E WA N T E D T H E H O M E TO
E N J OY L OT S O F S U N S H I N E ,
FEEL RELAXED AND CONNECT
TO T H E O U T D O O R S –
E V E RY T H I N G T H E FA M I LY
H A D B E E N M I S S I N G .”
M A R YA N N S C H M I D T, I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R
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and playfulness as well. “The plum sideboard in the dining room with
the bold artwork above it is a prime example of that playfulness. Together,
these colours create a wonderfully serene feel.”
When it came to the spatial adjustments, Maryann started by
reconfiguring the awkward entry on the top level. “Moving the hallway
altered the flow so you’re drawn downstairs into the open-plan living area
rather than into the bedrooms. Doing this also allowed us to make the
bedrooms bigger,” she says. Reducing the size of the main ensuite – which
ran the length of the house – was a priority. “We also added a walk-in
wardrobe and reconfigured the layout to make the most of the view.”
On the middle level, Maryann opened up the kitchen so it connects
to the living and dining areas. Carrara marble splashbacks and benchtops
add a sense of luxury. “We carried the marble through to the bathrooms
to visually connect the spaces,” she says.
A new dining area with a floating bench seat by the window is where
the family enjoys most of their meals. A few steps down in the sunken
living room, Maryann removed the fish tank and added a wall of beautiful
custom joinery with a gas fireplace and a comfortable corner sofa where
they can gather in the cooler months.
“This house and its location offer the lifestyle everyone dreams of –
and now they have the interior to match,” she says. >
Hunt & Design, Neutral Bay, NSW; www.huntanddesign.com.au.
Schmidt Construction, Neutral Bay, NSW; schmidtconstruction.com.au.

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THE PALET TE
Dulux Dulux Roland

Lexicon Quarter (main ensuite Porter’s Paints
(interior, vanity) Majolica
throughout)
SOPHIE’S ROOM Artwork by

Sepideh Ilsley. The bedhead and table lamp
are part of the family’s existing collection.
Bedside table, stylist’s own. Cushion and
throw, Jardan. Rug, The Rug Establishment.

1
THE SOURCE
Earth, air and sky tones deliver all the elements
required for a home with grace and style.
2 4
5
Produced by Saffron Sylvester. Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.
3
6
7
1 Curio Practice ‘Turn On’ blanket, $540, Jardan. 2 Oto Murano glass pendant light by Pio and
Tito Toso for Vitosi, from $350, Mondo Luce. 3 Changing Tides artwork by Phoebe Rolleston, POA,
Jardan. 4 Hallie dining chair, $259, Freedom. 5 Keystone beeswax bowls, $400 each (includes
3 tealight candles), The Raconteur. 6 Bella 3-seater sofa, from $7390, Fanuli. 7 Iggy and Lou Lou
‘Amphora’ vase, $275, Bed Threads. 8 Christina Lundsteen ‘Paula’ cushion, $185, MatchesFashion.
For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
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STREET SM A RT
A far cry from its derelict beginnings, this Sydney house has been
transformed into a dazzling, surprisingly spacious family home.
STO RY Stephen Crafti | P H OTO GR AP H Y Murray Fredericks
EXTERIOR The front door, painted
Dulux Cressida, acts as a cheery
punctuation point. The home’s facade
had endured many unfavourable
alterations and was hidden behind an
imposing brick fence when current
owner Mat Wilk bought it.

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“ T H E R E ’ S S O M E T H I N G Q U I T E S AT I S F Y I N G
ABOUT TURNING A BUILDING’S
N E G AT I V E S I N TO P O S I T I V E S .”
Andrew Burges, architect
REAR GARDEN Improving the garden’s
connection to the home was a top priority. “This
aspect is south-facing, so we planted densely
with shade-loving gingers and hardy tractor seat
plant,” says owner-builder Mat Wilk.
Landscaping by Bates Landscape. The trees
growing on both left and right are water gums
(Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Luscious’). The brickwork is
painted Dulux Calfskin Quarter. >

KITCHEN/DINING Coco pendant lights by
Coco Flip, Cult Design. Natadora Coco dining
table and Arnold chairs, Globe West. Artwork
by Misha del Val. Koggs kitchen stools,
Freedom. Oak-veneer kitchen cabinetry made
by Dacora. Dekton Sirius benchtops, Cosentino
Australia. STAIRWELL Opposite, top left and
bottom right Eterno ‘Freado’ engineered-oak
floorboards, Tongue N Groove Flooring. The
mesh balustrade was custom fabricated for
Ballast Point. EXTERIOR Lysaght Enseam in
Basalt clads the rear extension while the existing
brickwork is painted a custom colour.
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“ T H E M A I N C H A L L E N G E WA S
TO A D D R E S S T H E O R I E N TAT I O N
A N D A L L O W F O R N O RT H E R N
L I G H T TO P E N E T R AT E I N TO
T H E C O R E .” Andrew Burges
A
rchitects are often quoted as ‘liking a challenge’.
This previously rundown terrace in Sydney’s inner
west certainly slotted perfectly into that category.
“There’s something satisfying about turning a
building’s negatives into positives,” says architect
Property staging by The Hired Home; thehiredhome.com.au.
Andrew Burges, who says that when he first saw

it, the house was dark, poorly oriented, sporting
a 1970s renovation and – in a word – dilapidated.
It had been purchased by builder/developer Mat Wilk, owner
of design and construction company Ballast Point, who briefed
Andrew Burges Architects to transform this modest circa-1890s
house into a contemporary family home.
From the outset, Mat was keen to retain the front room but
demolish from there back. And while the plot is a relatively
compact 200 square metres, a 3-metre fall at the rear allowed for
a triple-level extension to be concealed from the street, as council
regulations stipulated.
The 21st-century addition sits in bold contrast to the street
entrance, where the traditional verandah sports tessellated tiles
and a leadlight window above the now-green front door. “Our
main challenge was to address the orientation and allow >

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northern light to penetrate into the core,” says Andrew, who was
also keen to take advantage of the area’s hilly aspect and views
over the trees and rooftops.
Given the significant fall of the land, Andrew was able to create
a 250-square-metre house, with the only room preserved now
functioning as a guestroom with ensuite. Everything else is
entirely new, with windows and skylights drawing natural light
into the home from the north and east. On the entry level, the
new section accommodates a second living area with a mesh
balustrade that creates a link to two single bedrooms. A family
room is located on a mezzanine level, with the main bedroom
suite occupying the entire first floor.
Pivotal to the design is the open kitchen, dining and living area,
with the dining space benefiting from soaring ceilings. The
kitchen and living zones that frame this space feature lowered
ceilings, with Glulam (glued and laminated engineered timber)
beams adding texture and a sense of intimacy. And while there
are oak floors throughout the house, the lowest level features
polished concrete. “We wanted to make all the spaces work hard,
given the building program was quite extensive,” says Andrew,
who managed to include a walk-in pantry, a laundry and a powder
room behind the kitchen.
He was also mindful of keeping the design and the materials
as simple as possible. For instance, to strengthen the connection
between the house and garden, the concrete floor extends up the
walls to further create a sense of envelopment. “The key to many
of our concerns was making the spaces feel as light and open as
possible, always drawing the eye beyond the end of a room to a
space either beyond or above and below,” says Andrew. >
Andrew Burges Architects, Surry Hills, NSW; (02) 9331 7433
or aba-architects.com.au. Ballast Point, Balmain, NSW;
(02) 9195 6949 or ballastpoint.com.au.
LIVING Doors from Aluminium & Glass Constructions open the living
space right up to the garden. Felix sofa and armchairs, Globe West.
Tripod side table, MRD Home. Positano rug, The Rug Collection.
Nevada lamp, Beacon Lighting. Artwork by Misha del Val.

THE LAYOUT
Bath
Bed
First floor
Family
Mezzanine
Bath Bed
Bath
Bed Living
Ground floor
Bed
Dining
Kitchen
Laundry
Courtyard
Lower ground Living
LOWER-GROUND LIVING Glulam beams add texture and interest and are a
lovely complement to the polished concrete floor, poured onsite for Ballast Point,
which flows partially up the wall. Artwork by Misha del Val. GROUND-FLOOR
LIVING Opposite top Vittoria sofa, Globe West. Occasional chairs, MRD Home.
Coffee table, Trit House. Rug, Coppola Home. FAMILY ROOM Opposite bottom
Quadrant sofas, Koskela. Side table, MRD Home. Cushions, Ottoman, Milk &
Sugar. Platform light, Inlite.
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THIS IS THE LIFE

Having a large home on a
small site is becoming more
common as families opt
to stay close to the CBD
and enjoy the amenities
an inner-city location offers.
“It’s rewarding to be able to
take an awkward site and
create something wonderful
in a way that seems
effortless,” says Andrew.
“It helped that Mat knew
when things needed
to be restrained. In the
bathrooms, simple white
wall tiles allow the pricier
stone floor tiles to shine.” >
“ T H E K E Y TO M A N Y O F O U R C O N C E R N S
WA S M A K I N G T H E S PAC E S F E E L A S L I G H T
A N D O P E N A S P O S S I B L E , A LWAYS D R AW I N G
T H E E Y E B E YO N D T H E E N D O F A R O O M
TO A S PAC E E I T H E R B E YO N D O R A B OV E .”
Andrew Burges

“ W E WA N T E D TO M A K E A L L T H E S PAC E S W O R K
H A R D, G I V E N T H AT T H E B U I L D I N G P R O G R A M
WA S Q U I T E E X T E N S I V E .” Andrew Burges
THE PALET TE
Dulux
Dulux Cressida Colorbond Calfskin
(front door) Basalt Quarter
(cladding) (exterior
brickwork)
MAIN BEDROOM This room is positioned on the

home’s top level and its aluminium sliding windows
afford the owners views over the neighbourhood as
well as the city skyline. Sherpa ‘Accra’ carpet, Prestige
Carpets. Winter chair and Sketch bedside table,
Globe West. Nevada lamp, Beacon Lighting. Bedhead,
Bedsahead. Bedding from Adairs and Città. MAIN
BATHROOM A Unit 60 washbasin from Studio Bagno
is set against Dito wall tiles and Stone Perla mosaic floor
tile from Skheme. Sanford Plus inset bath, Kaldewei.
Icon tapware, Astra Walker.
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THE SOURCE
Earthy tones and irresistible texture are a natural choice
when creating a connection between house and garden.
2
4
7
6
1 Coco pendant light by Coco Flip, from $1518, Cult Design. 2 Haze of Doubt wall art, $4840, Boyd
Blue. 3 Ligne Roset ‘Hood’ table lamp, $1450, Domo. 4 Palm Beach book by Aerin Lauder, $195, Palmer
& Penn. 5 Hampton occasional chair, $2695, Coco Republic. 6 Madras Link ‘Amari’ cushion, $94.95,
Myer. 7 Milo nesting coffee tables, $1995/set, Coco Republic. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #

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Un s a id a nd done
Tacit understanding between architect and owners produced a home that is
eminently liveable and makes a style statement without saying a word.
STO RY Sarah Pickette | PH OTO G RA PH Y Prue Ruscoe
LIVING Charlie the Australian shepherd’s warm brown coat is in perfect

harmony with the rose and earth tones throughout this art-filled home.
Artwork on wall at right by Aida Tomescu. Rugs by Robyn Cosgrove; the Seal
armchairs are vintage finds. &Tradition ‘Mayor’ sofas, Cult Design. Le Klint
‘Arc’ floor lamp, Great Dane. Gubi coffee table, Ownworld. The large artwork
above the sofa is by Belinda Fox and the smaller works to its left are by Joshua
Yeldham (top) and Dean Home (bottom). All cushions in Missoni fabrics.
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F
riends who’ve And while the kitchen and
known each other bathrooms are probably
a long time often not how the owners would
possess the ability have designed them, says
to communicate Brooke, they are still in
wordlessly. And it great condition. “We very
seems that design much took an ‘if it ain’t
professionals can do the same with their repeat clients. There broke, don’t fix it’ approach to this house. We could have ripped
was no brief when architect Brooke Aitken set about updating out the kitchen and put in something more to the owners’ taste,
the interior of this Sydney home – but she didn’t need one. but that’s not what we wanted to do. You can make spaces better
“In Brooke we trust,” says the homeowner. “This is the fourth without getting rid of things that still work well.”
house we’ve worked on together. She has impeccable taste and Positioned over a three-car garage and wine cellar, the bottom
we adore her.” Having known the family of four for more than level of this home is a self-contained space used by one son; it
a decade, Brooke understood exactly how they wanted their has its own kitchenette and terrace. Above it are the home’s
new harbourside home to look: colourful, welcoming and a living spaces, simply arranged with a dining zone at the rear,
natural showcase for the art and designer furniture they’d kitchen in the middle and living area positioned at the front
collected over the years. to open out to a large deck and harbour views beyond. “As soon
“The bones of the house were perfect, which meant all our as we saw the covered deck, we loved its depth and width,” says
energy could go into its interior decoration,” says the owner. the owner. “Its size and north-west aspect make it a perfect
Brooke had inspected this house with the family before they outdoor living space.”
bought in 2019 and she’d encouraged them to snap it up. With Brooke steered the family towards two Dedon ‘Tibbo’ outdoor
no structural work required, Brooke’s architectural skills were sofas – “the most comfortable outdoor furniture I’ve ever sat
set to one side temporarily and she focused on decorating. on,” she says – and picked out a striking pink artwork by Ryan
“It was mostly a matter of helping the owners position their Hoffmann for the undercover area. The artwork ties in perfectly
artworks, place their furniture and look at what new pieces they with the furnishings in the adjoining living area: a pair of
might need to purchase,” she says. The house had been freshly blush-pink &Tradition ‘Mayor’ sofas and custom-made Robyn
painted not long before it was sold and the colours were good Cosgrove rugs are complemented by a Belinda Fox painting
choices, so there wasn’t even much work for the painters to do. and new Living Divani bookshelves. “Our living area is >
COVERED DECK Above Charlie settles in beneath a Ryan Hoffmann artwork from Liverpool Street Gallery. Dedon ‘Tibbo’ outdoor sofa and coffee
table, Cosh Living. LIVING Opposite The home’s main living area looks out to Sydney Harbour and part of a heritage rail siding. To the left of the
Living Divani bookshelf from Space are two paintings by Belinda Fox. A Gubi ‘2.0’ coffee table with a blood-red glass top and brass rim,
from Ownworld, is set upon a custom-made rug from Robyn Cosgrove.

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DINING A Johansen dining table is paired with Kai Kristiansen ‘42’ chairs, both from Great Dane. The
chairs are upholstered in a Neisha Crosland for Schumacher ‘Zebra’ fabric from Tigger Hall Design.
Vintage Ercol timber seat and matching coffee table purchased at Revival and reupholstered in a
Missoni fabric. Sculpture on coffee table by Joshua Yeldham, artwork partially visible at left by
Aida Tomescu and carved-timber artwork in courtyard purchased overseas.

THIS IS THE LIFE
From the first time they
saw it, the owners knew
there was a lot to love about
this property: “The house
is full of natural light and
the sunsets are just surreal.”
The locale – on Sydney’s
Lower North Shore – is
“cosmopolitan but not
overrun,” says the owner.
“There are plenty of great
cafes, restaurants and
shops. We’re five minutes
from my wife’s office and
two sets of traffic lights to
my office in the city. You can
be in so many great spots in
20 minutes. It’s brilliant.” >
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DINING This page and opposite

bottom An Ercol footstool picks up
on blue tones in the painting by
Euan Macleod (left). Persian rug
purchased on a family holiday
overseas. Sculpture by Joshua
Yeldham. Beacon, an early work of
Belinda Fox’s, has been owned and
treasured by the family for years but
looks like it was painted especially
for this room. Mirror-top joinery
creates an interesting view of the
ceramic sculptures, all by Belinda
Fox. ENTRY Opposite top Abstract
painting by Colin Pennock from
Arthouse Gallery. Custom console
by Jason Mowen. Ottoman in
Missoni fabric from Top3 by Design.
“ S O M E O F T H E S E A RT W O R K S
H AV E B E E N W I T H T H E FA M I LY
FOR YEARS AND BEEN HUNG
IN PREVIOUS HOMES, BUT
E V E RY T H I N G R E A L LY F E E L S
P E R F E C T F O R T H I S P L AC E .”
Brooke Aitken, architect

so beautiful,” says the owner. “The way the colours and pieces
harmonise is incredible.”
The dining space was tweaked slightly by Brooke, who simply
added a mirrored top to the existing joinery. “Now it reflects
the ceramics that sit on it, so if you’re standing nearby you get
a beautiful dual view of them.” Star of this space is a vast
Belinda Fox painting – one of her earlier works. “This piece
was bought as a birthday gift,” she says. “It’s been with the
family for many years but it’s as though it was painted for this
space. It couldn’t be more perfect.” The dining area is furnished
with a Johansen dining table accompanied by Kai Kristiansen
‘Number 42’ chairs, all from Great Dane.
Art also takes top billing in the main bedroom, where a
circular series of glorious Marion Borgelt works are positioned
on a textured wall. “These pieces are made from a birch ply
that has a blush-coloured wash on them, and a mirrored surface,”
says Brooke. “They would be so beautiful to wake up to.” In
fact, the owners’ passion for collecting Australian art shines
right through in this home.
“All the art in our house has its own special story – the story
the work itself tells, the story of when and why we acquired it
and what we’ve lived through with these works on our walls,”
says the owner. “Each piece creates a powerful emotional
connection and a beautiful sense of place.” >
Brooke Aitken Design, Ultimo, NSW; (02) 9212 6262 or
brookeaitkendesign.com.au.
THE LAYOUT
Level two Level three
Bed Bed
Family
Dining
Level one Bath

Kitchen
Street level
Laundry
Bath
Bed
Kitchenette
Bath
Sitting Living
Garage
Bed
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MAIN BEDROOM A work by Belinda
Fox takes pride of place over the
bedhead, which was custom-made for
Brooke Aitken Design in a Raffles
Textiles linen. Møller ‘Bench #63’,
Arne Vodder bedside tables and chest
of drawers, all Great Dane. Ramie
carpet in Beret, Signature Floors.
Vintage Grant Featherston chair from
Revival, reupholstered in a Kvadrat
fabric. Artworks opposite by Marion
Borgelt (bottom right) and Clifford
How (two works, bottom left). >
Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.
THE PALET TE
Dulux
Tranquil Retreat Porter’s Paints Porter’s Paints
(interior, Ballet Slipper Bull Whip
throughout)
COURTYARD Black
labrador Nancy in the
rear courtyard, which was
planned and planted by
Adam Robinson Design.
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THE SOURCE
A touch of blush might be just the tone to
bring a gentle warmth to your rooms.
2
4
3
5 7
6
8
Produced by Saffron Sylvester.
1 Missoni ‘Agadir’ pouf, $1034, Spence & Lyda. 2 Pandarine 3-seater sofa by Inga Sempé for Hay, 9
from $6150, Cult Design. 3 Raw Silk faux-silk wallpaper in Rose Pink, $153/10m roll, Wallpaper Direct.
4 Column vase/candelholder, $120, Mercer & Lewis. 5 The passage of time II artwork by Belinda Fox,
$8500 (framed), Arthouse Gallery. 6 Terracotta vase, $280, Water Tiger. 7 Hay ‘J41’ chair, from $605,
Cult Design. 8 Missoni ‘Margot’ cushion, $450, MatchesFashion. 9 Pebble side table/stool, $3535,
James Said. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #

ENTRY Interior designer Daisy Eckersley stands by the front
door to the house, now accessed via a boardwalk-inspired
passageway. GARAGE Opposite Blackbutt battens from
Barwon Timber clad the double garage and are teamed with
mixed-hardwood palings that have internal steel rods that
allow them to function as a double-sided fence.
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TOUCH WOOD
With its idyllic bush-meets-beach surroundings, nature was a
natural starting point for the design of this coastal Victoria home.
STO RY Stephen Crafti | PH OTO GR A PH Y Willem-Dirk du Toit

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KITCHEN Stone Czar quartzite from Artedomus tops the island bench,
which was custom-made using solid Tasmanian oak from Britton
Timbers. Pause kitchen stools, Floc Studio. Sussex kitchen mixer,
Reece. Farm gate painting by Melissa Boughey from Boom Gallery.
W
ith a focus on sustainability, this newly
remodelled home by Not All Architecture
retains its original bones but has been
given fresh new life. Designed as a home
for a couple whose three adult children
often come to stay, the dwelling suffered
from poor light and poky rooms.
Completely reworked, the house now reads as a modern home
that embraces the relaxed nature of its coastal setting.
Located at Jan Juc, near Torquay on Victoria’s Surf Coast, the
proposition for Not All Architecture and its clients was how much
to retain and what to sacrifice. And while the house increased in
size, from 140 to 240 square metres, there are now open-plan
spaces that link to the garden. “We retained some of the original
trees, such as the weeping bottlebrush at the front and an
ornamental pear in the rear garden. It’s not obvious, but most of
the original house has been retained – with a number of strategic
adjustments,” says architect Phoebe Clarke, director of Not All
Architecture, who worked on the project with her life and business
partner Tim Stelzer, a designer and builder. The couple also
collaborated closely with landscape architect Simon van der Horst
and interior designer Daisy Eckersley.
The first of the adjustments is the timber passageway that
guides visitors to the front door, a departure from the standard
stepping stone path to a porch. “Tim and I took our design cues
from the boardwalks that give access to the nearby beaches,” says
Phoebe. There’s also a new double garage and a high front fence
– both featuring similar timber battens – to create the feeling of
a private enclosure. An internal courtyard was inserted between
the original home and a glass-walled extension with raked ceiling
that aligns with the angles of the sun’s trajectory through the
seasons. “We had to improve the insulation to ensure the home
was comfortable year-round,” says Phoebe. >

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“ W E L OV E T H E I D E A O F
R E TA I N I N G F U R N I T U R E T H AT
M I G H T H AV E B E E N I N T H E
FA M I LY F O R Y E A R S A N D T H AT
C O M E S W I T H M E M O R I E S .”
PHOEBE CL ARKE, ARCHITECT

THIS IS THE LIFE
Phoebe says the Not All
Architecture ethos is to try
to work with an existing
building, rather than start
from scratch. “The original
house here didn’t have
much architectural merit,
but the foundations and
structure were sound,
which gave us plenty to
work with.” The new
residence benefits from
northerly light, with framed
views of the garden where
the owners spend the most
time – the kitchen, main
bedroom and open-plan
living/dining area.
LIVING Daisy opens the sliding doors, which were custom

made by Pickering Joinery. The walls are clad with solid
Tasmanian oak from Britton Timbers. Sofa, owners’
existing. Vintage armchair, Nord Modern. Table and
lamps, Floc Studio. Rug, Halcyon Lake Rugs & Carpets.
The largest artwork is Such wild love by Sally Stokes at
Boom Gallery; other works by unknown artists. >
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DINING A striking artwork by Augustus Geddes commands attention in this space.

Flos ‘Glo-Ball’ pendant light, Euroluce. Dining table, Graham Geddes Antiques. Dining
chairs, Nord Modern. Studio Gud ‘Kundera’ chair (by door), Floc Studio. Rugs, Halcyon
Lake Rugs & Carpets and Graham Geddes Antiques. LIVING Opposite top Daisy relaxes
in the light-flooded living room, where walls are clad with solid Tasmanian oak from
Britton Timbers. MAIN BEDROOM Opposite bottom This north-facing room looks
out to the rear garden.

Unlike the plaster walls of the original dwelling, the new wing
is predominantly finished in timber, with polished-concrete floors
that act as a heat bank during the cooler months. The existing
living areas were converted to two bedrooms and a study, allowing
for new, larger living spaces that embraced the outdoors. “The
owners live here on their own most of the time, so there really
didn’t seem any point in extending the bedrooms, which are only
used intermittently,” says Phoebe.
Tim was the one who suggested using feature-grade timber for
this project. As Phoebe explains: “Most people prefer select-grade
timber, which doesn’t reveal the imperfections of the grain. But
we love using feature-grade timber – it has a more rustic, tactile
feel. It can be more cost-effective too.” Here, they opted to use
blackbutt for the exterior cladding. Tasmanian oak is the timber
of choice for the interior.
The new open-plan living zone, comprising a kitchen, living
and dining areas, is clad entirely in Tasmanian oak; the feature
wood-fired fireplace is a beacon for all come winter. The sea breeze
also has a place here, continually permeating the home through
its expansive sliding glass doors as well as high-set banks of
louvres. Responding to the coastal environment, the kitchen
includes open timber shelves and a generous central island for
the extended family to mill around. The kitchen also includes a
walk-in pantry for extra storage. >
THE PALET TE
Dulux
Natural White Porter’s Paints Porter’s Paints
(interior, Maidenhair Red Lantern
throughout)
MAIN ENSUITE Above left and below Inax ‘Sugie Series’ tiles and Stone Kzar quartzite benchtop, all Artedomus. Bath, Apaiser. Roca ‘Inspira’ basin,
Reece. Custom-made vanity. Such wild love artwork by Sally Stokes, from Boom Gallery. ENTRY Above right An established weeping bottlebrush
(Callistemon viminalis) has been worked into the design of this area. MAIN BEDROOM Opposite A ‘Tab LED T’ lamp from Euroluce sits on a USM
‘Haller’ bedside table from Anibou. Artwork by Harley Manifold at Boom Gallery. >

“ T H E B AT H R O O M S H A D
TO B E U P G R A D E D B U T
W E S T I L L WA N T E D TO
E N S U R E T H E Y E N J OY E D
A R E L A X E D F E E L .”
PHOEBE CLARKE
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THE LAYOUT
Wardrobe
Bath
Laundry
Bath
Bed Bed
Family Bed
Bed
Bed/ P’dr
study
Dining
Garage Courtyard
Kitchen
Living
Entry

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Other areas, such as the bathrooms, were reimagined too. “The

bathrooms had to be upgraded, but it was important that they
had a relaxed feel,” says Phoebe. The same lightly textured tiles
extend from ceiling to floor, while the freestanding stone-
composite bath is positioned next to a full-height window so the
garden outside can provide both a beautiful view for bathers and
natural privacy screen.
Adding to the home’s newfound retreat feel is a considered
collection of antiques combined with more contemporary
Scandinavian furniture and other Mid-Century pieces. “Tim and
I love the idea of retaining furniture that might have been in the
family for years and that comes with memories,” says Phoebe.
While the house appears brand-new in many ways, it thoughtfully
responds to the many fibro shacks dotted along this rugged coastline.
“When the garden becomes more established, the feeling will be
more evocative of walking through a forest — well, more like the
scrub leading down to the beach,” says Phoebe.
Not All Architecture, Torquay, Victoria; 0413 454 403 or
notallarchitecture.com.au.
OUTDOOR DINING
Ibsen dining table
and Arc chairs,
Eco Outdoor.

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Nurture a sense of serenity with organic textures
and tones inspired by Mother Nature.
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1 Fan wall clock by George Nelson, $825, Living Edge. 2 Metropolis Boujad rug (415x305cm),
$14,100, Tigmi Trading. 3 Vintage ‘T4 Tessa’ armchair by Fred Lowen, $1450, The Design Ark.
4 Alvar Aalto: Second Nature book by Kries Mateo, $304, Est Living. 5 Muuto ‘Visu’ bar stool, $825,
Living Edge. 6 Austral Masonry ‘GB Vertico Split Face’ blocks in Limestone (top) and Porcelain (bottom),
from $820 each, Brickworks. 7 Collected from a Summer Soirée painting by Lauren Jones, $1000 (framed),
Michael Reid Northern Beaches. 8 Innolux ‘Senator’ table lamp, $4250, Great Dane. 9 Ancient Greek 10
Sandals ‘Theoni’ leather slides, $216, MatchesFashion. 10 Nami coffee table, from $2559, Cult Design.
For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
OPPOSI T ES AT T R AC T
A contemporary extension brought a Brisbane Queenslander into the
21st century, making it ready to be enjoyed for generations to come.
STO RY Stephen Crafti & Tamarah Pienaar | PH OTO G R APH Y Andy Macpherson
HOUSES H G
REAR EXTERIOR This page Vanguard Louvretec screens. Dining table, Cosh Living. Dining chairs, Janie Collins Interiors.
Outdoor sofa and armchair, Jardan. Stepping stones, Eco Outdoor. STREET ENTRANCE Opposite A cheery bougainvillea
is a welcoming sight at the revamped front entrance.

“THE VOIDS
INCREASE THE
AMOUNT OF LIGHT
AS WELL AS THE
SENSE OF SPACE.”
Shaun Lockyer, architect
W
eatherboard Queenslanders are a
ubiquitous – and much loved – part
of Brisbane’s urban landscape.
Now that these buildings are a
century or so old, however, many
are beginning to show their age in
looks, layout or liveability. This
Queenslander, located in a sought-after city-fringe suburb,
has been beautifully restored for current and future
generations to enjoy, but there’s an additional surprise beyond
the threshold: a striking concrete, glass and steel addition
that delivers year-round comfort and joy.
Reworked by Shaun Lockyer Architects for a Brisbane
couple, the existing three-bedroom cottage was comfortable
enough but there was little connection to the rear garden,
which was overlooked by neighbours. “Privacy was a major
concern, but we didn’t want to resolve it at the expense of
natural light,” says Shaun. >
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DINING Dining table, Globe West.

Dining chairs, Janie Collins Interiors.
Custom bench seat by Solido Builders
and Lawrie Cabinetmaking. Polished-
concrete flooring. Artworks by unknown
artist (near bench seat). SIDE PASSAGE
Steppers from Eco Outdoor. The
groundcover is native violet.

THE LAYOUT
Bath
Bed
Mezzanine
Laundry
Study
Alfresco Bed
Bath Bed
Entry
Living Dining Bed
Pantry
Kitchen
Ground floor
Undercroft
Garage
HOUSES H G
Rather than designing one large open-plan kitchen/ LIVING Sofa and armchair, King. Coffee table and side table, Globe West.
dining/living space in the extension, Shaun and project Haiku ceiling fan, Big Ass Fans. Curtains, Cuchi Window Coverings. The
architect Matt Napper designed a series of separate but ceiling and wall at left are clad in blackbutt. KITCHEN Joinery by Lawrie
Cabinetmaking. Artetech Terra Nero porcelain benchtop, Artedomus.
connected zones for communal enjoyment. There’s also Cabinetry in Laminex Absolute Matte Black (left). Easy VJ cladding (right),
a new main bedroom suite on a mezzanine level, a nod Easycraft. Artwork by unknown artist. A bathroom is tucked behind the
to the traditional Queenslander verandah. Zoning was bookcase wall; the laundry is through the doorway just beyond it.
particularly important in the revamp, says Shaun, as this
reduces the need for artificial heating or cooling.
Six-metre-high voids over both the indoor and outdoor
dining areas funnel natural light into the living room
sited between them and through to the sleek, centrally
located kitchen, where a skylight further boosts the
brightness. “The voids increase the amount of light as
well as the sense of space,” says Shaun.
Adjustable metal screens are strategically placed on
top of a concrete wall that forms the northern boundary
of the extension, providing shade and privacy for the
main bedroom suite and the living area below. A mesh
‘veil’ was installed along the eastern side of the home,
allowing light and fresh air in but protecting the
occupants from prying eyes. The overall effect is utterly
tranquil – like being cloistered in a walled garden.
The striking concrete, black and dark-timber palette
of the extension is, perhaps, an unlikely choice. >

H G HOUSES

OUTDOOR DINING/LIVING Dining
table, Cosh Living. Dining chairs,
Janie Collins Interiors. Vogue
Ghiaccio tiles, Classic Ceramics.
Bifolds by G.James. Stainless-steel
splashback. Blackbutt cladding. >
“The owners say visitors are always surprised when they
see it for the first time,” says Shaun. But there is nothing
but harmony as you move through the house. Crisp white
is used extensively in the original part of the home,
allowing the beautiful period features to sing. The floors
in this area are newly black-japanned for contrast and
as a lead-in to the drama of the extension.
A glass door leading from the bedroom wing to the
kitchen marks the transition point between private and
public as well as old and new. The kitchen is also where
the moodier scheme comes to the fore. Full-height black-
laminate cabinetry occupies one wall and extends into
the butler’s pantry, with all appliances neatly integrated
into this joinery. A generous island bench, topped with
porcelain – a hard-wearing and low-maintenance choice
– offers a place to pause and enjoy the framed views of
the garden before you step into the extension proper. >
“YOU NEVER FEEL CLOSED IN,

JUST WELL PROTECTED.”
Shaun Lockyer, architect
HOUSES H G
MAIN ENSUITE A walk-in shower and Kado Lux Petite bath from Reece are contained in a ‘wet zone’.
Custom blackbutt vanity. Icon tapware, Astra Walker. Vogue Ghiaccio wall tiles and Sorrento Grigio
floor tiles, Classic Ceramics. COURTYARD Opposite top The built-in bench seat bordering the
courtyard is an ideal spot to relax with a book. OUTDOOR LIVING Opposite bottom Outdoor sofa
and armchair, Jardan. Blackbutt shiplap cladding.

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THE PALET TE
Dulux Black Dulux

(extension, Lexicon Quarter Porter’s Paints
main walls) (mezzanine Paloma
interior)
Beyond the kitchen, the dining and living areas

flow seamlessly from one to the other and into the outdoor
living/dining area and garden beyond. Interior decorator
Carlene Duffy collaborated with the Shaun Lockyer team
on the furniture selection; the result is simply but elegantly
furnished spaces that add to the overall sense of calm.
The outdoor room is a particularly enjoyable place for the
owners and their guests to while away the time. Merging
with the garden but completely sheltered from the elements,
it has, unsurprisingly, become a favourite haunt. “You never
feel closed in, just well protected,” says Shaun.
Shaun Lockyer Architects, Newstead, Queensland;
(07) 3257 7288 or lockyerarchitects.com.au. Solido
Builders, Brisbane, Queensland; solidobuilders.com.au.
MAIN BEDROOM Above and right Haiku ceiling fan, Big Ass Fans.
Curtains, Cuchi Window Coverings.

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Touches of grey, white and black lend drama and
sophistication to any interiors scheme. 4
2
3
7 8
5 6 9
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1 Cotton gauze quilt cover set, $265/double size, In Bed. 2 Aim suspension light, from $1147, Living Edge.
3 One 2 Three table lamp, $790, MCM House. 4 Camero Arctic Slate luxury vinyl, POA, Polyflor.
11
5 Søborg chair, from $1480, Cult Design. 6 Olive outdoor cushion, $49, Domayne. 7 Basic Charcoal
outdoor cushion, $49, Domayne. 8 Allia planter, from $145, Coco Republic. 9 Medium Loft pillow,
$69.95, Dentons. 10 Charlotte Arch floor mirror, $1795, Coco Republic. 11 Arflex ‘Bel Air’ sofa by
Claesson Koivisto Rune, $10,095, Space. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
The X FAC TOR
Creative thinking is at the core of this
breezy new home that beautifully balances
the raw with the luxurious.
STO RY Jackie Brygel | STY LI NG Olga Lewis
P HOTO G R A PH Y Tom Ferguson
HOUSES H G
STREET ENTRANCE The

facade is all contemporary
angles realised in hard-
wearing materials.
Timber-look aluminium
cladding from Covet. Pots,
The Balcony Garden.

H G HOUSES
KITCHEN This page and opposite

top Cabinetry in Navurban veneer
in Ravenswood, New Age Veneers.
Island and splashback finished in
Hermes Vangeli marble from Euro
Natural Stone. Archier ‘Highline’
pendant light, Rakumba.
Normann Copenhagen ‘Form’
stools, HG Furniture Solutions. Zip
tap, Winning Appliances. Small
bowl on island, Palmer & Penn.
Assorted bowls and objects on
shelves, all Rudi Rocket. PANTRY
Opposite bottom This practical
space is cleverly hidden behind the
main cooking hub. Miele
appliances, Winning Appliances.

T
he vision was simple, but one that has proved spectacularly
effective in its execution. Neatly consolidated within a
central timber pod would be the kitchen, butler’s pantry
and powder room – the true hub of a luminous new family
home in Sydney’s inner west.
For owners Nadia and Parry and their teenage children
Lara and Alex, architect Michael Bremner’s innovative
open-plan design pivoting around a curved axis made perfect sense.
“Michael came up with this concept of an X-shaped house, and we
realised it would make for such a functional home for our family – one
with different sections and the communal pod at its centre,” says Nadia.
“We came to love the idea.” As did the couple’s interior designer for the
project, Linda Habak.
“I was so excited by the idea of a central services pod being the beating
heart of the ground level, with all of the living areas connected to it,”
says Linda. “The plan was for it to function for both entertaining and
day-to-day needs, as well as have a unique form that would complement
the architecture – to be a beautiful ‘object’ in the space.”
Also clear to Linda from the outset was that Nadia, a secondary school
design and technology teacher, and Parry – a builder whose construction
company Pazcon oversaw the 18-month build – would be dream clients.
“I’ve known Nadia and Parry for a number of years because we used to
live in the same neighbourhood and our children attended the same >
H G HOUSES
DINING “I’m passionate about supporting local artisans – we have so much

creative talent in this country,” says interior designer Linda Habak. A custom
aged-brass pendant light by Melbourne designer Alex Earl casts a beautiful glow
over the Concorde dining table, which is teamed with Grace dining chairs, all
from Poliform. Marble dish, Greg Natale. Aerin vase, Palmer & Penn. Sculpture
by Tracey Lamb, Curatorial+Co. Diptych by Antonia Perricone Mrljak from
Nanda\Hobbs. Tundra Grey limestone floor tiles, Euro Natural Stone.

THIS IS THE LIFE
Nadia and Parry, who share
the home with their teenage
children Lara and Alex,
and the family cavoodle,
Charlie, have created an
eminently liveable house
that expands and contracts
as needed. “We wanted
big open areas because we
do entertain a lot, but we
also wanted more intimate
nooks for personal space,”
says Nadia. “It works really
well for everyone. It’s also
a very robust and non-
precious home that is
so easy to live in.” >
“EVERYWHERE YOU
TURN, YOU CAN
SEE NATURE AND
ALL THE ROOMS
ARE FLOODED
WITH LIGHT.”
Linda Habak, interior designer
HOUSES H G
FORMAL LIVING This image Andersen Line sofa, Minotti. Knoll ‘Womb’
chair and Eero Saarinen stool, both Dedece. Bowler side table, Hay.
Marble fireplace surround, Euro Natural Stone. Classicon ‘Bell’ tables,
Anibou. Agra rug, Armadillo. DINING Below A Contour console from
Zuster is both smart storage and elegant display space in a corner of the
dining area. Vase, Rudi Rocket. Tray and candleholder, Greg Natale.
Aerin vase, Palmer & Penn. FAMILY ROOM Opposite Avoca sofa, Cosh
Living. Guaxs vase, Conley & Co. Artwork by Kate Banazi, Curatorial+Co.
preschool,” she says. “I worked on the project from the beginning of

construction down to the final selection of furniture, objects and art.
“Both Nadia and Parry have a deep appreciation for architecture,
design and beauty, and this home was to be a reflection of their passions
and interests. It was a lovely collaboration, with a shared view of creating
something interesting but very liveable and comfortable for a family.”
Impactful it undoubtedly is. Sitting proudly atop a prime corner block
with both water and park views, the home is a contemporary showstopper.
And with its interplay of sharp lines and angles, the eye-catching facade
provides a cue to the living spaces that present within.
“We were ready to push the boundaries with the shape of the home,
and I think we definitely did that,” says Nadia. “I made a cardboard
model of the house and would stare at it for hours during the build.
To see it as an actual home is quite surreal.”
Certainly, there’s an alluring sense of sunlight and space throughout
the house. Double-height windows in the core living domain optimise the
outlook over the nearby bay. The second level, which accommodates
the bedrooms, also showcases the property’s mesmerising views.
“The aspect and vistas are critical to this house,” says Linda.
“Everywhere you turn, you can see nature and all the rooms are flooded
with light.” Off-form concrete walls, Tundra Grey limestone floors and
tactile marble and timber finishes predominate, providing a luxe base
palette that is timeless and organic. >

H G HOUSES
THE PALET TE
Dulux Porter’s Paints Porter’s Paints

Lexicon Quarter Dolce Vita Rock Salt
(throughout)
LARA’S ROOM Above Austin bed, BoConcept. Grasshopper floor lamp, Cult Design. Sculptures by
Katarina Wells, Curatorial+Co. Artwork by Barbara Kitallides. MAIN BEDROOM Left Grasshopper
table lamp, Cult Design. Harmon side table, Camerich. ALEX’S ROOM Below left Arlington bed,
BoConcept. Leo bedside table, Grazia & Co. Night Owl lamp, Cult Design. Sculpture by Humble
Matter, Curatorial+Co. Carpe Diem artwork by Brian Crippe. FAMILY BATHROOM Kit Kat mosaic
tiles, Surface Gallery. Mirror, West Elm. Halo basin set, Brodware. Code Zero wall light, Nightworks
Studios. Tundra Grey marble, Euro Natural Stone. Quantum Quartz Ultra White benchtop.
MAIN ENSUITE Opposite Freestanding bath, Stone Baths. Hermes Vangeli marble from Euro
Natural Stone. Halo tapware and Yokato shower set, both Brodware. >

THE LAYOUT
Family Dining
Ground floor Living
n
he
c
Kit
tr y
Pan
Alfresco
Pool
Laundry
Games Garage
Bed
Bed
First floor Bed
th
Ba
Bed
Bath
Study
EXTERIOR The rear of the home features graphic landscape design by Mariko Fraser to complement the building’s varying angles, curves and lines.
“We wanted big open spaces, because we do entertain a lot, but we also wanted more intimate, breakout areas,” says Nadia. “It works really well
for us all. It’s also a very robust and non-precious home that is so easy to live in.” Sandblasted Tundra Grey limestone outdoor pavers from Euro
Natural Stone. Villa Rope sofa and armchairs from Globe West.
“It’s harmonious and refined, because it’s grounded in natural

materials,” says Linda. “We worked hard to choose materials that would
sit well together, especially in the case of the limestone flooring and
the beautiful marble of the kitchen island. We wanted the spaces to
have warmth and an approachable luxury.”
Colour makes a statement through artworks and key furnishings.
“We felt the importance of balancing the dark material palette with a
delicate infusion of colour,” says Linda. “I’m also obsessed with lighting.
The home is filled with amazing custom pieces from Australian artisans
Alex Earl, Giffin Design and, of course, the brilliant Articolo Lighting.”
Sustainability was also important, with the home designed to adapt
with ease to the seasons. “The use of natural materials helps control
the temperature of the home, as do shutters and curtains,” adds Nadia.
Indeed, for Nadia and Parry, there is nothing they would do differently.
“It’s been wonderful to see the concept come to life,” says Nadia.
“We always built this as the home we would grow old in.”
Linda Habak Design, Rosebery, NSW; lindahabakdesign.com.au.
Michael Bremmer, Alexandria, NSW; (02) 9319 2051 or
michaelbremner.com.au. Pazcon, Sydney, NSW; 0410 530 475
or pazconptyltd.com.au.

HOUSES H G
THE SOURCE
Fine lines and a limited colour palette balance
the boldness of eye-catching modern design.
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2
3
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1 Moore vase, $2735, Greg Natale. 2 Pebble wall mirror, $419, Life Interiors. 3 Kas Australia ‘Zina’
throw, $119.95, Temple & Webster. 4 seeing time X artwork by Brooke Andrew, POA, Tolarno Galleries.
5 Ligne Roset ‘Felia’ floor lamp, $3150, Domo. 6 Black vessel by Simone Karras, $440, Jardan.
7 Cubo A6 notebook, $15, Greg Natale. 8 Chunky lowline bench, $590, Worn. 9 Penhaligon’s
‘Halfeti’ body and hand wash, $69, Libertine Parfumerie. 10 Gubi ‘Masculo’ lounge chair, from
$2169, Cult Design. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
D OUBL E H A PPI NE S S
Spotting an opportunity too good to miss, one creative Sydney couple

built a pair of duplexes so they could share the joy.
STORY Georgia Madden | ST YL I N G Harriet Farrah/Koskela | P HOTOGR A PHY Katherine Lu
HOUSES H G
FRONT VERANDAH Beanbag,

Koskela. Western red cedar
window/door frames. Blackbutt
decking. STREET ENTRANCE
“The two homes have identical
floor plans, but the facades are
different so as to give each one its
own distinct look and feel,” says
Julie Niass, associate of interiors
at Carter Williamson Architects.

H
aving lived in Sydney’s North Bondi for 22 years, Cathe
Stack and her husband Steve were well placed to spot a
good opportunity in the area. “One Saturday, I opened
the paper to see a freestanding house only one block
from the beach in a little one-way street – but the auction
had just happened that morning,” says Cathe. “I rang
the agent anyway and discovered it had been passed in.
We raced around to see it and a few hours later, we bought it!
“A four-storey block of flats at the rear of the property had put a lot
of people off, but Steve and I could see a solution: two L-shaped semis,
with the rear of the buildings effectively blocking the flats out.”
The timing was fortuitous. Cathe, an artist, and Steve, a construction
industry professional, had been looking for a project to pour their
creative energies into. The plan was to replace the existing California
bungalow with a pair of contemporary duplexes – one for the couple to
live in and one to sell. But when Covid set in and Steve was diagnosed
with a serious illness, they decided to stay put and turn their plan into
an investment project.
Finding the right architect to help them realise their vision was a
no-brainer. The couple had been friends with Shaun Carter, principal
of Carter Williamson Architects for years – in fact, Cathe and Shaun
had lived in a share house together in their 20s. Shaun brought his
colleague, interior architect Julie Niass, on board to round out the
creative team.
“Bondi is a beautiful part of the world but its built environment has
been anything but special for a long time. With this project, we wanted
to flip the experience and make the built environment equal to the
specialness of the place. Cathe had a similar vision,” says Shaun.
They designed two four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom L-shaped duplexes
with courtyard gardens to the front, rear and side to draw light into
each dwelling and provide space for entertaining. While the internal
layouts are identical, the facades are unique, with one home’s balcony
‘fringed’ with blades; the other featuring timber battens. “I wanted
them to be harmonious but with a point of difference,” says Cathe.
Inside, the focus was on creating generous, light-filled spaces and a
simple, neutral base that would be easy for the new owners to build
upon. “We kept the look pared-back and the number of materials to a
minimum so the owners could add their own colours and aesthetic,”
says Julie. “Timber is the main material used internally – western red
cedar for the windows and doors and Tasmanian oak for the joinery.
Combined with the brick walls and concrete flooring on the lower level,
they bring a real warmth and sense of honesty to the interiors. These
materials are also very robust so won’t need much maintenance. >
KITCHEN/DINING The generous island is divided into two sections: one features
storage underneath like regular cabinetry; the other end is cantilevered to create
an informal meals space. Benchtops in Caesarstone Snow. Joinery in Tasmanian
oak veneer. Custom pendant light over island. Twentytwentyone ‘Hotaru Buoy’
pendant light from Space (dining area). Bar stool, all vessels and Brolga dining
setting, all Koskela. Artwork in living area by Mitjili Napurrula. Polished-concrete
flooring, Able Concrete.

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AUSTRALIAN HOUSE & GARDEN

STAIRWELL To buffer the noise
between the two houses, Shaun sited
the circulation spaces and storage on the
acoustically treated party wall. KITCHEN
A pantry is tucked into the space beyond
the pocket door, the fridge is integrated
into the under-stair cabinetry. Benchtops
in Caesarstone Snow. Bar stools and all
vessels, Koskela. Hida tiles, Academy
Tiles+Surfaces. Oven and rangehood,
Smeg. Joinery by Four Seasons
Joinery (throughout). >
THE PALET TE
Dulux Antique Porter’s Paints Porter’s Paints

White USA Aranciera Arctic Bay
(throughout)
“These are no-fuss houses, but every detail has been carefully
considered,” says Julie. The ceiling height is a generous 3 metres,
ensuring every room feels spacious, and fine steel balustrades to the
stairway allow natural light from the clerestory windows above to
flow through to the ground floor.
Cathe hand-selected recycled bricks for the exterior, which were
lightly bagged to complement the restrained interior palette. She also
specified a vestibule entrance to each home. “I think a home’s entryway
is very important,” she says. “I designed these vestibules as transition
spaces – somewhere to take a moment and let stress go or sit down
and kick off your shoes before stepping inside,” she says.
Unsurprisingly, the two beautifully designed homes were swiftly
snapped up – one by a young family and the other by a professional
couple. “The new owners have been very appreciative of the quality
and thought that went into the buildings,” says Cathe. “It’s lovely
knowing that they care for them – it creates good energy. They have
also told me that people walking by comment on how much they love
the buildings too.” >
Carter Williamson Architects, Summer Hill, NSW; (02) 9799 4472
or carterwilliamson.com. SFN Constructions, Leichhardt, NSW;
(02) 9550 0911 or sfnbuild.com.au.
LIVING Quadrant sofa, scatter cushions, Brolga sling chair, ottoman, Pop
side table, Karo rug, and planter, all Koskela. Wall sculptures by Cathe Stack.
DINING Ngaboo-lang – Warlawoon Country by Rammey Ramsey & Kathy
Ramsay, Brolga dining setting and all vessels, Koskela. Twentytwentyone
‘Hotaru Buoy’ pendant light, Space. EXTERIOR Cathe had seen and loved
the look of lightly bagged brick on a nearby house and wanted to replicate that
here. “She picked the recycled bricks from the brickyard herself and the builders
did several tests to achieve just the right degree of bagging,” says Julie. Artwork
seen through window is Uwalki Watiya Tjuta by Mitjili Napurrula.

HOUSES H G
“THESE ARE
NO-FUSS HOUSES
BUT EVERY
DETAIL HAS BEEN
CAREFULLY
CONSIDERED.”
Julis Niass, interior architect
THE LAYOUT
Ground floor First floor

Entry
Bed
Bed
Laundry
Wardrobe
Bath
Bed
Kitchen
Courtyard
Bed
Bath
Dining
Living
Courtyard
H G HOUSES
MAIN ENSUITE Bertrand Balas ‘Here

Comes the Sun’ pendant light, Spence &
Lyda. Custom vanity. Benchtop in
Caesarstone Osprey. Kayoborder mosaic
tiles, Academy Tiles+Surfaces. Tapware,
Brodware. Basin, Candana. MAIN
BEDROOM Sling chair, ottoman,
bedlinen, throw and beanbag, all Koskela.
Western red cedar window/door frames.
Engineered American-oak flooring. >

“THE MATERIALS USED ARE BEAUTIFUL BUT ALSO VERY ROBUST
SO THEY WON’T NEED MUCH MAINTENANCE.” Julies Niass, interior architect
H G HOUSES
COURTYARD Generous THIS IS THE LIFE

windows make the compact Cathe has been a working
home feel bigger than it actually artist for nearly 30 years.
is. Sliding windows and doors “I’ve always been interested
are a clever way to save space as in architecture,” she says. “I
they don’t protrude into the room. think there should be a lot
Artwork by Mitjili Napurrula. more interplay between art
and built forms.” Cathe is
currently working towards a
solo exhibition at Manly Art
Gallery and Museum and
the Australian Design Centre.
“I’m also one third of Lane
Aid Collective, a fledgling
cross-disciplinary practice
that brings art, architecture
and landscape architecture
together.” View Cathe’s
work at cathestack.com.

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Choose timber, leather and cotton for easy-care
furnishings with natural good looks.
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2
3
5
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1 Bamboo/Paper pendant light, $1499, House of Orange. 2 Handwoven cotton runner in Peach/Mocha
(70x200cm), $299, House of Orange. 3 Bean bag in Nomad Green, $640, Koskela. 4 Quadrant Soft
Curved ottoman, $2135, Koskela. 5 Dona table lamp by Marta Bonilla, POA, Tigmi Trading. 6 Paradise
Found artwork by Nadia Düsselberg, $2500, Greenhouse Interiors. 7 Obvious ‘Une Verveine’ eau de
parfum, $199, Libertine Parfumerie. 8 Triangle dining table (200cm), $3810, and bench (200cm),
$2850, Hay. 9 Abaca/Teak lounge chair, $799, House of Orange. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
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LIVING/DINING Huxley dining table and

Bay dining chairs, Jardan. Branchbubble
chandelier, Giffin Design. White oak lining
boards (on ceiling), Sculptform. The joinery
is American oak. Carrara Extra hearth, Avant
Stone. Artwork by Ashleigh Holmes. Cloud
Bubble vase (grey), Marmoset Found.
Kyokusen vase (black), Makers’ Mrkt.
Muuto ‘Ridge’ vase, Top3 by Design.

CL OSE & PER SONA L
Securing a sublime coastal site on Sydney’s Northern Beaches allowed
one lucky couple to build a weekender just 30 minutes from home.
STO RY Chris Pearson | P HOTO GR A P H Y Tom Ferguson
H G HOUSES
LIVING This page and opposite Escea ‘DS Series’ fireplace, Stoke. Grigio San
Marco marble flooring, Euro Marble. Delta Light Spy downlights and Link
Lights, all Inlite. River weave rug, Armadillo. Charlie sofa, Fanuli. Herman
Miller ‘Crosshatch’ armchairs, Living Edge. Moroso ‘Phoenix’ coffee tables,
by Patricia Urquiola, Hub Furniture. Tonks stools, MCM House. Chairs on
balcony, Robert Plumb.
“SINCE IT’S A
WEEKENDER, IT
WAS IMPORTANT
TO US THAT THE
HOME BE LOW-
MAINTENANCE.”
Linda, homeowner
W
ith an iconic picture-postcard beach, to squeeze into an elongated site little more than one room wide,
iridescent aqua waters and a bush-clad which meant hugging the boundary on the unshared side.
headland lavishly laid out before this The brief was to provide holiday comforts for a family with
weekender on Sydney’s Northern four young adults who come and go, says Linda, hence the need
Beaches, it’s little wonder its owners for a third bedroom. But, just as importantly, it had to capture
wanted their getaway to wallow in that that gun-barrel view from as many rooms as possible.
prized panorama. ”Perched directly over the beach and enjoying a northern aspect,
But, when Linda and Peter bought the property in 2017, the it is the most magnificent site,” says Michael. “Linda and Peter
jaw-dropping view was wasted on a less-than-spectacular ageing wanted to capitalise on that view in a contemporary way. A home
semi, which was tired and too small with just two bedrooms. that made them feel like they were on holiday without leaving the
“But we loved the area,” says Linda. “Our three boys and one city, with flexible rooms that could adapt as their children come
daughter [now aged 17 to 25] all adore surfing, so we wanted a and go. It also had to be simple with quality materials.”
beach retreat that we could come to regularly and close to the “We wanted a hotel look, but also a homely feeling – a modern
city, otherwise our kids would never come and see us!” It’s just take on the beach house aesthetic. Since it’s a weekender, it was
30 minutes’ drive from their family home on the Lower North important that the home be low-maintenance, without decks
Shore. “This way, we can come every weekend.” that needed constant refinishing,” adds Linda.
In 2018, they hired architect Michael Cumming to design a Hamstrung by strict height controls, the only way was down if
suitable replacement, right down to the furnishings. The old they wanted to create more room, so the site was excavated three
cottage was razed in preparation for the new residence, but the metres for a lower-ground level. Meanwhile, to keep the focus on
site presented major constraints. As the old house was the mate the view, Michael used “minimal detailing right from the front
of a semi next door, the newcomer’s architectural language had gate”, including walls of glass, fine steel on the central staircase
to “match the form on the other side of the wall”, says Michael, balustrade and thin mullions on the aluminium windows so you
including referencing the A-frame pitched roofline. It also had can see right through the house from every room. >

KITCHEN Mater stools, Cult Design. Super White Dolomite benchtop, Avant Stone. American oak joinery. Chant
Hardware ‘Bella’ handles, Style Finish. Vola KV1 mixer tap, Candana. Wolf cooktop, available from Winning
Appliances. Mair vase, Country Road. DINING Huxley dining table and Bay dining chairs, Jardan. Branchbubble
chandelier, Giffin Design. White Oak lining boards, Sculptform. Halcyon curtains, Simple Studio. Stair treads are
American oak. HALLWAY Grigio San Marco marble flooring, Euro Marble. Artwork by Colin Pennock, Arthouse Gallery.
“WE DIDN’T WANT

ANY FEATURES OR
FINISHES TO BE
LOUDER THAN
THE VIEW.”
Michael Cumming, architect
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In the main living room, the windows on the eastern side

slide all the way back 6 metres, while doors at the front slide
5 metres to make the room, in effect, a balcony on the beach
with both north and eastern aspects. “The headland appears
directly across from the room,” says Michael. But “opening up
a glass box” posed two challenges: ensuring privacy and light
control. The solution? Adjustable timber screens on the eastern
side of the living areas, which exclude the eyes of the neighbours
and harsh sunlight.
Referencing the original semi and its neighbour, the main
bedroom on the upper level has a pitched gable roof, with dormer
windows punched out of it. Michael brought the walls only
three-quarters of the way up because he did not want “to lose
the geometry of the ceiling”, installing glazing to the roofline
to maintain a sense of openness.
There is complete synergy between the architecture and
interiors. “I’m a firm believer that the two should interrelate,”
says Michael. “The design here is restrained, with a limited
material palette used consistently throughout, softened by the
furnishings and the artworks for added interest. We didn’t want
any of the features or finishes to be louder than the view.”
Two of those materials are oak – seen on the built-in joinery,
select furnishings and on the ceiling of the main living area – >

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THIS IS THE LIFE

Owners Linda and Peter
visit every weekend and
tend to reside here for most
of the summer. “It’s easy for
the family to get to for
Sunday lunch and a surf,
paddleboard or snorkel,”
says Linda. They split their
time equally between the
ground floor and lower
level. “We entertain a bit
and the downstairs living
room is ideal for that,” says
Linda. “We tend to have
lunch outside because it’s
shaded and perched right
above the water.”

LOWER-GROUND LIVING Valley modular sofa and Otis coffee table, Jardan. Maquette #27 sculpture by
Natalie Rosin, Onishi Vessel and Asymmetry Vessel sculptures by Kerryn Levy, all Curatorial+Co. Muuto ‘Kink’
vase, Top3 by Design. Berber rug, Behruz Studio. American oak flooring. Volley outdoor furniture, Tait. >
THE PALET TE
Dulux Porter’s Paints Porter’s Paints

Lexicon Half Bayleaf Fired Earth
(throughout)
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MAIN BEDROOM This page and opposite bottom Tuck bedside tables,
Jardan. Bedding, In Bed. On a Slow Walk artwork by Nicola Moss,
Arthouse Gallery. Luca round cushion, Eadie Lifestyle. Cisco & The
Sun ‘Dode’ cups, Luumo Design. Rug, Cadrys. LOWER-GROUND
FLOOR BEDROOM Opposite top Sheers on the windows provide a
breezy lightness to the interiors. The joinery is American-oak veneer.
Cedar Stripe sheets and Cedar quilt cover, Cultiver.

and marble (“sand-blasted and not too polished for a softer look”)
in a blue tone that references the grey-aqua and light blue colours
of the bay. “The same timber is used throughout the home,
including on the doors and door frames,” says Michael. The soft
furnishings – sheer curtains that ripple in the breeze and linen
upholstery on the sofas – balance the hard surfaces beautifully.
The two living rooms, one on the lower-ground level, the other
on the ground floor, have distinctly different personalities. “The
ground floor living area is sophisticated and classic, with cross-
hatch armchairs and a sumptuous white sofa. The downstairs space
is more playful, with the curved sofa and the bold artwork on the
wall,” says Michael. Meeting the ‘relaxed beach aesthetic’ part of
the brief, he opted for V-groove detailing on the joinery and
chimneybreast – a nod to the tongue-and-groove panelling in more
traditional coastal homes.
Ingeniously, Michael has ensured that ocean views, and
consequently the beachy vibe, flow through just about every room,
so much so that they’re omnipresent day and night. And both
Linda and Peter are captivated. “We love sitting in the living area,
looking at the surfers out at the bower, which is straight beyond
the windows,” says Linda. “It’s quite mesmerising.” >
Michael Cumming Architect, Sydney, NSW; 0412 958 515
or michaelcummingarchitect.com.au.
LOWER-LEVEL BATHROOM Slatted window
coverings allow the owners to see out while also
preserving their privacy. City Stik mixer and
showerhead, Brodware. O.novo under-counter
basin, Villeroy & Boch. Carrara Extra Slab
benchtop, Avant Stone. American-oak joinery.
Heritage bath brush by Andrée Jardin and
Linge Particulier towel, both Oliver Thom.
LANDING Like origami, Michael has played
with the ceilings to great sculptural effect.
THE LAYOUT
Carport Carport
Lower ground
Entry
Bed
Bed
Store
Bath
Study
Laundry
Kitchen Bath
Bath
Bath
Bed Dining
Living Bed
Living
First floor
Ground floor
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THE SOURCE
For a twist on the traditional beach house vibe, opt for
sandy-toned timbers and accents in deep water hues.
4 5
3
2
6
7
1 Wild Geese sculpture by Kerryn Levy, $4200, Curatorial+Co. 2 Seasonal flowers, from $100, 9
Bess Paddington. 3 Flocca linen hand towels, $72 each, Hale Mercantile Co. 4 Vipp485 ‘Cabin’
bar stool, $2530, Cult Design. 5 Coral Tip Shear Loop rug in Deep Blue/White Core (200x300cm),
$3900, Designer Rugs. 6 Edge coffee table, $2020, Living Edge. 7 Hunter Lab hand & body wash,
$38, Libertine Parfumerie. 8 Compagnie de Provence ‘Karité’ body balm, $44.95, Libertine Parfumerie.
9 Lemmy modular sofa, $14,568, Jardan. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #

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TERRACE An extension to the main living space, visitors
can step out to enjoy the bayside surrounds. Bertoia
‘Diamond’ chairs, Dedece. Element firepit, Tait.
Quartzite cobblestone paving, Amber Tiles.
ENTRY Opposite Del Rio lamp, Lucy Montgomery.
Vedere sculpture with plinth, Greg Natale. Anita
Le Grelle for Serax vase, Becker Minty. Chambered
Chimera Form with Inclusion 1 sculpture by
Asahi So, Saint Cloche. Girl with Green
Parrot painting by Annabelle Gfeller.

OPE N HE A RT
With interiors inspired by the tones of the beautiful natural backdrop,

this Sydney family home epitomises everyday elegance.
STO RY Jackie Brygel | ST Y LI N G Jack Milenkovic/Atelier Lab | P HOTOGRA PH Y Dave Wheeler
P
erched high above glistening Diamond Bay in Sydney’s
east, one family’s new hideaway commands attention.
Poised to captivate all who step inside, the home serves
up its natural setting as a living artwork.
As the sun goes down, there’s much to charm residents
and guests within the walls, too, making the house a
true sanctuary for owners Brooke and Bram Page.
When the parents of four bought the property in 2014, the
700-square-metre site was home to a nondescript 1920s cottage.
“We lived in the original home for a few years, and we’re very glad
we did as it gave us a really good sense of where the light comes
in at various times of the day, as well as in different seasons,” says
Bram, managing director of Bramford Property. “I think
that was a massive advantage when it came to designing a new
residence on the block.”
While the decision was made to demolish the ageing bungalow,
its brick foundations remained intact. “Our new home sits on the
same footings as the original house,” says Bram. “We decided to
retain those, as well as the existing garage.”
Having engaged Jeff Sofair of Sofair Design and Brad Chapman
of BIC Construction, the couple enlisted long-time friend, interior
LIVING Massproductions ‘Crown’ armchair (left) and Offset coffee table by Philippe Malouin for Resident, both
HG Furniture Solutions. Miniforms ‘Soda’ glass side table (left), James Richardson Furniture. Serax ceramic side
table (right), Ondene. Amura Isola armchair, Spence & Lyda. Poppies print by Hugh Stewart. Painting by Luciana
Smith, Saint Cloche. Rug, Armadillo. Acrylic bowl, Alexandra Von Furstenberg. Cushions, Lucy Montgomery.
White vase, Conley & Co. Tacchini ‘Pi-Dou’ vase, Stylecraft.
HOUSES H G
designer Bianca Fraser of The Unlisted Collective, to work her

magic on the finer points of the design as well as the finishes.
“I helped refine the details, working through the planning of
the spaces to ensure Brooke and Bram’s brief was met on how
they wanted to live in the home as a family,” says Bianca.
“Connection was important, as was the flow of the layout. We
wanted the home to feel luxurious but in a way that was family-
friendly and not precious.”
From the outset, Bianca took a highly customised approach.
Over an 18-month period, a tantalising vision came to life, with
the family moving into their new home in December 2019.
Arranged over three levels, the lower floor houses two bedrooms,
a cellar, laundry and family room. The entry level showcases the
core living and entertaining spaces, while the upper level contains
the main bedroom suite, a study and two additional bedrooms.
A luxe and highly textural palette in the light-bathed home
forges a strong link to the outdoors. “Our inspiration came from
lots of places,” says Bianca. “The earthy tones of the surrounding
landscape, for example, led us to look at organic materials that
patinate over time. I was also inspired by the location and wanted
the home to feel like a cocoon – to be warm and inviting.” >

KITCHEN This page and opposite bottom
Joinery in Maison Oak veneer, Polytec.
Island in Toledo marble, Worldstone.
Aged-brass benchtop, splashback and
sink. Rosendahl ‘2Lips’ vase, Great
Dane. Visu stool, Living Edge. Bowl,
Greg Natale. Icon mixer, Astra Walker.
Cooktop, Bosch. Other appliances,
Smeg. Wall light, Lighting Collective.
White Smoked flooring, Woodcut.
DINING Opposite top left Vilda 3
dining chair, Great Dane. Painting by
Annabelle Gfeller. BAR Opposite top
right Toledo marble splashback. A Warm
Embrace sculpture by Tracey Lamb,
Curatorial+Co. Venus Shell sculpture by
Elise Cameron-Smith and Study of Touch
sculpture by Tatsiana Shevarenkova,
Saint Cloche. Bowl, Greg Natale.
Antique vase, Becker Minty. Vase,
Conley & Co.

HOUSES H G
At the epicentre of the home, a shapely island bench clad in Toledo

marble creates an undisputed focal point. “The Toledo marble is the
hero in the house, and is paired with aged brass for the kitchen back
bench and splashback, tying in the warm tones found in the white-
smoked European oak flooring and the oak-veneer joinery,” says
Bianca. “The style of the interiors is quite unique. It was refreshing
to have an opportunity to experiment with organic forms and textured
marble, which comes out in the shape created for the island bench.
Using sheets of brass for the wall-side bench and splashback instead
of stone allows seamless cut-outs for the sink and tapware. It looks
smart and is a nice point of difference.”
Throughout the home, khaki accents unify the zones while referencing
the verdant surrounds. “The green tones are reflected through the
furniture selection and the colouring in the marble,” says Bianca. >
H G HOUSES
“The soft palette includes white textured walls. Combined with plush
furnishings, it allows for a welcoming and sculptural space.”
For Bianca, the project proved a particularly memorable one. “The
entire process from concept to construction was an enjoyable journey
and it’s always so rewarding seeing people live in the spaces we have
created,” she says.
As for Brooke and Bram, the couple are so thrilled with the result
that their beloved family home may well be their forever home. “I do
think it is,” says Brooke with a smile. “There’s not much that could
get us moving from here.” >
The Unlisted Collective, Paddington, NSW; (02) 9699 8152 or
theunlistedcollective.com. Sofair Design, Bondi Junction, NSW;
0400 110 868 or sofairdesign.com.au. BIC Construction, Randwick,
NSW; (02) 8378 9122 or bicconstruction.com.au.

MAIN BEDROOM Le Klint Arc table lamp, Great Dane. Serax side table and Society Limonta throw, Ondene.
Bedlinen, In Bed. MAIN ENSUITE Opposite, top left and bottom Vanity in Arabescato marble from Worldstone.
Basin, Studio Bagno. Basin mixer, shower and shower tapware, Astra Walker. Carrara White wall tiles,
ColorTile. White Lantern terrazzo floor tiles, Teranova. Missoni hand towel, Spence & Lyda. Sculpture by
Katarina Wells, Curatorial+Co. Custom mirrored cabinet. DRESSING ROOM Opposite, top right Joinery in
Polytec Maroso Milan with Toledo marble benchtop. &Tradition vase, Cult Design. Vessel, Becker Minty.
THE PALET TE
Dulux Toledo marble

Dulux Tranquil Retreat (kitchen island,
Lexicon Half (walls, bar, dressing
(ceiling, trims) throughout) room)
THE LAYOUT
THIS IS THE LIFE
While Bianca was working Second floor
on the interiors, homeowner
Bath
Bed
Brooke took great joy in Bed
reinvigorating the garden. Bed
Bath Study
A florist by trade, she
created a layered haven
sprinkled with fragrant First floor
gardenia, jasmine and
frangipani. “It’s not an Kitchen
enormous garden, but it’s Pool Living
green all around,” says Bram.
Dining
“We also have a firepit on Family
the terrace, so in winter we
can go out and enjoy the
view. It makes the entire Ground floor
house feel liveable and Bed
lovely, with stacking doors Retreat
opening it up to the garden.” Bed
Bath
Entry
CABANA This outdoor oasis includes

a built-in timber daybed for poolside
lounging. Dox 100 Down Up wall lights,
Delta Light. Simpatico cushions, Eadie
Lifestyle. Hurricane lantern, Conley & Co.
Quartzite cobble pool coping, Amber Tiles.

HOUSES H G
THE SOURCE
Take cues from the palette of a favourite artwork
to create a cohesive look for your interiors. 5
4
2
3
6 8
7
9 10
1 Nereide wall mirror, POA, Tigmi Trading. 2 When Life Gives You Lemons artwork by Diana Miller,
$6200 (framed), Curatorial+Co. 3 Tamegroute Henna bowl, $75, Tigmi Trading. 4 Halston
console, $1995, Sarah Ellison. 5 Shot Silk textured polyester blind fabric in Pannacotta, Wynstan.
6 Glove Up armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Molteni&C, POA, Hub Furniture. 7 Stripes linen
cushions with fringe, $285 each, Lucy Montgomery. 8 LRNCE ‘Fatsani’ vase, $585, Tigmi Trading.
9 Boite D’Alumiettes extra-long matches, $10/box of 45, Maison Balzac. 10 Flute coffee table
11
by Roberto Barbieri, POA, Poliform. 11 Australian House & Garden fringed linen napkins in Eucalyptus,
$49.95/set of 4, Myer. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
BR E A T H O F F R E S H E Y R E
Designed with connection to the landscape top of mind, this home on

South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is the ultimate safe harbour.
STO RY Gretel Sneath | ST Y LI N G Melissa Slade | P HOTO GR A PH Y Geraldine Giddings
HOUSES H G
FACADE James Hardie Axon cladding

painted Colorbond Monument.
Metallix bricks in Bronze, Austral Bricks.
DINING Low-profile furniture maximises
the ocean view. Benjamin Ripple dining
table, Globe West. Tangerine chairs,
Resident. Ripple glasses, Asser+Co.
Vase, Country Road. Ceramic plate by
Andrei Davidoff, Jardan. Precinct Oak
engineered-timber flooring in Mandalay,
Carpet Court (throughout).

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KITCHEN Homeowner Emily Rowe
with her children Georgie and Hugh.
Joinery by JP Cabinets painted Dulux
Vivid White (lower cabinets and
island) and Resene Half Foggy Grey
(overhead cupboards and pantry
door). Caesarstone benchtop in Snow.
Splashback in Savior limestone from
CDK Stone. Phoenix ‘Vivid Slimline
Squareline’ sink mixer and Franke
‘Bow’ sink, Reece. Appliances, Smeg.
Lighting by Lights Lights Lights. Major
Stool bar stools, Agostino & Brown.
Popper light, Laal.
S
ometimes, it pays to sit tight and keep saving. When influenced the design process. “We wanted to capture the beauty
a budget blowout forced Port Lincoln residents of the coast while turning our back to the wind,” says Hamish.
Emily Rowe and Tobias Craig to put their house A long corridor runs from the entrance to the living room,
plans on hold, a fresh opportunity came along that where a wall of glass frames the incredible bay vista. The absence
was oceans apart from their original vision. of a balcony may seem unusual for the location, but it makes
Swapping their corner block for an absolute perfect sense to seasoned seafarers. “We know how wild it can
waterfront site in a less populated part of town, they get here, and we didn’t want a balustrade or bifolds interrupting
enlisted Adelaide architect Hamish Price to design a two-level the view – or rattling,” Emily explains. “Without a balcony, you
property capturing some of the most spectacular views in South feel like you’re actually sitting on the water.”
Australia. “It’s such a dynamic landscape,” says Hamish. “You Interior designer Melissa Slade worked with the couple to
can’t get much closer to the water and the property itself is on select low-profile furniture that would further direct the gaze
a hillside with a 5-metre drop. Architects love that complexity out to sea. “Emily completely trusted me, but was also very
and challenge.” decisive; if I presented her with options, she was quick to
The owners have a deep connection with the ocean. Tobias is eliminate ones she didn’t like, which was really helpful, as I
a professional fisherman, catching rock lobster and abalone in think we looked at every single dining chair in the southern
the chilly waters off the Eyre Peninsula; Emily’s extended family hemisphere!” Melissa says.
is also heavily involved in the industry. Their days are dictated The utility spaces branch off the central corridor, with all
by the weather, and the moody maritime climate strongly bedrooms but the guest suite situated downstairs, creating a >
THIS IS THE LIFE
Picturesque Boston Bay
is more than three times
the size of Sydney Harbour,
but there are more fishing
trawlers than pleasure
cruisers sailing through
this working port. Seabirds,
fur seals, dolphins, and
even the occasional whale
all add to the delight of
waterfront living. “We didn’t
fully appreciate until we
moved in just how much
the building would make
us feel like we’re completely
enveloped by the sea,” says
Emily. “We just love it.”
POOL AREA Georgie and Hugh test the waters of the pool, which
is heated for year-round enjoyment. At night, the illuminated pool
becomes a focal point when it’s too dark to see the ocean. Bluestone
pavers, Stone Central. Milli Inox outdoor shower, Reece. LIVING Felix
sofa, Globe West. Sherpa rug in Pumice, Armadillo. OUTDOOR
DINING Livorno dining table, Globe West. Kett ‘Wye’ chairs, Cosh Living.
HOUSES H G
private family sanctuary that soaks up more coastal views. Natural

materials, including oak, wool and stone, add warmth and texture
to the restrained colour palette. “There’s a tendency to think of
seaside properties as needing artwork and pops of colour, but
why would you compete with the colours outside?” says Melissa.
Outside, the facade features a combination of concrete-look
cladding, brick and linear board, a palette selected to tie in with
the boulders along the shoreline where fur seals bask. “When
you have such large expanses to work with, you can play with
light and texture as well as scale,” says Hamish.
The metallic bricks have become one of Tobias and Emily’s
favourite features, the silvery sheen a nod to the shimmer on
the water created by schools of fish. The heated pool wins the
children’s vote, and Georgie, seven, and Hugh, four, are always
within sight thanks to the clever arrangement of the open-plan
kitchen, dining and living areas around the protected courtyard.
In the kitchen, a limestone splashback adds a touch of
understated luxury; a pivot door neatly conceals a compact
butler’s pantry. Emily and Tobias wanted a homework/office
nook within the kitchen, but since there was sufficient space,
Melissa suggested dividing the room in half to create an >

H G HOUSES
MAIN BEDROOM This page and opposite top right Kelly armchair and Stonewash cotton bedlinen,
Jardan. Bedcover, In Bed. Curtains in James Dunlop Textiles ‘Laconia Air’ linen. Altair wall light,
Lights Lights Lights. EasyGroove wall cladding, Easycraft. Artwork by Emma Fuss. Sirocco wool
carpet in Balsam, Carpet Court. MAIN BATHROOM Mod Finger wall tiles in White and Everstone
wall/floor tiles in Concrete, Beaumont Tiles. Vivid Slimline tapware and Radii Round Plate towel rail,
Phoenix Tapware. Juno towel, Jardan. Bjorn mirror, Life Interiors. Omvivo ‘Neo’ basin, Reece. >
THE PALET TE
Resene Half Resene Quarter Colorbond

Foggy Grey Sea Fog Monument
(kitchen joinery) (interior walls, (exterior
throughout) cladding)

THE LAYOUT
Ground floor First floor
Bed Bed
Living Bed
Dining
Bath
Bath
Study
Kitchen
Pantry
Pool
Family
Laundry
Bed
Bath Entry
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Metalllix bricks, Austral Bricks. Bluestone enclosed workspace. “Melissa helped us see that that arrangement
pavers, Stone Central. Livorno side would suit us better in the long term,” says Emily.
table, Globe West. Kett ‘Wye’ chairs,
Cosh Living. BELOW LEFT The north- The overall aesthetic is quite calm, but there are a few decorative
facing block has 17 metres of ocean surprises to discover. In the guest powder room, for example, a
frontage – this view of Boston Bay is blown-glass pendant light and textured net-patterned tiles
from the front yard. BELOW RIGHT The provide a subtle nod to the family’s fishing industry links.
outlook from the living room is one of
the most spectacular. “Port Lincoln is The project was quite the journey for this young family – almost
on a peninsula but it’s also hilly, and six years from buying the land to moving in. But that’s just part
while there are so many homes with a of its story now. “I’m glad that we thought about it for a while,”
view, this has a different feel – if it was says Emily. “This house was definitely worth the wait.”
just ocean, I don’t think it would be as Hamish Price Architects, Colonel Light Gardens, SA;
interesting,” says Emily.
hamishpricearchitects.com.au. Melissa Slade Interior Studio,
Port Lincoln, SA; melissaslade.com.au.

1
THE SOURCE
When the landscape is the hero, turn to calm,
quiet pieces that won’t steal the limelight.
3 5
2
7 8
9
10
1 Luna outdoor chair, from $1300, King. 2 Anchorage dining table, from $2495, Coco Republic.
3 Pure Linen towel bundle (includes 2 bath towels, 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth and 1 bath mat), $245,
Cultiver. 4 White shell plate, $49, In the Round House. 5 Toldbod 170 pendant lights by Louis Poulsen,
$600 each, Cult Design. 6 Bjorn Arch wall mirror, $343, Life Interiors. 7 Sierra stackable outdoor
dining chair, from $655 each, Coco Republic. 8 Scalloped edge placemat and napkin set, $179.95/set
of 4, In the Round House. 9 Caroma ‘Liano II’ bath/basin mixer, $319, Harvey Norman. 10 Potted
fiddle-leaf fig, $350, Captain Monstera. For Where to Buy, see page 192. #
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This coastal garden by Jane Jones
Landscapes is a celebration of
forms, textures, and colours.
Here, Italian pencil pines give
structure and height, while
ornamental grasses like
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl
Foerster’ bring movement to the
design. The design is anchored
by clipped spheres of Westringia
and Euonymus, arranged into
Photograph by Simon Griffiths.
informal groups.
P L A N T- F O C U S E D S PA C E S T H A T I N V I T E A N D D E L I G H T
H G GARDENS
A series of whimsical cloud-pruned olive trees line the front

of the home, creating a sense of wonder and intrigue. They
are underplanted with informal clusters of clipped Westringia
and Viburnum tinus and ‘mulched’ with creeping rosemary.
OPPOSITE Tea trees also received the same cloud-prune
treatment, revealing their twisted trunks and gnarled limbs.
In the foreground, Furcraea bedinghausii punctuate and
add a bit of drama to the mixed perennial bed.

S I LV E R L I N I N G S
A bold move by landscape architect Jane Jones sets the tone for this
garden, which delivers spectacular surroundings for its new owners.
STORY Tammy Huynh | P HOTO G R AP HY Simon Griffiths & William Salter
W
hen the owners bought this coastal home at branches regenerating and sprouting clumps of foliage. The
Portsea, on the southern tip of Victoria’s owners were completely mortified at their hacked appearance,
Mornington Peninsula, they knew it was going but the ruthless (and much needed) pruning proved a silver lining.
to be a challenge. The vast property – more than Instead of removing the trees, Jane transformed them into living
5000 square metres – was dotted with olive sculptures, carefully working her magic to craft them into cloud-
trees, tea trees and agapanthus. And a lot of weeds. “It was dull pruned specimens. They are underplanted with informal groupings
and uninspiring,” says the owner. But that wasn’t the main of tightly clipped spheres of coastal rosemary (Westringia fruticosa)
concern. The site overlooks Bass Strait, so much of the landscape and Viburnum tinus, creating rhythm and repetition with
is battered by coastal conditions and salt-laden winds. The garden shapes and textures. Creeping rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
was in dire need of structure and definition, but the owners hugs the ground below and trails over the stone-clad retaining
knew it was not a job for an amateur. wall, softening the formality and certainty of the garden bed.
They turned to landscape architect Jane Jones, after hearing The tea trees at the front of the property were honoured
much about her unique design style. The brief called for a with the same cloud-prune treatment as the olives. Gnarled
beautiful, restful garden that would sit harmoniously within and twisted trunks now revealed, their wondrous sculptural
the natural environment, unfazed by the elements. qualities made them ideal focal points.
Jane vividly recalls her initial visit to the property – all the olive Jane was interested in using a variety of plants that added
trees at the front of the home were brutally lopped, with some visual intrigue while respecting the surrounding landscape. >
To enhance the connection between the garden and home, Jane narrowed the driveway and installed a white arbour. Silver mountain gums were
planted on one side as a focal point but also provide privacy from the street. OPPOSITE TOP LEFT A sea of Euphorbia rigida is punctuated by
Furcraea bedinghausii. OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT Cloud-pruning transforms these regular olive trees into living sculptures. This theme is carried
through the garden with the repetition of clipped spheres. OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT Echium candicans was planted as a windbreak down the
edge of the property. OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT Mounds of agapanthus were retained in the rear garden for their hardy and simplistic nature.
GARDENS H G
Feature plants
_______
GROUNDCOVERS
Creeping rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae)
SHRUBS & PERENNIALS
Coastal rosemary (Westringia fruticosa)
Viburnum tinus
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
White correa (Correa alba)
Furcraea bedinghausii
Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans)
Euphorbia rigida
Pink statice (Limonium peregrinum)
Sedum ‘Matrona’ and S. ‘Iceberg’
TREES
Eucalyptus pulverulenta ‘Baby Blue’
Italian pencil pine
(Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’)
Olive trees
Tea trees

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The result is a plant palette full of complexity and depth using

a skilful mix of tough native and exotic specimens. Silver
mountain gums (Eucalyptus ‘Baby Blue’) and Italian pencil pines
(Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’) offer height and form the
bones of the design, allowing Jane to layer and introduce colour
and movement with Sedum ‘Iceberg’, S. ‘Matrona’, Euphorbia
rigida, and Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’. The
softness is punctuated by the architectural forms of Furcraea
bedinghausii and clipped spheres of Westringia and Euonymus.
The contrasting textures and foliage of varying plant
combinations ensures there’s interest at every level.
One section of the front garden is mass-planted with pink
statice (Limonium peregrinum). “It is the greatest performer in
the garden,” says the owner. The small, crepe-papery flowers in
vibrant shades of pink bloom for months on end, offering seasonal
pops of colour. “They can be difficult to source, but well worth
the effort as they’re hardy and tolerant of harsh conditions and
coastal extremes,” says Jane. Down one edge of the property,
Jane planted a series of Echium candicans – also a tough candidate
– as a windbreak. Its magnificent blue flower spikes bloom in
spring, adding to the seasonal symphony of colour and interest.
At the back of the property, the aim was to “keep it minimal”
in celebration of the borrowed landscape. Wide steps were carved
into the Sir Walter Buffalo lawn to encourage and ease the
journey into the lower gardens. In the surrounding beds, >
ABOVE LEFT A sea of Sedum ‘Iceberg’ and S. ‘Metrona’ winds through

the multilayered garden of clipped spheres, wispy ornamental grasses,
and stately Italian pencil pines. LEFT The blue hue of Euphorbia rigida
contrasts beautifully with Furcraea bedinghausii. BELOW Broad, shallow
steps carved into the lawn make for a gentle exploratory experience of
the rear gardens. OPPOSITE Circular garden beds are lined with steel
edges, helping to define pathways through the landscape. They help
make mowing the Sir Walter Buffalo lawn easier too.
H G GARDENS
The garden was designed to relate to its surroundings, but

not to necessarily blend into the native bushland.
tea trees were cloud-pruned and underplanted with a sea of
Pelargonium tomentosum and Dymondia margaretae. Clipped
spheres of Correa alba intermingle with the groundcovers and
add a bit of drama.
Lawn was installed around the tennis court and the tea trees
were trimmed and tidied. When it came to defining the area,
Jane steered away from boxing it in. “It wouldn’t be natural to
place a rectangle in another rectangle,” says the owner. Instead,
flowing ribbons of steel edging demarcate the garden beds
from the lawn, enhancing their presence while highlighting the
court. “The edging follows the canopy and lean of the trees,
making the flow natural and effortless,” says Jane.
The landscape has transformed into a garden where the owners
spend a lot of time pottering, sitting, and walking through.
Despite the elements, it’s “visually pleasing, restful and calming”
and much more than they ever could have imagined. #
Jane Jones Landscapes, Glen Iris, Victoria; jjl.com.au.
A generous border of Sir Walter Buffalo lawn

helps soften the edges of the tennis court, bringing
it into the landscape. The lawn is surrounded by
existing tea trees and beds edged with steel that
follow the natural contours of the canopy.

T IC K L E D PI N K
By celebrating the sandstone backdrop and planting for seasonal

uplifts, landscape architect Sophie Greive has transformed this
inner-city space into a welcome retreat.
STO RY Tammy Huynh | P H OTOG RA P HY Anson Smart
GARDENS H G
There are points of interest at every

level of this inner-city garden.
OPPOSITE A splash of pink provides
a warm welcome to this refreshed
terrace. The colour extends to the
rear garden and is repeated
throughout the home, creating
pleasing flow from one
space to the next.

H G GARDENS
B efore it was refurbished, this rear garden in inner-city Sydney was

heavily paved and dotted with sad-looking shrubs, which made it
feel dull and uninviting. The space was also overshadowed by a
large sandstone outcrop with a brick wall on top – a further dampener
on the outdoor experience.
The brief to landscape architect Sophie Greive of Think Outside
Gardens was to turn this 70-square-metre site into a colourful and lively
space where young children could play. It had to include outdoor
entertaining areas and room for a pizza oven and barbecue/smoker.
“It was also important for the garden to look vibrant and appealing
year-round,” says Sophie. “The rear of the house features generous glass
doors and windows, so the landscaping would form the primary views
inside the house too.”
Sophie’s solution was to update the paving, introduce dedicated
zones, and bring the garden to life with a symphony of colour, shapes,
and textures. The hero of the garden, however, is the soft-pink feature
wall, painted Porter’s Paints English Rose. “The owners were completely
on board with the use of colour in the garden,” says Sophie. “We chose
the soft pink as it is used for the front door and also features inside the
house.” This carefully considered touch reinforces the relationship
between the interior and exterior, making the two feel like one. >

“Soft pink, purple and silver accents in the planting palette
are used confidently to create interest and depth without
overpowering the space.” Sophie Greive, landscape architect
ABOVE An existing brick wall was rendered and painted

Porter’s Paints English Rose to match the front door and
accents inside the home. THIS IMAGE The outdoor
kitchen, complete with pizza oven and egg barbecue is
positioned to the side of the garden, allowing plenty of
open space for kids to play and adults to entertain.
OPPOSITE A once overbearing sandstone outcrop has
been transformed into a feature backdrop for the garden.
H G GARDENS
The sense of unity is echoed in the use of large-format grey tiles, which
extend from the inside of the house to the outdoor cooking areas and
continue to “spill around the corner of the house” to the dining and
entertaining area. An effortless way to encourage continuous flow for
indoor-outdoor living.
Planted alongside the feature wall is a trio of Cercis canadensis ‘Forest
Pansy’. The gorgeous burgundy foliage highlights the pastel pink wall,
providing a “blast of colour and richness”. The silvery tones of the
underplanted Persian shield (Strobilanthes gossypinus); nearby, Kalanchoe
‘Silver Spoons’ offer texture and contrast as well as interest throughout
the seasons – especially welcome when the Forest Pansy branches
are bare in winter. The rich red-pink tones are picked up again in the
sprawling bougainvillea, featured in a pot along the side the house. “In
time, the bougainvillea will grow up and festoon the side wall of the
home, adding more drama to the burgeoning pink-red palette,” she says.
To balance the strong colours, Sophie chose an assortment of
interestingly textured and shaped green foliage plants for the remainder
of the garden. Kidney weed (Dichondra repens) dances around the
bluestone stepping stones, New Zealand rock lily (Arthropodium
cirratum) softens a white-flowering crepe myrtle, and cast iron plant
(Aspidistra elator) lines the rear sandstone boundary. “The New Zealand
rock lily, Japanese anemone, crepe myrtle, and hydrangea are all white-
flowering and put on seasonal displays, so there is always something on
show and pretty to look at from inside the house,” says Sophie. The lawn
is synthetic – a purely practical choice since the rocky outcrop shades the
area for most of the day. It’s bordered by hardy, shade-loving aspidistra
and Japanese aralia (Fatsia japonica).
Instead of shying away from the sandstone outcrop, Sophie chose
to incorporate it into the landscape. “Rather than try to hide it, we
installed garden uplights and relaxed the junction between the outcrop
and brick wall with bird’s nest ferns and dichondra,” she says. The
dichondra will eventually cascade over the rocky face, further softening its
harsh lines. “This dominant element now forms an aesthetic backdrop for
more contemporary features, like the outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.”
Finally, Sophie installed a low, dry-stacked stone wall to the front of the
deciduous trees. “It adds texture and ties this entertaining area into the
sandstone outcrop.”
It all comes seamlessly together to create a garden that’s beautiful to be
in, but also, enjoyed from afar – exactly what the owners envisioned. #
Think Outside Gardens, Paddington, NSW; 1300 460 690 or
thinkoutsidegardens.com.au.
TOP LEFT A green-on-green palette layered with different forms and textures
ensures there’s interest at every level. LEFT Bluestone steppers bordered
by kidney weed (Dichondra repens) create a relaxed entry into the outdoor
seating area. OPPOSITE Large steel-framed door and windows offer
scenic vistas of the garden.
Feature plants
● Kidney weed
(Dichondra repens)
● Native violet
(Viola hederacea)
● Bird’s nest fern
(Asplenium nidus)
● Persian shield
(Strobilanthes gossypinus)
● Kalanchoe ‘Silver Spoons’
● Hydrangea quercifolia
‘Sikes Dwarf’
● Japanese aralia
(Fatsia japonica)
● Aspidistra
(Aspidistra elatior)
● New Zealand rock lily
(Arthropodium cirratum)
● Japanese anemone
(Anemone x hybrida)
● Bougainvillea glabra
● Boston ivy
(Parthenocissus
tricuspidata)
● Cercis canadensis
‘Forest Pansy’
● White crepe myrtle
(Lagerstroemia ‘Natchez’)

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Flowering plants bring bursts of colour to a garden. Opt for fragrant varieties
and they’ll provide double the happiness. Here, Tammy Huynh’s favourite five.
G ardeners often choose plants for their FRANGIPANI (Plumeria) 1

aesthetics or hardiness, but perfumed A deciduous tree (3) that produces masses
plants can take the garden to whole of waxy blooms in warm, frost-free climates.
new level. Position them where you can Flowers from late spring through to mid-
best enjoy their scents – around outdoor autumn. As well as the classic yellow-white
entertaining areas, under bedroom windows combo, you’ll find varieties with shades of
or along the path to the front door. The visual red, pink, yellow and orange. The large
beauty coupled with the olfactory stimulus leathery leaves form a dense, rounded crown
will create a unique and enriching outdoor that make it an ideal feature tree in pots or
2
experience. Here are five to consider. garden beds. Ensure the soil is well drained
and enriched with organic matter.
CHERRY PIE
(Heliotrope arborescens) ROSE (Rosa)
This woody perennial (1) is named for the ‘Charles De Gaulle’, ‘Kiss Me Kate’ (4),
sweet cherry-vanilla aroma of the white and ‘Mister Lincoln’, ‘Perfume Passion’ and
purple flowers produced from mid-summer. ‘Pierre De Ronsard’ are all highly scented
The impressive blooms are highly attractive specimens for the garden; pick often and
to insects and butterflies too. Grows best in enjoy them indoors. They need full sun and 3
warm climates, in part shade to full sun. Not well-drained soil, enriched with plenty of cow
tolerant of frost, so treat as an annual in manure. Avoid watering the leaves to reduce
cool-cold climates. Savour the scent in the the likelihood of fungal issues like blackspot.
garden or dry the petals and use in potpourri.
GARDENIA
TUBEROSE (Gardenia augusta)
(Polianthes tuberosa) You often smell a gardenia (5) before you see
Often used as the top note in perfumes, this it. Flowers from late spring through to autumn
bulb (2) has a particularly alluring scent. but when not in bloom, it’s an attractive 4
Clusters of small, tubular white flowers evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage.
appear on tall, elegant stems from late Use in pots or as an informal hedge, under
summer through autumn. Prefers warm a window or bordering an entertaining area.
climates but will grow in cool areas with Plant in full sun (but protect from westerly
protection from frost. Plant bulbs late winter sun in hot, dry climates), otherwise it won’t
or early spring – try staggering the planting so flower. Ensure soil is well drained, slightly
you can enjoy a longer scented window. acidic, and rich in organic matter. #
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For lasting joy...

● Pick flowers often to enjoy indoors – this will help promote new buds and extend the show. If you
prefer to keep the garden outdoors, deadhead or remove dead flowers regularly.
● Feed regularly with a liquid fertiliser high in potassium – this will provide plants with the nutrients
they need to continue to bloom.

● Look out for signs of pests or diseases and treat at first sight with a suitable product. Gardenias
are prone to scale, while roses suffer from blackspot and aphid attacks. 5

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H G THE CREATIVE TYPE
Tammy Huynh
The passionate plantsperson, communicator, H&G garden writer – and newly
minted Horticulturist of the Year – shares the highlights of her journey so far…
PH OTO GR AP HY Alana Landsberry

“What I love most about my work is sharing
the joy of gardening with people.”
I spent a lot of time in the garden when I I’m still working towards. Blocking out times
was a child. My maternal grandmother in the day for work, exercise, and quality time
lived with us and she was always tending with myself or loved ones helps though.
to her vegetable patch. My brother, sister I always find some rest, a bit of pottering,
and I always did our best to help, but I’m sure and visiting open gardens restorative. It’s
we were more of a hindrance! My love of a great way to nourish my creativity.
gardening grew from there, but I had no I’m inspired by so many wonderfully creative
idea it would lead me down this garden people. British ethnobiologist and TV
path – I didn’t even know you could have presenter, James Wong; US ‘eco-model’ and
a career in horticulture! environmental activist Summer Rayne Oakes;
I studied a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Jane Rose Lloyd and Michael Chester of
which, surprisingly, led to a role in magazine The Plant Exchange; David Fripp and Blake
publishing. From there, I decided to expand Jolley, who specialise in cultivating rare
my knowledge and skill set and obtained and unusual plants at their nursery, Living
a Diploma of Landscape Design. Edge Garden; Australian landscape designers
What I love most about my work is sharing Michael McCoy and Adam McDonald;
the joy of gardening with people. Horticulture specialist garden photographer Claire Takacs
is so multifaceted – that’s what keeps it and garden writer, Georgina Reid.
interesting! At the moment, I mostly write I’m currently re-reading the Harry Potter
horticulture or gardening features (including series. Again? Always.
for H&G), but I also design and consult on When it comes to interiors, I usually let the
indoor plant spaces and host planting plants make the design statement – they’re
workshops through my business, Leaf an so varied in their aesthetics and the right
Impression. I love that there are so many choices will breathe so much life into a room.
avenues to engage with people. Otherwise, a large enclosed terrarium never
Photograph from Getty Images (Kew Gardens, plants). For Where to Buy, see page 192.
My workday always starts with gratitude fails to make an impact.

and meditation practice. Then I grab a My go-to plants would have to be Monstera
coffee and dive into answering emails. deliciosa or Philodendron ‘Rojo Congo’. Both
The rest of the day is usually spent at the have such a big presence but demand so
computer writing, but some days it gets little in terms of care and attention.
mixed up with nursery visits, site visits or For me, the ultimate luxury would be a
preparing for workshops. conservatory that doubles as a studio/office.
When I’m designing or writing, I like to I’m surrounded by plants now, but it’s not
listen to a mix of classical music and movie quite the same as having a dedicated plant
scores. But when I’m organising and space with glass doors and windows.
packing for workshops, I often tune into My dream is to set up a hybrid cafe-workshop-
podcasts by Joe Rogan, Jay Shetty or studio. I would love to welcome people into a
The Goal Digger by Jenna Kutcher. space that’s completely engulfed with foliage
Deciding to start my own business, Leaf an where they can learn about plants while they
Impression, was scary... But it has been one sit and chat over coffee.
of the most rewarding things I’ve done in One travel destination that has inspired my
my life to date. Don’t get me wrong though, work is the beautifully curated Royal Botanic
there’s a lot of hard work involved! Gardens, Kew, in London. I’ve visited a few
Being awarded the Australian Institute times and never fail to be amazed by the beauty, TAMMY’S FAVOURITE THINGS
of Horticulture’s Horticulturist of the Year creativity and sheer size of the collection! From top Australian House &
for 2021 was rather surreal. It’s a great Closer to home, my favourite cafes and Garden ‘Raes’ storage basket
honour to be recognised by my peers in restaurants are Maison Coffee [in Sydney’s (40x35cm), $69.95, Myer.
this way. Appearing on a national gardening Greenfield Park], Porteño [Surry Hills] Green Factory ‘Jungle Jar – Ficus
TV program was pretty special, too. and New Shanghai [Ashfield] – the salted retusa’ terrarium, $570, Article.
Strategies for achieving good work-life egg yolk squid is sublime! # Vue ‘Diamond Design’ basket
balance? Like most people, this is something Leaf an Impression; leafanimpression.com.au. (30x37cm), $49.95, Myer.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
OPPOSITE H&G garden columnist Tammy Huynh is all smiles after being named the Australian Institute a UNESCO World Heritage
of Horticulture’s Horticulturist of the Year for 2021. site in its own right.

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