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Cover stories
18 Style maven Robyn Holt’s
rural retreat.
33 Sleep in style Beautiful
bedroom buys.
63 Easy entertaining Fuss-free
one-pan recipes.
75 100+ pages of stunning houses
Shop the looks.
177 Green space Lush, layered gardens.
Decorating & design

33 Sweet Dreams Drift off in rooms
filled with rich textures and hues.
53 On Display Art for your home.
56 Treasure Hunters Spotlight on
The Merchants Warehouse.
194 The Creative Type Ceramicist
and photographer Jeremy Simons.
Entertaining
63 Easy Tray Bakes Delicious
meals baked in one dish from
The Cordony Kitchen.
Styling by Amy Spargo. Photograph by Lisa Cohen.
Houses Gardens
18 Highland Home Country living 178 Game, Set & Match Cascading
suits Robyn Holt, whose home greenery proves to be a winner.
epitomises well-travelled elegance. 188 The Source Green tools and
76 Perfect Union Unexpected design treasures to collect.
combinations give this Melbourne 190 Diversity in the Garden Learn how
terrace a sense of playfulness. to create a robust outdoor space
88 Country Club Three Birds with variety, from Mike Booth.
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138 Midway Meeting Cape Dutch
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150 In Harmony Designed to hero
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164 Serene Scene Luxurious earthy
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TOP PICKS
The wonderful thing about our homes, whether owned or rented, 3

grand or petite, city-based or rural, is that they are the backdrop for our lives, hobbies, family dramas
and a constant source of puzzle-solving, as we try to work out how to improve or restyle them. It’s
Photograph by Esteban La Tessa. Tanya wears Ralph Lauren suit. Hair and make-up by Michelle Cox.
human nature to never be completely satisfied, and we are always on the hunt for inspiration. This
issue provides plenty of ideas, including tips for restyling your bedroom, hunting for that perfect
vintage piece and preparing a fabulous meal. And I find there is always so much to do in the garden.
It is the place to lose yourself and come as close to meditating as possible while still being productive!
This issue we visit publishing legend, former chief executive of Condé Nast Australia, Robyn Holt,
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at her impeccably decorated Southern Highlands, NSW, country home (page 18). Robyn’s discerning
eye has created a charming country retreat filled with books, art and memories of her world travels.
Husband Jim is an actor and keen gardener, and has made an incredible vegetable and flower garden.
If you are keen to embark on a home refresh project, but are not up to knocking out walls, the
bedroom is a great place to start. Our stylist, Sophie Wilson, has created beautiful cocooning looks
for myriad boudoirs – see page 33. I love art and we are committed to bringing you a line-up of
Australian artists each issue. A new painting on an old wall can be a game-changer – see page 53. 5
Vintage, or as we like to call it, “upcycle chic”, is exploding at the moment. Meet the stylish
collectors behind Sydney’s new vintage emporium, The Merchants Warehouse (page 56). Meanwhile,
Amanda Cordony does it again, making one-tray meals delicious and exquisite (page 63). Alongside
so many gorgeous houses, we feature those incredible movers and shakers, Three Birds Renovations, WISH LIST
onto ‘House 16’. This one is Erin’s own house – see page 88 for their clever and very welcoming work. 1 Julie Neill ‘Caddo’ lantern
We spend a lot of time finding pieces for you to shop on our ‘The Source’ pages at the end of each pendant light, $2840,
The Montauk Lighting Co.
house story and hope you find these inspiring. We also have a page for keen gardeners (page 188). 2 Diane Bergeron ‘Bridget’
Finally, our ‘Creative Type’ is talented photographer and ceramicist Jeremy Simons, who shoots swivel chair, from $3520,
our food pages in every issue. I had the pleasure of travelling around the outback and working on Arthur G. 3 Trudon ‘L’Esprit de
a book with him many moons ago. See what motivates him on page 194. Enjoy the issue! L’Eau’ candle, $199, Libertine
Parfumerie. 4 ‘Blue Lotus’
dinner plate, $320, Dior.
5 Study 4 framed painting
by Conor Knight, $450,
Michael Reid Northern Beaches.
Tanya Buchanan, Editor-in-Chief
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clever that she is collecting second-hand was a home that said ‘welcome’.
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HIGHLAND
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A move to the country has brought style guru and former editor
Robyn Holt joy, expanding her love of gardening and interiors.
STO RY Victoria Carey | P HOTOG R A P HY Alana Landsberry
at home with H G
Robyn Holt’s eye for art is evident. From top, artworks by Les Burcher, B. I. Mayorv, and English artist Henry King. Table and wicker chair,
The Bronte Tram. Chair, Anna Spiro Design. EXTERIOR Painted Dulux Grey Pebble double strength; windows Dulux Whisper White.
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H G at home with
alves are calling to their mothers in

the distance as Robyn Holt walks up
the driveway. “Come and see the
garden first,” she insists, and I’m not
about to say no to the woman who
launched the Vogue brand in Russia
and was once chief executive of Condé Nast Australia.
This invitation is hardly surprising from someone
who confesses that The Diggers Club catalogue is
one of her favourite things to read, usually found on
top of a pile of books at the avid reader’s bedside.
“I adore books,” she says. The former editor of Vogue
Living clearly adores gardens and houses, too.
We meet on a clear sunny day. It’s perfect weather
for gardening in a small town in the NSW Southern
Highlands, where Robyn and her husband, Jim,
bought in 2016 so they could finally start to fulfil
their dream of living in the country. >
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A gilt mirror from The Vault takes pride of place between bookcases made to Robyn’s
specifications. “They are filled with objects gathered over the years from all the countries we
have lived in.” Firescreen and wicker lampshade, Dirty Janes. Fireside chair in Sibyl Colefax
& John Fowler ‘Seaweed’ fabric. Wicker lamp base, Pigott’s Store, with shade from Vaughan
Designs. Armchair in Laura & Kiran ‘Coastal Stripe’, Cameron Kimber. Antique lamp with
Colefax and Fowler pleated shade. Cane chair, The Everything Store. Blinds by Peter Meyer.
H G at home with
Contemporary painting by Michael Love. Pastoral scene artwork, Lydie du Bray Antiques.
Portrait by unknown artist. ‘CK’ armchair in Redelman Fabrics, Cameron Kimber. Custom
cushions in a Jane Shelton Fabrics floral print. Bamboo coffee table bought from a friend
with a cushion covered in Jane Churchill ‘Otley’ cotton. Rug, bought at auction. Belgium
sisal flooring, International Floorcoverings Australia. OPPOSITE Above Table and chairs,
The Bronte Tram. Below Joinery painted Dulux Hog Bristle. Plates, Shapiro Auctioneers.

“Just after we signed and exchanged contracts, my
husband and I took our sleeping bags with us, lit the
fire and had a takeaway chicken. We toasted our new
house and knew we would be happy,” she says.
As I stand and admire the vegetables, I can
understand Robyn and Jim’s confidence. I feel I could
be standing in a Beatrix Potter illustration. It doesn’t
require too big a stretch of the imagination to
envisage the Flopsy Bunnies asleep on a pile of grass
clippings in a corner — remember Beatrix Potter’s
quote ‘It is said that the effect of eating too much
lettuce is soporific’? In this beautiful edible paradise,
there’s something to delight the eye at every turn.
From a glasshouse found at Lydie du Bray’s antique
store in nearby Braemar to house Robyn’s extensive
pelargonium collection to the rustic stick fences
crafted by Jim from fallen branches, it’s a perfect
rural retreat. It’s also a place I’d imagine Robyn would
find very hard to tear herself away from on the days
she works for leading interior designer and fellow
Southern Highlands resident Cameron Kimber.
“I do miss it when I’m in the city. The first thing
I do when I arrive here at the end of the week is to
come out into the garden to see what has happened
while I’m away,” she says as we walk to the front
door. “And, of course, I always love to fill the house
with fresh flowers. It’s such a luxury.”
Flowers are not the only thing that catch her eye.
A basket filled with freshly picked lemons, so glossy
it’s hard to believe they are real, sits on a side table
in the sitting room while a bunch of elegant silver-
grey artichoke leaves with their jagged edges
reaching towards the ceiling is housed on another
table nearby. A solitary cabbage with its ruffled skirt
of leaves is poised in a pot behind the sofa, flanked
by piles of books that include a monograph of
Cressida Campbell (a well-known Australian painter
and printmaker, who often features vegetables in
her work), and Jasper Conran’s Country. >
“Often I look onto the shelves and think of when and where
we bought something, which is a lovely memory.” ROBYN HOLT
MAIN BEDROOM Above, top left A desk once owned by the late Sydney decorator Leslie Walford was bought at auction. Top right Walls covered
in GP & J Baker ‘Coromandel’ paisley wallpaper. Pillow shams, Pigott’s Store. Linen lampshade, Bloomingdales Lighting. Faux bamboo lamp base,
Puddle Duck Lane Homewares. Bottom right Antique Indian inlay cupboard and botanic print, The Green House. Four-poster iron bed frame,
La Maison. Armchair upholstered in GP & J Baker ‘Coromandel’ paisley fabric. Opposite Robyn bought a portrait of a woman by an unknown artist from
interior designer Lisa Burdus. Bergère chairs covered in Madagascar straw. Curtains and ‘CK’ chair in Chelsea Textiles fabric, Cameron Kimber. Blind in Paolo
Moschino ‘Twig Trellis’. GRANDDAUGHTERS’ BEDROOM Bottom left Bedheads and valances upholstered in Schumacher ‘Shirala Paisley’ in Spice.
Curtains and blind in Nile & York ‘Brindille’ cotton. Three floral artworks by NSW Blue Mountains-based artist James Gordon. Megan Hess illustration.
at home with H G
“Every piece in the house has a story… a result

of a life we have lived around the world.”ROBYN HOLT

at home with H G
“I am always plundering Jim’s vegetable garden.

We are also lucky to have an orchard,” she explains.
“There are often plenty of lemons and I’ve promised
myself that I’m going to master marmalade soon.”
Her grandchildren — Camilla, 8, Matilda, 6, and
Jack, 4 — are regular visitors with their mother,
Hannah. Robyn has lovingly set up their bedrooms
in a wing of the house leading from the entrance.
“We all adore this house, especially my
grandchildren as it is a place to run and have fun
— a place to learn about gardening and to understand
trees, plants and growing vegetables,” she says.
Robyn and Jim, an actor who she met on the set
of the Kennedy Miller miniseries Bodyline in 1984
when he was playing fast bowler Harold Larwood,
have lived in many different places over the years.
“I have loved each and every house I have bought
and lived in. Each one was at a different stage of our
lives and seemed to suit us immediately. Buying and
moving is stressful but exciting at the same time. It
is all about possibilities,” she says.
This house, with its views out over the neighbouring
paddocks, has certainly been about new beginnings,
but the rich interior is layered with reminders of the
past. “Every piece in the house has a story, which
I guess is a result of a life where we have lived around
the world. Often I look onto the bookcase shelves
and think of when and where we bought something,
which is a lovely memory,” she says.
A good bookshelf is somewhat of a Robyn Holt
signature — and something she is often called upon
to curate at Cameron Kimber Design. “Bookshelves
immediately make you feel at home… mixing books
with objects is an art. I look at how each shelf will
look, as well as what stories it will tell,” she says. “I
always encourage people to put out things they have
bought. Keeping things in cupboards seems sad.”
Spend an hour or two in this happy house filled
with flowers, books and art, and you will understand
exactly what Robyn Holt means. >
cameronkimber.com. For bookshelf styling, contact
Robyn at robynholt@mac.com.
Jim built the fence and gate for the ‘picking garden’, a green
space filled with botanical treasures for Robyn to gather.
“I love having fresh flowers in the house,” says Robyn.
“It’s one of my favourite things about living in the country.”
H G at home with
“I am always plundering Jim’s vegetable garden.

We are also lucky to have an orchard.”
ROBYN HOLT

IN THE GARDEN Top left Raised vegetable garden beds provide plenty of fresh produce. Top right Robyn and Jim are hive hosts
or ‘bee guardians’ for Muscle Honey. Bottom right Jim built this archway from a daisy bush that had died during a period of drought.
LIVING Bottom left Pastoral scene artwork, Lydie du Bray Antiques. Portrait, unknown artist. A cushion in Martyn Lawrence Bullard
‘Kabba Kabba’ linen in Yellow is flanked by cushions finished in Jane Shelton fabric. Swing arm lamp, Bloomingdales Lighting. On the
bookshelves Convex mirror, The Country Trader. Botanic prints sourced from Etsy and framed by SOHO Galleries Sydney. GREENHOUSE
Opposite Robyn outside a greenhouse she found at Lydie du Bray Antiques – the perfect place to house her collection of pelargoniums.
H G AT HOME WITH
LIFE & ST YLE

Design consultant Robyn Holt on a few of the essential things she needs to feel at home.
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4
“MY PERFECT WEEKEND IS SPENT WITH
MY DARLING HUSBAND IN THE GARDEN.”
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7
6
FIRST HOME? When Jim and I first married we bought a little semi in NEXT TRAVEL DESTINATION? The great gardens of the UK (1).
Queens Park [Sydney]. It had not changed hands for 30 odd years and, FAVOURITE MOVIE? I vacillate between classics like Casablanca to
although a new kitchen and bathroom were urgent, it was so charming. movies such as Something’s Gotta Give, filmed in that wonderful house.
BOOKS ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE? When I read that Cormac THE LAST WARDROBE ITEM I’D THROW OUT… When
McCarthy had died, I immediately bought his book All the Pretty Horses I worked with Yves Saint Laurent, I was given a gift of a couture piece by
(7) as I had always meant to read it and, truly, it is one of the great Mr Saint Laurent – a black evening jacket made of cut raffia and black jet
novels. I have finally tracked down The Inspiration of the Past: Country beads. I am saving it for my granddaughters; it is a thing of great beauty.
House Taste in the Twentieth Century by John Cornforth, an architectural YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANT TABLE? I meet a few great
historian; and usually a catalogue from The Diggers Club. girlfriends every week and we eat at a wonderful little Japanese cafe
I’M INSPIRED BY THE WORK OF… Cameron Kimber, who called Maki Sushi Bar in Sydney.
I work closely with, and my dear friend Nina Campbell. I’ve always DREAM CAR? I don’t know a lot about cars, but I love my Audi A3 (5).
admired the work of John Fowler and Nancy Lancaster.
FAVOURITE ARTISTS? I love the Australian painters Guy Maestri
FAVOURITE FABRIC? The Nina Campbell ‘Ashdown’ collection (8). and Sophie Cape. I also like the Dutch artist Bouke de Vries (6).
I LOVE TO COOK… simple roast dinners for all the family. SHOES OR BAGS? I love classics – Chanel shoes (3) and bags (2).
FAVOURITE FRAGRANCE? Hermès ‘Eau d’Orange Verte’ (4) YOUR PERFECT WEEKEND? Spent with my darling husband
for every day and Frédéric Malle ‘Portrait of a Lady’ for weekends.
Getty (1).
in the garden all day, cooking dinner together and maybe watching
I LOVE A VASE FULL OF… sweet peas. They have such a great old movie.
a wonderful, old-fashioned fragrance. I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT… family, friends and my books. #

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Vintage Art Emporium. ‘Kennedy Curve’ chair, $2485, GlobeWest.
‘Gia’ cushion (on chair) in Mocha, $88, L&M Home. ‘Horsebit 1955’
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curtains in Moss, $349 each, Society of Wanderers. ‘Etna’ rattan
pendant lights, $1128 each, Dunlin. Terracotta pots (on side tables) $110
each, Watertiger. ‘Venus’ side tables, $750 each, Contents ID. ‘Marion’
bedhead in Jade, $2999/king, ‘Celine’ striped cushions, $108 each,
and ‘Palermo’ bedcover in Sage, from $528, all L&M Home. French flax
linen pillowcases, from $69.90/two, I Love Linen. Rug, Cadrys. >
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Diane Bergeron ‘Astor’ wallpaper in Moss, $225/roll, Milton & King. ‘Stripe’
duvet in Fog, $339/queen, and pillowcases in Fog, $99/two, Society of
Wanderers. ‘Vinita’ cushion in Celadon, $159, Sage x Clare. Single box pleat
valance, $890, Land. ‘Mademoiselle’ vase, $435, Love After Love. ‘Memo’
side table, $720, Contents ID. ‘See-ya’ umbrella, $35, and tulip basket, $79,
Olli Ella. Herringbone flooring in White Smoked, $110/m², Royal Oak Floors. >

H G DECORATING
Walls in Bauwerk Colour Saltbush. Bethany Linz ‘Shadow Palms Mural’ wallpaper in
Beige, $235/roll, Milton & King. Wall trim in Bethany Linz ‘Fresco Stripe’, $235/roll, Milton
& King. ‘Avenue’ duvet cover in White (as a curtain), $308/set, L&M Home. ‘Amore’ wall
light in Bronze/Natural, $229, Beacon Lighting. Antique chair, $1200, Watertiger. ‘Mon
Jules’ vase, $590, Love After Love. Maison De Campagne artwork, $265, Vintage Art
Emporium. On bed ‘Kristine’ linen flat sheet in Fog (queen/king), $469, ‘Kristine’ European
linen pillowcases in Fog, $169 each, and ‘Basix Stripe’ pillowcases in Tempest/Fog, $99
each, all Hale Mercantile Co. ‘Gia’ reversible linen cushion in Jade, $88, L&M Home. >

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H G DECORATING
THIS PAGE ‘Hatching Stripe’ wallpaper (240x240cm), $359.95, and Sunlight print, from $99.95,
both Olive et Oriel. Table, $980, and lamp, $2200, both The Vault Sydney. Vase, $69, Maison
Balzac. ‘Fulham’ bedhead, from $1540, Heatherly Design. ‘Parisian’ pillowcases, $130/two, and
‘Avenue’ duvet, from $380/set, both L&M Home. European pillowcases, $80/two, I Love Linen.
Throw in Moro/Floss, $425, Hale Mercantile Co. Flooring, $55/row of nine, Natural Floorcovering
Centres. OPPOSITE Wall trims in Bethany Linz ‘Fresco Stripe’, $235/roll, Milton & King. ‘Vintage
Oak Tree’ wallpaper mural, from $279.95, and Leopard in Watercolour print, from $69.95, both
Olive et Oriel. Lampshade, $60, Soffle. ‘Herbarium’ plate $600/two, Gucci. Mirror, $2250, and
table, $1650, both The Vault Sydney. Ottoman, $760, Land. Bedhead in Anna Spiro ‘Paniola’
linen, from $1760, Heatherly Design. On table Vase, $590, and tray, $240, both Love After Love.
Tocca Giulietta EDP (50ml), $148, Maison Margiela EDT (100ml), $225, Chantecaille foundation,
$143, and NARS lip balm, $45, all Mecca. ‘Bamboo 1947’ bag, $5830, Gucci. On bed Pillowcases,
$69.90/two, and quilt cover, $295, all I Love Linen. Sage x Clare cushion, $159. >

H G DECORATING
Walls in Bauwerk Colour Duck Egg. Valance styled as a curtain, $890,
‘Collins’ bedhead, $1490/king single, ‘Ruffle’ valance, $1090/ single,
all Land. ‘Classique’ desk, $3490, GlobeWest. ‘Elise’ ottoman, $1054,
Contents ID. Mushroom basket, $89, ‘See-ya’ suitcase, $189, both Olli
Ella. Mirror, $420, Love After Love. On desk Rattan table lamp, $169,
Beacon Lighting. ‘Lily’ basket, $89/two, Olli Ella. Mattina Moderna
‘Caramella FW2’ table lamp, $1300, Emporean. On bed ‘Ruffle’ cushion,
$299, and striped cushion, $100, both Land. Pillowcases, $69.90/two,
I Love Linen. ‘Avenue’ duvet cover, $308/set, L&M Home. ‘Crush’ throw in
Quill, $529, Hale Mercantile Co. Mattresses throughout, Domayne. #

Ceramics
E DI T
The H&G team share a selection of their favourite sculptural treasures.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
1 Shape and Shadow Studies #15 framed ceramic by Britt Neech, $880, Brunswick Street Gallery. 2 Speckled pasta bowl by Arnaud Barraud, $89,
The DEA Store. 3 Loewe Home Scents medium ceramic candle lid in Tan, $120, Net-a-Porter. 4 ‘Rometti Fysallida’ vase by Jean-Christophe Clair,
$1295, Space. 5 ‘Pirout 01’ ceramic vase in White by Louise Roe, $180, Net-a-Porter. 6 ‘Tyrole’ vase in Ivory, $139, OZ Design Furniture. 7 Paper Bark
sculpture by Sophie Nolan, $380, Michael Reid Clay. 8 Mixed dinner set in Rust/Pebblestone/Chai, $684/for 12, Kim Wallace Ceramics.
9 Don’t Be Afraid Don’t Be Scared stoneware, glazed sculpture by Joana Partyka, $520, Brunswick Street Gallery.
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10 11 12
13 14 15
*Price based on exchange rates at time of print.
16 17 18
10 ‘Hexacorallia’ table lamp, $890, Milly Dent. 11 ‘04 Balloon’ ceramic vase in Brown by Louise Roe, $383, Net-a-Porter. 12 ‘Dose’ vase
in Citron Stripe, $44, Jones & Co. 13 Pedestal bowl by Catherine Field, $440/extra large, The DEA Store. 14 SOF press platter circle in Black
and White, $155, McMullin & Co. 15 Waymbul Studios Kiral 0.1 bowl by Meg Croydon,$680, Koskela. 16 ‘Jesture’ honey pot by Martyn Thomspon,
$1732*, 1882 Ltd. 17 Motion Ceramics wide tumbler in Grey, $49, Winona. 18 Bzippy giant clover ball planter, POA, Criteria. #

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Glass Set, $114.99. 6. Custom Personalised Gingham Cermaic Mug, $95. 7. Bubble Pearl Hoop Earrings, $166.80. 8. Taupe Large Travel Jewellery
Box, $109. 9. iPhone Crossbody Case and Rope Strap – Forest Green, $64.95.
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ON DISPLAY
Distinctive artworks to inspire your own home gallery.
PR O DU C T I ON Tanya Buchanan | ST Y LI N G Olga Lewis | P HOTOG R A P HY Will Horner
2 3
4
1
1 Synergy by Michael Mitsas, $1700,

Saint Cloche. 2 Mana by Mim Fluhrer,
$2800, Curatorial+Co. 3 Sine Wave 1
by Daniel O’Toole, $1800,
Saint Cloche. 4 Pink by Stacey Rees,
$2200, Saint Cloche. 5 Close Your
Eyes And Count To Ten by Emma
Labattaglia, $1500, Saint Cloche.
6 Wild Thing by Katarina Wells, $550,
Curatorial+Co. From left Chair, POA,
rustic painted brass sconces, $320
each, and marble-topped tea table,
$1200, all Watertiger. Vintage rattan
table lamp, $490, and 1980s green
marble and brass candle holders,
$590/set of two, both East Wing
Studio. Crystal jug, $149, Moroccan 6
pot, and vintage dish, $266,
all Mercer & Lewis.

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2
7
6
1 Tomato and Basil by Leanne Xiu Williams, $2900, Saint Cloche. 2 This Time Tomorrow by Ben Crawford, $1950, Curatorial+Co. 3 Yellow gum by Alix Hunter,
$950, Michael Reid Southern Highlands. 4 Shadow Trace (Bernina 1130) by Olivia Arnold, $800, Saint Cloche. 5 Nude by Samuel Condon, $2150, Studio
Gallery. 6 Untitled (pattern II) by Lucy Anderson, $900, Saint Cloche. 7 Tremble by Lily Cummins, $885, Curatorial+Co. 8 The Other Side by Mitchell Cheesman,
$2100, Curatorial+Co. ‘Rue’ rattan sconces, $728 each, Dunlin. Vintage chairs, $690/two, and iron stand, $355, all Mercer & Lewis. Edwardian table,
from $2200, Watertiger. Terracotta pot, approx $79, Bunnings. On table Red Amphora vessel by Katarina Wells, $550, Cutatorial+Co. Italian ‘Splatter Stripe’
fruit bowl, $180, candle holders in Cherry, from $105 each, and 19th-century French linen napkins, $240/set of six, all Victoria Collison. #
Treasure
HUNTERS
Three enterprising furniture dealers join forces to bring a treasure trove
of antique, vintage and second-hand interiors to Sydney’s Inner West.
STO RY Rachel White | P HOTOG R A P HY Will Horner
Patti Southern (pictured, left), Laura Lalaurette (right) with

Rufus, the Cavoodle. OPPOSITE A plant section by Ivy
Alley adds a flourish of greenery (top right), while interesting
decor (top left) abounds, thanks to the 50 vendors onsite.
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U
nited by a common love of all things interiors, vendors that we use for postage. We have never
design buffs Laura Lalaurette, Patti Southern bought bubble wrap, as a matter of principle.”
and David Southern are the brains behind The trio have put their heart and soul into
The Merchants Warehouse, a newly-opened furniture The Merchants Warehouse, so much so that Laura
and design centre in Annandale, NSW. says, “I go to sleep thinking: ‘Where am I going to
An Aladdin’s cave of one-off treasures housed in put that lamp? Where will it look the best?’ – that
a 2000sqm warehouse, The Merchants Warehouse sort of thing.”
stocks everything from European antiques and Mid- Less than a year into this exciting new venture,
century modern pieces to fashion and decor. “We try the future is looking bright for the furniture
to cater for everyone,” says Laura. “We have a little and design centre. With 50 dealers onsite sourcing
bit of everything – every era and style, and even items from around the world, Laura says it’s the
vintage and designer fashion.” place to come if you’re looking for quality pieces
With many years in the business and a wealth of with personality.
knowledge between them, Laura, Patti and David “Our vision was to create a space with incredible
have sustainability front of mind with this new design pieces, antiques and anything related to
venture. “Our whole business is about recycling, beautiful interiors,” she says. “We want to keep
upcycling and reusing,” says Laura. “We do a lot of evolving. It’s early days but we’re heading in the
restorations and try to upcycle and recycle as much right direction.” >
as we possibly can – even old nails, handles, glass The Merchants Warehouse: Located on the corner
and timber. We also have a room full of boxes, bubble of Booth and Guihen Streets, Annandale, NSW;
wrap and packing materials brought in by our themerchantswarehouse.com.au.

Vintage gems of all sorts, from a range of decades, happily cohabit in the expansive warehouse. A 19th-century English
antique bookcase (above left) and a set of decorative books (above right) marry well with 19th-century French doors, a dressmaker’s
dummy, an antique camera (bottom right), and a 1950s plant pot (bottom left). OPPOSITE A pair of Mid-century, black leather
Danish swing chairs and two beige Danish armchairs, both originally made in the 1960s, steal the show.

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Love story
Laura says the most
fulfilling thing about her job
is seeing people fall in love
with something unique.
“I absolutely love our
customers. They’re usually
ready to fall in love, so they
come in happy and they
leave happy. It’s really nice.”
H G DESIGN
With their passion for sourcing eye-catching

and rare pieces, the specialist vendors at
The Merchants Warehouse have created
a colourful display. A pair of retro 1970s table
lamps, several one-of-a-kind pendant lights,
some funky orange glassware and a range of
antique and vintage artworks adorn the wall
in this corner of the 2000sqm warehouse.

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F L AV O U R F U L D I S H E S F O R B U S Y W E E K N I G H T S A N D L A Z Y W E E K E N D S
Styling by Steve Cordony. Photograph by Jeremy Simons. Backgrounds by SLIP Ceramics. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman.
Society Limonta napkin, Ondene. Bowl

by Jeremy Simons, SLIP Ceramics. Scissors
and vegetable peeler, stylist’s own.
H G entertaining
TRAY
BAKES
Spend less time in the kitchen, thanks to these all-in-one-dish recipes
from The Cordony Kitchen, and still impress your dinner guests.
R EC I PES Amanda Cordony | ST Y LI N G Steve Cordony | P HOTOG R A P HY Jeremy Simons
Blue-eye cod with
baked potato, leek
& macadamias
Bowls, tea towel and cutlery, stylist’s

own. Baking tray, The DEA store.
Society Limonta napkin, Ondene.
A sprinkling of fragrant nigella seeds on
top of a richly flavoured tray bake will
spice up any ordinary midweek meal.

entertaining H G
Chicken korma bake

with pumpkin & ginger
BLUE-EYE COD WITH BAKED 1 Preheat oven to 200ºC (180ºC fan-forced). 6 To make dressing, carefully remove garlic
POTATO, LEEK & MACADAMIAS 2 Place eggplant halves, scored side up, onto from tray and cool slightly. Squeeze cloves
Prep time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: a baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons into a small bowl, discarding skin. Add
1 hour, 10 minutes. Serves: 4–6. (40ml) of oil and season with salt, rubbing yoghurt and ginger. Season. Mix to combine.
oil and salt into the scored flesh. Bake for 7 To serve, scatter nigella seeds and coriander
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 25 minutes or until tender when tested with leaves over chicken, drizzle with a little oil, and
700g washed white potatoes, a fork. Remove from oven and set aside. season. Serve with dressing on the side.
1cm-thick rounds 3 Meanwhile place 1 tablespoon (20ml) oil,
1 leek, pale section only, 1.5cm-thick rounds zest, paste, tomatoes, beans and parsley into APPLE & WALNUT
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil a medium bowl. Season, then mix to combine. STREUSEL CAKE
1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus extra 4 Break up eggplant flesh with a fork, keeping Prep time: 25 minutes.
wedges to serve skin intact. Spoon even amounts of bean mix Cooking time: 35 minutes. Serves: 4–6.
700g blue-eye cod, skin off, pin-boned, into each half, pressing lightly. Place fior di latte
sliced into 6 fillets on top. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. 6 eggs, separated
½ cup roughly chopped salted macadamias 5 Place basil into a small bowl with 1 cup caster sugar
Creamy cornichon & dill sauce remaining oil and season. Mix to combine. 2 cups almond meal
120g whole egg mayonnaise To serve, drizzle stuffed eggplant with the 1 teaspoon baking powder
½ lemon, juiced basil oil, scatter over extra basil leaves and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
50g baby cornichons, finely chopped serve with lemon wedges. 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill leaves, 50ml light flavour olive oil
plus extra sprigs to serve CHICKEN KORMA BAKE 3 Granny Smith apples, cored,
WITH PUMPKIN & GINGER peeled, chopped into 1cm pieces
1 Preheat oven to 200ºC (180ºC fan-forced). Prep time: 25 minutes, plus soaking. Ice cream, to serve (optional)
2 To make sauce, place mayonnaise, juice, Cooking time: 1 hour. Serves: 4–6. Streusel
cornichons and dill into a bowl. Season. 1 cup (120g) almond meal
Mix to combine and set aside in fridge. 1 tablespoon korma curry spice mix ½ cup (200g) firmly packed brown sugar
3 Place garlic, potato and leek into a large ⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
baking tray. Toss with 2 tablespoons (40ml) oil 1 large brown onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon mixed spice
and zest. Spread evenly and drizzle with juice. 700g Kent pumpkin, skin on, 5cm wedges 50g salted butter, melted
4 Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from oven 4 (1.2kg) chicken Maryland supremes
and lay cod fillets evenly over vegetables. 1 garlic bulb 1 Preheat oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan-forced).
Drizzle over remaining oil and scatter over ½ cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked Grease and line a baking tray (26x21x2cm)
macadamias. Season. Bake for a further 15 in cold water for 1 hour with 2.5cm of paper overhanging the edges.
minutes or until fish is just cooked through. 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock 2 To make streusel, place almond meal,
5 Scatter over dill sprigs, season, and serve 1 teaspoon nigella seeds and fresh sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice and butter into
tray with lemon wedges and sauce on the side. coriander leaves, to serve a medium bowl, and mix until a crumb-like
Yoghurt dressing consistency forms. Set aside.
STUFFED EGGPLANT WITH 1 cup (260g) plain yoghurt 3 To make cake, place egg yolks and sugar
CANNELLINI, TOMATO 1cm piece ginger, finely grated into the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk until
& FIOR DI LATTE pale in colour. Add almond meal, baking
Prep time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 1 Preheat oven to 200ºC (180ºC fan-forced). powder, cinammon, walnuts and oil.
55 minutes. Serves: 4–6. 2 Place spice mix and 2 tablespoons (40ml) oil Gently fold to combine.
into a small bowl. Season, combine, set aside. 4 Place egg whites in a clean bowl of a stand
2 eggplants, halved lengthways, 3 Place onion, pumpkin and chicken into mixer and whisk until soft peaks form. Add
flesh scored in a diamond pattern a large deep tray. Pour over spice mix. Rub to cake mixture and gently fold to combine.
⅓ cup (80ml) olive oil into chicken skin and toss with vegetables to 5 Add half of the cake mixture to base of
2 lemons, zested, plus extra wedges to serve coat. Place chicken on top of vegetables. baking tray. Scatter over half of the chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 Cut top off garlic bulb to expose top of each apple. Pour over remaining cake mixture
200g cherry tomatoes, quartered clove. Nestle bulb in between two chicken followed by remaining apple.
400g can cannellini beans, drained pieces. Spoon drained rice into gaps between 6 Scatter over streusel. Bake for 35 minutes
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley chicken. Gently pour stock over rice. or until skewer comes out clean when tested.
150g fresh fior di latte, torn into 3cm pieces 5 Drizzle over remaining 2 tablespoons (40ml) 7 Cool cake for 15 minutes. Using overhanging
20g fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, oil and season. Bake for 1 hour or until chicken paper, gently remove from tray and transfer to
plus extra leaves to serve is cooked, and chicken skin and rice are crispy. a serving board. Serve with ice cream. #

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Lemon and fresh basil give this

colourful dish plenty of zesty flavour.
Stuffed eggplant with

cannellini, tomato
& fior di latte
Cutlery, vase and glass, stylist’s own.

Society Limonta napkin, Ondene. Dinner
plate by Jeremy Simons, SLIP Ceramics.
OPPOSITE Bowl, The DEA Store. Cutlery,
stylist’s own. Casserole dish, Chasseur.
H G entertaining
A delicious dessert that will hit the

spot on a cool autumn evening.
Apple & walnut

streusel cake
Chopping board, bowl and cutlery, stylist’s

own. Society Limonta napkin, Ondene.

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9 by design
TE APOTS
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Produced by Sophie Wilson.
1 Toile de Jouy porcelain teapot, $1100, Dior. 2 Christofle ‘Albi’ silver-plated teapot, $2778.68, Net-A-Porter. 3 Sophie Conran for Portmeirion white
teapot, $119.95, David Jones. 4 Two-cup style teapot in Ash, $210, Mud Australia. 5 Wedgwood ‘Renaissance’ fine bone china teapot in White/Gold,
$399, Myer. 6 Ginori 1735 ‘Oriente Italiano’ porcelain teapot, $555, Farfetch. 7 Stoneware teapot with stainless steel infuser in Cayenne, $105,
Le Creuset. 8 Herbarium teapot in Green Herbarium, $1195, Gucci. 9 ‘Olympia’ non-drip stainless steel teapot, $22.90, Nisbets. #

CHARAC TER-FILLED HOMES BRIMMING WITH INSPIRATION
Styling by Amy Spargo. Photograph by Lisa Cohen. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman.
The history of a Melbourne family home is enhanced by

Maine House Interiors with rich colours and prints in the form
of wallpapers, upholstery and art. Turn to page 102 for more.
PERFECT union
Two handsome architectural styles, from more than a century apart,
knit together harmoniously in this inner-Melbourne family home.
STO RY Chris Pearson | P HOTOG R A P HY Tess Kelly

houses H G
HALLWAY Walls painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Milford’ pendant

light, Temple & Webster. ‘Escape Velour’ carpet in Esther, Supertuft.
Steel-framed doors, Steel Window Design. Natural oak flooring,
Australian Hardwood Flooring & Decking Co. EXTERIOR Facade
painted in Dulux Natural White. Front door painted Dulux Duck Egg Blue.
H G houses
STAIRCASE Above, left Walls painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Escape Velour’ carpet in Esther, Supertuft. Steel-framed doors, Steel
Window Design. Natural oak flooring, Australian Hardwood Flooring & Decking Co. UPSTAIRS HALLWAY Above, right Hay rice
paper pendant light shade, Cult. ‘IVAR’ green mesh cabinet, IKEA. Artwork by Jess Racklyeft. ‘Escape Velour’ carpet in Esther,
Supertuft. FRONT LIVING ROOM Opposite Walls and joinery painted Dulux Algae, Martino Leah and Blueprint Constructions.
Artworks by Carly Williams, Fenton & Fenton. ‘Dreamer’ sofa, Pop and Scott. Neon sign, Electric Confetti.
aura and Tom, the owners is pointedly modern and in dramatic lacking the flow and space we desired for
of a luminescent terrace contrast to the stately front. a rambunctious young family,” Tom says.
in inner Melbourne, sit “We’d been on the hunt for a Victorian As well as a new open plan on the rear,
under a crisp A-shaped terrace for some time, but they were often in their brief to Paul Martino of Martino
gable with light cascading dark and claustrophobic,” says Laura. Leah in 2018, the couple asked for four
through skylights onto a “With its grand proportions and striking bedrooms, a second bathroom and
marble kitchen bench. A wall of glazing street presence, this jumped out at us. As laundry. The original section also needed
etched in black steel frames a courtyard soon as we walked through the door, it refurbishing, including a revamped
and outdoor fireplace beyond. Meanwhile, was a big ‘yes’.” Tom adds, “It had this upstairs bathroom and the ground floor
their children scoot and skate over the fantastic conservatory addition off the shuffled to provide a second living room
burnished concrete floor. This setting is back, with slate floors, a hexagon roof overlooking the street and a fourth
a world away from what they enjoyed here with a glass cut-out and a view to a bedroom, which has become the main.
previously: a formal, hexagonal-shaped wonderfully wild garden.” “A low-maintenance courtyard, which
addition with one set of French doors In 2016, after moving in with their two flowed directly from the living zones, with
leading to the garden. girls, Francie, now 11, and Esther, now a fireplace as a focus, and lots of natural
The eighties iteration echoed the 1890 nine – later joined by Raph, six – the couple light were also priorities,” says Paul.
facade, but the light and breezy newcomer, tweaked the terrace with paint and new The couple collected ideas on a Pinterest
designed by architects Martino Leah carpets. “But, once our third baby came board, landing on a look the architect
and crafted by Blueprint Constructions, along, that extension felt like a bottleneck, terms “classic contemporary”, with >

THE PALETTE
Dulux Natural White

(walls)
Dulux Duck Egg Blue

(front door)
Dulux Algae
(front living room)
Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow.
LIVING Walls painted Dulux Natural White. Joinery in Laminex

Elegant Oak, and polished concrete floor, all Blueprint
Constructions. Artwork by Rupert Betheras, Alcaston Gallery.
Jardan sofa upholstered in Warwick ‘Beachcomber’ in Smoke.
Coffee table, Mark Tuckey. DINING Joinery in Timberwood
Panels CleanTouch Laminate in Matt Black. Ceiling, Easycraft
Australia. Coco Flip pendant light, Cult. Chairs, Thonet. Table,
Apato. Neff ovens. Window, Steel Window Design.

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“The pitched roof

presented a great
opportunity for
a striking steel-
framed window.”
PAUL MARTINO, ARCHITECT
materials such as polished concrete,
rendered brick, timber and steel.
The old addition yielded to a striking
gabled roof, hovering over a luminous
open plan that overlooks a cosseting
courtyard. “The pitched roof presented a
great opportunity for a striking steel-
framed window to face the courtyard,”
says Paul. Reinforcing the link, white-
painted brick walls flow from inside to
outside, where they sweep around to form
a brise soleil and brick fireplace.
“The white recycled bricks, together
with the polished-concrete slab and a
timber-lined ceiling provide a balance of
robustness and warmth,” he says. “This
is emphasised by the timber island bench
and striking marble benchtop, a focal
point in the open plan.” The bathrooms
feature white finger mosaics and light
grey terrazzo floor tiles for a light touch,
while also providing texture and detail.
“Old and new are blended through
consistent colour and material,” says Paul.
“That said, the addition is unashamedly
modern – we didn’t want to introduce
‘faux heritage’.” To optimise daylight, he
designed a large skylight over the central
stairwell and several in the extension.
In marked contrast, the front living
room became a cosy parents’ retreat, with
the walls in a rich moody olive, on Laura’s
request. While the home’s colour palette
is light and fresh, it is peppered with bold
statements, such as lush green carpet,
that “colour-flooded” front living and
a black backdrop to the kitchen island.
The couple have no reservations about
shedding the hexagonal past. “The new
extension is such a joy to live in. I love
observing the changing light and patterns
it creates throughout the day and the
seasons,” says Laura. “And having the
back doors fully open with the fireplace
lit is a truly special experience.” >
Martino Leah: martinoleah.com.au.
Blueprint Constructions:
blueprintconstructions.com.au.
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KITCHEN Tom with Irish terrier Murphy. Joinery in Timberwood

Panels CleanTouch Laminate in Matt Black and in Laminex
Elegant Oak in Chalk, Blueprint Constructions. Window/doors,
Steel Window Design. Benchtops in Breccia Dei Medici marble
and Jet Black granite, both CDK Stone. Coco Flip ‘Jolly’ pendant
light, Cult. Ceiling lights, About Space. Neff ovens, and LG
fridge/freezer, all Winning Appliances. Mixer, Phoenix. Stools,
DesignByThem. Chair, Thonet. Dog statue, Fenton & Fenton.
THE LAYOUT
Ground floor
Kitchen Bath
Bed
Living Living
Dining
First floor
Bath Bed Bed

Bed

THIS IS
THE LIFE
“Much of our time
is spent in the back
extension. Everyone
who pops over sits at the
bench for a cuppa – it is
definitely the heart of the
home,” says Laura. On
quieter days, the family
loves to relax with a good
book or by watching
a movie together. But
things aren’t quiet for
long. “The back concrete
floors also get a good run
with the scooting and
skateboarding,” says Tom.

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COURTYARD Top left Recycled bricks painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Palissade’ chairs in Olive, Hay. Bluestone pavers, RMS Traders.
Moriac pebbles, D’Abaco Melbourne. Hearth in polished concrete, Blueprint Constructions. BATHROOM Bottom left Wall tiles,
De Fazio Tiles & Stone. Shaving cabinet, Blueprint Constructions. Omvivo ‘Neo’ wall basin, and Phoenix ‘Vivid’ tapware, all Reece.
Towel rail, Hydrotherm. MAIN BEDROOM Bottom right ‘Leon’ wall light, About Space. Hay light shade, Cult. Bed linen in Petrol, Bed
Threads. Bedside table, Mark Tuckey. Natural oak flooring, Australian Hardwood Flooring & Decking Co. DINING Opposite Esther
arrives home from school. Joinery in Timberwood Panels CleanTouch Laminate in Matt Black, Blueprint Constructions. Ceiling,
Easycraft Australia. ‘Murray’ wall hooks, Linear Standard. Chairs, Thonet. Dining table, Apato. Doors, Steel Window Design.
EXTERIOR Murphy ambles down a bluestone
paver path from RMS Traders. Recycled pressed
red bricks painted Dulux Natural White. ‘Pillar’
up/down wall lights, About Space. Steel-framed
doors, Steel Window Design. Planters, Pots n Pots.
Moriac pebbles, D’Abaco Melbourne.
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THE SOURCE
Calming shades of olive and blond timber
set the tone for a welcoming interior scheme.
4
3
2 5
8
10
7 11
6
Produced by Saffron Sylvester.
1 Muuto ‘Ambit’ Rail Lamp pendant light in Dusty Green, $1695, Living Edge. 2 ‘Sola’ showerhead, $179.90, and extended shower
dropper in Brushed Nickel (600mm), $99, ABI Interiors. 3 ‘Tolley’s Upright’ olive tree (Olea europaea), from $19.99, Flower Power.
4 Grounded in Magic artwork by Kiasmin Burrell (124x94cm), $3800, Michael Reid Gallery Northern Beaches. 5 ‘Bobby’ bar stool
in Ash Solid, $625, DesignByThem. 6 Hay ‘Palissade’ outdoor dining chair in Olive, $590, Cult. 7 ‘Salma’ mini cushion in Aloe, $79,
L&M Home. 8 Respect terracotta tapered planter (50cm), $99.50, Bunnings. 9 Ground Control Rugs ‘Pallas Weave’ rug in Coral
(150cm), $939, Hardtofind. 10 ‘Always’ pan in Sage, $275, Our Place. 11 ‘Cove’ dining table (150cm), $1599, Freedom. #

COUNTRY club
Rural charm meets city sophistication in this vast family home transformed into
a dream urban farmhouse by Three Birds Renovations for one of their own.
STORY Chris Pearson | P HOTOG R A P HY Chris Warnes, Maree Homer & Kristian Beek
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FAMILY ROOM Walls painted Dulux Still. Sofa, coffee
table and artwork, all MCM House. Rug, Freedom.
Pot, The Voyage Home. Curtain, Luxaflex. EXTERIOR
‘Hardie Oblique’ cladding painted Dulux Grey Port, and
roof in Lysaght ‘Snapseam’, both James Hardie. Windows,
Stegbar. Wall lights, Beacon Lighting. Front door,
Corinthian Doors. Feature wall stone, Artisan Exterior.
Exterior photograph by Chris Warnes. Family room photograph by Maree Homer.

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STUDY Walls painted Dulux Still. ‘Amore’ pendant light, Beacon Lighting.
Table and rug, both Freedom. Chair, tumbler and dish, all Black Salt Co. Stool,
Clo Studios. Tray, MCM House. Basket, Alba Atelier. Bowl, stylist’s own. Floors in
Smokey Ash, Woodcut. LIVING ‘Calcario’ linear stone wall, Artisan Exterior.
Arabescato Borghini shelf, Talostone. Sofa, chairs, side table and vase, all
Freedom. Coffee table and vessel, both Clo Studios. Rug, Miss Amara. Lamp,
MCM House. Bowl, The Foundry. Artwork by Louisa Shield. Fireplace, Lopi.
akeover maven Erin Cayless of Three “One of the biggest transformations on the facade was the
Birds Renovations takes the trickiest roof, of which this house has a lot. Because we’re [positioned]
projects in her stride. When she and lower than the road, you can see almost every inch,” she says.
Study photograph by Chris Warnes. Living room photograph by Maree Homer.
husband Nathan first saw this home in “Changing the colour and textures of the facade using stone
Sydney’s North West, she knew it was and timber-style cladding, as well as the new black-framed
“the one” for their family before walking doors and windows also brought the facade to life.”
in the door. “We were confident from the photos that we’d be Because Erin loves entertaining, generous indoor and outdoor
able to renovate it,” says Erin. “The land drew us in and, when entertaining spaces, with an effortless flow between the two,
we saw the pool, cabana, mature gardens and tennis court, we also topped her shopping list. “The existing porch was too small,
knew it would be perfect for our family.” That family includes so we extended it to create a huge 12m by 5.5m covered alfresco
children, Mia, now 18, Eddy, 16, Marli, 14, and schnoodle, Honey. area with a barbecue and its own kitchen, one of the major
Stepping inside seemed a mere formality. After taking in the design and structural elements,” says Erin. Running along the
open plan, vaulted ceilings, conservatory-style kitchen and the northern side of the house, it provides a seamless connection
general “good bones”, the couple signed on the dotted line in to what drew her to the property – pool, cabana and tennis court.
48 hours. Erin knew those bones would provide the vertebrae The huge open plan runs parallel to this, with a light and airy
for her vision of an “urban farmhouse”. Forget any plaid or kitchen at the far end.
frills. “The look combines the classic charm of a farmhouse That enlarged patio freed up the opposite side of the ground
with a stylish, modern, urban edge,” she says. floor, wasted as a second living area on a split level, for a much
But the brick exterior with terracotta roof was a world away larger foyer, guest bedroom with ensuite (making five bedrooms
from that vision. First up, she and her friends/business partners all up) and that family must-have, a mudroom.
Bonnie Hindmarsh and Lana Taylor transformed the outside, Meanwhile, on the first floor, Erin sacrificed a study to
in their largest exterior makeover to date. Steel roofing gives accommodate a second walk-in for her and Nathan, while a
a rural feel but its ribbed profile and deep grey hue lend an small bedroom became a family bathroom, shared by the two
urban twist, neatly encapsulating the look Erin was after. younger children, while Mia now has her own ensuite. >

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Paint colours are reproduced as accurately as printing processes allow. Portrait photograph by Maree Homer. Kitchen photography by Chris Warnes.
THE PALETTE
Dulux Still (family room,

atrium and study walls)
Dulux Grey Port

(exterior cladding)
Dulux Buff It Half

(interior walls and ceilings)

KITCHEN Three Birds Renovations team Bonnie Hindmarsh, Lana Taylor and Erin Cayless, who is
also the owner of this home. Walls painted Dulux Buff It Half. Joinery in Polytec ‘Woodmatt’ veneer
in Nordic Oak, Carrera By Design. Benchtops and splashback in Arabescato Borghini, Talostone.
Pendant light, MCM House. Stools, Satara. Franke ‘Olten’ mixer, Reece. Rangehood and cooker,
Ilve. Terracotta vase, chopping board, and mortar and pestle, all The Voyage Home. ‘Manhattan
Bhat’ bifold doors, Corinthian Doors. Floorboards in Smokey Ash, Woodcut. DINING Dining chairs
and table, all MCM House. Vases, The Foundry. Shelf and brackets, The Society Inc. Bench seat
joinery by Carrera By Design, with bench seat cushions covered in The Society Inc ‘Riviera’ fabric,
with inserts from The Foam Booth. White pedestal dish, Haveli & Co.
“After years of planning and dreaming,
our family home has finally come to life.
It is beyond what I thought it could be.”
ERIN CAYLESS, OWNER
Photograph by Chris Warnes.

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For neat freaks, there’s no lack of storage. “The home has ample
in every room, under all built-in bench seats [most of which sit
below the windows], under the stairs, three linen closets and
a lined attic that you can stand up in,” says Erin. “The laundry
joinery [reaching] to the ceiling makes the most of every inch.”
In a dramatic departure from the Three Birds’ signature
white, Erin used rich greens and blues to create classic charm
for her home. Again, in keeping with the farmhouse vision, she
introduced texture through engineered-timber flooring, boucle
carpets, panelled joinery and a stacked-stone fireplace.
“We also added texture through the furniture, with the sofas
a good example,” she says. In the open plan, a stunning curved
boucle sofa gives the illusion of more space while defining the
living area. “We needed a sofa comfy enough to lounge on while
not dominating this space,” she says. In the family room, an
over-sized modular, in a “most gorgeous green” washed linen,
fits the whole family in one sitting.
Now, the rather prosaically named ‘House 16’ in the Three
Birds’ portfolio has become a showpiece for their work. But,
more than that, it’s a functional yet stylish family retreat.
“After many years of planning and dreaming, our family
home has finally come to life,” says Erin, proudly surveying
her handiwork. “It is beyond what I thought it could be.” >
Three Birds Renovations: threebirdsrenovations.com.
KITCHEN Joinery in Polytec ‘Woodmatt’ veneer in Nordic Oak,

Carrera By Design. Benchtops and splashback in Arabescato Borghini,
Talostone. Pendant light, MCM House. Stools, Satara. Franke ‘Olten’
mixer, Reece. Rangehood and cooker, Ilve. Terracotta vase, chopping
board, and mortar and pestle, all The Voyage Home. Vessels & Vases 3
artwork by Brigitte Grant, Merci Maison. White pedestal dish, Haveli & Co.
BUTLER’S PANTRY Milli ‘Voir’ mixer, and Memo ‘Harper’ sink, both
Reece. Hardware, Lo & Co. Summer Sipper by Vynka Hallam.

THE LAYOUT
Ground floor
Pool
Dining
Rumpus
Living Kitchen
Pantry
Laundry
Ensuite
Bed
Mud
Garage Entry
First floor
Bed
Bed Robe
Bath Bed
Robe Ensuite
Bed Store
Ensuite
Robe
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MAIN BATHROOM Issy ‘Cloud’ vanity in Limed Oak and benchtop in Glacier White,
Kado ‘Lussi’ bath, and Sussex ‘Scala’ tapware, all Reece. ‘Newport’ wall tiles and
‘Byron’ floor tiles, TileCloud. ‘Alumiere’ window, Stegbar. ‘Tonk’ stool, MCM House.
COURTYARD Opposite, top left ‘Hardie Oblique’ cladding painted Dulux Grey Port,
and roof in Lysaght ‘Snapseam’ in Basalt, both James Hardie. Table, stools, planter,
bowl and plates, all Freedom. ‘Kahvi’ limestone pavers, Artisan Exterior. LAUNDRY
Opposite, top right Walls and Corinthian Doors ‘Moda’ barn door painted Dulux
Buff It Half. Joinery painted Dulux Still, Carrera By Design. Benchtop in Arabescato
Borghini, Talostone. Milli ‘Voir’ mixer, and Memo ‘Harper’ sink, both Reece.
Hardware, Lo & Co. Floor in ‘Dunmore’ stone-look tiles in Charcoal and ‘Arrawarra’
calacatta-look tiles in Cream, both TileCloud. Pot, The Voyage Home. Hendricks
artwork by Vynka Hallam. STUDY Opposite, bottom left Walls and joinery painted
Dulux Still. Table and rug, both Freedom. Tumbler and dish, both Black Salt Co.
Tray, MCM House. Basket, Alba Atelier. Floors in Smokey Ash, Woodcut.
Hardware, Lo & Co. ‘Contemporary Lever Assembly’ door handles, Domino.
Photography by Chris Warnes.

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THIS IS
THE LIFE
The family spends most
of their time in the
open-plan kitchen and
the covered, all-weather
patio beyond. “The open
entertaining spaces are as
functional for everyday
family life as they are for
entertaining many guests,”
says Erin. She and Nathan
recently hosted Mia’s
18th birthday in the new
home, with 100 guests
mingling in the alfresco
area and spilling out onto
the generous lawns.
Photography by Kristian Beek (this page) and Chris Warnes (opposite).

MAIN BEDROOM Walls painted Dulux Buff It. Window, Stegbar. Bed, side table, lamp, linen and artwork, all MCM House.
Occasional chairs, Clo Studios. ROBE Below Erin and Nathan have their own walk-in robes each side of the bedroom entry.
Joinery in Polytec Soft Walnut and Laminex Clay Textile, Carrera By Design. Oval mirror, MCM House. ‘Helios’ wall mirror,
Freedom. ‘Mickey’ chair, Alba Atelier. On bench Onyx mini bowl, Black Salt Co. Candleholder and, on shelves ‘Anais’ pot,
both Haveli & Co. Candle, Ecoya. Small tray, Fleur Studios. DAUGHTER’S ROOM Opposite Joinery in Polytec Soft Walnut,
Carrera By Design. Mirror and chair, Alba Atelier. Vessels and faux flowers, all Freedom. ‘Bouclé’ carpet in Ovie, EC Carpets.
POOL AREA ‘Athena’ garden chair, Alba Atelier. ‘Edwin’ side
table, Freedom. ‘Stripey Goodness’ outdoor cushions, Onyx &
Smoke. ‘Old Elm’ tray, MCM House. ‘Kahvi’ limestone pavers,
and ‘Fragment’ Spanish glass pool tiles, all Artisan Exterior.
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THE SOURCE
Create a memorable yet calming atmosphere blending
sweet patterns with shades of cream, peach and green.
5
3
2 6
4
7
Produced by Andrea Healy. Pool photograph by Chris Warnes (opposite).
9 10
1 ‘Santi’ linen outdoor cushion in Off White/Nutmeg Stripe, $109, Eadie Lifestyle. 2 ‘Monni’ floor lamp, $1040, MCM House.
3 ‘Mikaela’ abstract cotton washable rug (230x160cm), $399, Miss Amara. 4 ‘Fraser’ collection of timber furniture in Australian
Wormy Chestnut, Oz Design Furniture. 5 Vessels & Vases 2 artwork by Brigitte Grant, $1030, Merci Maison. 6 ‘Everest’ cone pendant
light in White, $249, Beacon Lighting. 7 ‘Academy’ five-piece flatware setting in Gold, $185, Ralph Lauren Home. 8 ‘Toby’ bar stool,
$468, Satara. 9 Hay check bath towel in Cappuccino (100x50cm), $57, Smallable. 10 ‘Ramba’ daybed chaise, $7499, Domayne. #

H G HOUSES
MANOR made
A couple of empty nesters have their historical family home
rejuvenated with flourishes of colour, pattern and texture.
STO RY Judy Pascoe | ST Y L IN G Amy Spargo | P HOTOG R A P HY Lisa Cohen

HALLWAY Walls painted Dulux White Beach Quarter. Cromwell bench seat upholstered in Jim Thompson ‘Calypso’ fabric.
Roger Oates carpet runner, Milgate. EXTERIOR The stately home dates back to circa 1872 and has lived many lives, once
reconfigured into a multi-dwelling block of flats before becoming a family home again. The exterior of the building has
been updated with new landscaping, sympathetic to the original architecture, by Colin Hyett Design.
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THE PALETTE
Dulux Pale Green Tea

(sitting room walls)
Porter’s Paints Tea Of China

(trims)
Porter’s Paints Hamptons Blue

(guestroom)

SITTING ROOM Walls painted Dulux Pale Green Tea. Cornices painted Porter’s Paints Double Hailstorm. Chandelier,
The Montauk Lighting Co. Sofa upholstered in Colefax and Fowler ‘Eaton Check’ fabric; poufs upholstered in Lee Jofa ‘Carson Linen’
fabric in Safari; and ottoman upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils ‘La Pagode’ velvet, all Maine House Interiors. Curtains and cushions
in Brunschwig & Fils ‘Le Lac’, Abundant Home. Rug, Cadrys. Other items, owners’ existing. Flowers throughout, Andrew Danckert.
t’s not often that an interior designer has to that “trust has been built between us and there is a
try to make a home feel smaller, but in the design language we both understand. With each project
case of this Melbourne property, the we grow our confidence to be bold and I think it really
expansive proportions necessitated a clever shows in the spaces we have created here.”
approach to introduce warmth and intimacy. A colourful, fun and interesting house was the brief
The owners are an empty-nest couple who from the owners, and Amy said she wanted to ensure
have visiting children and grandchildren, but that all the rooms had a purpose and were inviting to
primarily it is a home for two. use year-round. “While we know the owners well, we
When they bought the circa 1872 house about 20 needed to know how they wanted the spaces to feel,
years ago, the owners envisaged the wonderful family which rooms were working for them and which ones
home it could become for future generations. With a weren’t,” she explains.
checkered history, including being divided into six With five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a study, gym,
flats after World War I, it had been returned to a single games room and wine storage room, in addition to
dwelling in the early 1990s. formal and casual sitting rooms, a dining area, kitchen,
Having raised their three children in the home, the garage and pool, there was plenty of scope. Historic
owners felt it was time for a refresh a couple of years detailing, such as ornate ceilings and cornices, fireplace
ago. They consulted Amy Spargo, director of Maine tiling, arches and leadlight detailing, was intact and
House Interiors, who had worked on two of their other both designer and owners were keen to enhance these
properties. Amy says the beauty of repeat clients is features. “We drew inspiration from the [original] >
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THIS IS
THE LIFE
With so many beautiful
areas, it’s no surprise that
entertaining is a regular
occurrence for these
owners, from celebrating
a grandchild’s birthday
to seasonal festivities.
Formal occasions can be
accommodated in the
front rooms, while more
casual events flow from
the family room to the
alfresco and pool areas.
STUDY This page and opposite, left Walls covered in Mulberry Home ‘Flying Ducks’ wallpaper. Trims and joinery painted Porter’s Paints
Tea Of China. Chandelier, The Montauk Lighting Co, with shades and sofa cushions in Colefax and Fowler ‘Eaton Check’. Side tables
and chairs from Graham Geddes, with chairs in Schumacher ‘Samar Ikat’ velvet. Sofa in Mulberry Home ‘Wilde Stripe’. Striped cushions
in Nicky Haslam ‘Balcony Stripe’. Coffee table, Highgate House. Rug, Cadrys. Artwork by John Baird. HALLWAY Opposite, right
Chromolithograph artworks, Tyabb Packing House Antiques. Table lamps, The Montauk Lighting Co, with shades in Lee Jofa fabric.

MAIN BEDROOM This page and opposite, top Walls painted Dulux White Beach Quarter and
trims Porter’s Paints Dark Newport Blue. Curtains, Abundant Home. Bedhead in Manuel Canovas
‘Pavillon de Bidaine’ cotton. Pillows in Soane Britain ‘Scrolling Fern Frond’ linen. Throw,
The Bedspread Shop. Ottoman in Brunschwig & Fils fabric. Pendant light and bedside lamps,
both The Montauk Lighting Co. Chair in Pierre Frey ‘Mademoiselle Jouanon’ cotton velvet. Rug,
Cadrys. Print behind lamp from the owners’ collection. Framed intaglio beside window sourced
in the UK, Maine House Interiors. CLOAK ROOM Opposite, below Walls covered in Brunschwig
& Fils ‘Lodi Garden’ wallpaper. Artwork from the owners’ collection, bought in Venice.
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“We started off with

a rich, jewel-toned
scheme, chose our
hero fabrics and
wallpapers and built
from there.”
AMY SPARGO, INTERIOR DESIGNER
architecture and the clients’ artwork, that includes a

sweet collection of Venetian watercolours, to create
a home that feels bold and full of personality,” says Amy.
With carpets removed, new floorboards laid in a custom
dark walnut stain, and new paint throughout, the scene
was set for layering lavish fabrics, wallpapers, rugs and
window treatments, which immediately had a cocooning
effect, helping to make the spaces seem smaller and
more intimate. Bespoke furniture was commissioned to
suit the scale of the rooms, which added a warm,
welcoming feeling.
“The owners understand colour and pattern, and are
not afraid of doing something a little out of the box,”
says Amy. “We started off with a rich, jewel-toned scheme,
chose our hero fabrics and wallpapers, and built from
there. They love fabrics with rich patterns and depth of
colour such as Brunschwig & Fils ‘Le Lac’ linen, which
is a particular favourite and is a standout in the sitting
room.” In the study, the ‘Flying Ducks’ wallpaper by
Mulberry Home makes a strong statement with its nod
to Art-Deco styling.
All the bedrooms display a similar vivaciousness
with contrasting and complementary patterns and
colours in fabrics by Pierre Frey and Jim Thompson. The
main bedroom, while not eschewing personality, has
a quieter mood. “It still has a lot of interesting detail
and is very layered, but it’s so serene and calming,” says
Amy. “It would be such a lovely space to retire to at the
end of the day.” >
Maine House Interiors: mainehouseinteriors.com.

DINING Top left Iksel wallpaper, Boyac. Lamp, Christopher Spitzmiller. GAMES ROOM Top right and bottom left Maine House Interiors
‘Colony’ wallpaper. Arthur G chaises in Schumacher ‘Les Fougeres’ fabric. Chairs, Highgate House. Lamp, The Montauk Lighting Co, with
Brunschwig & Fils shade. Floors in ‘Heavy Rustic Woodland Sisal’, Floorspace. GUEST ROOM Bottom right Walls painted Porter’s Paints
Hamptons Blue. Bedhead in Jim Thompson ‘Sortelegium’ fabric. Cushions in Pierre Frey ‘Madame Elisabeth’ cotton in Indigo. Lamp, Bragg & Co.
HOUSES H G
THE SOURCE
A vivacious selection of prints, patterns and colours
infuses a space with warmth and beauty.
3 5
2
4
7
8
10
9
Produced by Andrea Healy.
1 Este Ceramiche wicker hand-painted ceramic teacup and saucer, $330/set of four, Abask. 2 Fresh fish oil painting print, $340,
East Wing Studio. 3 Ralph Lauren ‘Anette’ floor lamp in Natural Brass, $1790, The Montauk Lighting Co. 4 Maine House Interiors
‘Grande Climbing Sweet Pea’ wallpaper roll in Dark Green & Cane (1000x61.5cm), $325/two, Milton & King. 5 ‘Royal Peacock’
rug by Catherine Martin, $9360, Designer Rugs. 6 Mitzi ‘Cassie’ wall light, $440, The Montauk Lighting Co. 7 Pin boxes,
from $265 each, Gramercy Home Design. 8 ‘Pauline’ custom upholstered chair, from $3180, Arthur G. 9 Maison Pichon Uzès
hand-glazed ceramic braided raised bowl in Brown, $535, Abask. 10 ‘Candance’ footstool in Leopard, $589, LivingStyles. #

AS TIME GOES BY
Drawing on this building’s rich history, a creative design studio

reinstated a charming inner-city terrace to its former glory.
STO RY Judy Pascoe | ST Y LI N G Tristan Qasabian | P HOTOG R A P HY Pablo Veiga
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EXTERIOR The 1883 former grocer’s shop
has been painted Porter’s Paints Tiramisu
(brickwork) and Alpen (trims). Inside Chair,
GlobeWest. Table, Australian Design & Co.
On shelves Vases, H&M. Sculpture by
Emma Lindegaard, Curatorial+Co. Artwork
by Tristan Qasabian. Vintage brass object.
Vessel, District. ‘Kuru’ ceramic bowl, Iittala.

nce the site of a grocer’s shop, this 1883
corner terrace in Sydney’s inner east has
been reinvented as a fresh contemporary
home for a downsizing couple.
When the pair bought the property in
2014, they planned to spend the next 20
years or more there. However, the terrace had undergone
an earlier makeover described as “cold and stark, and
lacking the charm of the original architecture”.
Impressed by work on a nearby terrace by interior
design firm Tom Mark Henry, the owners sought their
advice when it came time to address their city home.
Interior designer Lauren Reid says, “The terrace had a
‘shop-like’ essence as well as a European feel, particularly
in the courtyard. This became the foundation for our
concept, building on the original qualities of the property,
such as the arched windows and striped outdoor awnings,
and taking advantage of the corner location.” >
DINING Vintage pendant light, Mitchell Road Antique & Design Centre.
Dining chairs, GlobeWest. Dining table, Australian Design & Co. Sofa,
Jardan. Vase on table and fruit bowl in kitchen, both Country Road.
Mattiazzi ‘Portobello’ bowl on table, District. Herringbone floorboards
in Bistre, Tongue & Groove. On shelves Vases, H&M. Candle, Trudon.
Vessel, District. ‘Kuru’ ceramic bowl, Iittala. KITCHEN Joinery painted
Dulux Tuft, Winchester Interiors. Benchtop in Brescia Green marble,
Worldstone. Perrin & Rowe ‘Orbiq’ mixer, The English Tapware Company.
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“The house exudes heritage charm,
beautifully celebrating the terrace architecture
but layered with a contemporary touch.”
LAUREN REID, INTERIOR DESIGNER
KITCHEN Joinery in Dulux Tuft and in George Fethers ‘Lignapal’ veneer in

Walnut, Winchester Interiors. Glass, Gerry’s Glass. Benchtops in Brescia Green
marble, Worldstone. Wall tiles, Surface Gallery. Mixer, The English Tapware
Company. Sink, ABI Interiors. Appliances, Fisher & Paykel. On island Vase,
Greg Natale. On back bench/shelf Sticky Glass glassware, and New Works
candleholder, all District. Vase, Dinosaur Designs. CASUAL DINING
Opposite, left Joinery, Winchester Interiors. Wall light, Jardan. Chair,
DesignByThem. Artwork by Mim Fluhrer, and sculpture by Susan Chen,
both Curatorial+Co. Vase, District. Candleholder, Maison Balzac.
DINING Opposite, far right Chairs, GlobeWest. Table, Australian Design & Co.
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LIVING Curtains, Petre’s Curtains and Blinds. Armchair,
Coco Republic. Sofa and coffee table, both Jardan. Vase,
District. ‘Boule’ brass dish, Greg Natale. Cushions, Country
Road. Custom rug, Tappeti. POWDER ROOM Custom vanity
in Carrara marble, Di Lorenzo Tiles. Perrin & Rowe tapware
in Satin Brass, The English Tapware Company. ‘Pebble’ mirror
in Brass, Middle of Nowhere. Floor tiles, Surface Gallery.
Vintage pendant light, Mitchell Road Antique & Design Centre.
THE PALETTE
Dulux Tuft
(kitchen island joinery)
Resene Albescent White

(interior walls)
Porter’s Paints Tiramisu

(exterior brickwork)
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The owners were looking for longevity and wanted the

renovation to stand the test of time. While they requested
open spaces, particularly in the living, dining and kitchen,
they also wished to reinstate the traditional feel. The house
sits in a heritage conservation area, but designer Brooke
Carden Wood says the decision to celebrate the original
architecture allowed any hurdles to be easily navigated.
Windows were one of the first priorities – the original
ones had been covered by square shutters in a previous
renovation. “The decision to reinstate the arched windows
was both functional, to allow for more natural light, as
well as aesthetic, to restore the beautiful heritage
architecture,” says Lauren. Original skirtings, architraves
and floorboards on the first level were also retained.
The floorplan of two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a
living, formal and casual dining rooms, kitchen and study,
was adequate for the couple, whose two adult daughters
stay over occasionally. However, some adjustments were
necessary. The three-level living, dining and kitchen was
problematic. “We decided to raise the lower floor to the
mid-level height and connect the dining and living spaces
together. This allowed the area to feel more fluid,” says
Lauren. The kitchen and casual dining area are positioned
a few steps up and lead to the courtyard.
Upstairs, the ensuite was made grander by borrowing
space from the main bedroom. For the owners, this was
definitely a win. “What we most liked about the renovation
was the more effective utilisation of space.”
To lend personality to the home and enhance the sense
of history, the designers referenced the arched windows
in curved design details including through the joinery,

lighting and furniture. In addition, allusions to its former
life as a shop were communicated in creative ways
including the use of fluted glass, a recurring theme
throughout. The perceived European feel became the
catalyst for a classic and timeless palette of neutral stone,
walnut-toned joinery, herringbone timber floors and
limestone pavers. Vintage lighting was curated to offset
the ‘modern’ aspects and reference the terrace’s history.
Colour was introduced via soft furnishings, with each
room given its own personality. One of the owners was
particularly drawn to green, which informed the palette
of the main bedroom and living room.
“The house exudes heritage charm, beautifully
celebrating the terrace architecture, but layered with a
contemporary touch. It is not shy of personality yet is
incredibly functional,” says Lauren. >
Tom Mark Henry: tommarkhenry.studio.
Built by Salt: builtbysalt.com.au.

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GUEST ROOM Bed, Trit House. Bed linen in Chestnut, In Bed. Cushion, Country Road. Hem
throw, District. ‘Artie Wave’ side table, GlobeWest. Aerin wall light, The Montauk Lighting Co.
MAIN BEDROOM Opposite, top left Joinery with insets in Phillip Jeffries ‘Brushstroke Silk’ from
The Textile Company, Winchester Interiors. Pulls, Hepburn Hardware. Bench in James Dunlop
‘Vienna’ in Emerald, Rematerialised. ‘Agra’ rug, Armadillo. Bottom right Blind, Petre’s Curtains
and Blinds. Chair, DesignByThem. &Tradition side table, Cult. Glass, Country Road.
Candle, Trudon. MAIN BATHROOM Opposite, top right and bottom left Vanity in George Fethers
‘Lignapal’ veneer, Winchester Interiors. Wall and benchtop in Arabescato Vagli marble, CDK Stone.
Lighting Republic wall light, Lighterior. Whale Country artwork by Susie Dureau, Curatorial+Co.
Towel rail and tapware, all The English Tapware Company. Towels and jars, Greg Natale.
THE LAYOUT
Ground floor First floor
Entry
Bed
Living
Ensuite
Dining
Bath
Pantry
Bed
Kitchen
Powder
room
Dining
Study
Courtyard
Laundry
Garage
COURTYARD Wall painted Porter’s Paints Tiramisu.
Door powdercoated Dulux Duratec Zeus in Talc.
Joinery in George Fethers ‘Lignapal’ timber veneer
in Walnut, Winchester Interiors. Terrazzo benchtop,
Signorino. Fermob ‘Luxembourg’ chairs and
‘Bellevie’ low table, Trit House. ‘Sweet Dreams’
bowl, Greg Natale. Sticky Glass jug and glassware,
District. ‘Crema Vialle’ limestone pavers, Sareen Stone.
THIS IS
THE LIFE
The owners were
attracted not only to
the history of this house,
but also its inner-city
location. “We like the
area with its walking
distance to the SCG and
facilities (we are keen
Sydney Swans fans and
cricket watchers), the
many restaurants and
bars close by and the
easy access to the city
via a short bus ride or
walk. It’s a house that
meets all of our wants.”
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THE SOURCE
Go to town and experiment with variations of
rosy hues for welcoming yet playful interiors.
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1 New Works ‘Karl-Johan’ portable table lamp in Earth Red, $189, District. 2 Middle of Nowhere ‘Pebble’ mirror in Brass
(70x55cm), $324, Norsu. 3 ‘Bubble Cup #8’ tumbler in Aurora with Yellow Bubble, $110, Sticky. 4 Hem ‘Rope’ rug in
Rose Quartz (240x170cm), $1890, District. 5 Falling Into Place artwork by Mim Fluhrer, $1500, Curatorial+Co. 6 Small
narrow pleat porcelain pendant light, $406*, deVol. 7 ‘Gelati’ fringe cushion in Bubblegum & Natural, $220, Jardan.
8 Kartell ‘Thierry’ XXL oval dining table in Burgundy, $9380, Space. 9 ‘Debbie’ vase in White & Gold, $350, Greg Natale.
10 Fermob ‘Oulala’ nesting tables in Black Cherry/Red Ochre/Chili, $670/set of three, Trit House. #

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EXTERIOR Weatherboard cladding painted Taubmans Almond

Milk. Clusters of ferns, magnolias and succulents line the front steps
beside the pool, placed at the home’s front to harmonise with the
landscape. ENTRY Custom steel doors by Wild Orchid Spaces draw
in natural light, onto a sandstone wall from Hayda Natural Stone.
‘Retto Collection’ industrial sconce in Bronze, Lamps Plus. Jute rug,
Temple & Webster. Palecek ‘Seychelles Coco’ chandelier, Horchow.
HIDDEN
HAVEN
A family house on Sydney’s
Northern Beaches blurs
the indoor-outdoor divide,
becoming a tropical sanctuary.
STORY Lisa Easey | ST Y L IN G Olga Lewis
P HOTO G R AP HY Anson Smart

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KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING Ceiling painted Dulux

Natural White. Vintage Barovier&Toso pendant light
(over island) and Italian Murano chandelier (in living),
both eModerno. Benchtop in Blanco Zeus silestone in
suede finish. Vintage bowl, Leilah. Reupholstered bar
stools, Rachel Donath. Electric Heat & Glo fireplace.
Rough block sandstone chimney, Hayda Natural
Stone. Vintage family portrait. Black aluminium
doors and windows, Award Architectural Aluminium.
“My favourite room alking down the long drive of
designer Sarah Parry-Okeden’s
has always been this home is akin to stepping into

a rainforest. A dense canopy of
open-plan kitchen,
palms leads to a house gently
immersed in the landscape. You
would be forgiven for thinking you were in a tranquil
living, dining, as you sanctuary rather than in the heart of Sydney’s bustling
Northern Beaches.
feel connected to the Sarah is the founding director of Wild Orchid Spaces,
specialising in the development of high-end turnkey
pool, the landscape properties, with each home a lifestyle experience drawn
from Sarah’s affinity for nature.
and nature.” It was in 2012 that Sarah turned her creative hand to
designing two weatherboard cottages set on a generous
SARAH PARRY-OKEDEN, INTERIOR DESIGNER 7300sqm block, seeing their potential for her young
family, which includes her husband and two children.
“The main thing that drew us to that block is that it’s
very private and very big for the area,” says Sarah. “It’s
always about the landscape for me when I buy a place.”
The two cottages were structurally sound but impractical
for family life, having low ceilings, a closed-plan layout
and little connection to the environment.
Starting in 2012, a knockdown-rebuild took four years
to complete. Sarah oversaw the process as the interior
designer and created the architectural concepts with
River Run Design (now retired) and Bacuss Constructions.
The result is two residences, the coastal bungalow and
guesthouse, ‘Little Lokahi’, and the main beach house,
‘Lokahi’, comprising three bedrooms, four bathrooms,
and a spacious indoor-outdoor living area.
At the top of the list for Sarah for the main residence
was a fluid transition to the outdoors, while drawing the
environment in. This was achieved by a considered palette
of natural stone, large-scale glass doors, and an open-plan
kitchen, dining and living area, with an extended
outdoor room beside the pool. The only challenge was
the established palm trees, which stood in the way of the
new outdoor living zone. But Sarah came up with an
ingenious solution.
“The existing palms were very much incorporated into
the design of the property, to the extent that I put the
trunks through the roof,” says Sarah. Roof openings one
metre and a half wide were reinforced with circular steel
rings to accommodate the palm trees that grow in the
original pool, which now sits beneath the outdoor living
area and is used as a rainwater tank.
The pool and outdoor room are flanked by sliding >

“The existing palms were very much
incorporated into the design of
the property.” SARAH PARRY-OKEDEN
KITCHEN Interior designer and homeowner, Sarah, in the kitchen. Joinery painted Dulux Natural White, Palm Beach
Design Co. Rangehood and walls in Champagne Onyx stone, Euro Marble. Handles in Brass, Rocky Mountain
Hardware. OUTDOOR LIVING ‘Ashika’ coconut shell chandeliers, Bisque Interiors. Armchair, Bisque Interiors.
Vintage teak daybed, teak table with custom marble top, vases and Indian grinder table, all Wild Orchid Spaces.

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THE PALETTE
Champagne Onyx stone

(kitchen wall)
Dulux Natural White

(joinery and ceilings)
Colorbond Monument
(roof)
KITCHEN Joinery painted Dulux Natural White, Palm Beach Design Co.
Sandstone wall and ‘Vogue’ honed sandstone floor tiles, both Hayda Natural
Stone. Vintage Barovier&Toso pendant light, eModerno. Island benchtop in
Blanco Zeus silestone in a suede finish. Vintage marble fruit bowl, Leilah. Custom
bar stools, Rachel Donath. Sussex ‘Voda’ mixer in Tumbled Brass, Candana.

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LIVING A custom Wild Orchid Spaces and Patterson Flynn Martin rug
adds warmth and texture. Sandstone wall, Hayda Natural Stone. ‘Cloud’
sofa, Restoration Hardware. Vintage round rattan armchair and tables,
Wild Orchid Spaces. ‘Gautam’ marble pot, Gather Co. DINING Arteriors
‘Tilda’ chandeliers, DecorPad. Custom Camargue dining table, refurbished
velvet cane chairs and vintage Indian inlay mirrors, all Wild Orchid Spaces.
Vintage glass wall sconces, eModerno. Vintage Persian-style rug, Cadrys.
KITCHEN Joinery painted Dulux Natural White, Palm Beach Design Co.
Benchtops in Blanco Zeus silestone. ‘Voda’ mixer in Tumbled Brass, Candana.
Handles, Rocky Mountain Hardware.
glass doors, which, when open to the indoor living zone
where the family spends most of their time, give the
space a sense of not having any walls.
“What I focused on was making the kitchen, living,
and dining at least half of the house because I believe
they really are the heart of the home,” says Sarah.
“I made our children’s bedrooms quite small because I
wanted them to be [spending their time] out with us.”
The original four-bedroom layout located on the
opposite wing was restructured into three, including the
main bedroom with an ensuite and retreat area with
impressive treetop views. Although the children’s
bedrooms are modest in size, no space feels confined
when it has eight-metre-high, gabled ceilings and Velux
electric skylights maximising the natural light.
Sarah’s interior style is very much sensorial, with a
material palette of sandstone balanced with soft
furnishings for textural depth and charm. A rough
sandstone-block wall greets visitors in the foyer, while
waves of Champagne Onyx stone extend floor to ceiling
in the kitchen above ‘Vogue’ honed sandstone floor tiles.
High-pile rugs feel plush under foot, neatly delineating
the living zones, alongside custom and vintage furniture
by Wild Orchid Spaces as part of their interior collection.
“I have the ability to be a one-stop shop for a client where
I do the interior finishes and furniture,” says Sarah.
“That’s what I love, because they’re pieces from all over
the world that have been refurbished and repurposed.”
The theme continues outdoors with a daybed with a
vintage teak base, while the pool, complete with a Bali
thatch hut, is inlaid with Sukabumi stone tiles for mineral
healing. To highlight the natural materials, the colour
scheme was purposefully restrained to white with
a subtle warm undertone.
Soaking up the tropical atmosphere is a pleasure for
Sarah and her family, who love the garden-centred home.
“It’s quite an extraordinary place,” she says. “It very much
intertwines with nature and the energy of the land.” >
Wild Orchid Spaces: wildorchidspaces.com.
Bacuss Constructions: bacuss.com.au.
River Run Design. Eye Candy Painting
& Decorating: eyecandypainting.com.au.

THIS IS
THE LIFE
Sarah and her family
love the open-plan living
area, both in summer
and winter. “We spend
95 per cent of our time
here,” she says. “It’s
very much a beautiful
summer home with
the pool, but winter
is gorgeous. We have
a back-to-back fireplace
in the interior and
exterior living room, and
the underfloor heating
beneath the stone makes
it feel warm and cosy.”
EXTERIOR Green ‘Sukabumi’ tiles from Tiles by Kate were used in the pool for
their mineral properties. The Colorbond roof in Monument features one-metre-
wide reinforced steel ring openings to allow the palm trees to grow through and
sway. Velux electric skylights increase ventilation and natural light. Bali hut, Bali
Thatch Hut Gazebo Manufacturer. Glass pool fence, Advanced Frameless Glass.
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MAIN BEDROOM Ceiling painted Dulux Natural White. Sandstone wall, Hayda Natural Stone. Vintage resin antler chandelier, ‘Cloud’ rug, Pierre Fray
reupholstered bed frame, and vintage bone inlay bedside console, all Wild Orchid Spaces. Black frayed-edge cushions, Leilah. Murano clam sconces,
eModerno. White aluminium bifold doors, Award Architectural Aluminium. ENSUITE Sandstone wall, and ‘Vogue’ honed sandstone floor tiles, both
Hayda Natural Stone. Custom vanity and ‘Moat’ basins, Wild Orchid Spaces. ‘Vov’ freestanding bath in White, Mastella. Banana leaf pendant lights,
Heaven’s Gate Home. ‘City Plus’ ceiling shower in Organic Brass, and ‘City Stik’ bath mixer in Tumbled Brass, both Brodware. GUEST BATHROOM
Vintage bone-inlay mirror, ‘La Boheme’ carved Indian console, and Merwe brass basin, all Wild Orchid Spaces. Green ceramic subway tiles, Tiles by Kate.
‘Minim’ wall mixer in Rumbled Brass, Brodware. Vintage glass sconce, Anthropologie. EXTERIOR Steps from the outdoor living area lead to a basketball
court, gym and soccer field. Layers of palms and towering eucalypts establish a resort-style feel, matching the home’s stately proportions.
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THE SOURCE
A tactile coastal theme with a vintage touch
will give your interiors a relaxing, holiday feel.
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1 ‘Halle 8’ chandelier, $1599, Schots Home Emporium. 2 ‘Coral’ outdoor recliner in White/Black, $1909, Bisque Traders. 3 ‘Sierra’
beaded chandelier in Gold and White, $2199, Attica House. 4 Elitis ‘Disco’ flatweave rug in Banana, $4750, Tigmi. 5 ‘Elysian’
floor-mounted basin/bath filler with mixer in Matte Black, $950, ABI Interiors. 6 ‘Elio’ two-seater sofa in Bone, $6620, MCM
House. 7 ‘Garrafa Ancho Forest’ vase, $84, Domayne. 8 Atrium ‘Polo’ rug in Natural, $269, Choices Flooring. 9 Yiannis Ghikas
Design ‘Soda’ low side table, from $2816, James Richardson Furniture. 10 ‘Yoyo’ stool, $840, Rachel Donath. #

MIDWAY
MEETING
Striking a happy balance between modern and earthy, this family
home in Sydney is inspired by traditional Cape Dutch design.
STORY Carli Philips | ST Y LI N G Kristin Rawson | P HOTOG R A P HY Tom Ferguson

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POOL AREA ‘Malfy’ umbrella in Evergreen, MCM House. Sun beds,

Bisque Traders. Pot, Watertiger. EXTERIOR Roof in ‘Curvado’ roof
tiles in Lucentum and Aitana, Bristile Roofing. Exterior painted
Dulux Antique White USA Half. Shutters painted Porter’s Paints
Timberline. Timber doors and shutters, Acacia Joinery. Front door,
NICCO. ‘The Devonport’ solid brass wall sconces, The Light House
Noosa. Pots, Watertiger. Entry floor paved in ‘Arbon’ limestone
pavers, and pathway in ‘Cotto’ pavers, both Eco Outdoor.
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he owners of this new house in Sydney’s

Eastern Suburbs initially showed their
designers exterior design inspiration of
traditional, Victorian-style buildings.
Inside, however, they wanted something
with a Mediterranean edge, with a hint
of Puglia. Eventually, they arrived at a “happy medium”,
say Studio AC & Co directors, Al Hamra Khan and
Constance Trofimovs, of the four-bedroom home.
The “halfway” happened to be a Cape Dutch aesthetic,
a style of architecture prevalent in South Africa where
the owners are from. “The wife liked clean lines,” says
Al. “The husband was more relaxed in his approach, so
we created something that’s very grounded and earthy,
with really sophisticated detailing to satisfy both.”
The couple had some existing floorplans by a previous
architect. While the structural parameters had largely
been set, Al and Constance worked from the “inside out”,
to first shuffle the internal spaces and then refine the
architecture with the help of builders Critharis who had
worked on a number of projects in the same street. >

LIVING Walls painted Dulux Lexicon Quarter.
Sofa, Coco Republic. Custom cushions in Schumacher and
Christopher Farr Cloth fabrics. Coffee table, Timothy Oulton.
Bowl, stylist’s own. Stool, Bisque Traders. Ceiling lined in V-joint
pre-washed boards, Australian Timber Ceilings. Vintage vessels.
Rug, Cadrys. Floors in ‘Arbon’ limestone pavers, Eco Outdoor.
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LIVING Curtains in Warwick Fabrics ‘Burano’ in Ivory. Coffee table,
Timothy Oulton. Throw, Francalia. Striped cushions in Schumacher fabric.
Green cushions, Lucy Montgomery. Banquette upholstered in Christopher
Farr Cloth fabric. Rug, Cadrys. Floors throughout in ‘Arbon’ limestone
pavers, Eco Outdoor. On shelf Candle holders, Olive Ateliers. Vase and
plate, both Astier de Villatte. Opposite BALCONY WOLF barbecue,
Winning Appliances. Furniture, Eco Outdoor. Stool, Bisque Traders.
Vintage vessel. HALLWAY Artwork (left) by Dorothy Napangardi, Kate
Owen Gallery. Green artwork (right) by Olivier Rasir. Sconces, Astro.
DINING Pendant light, Parterre. Artwork by Esther Haywood, Kate Owen
Gallery. Custom dining table. Dining chairs, MCM House. White vessels,
Astier de Villatte. Vessels on bottom shelves, Shades Of Pale.
THIS IS
THE LIFE
“We love the light and
energy of the house,” says
one of the owners. “The
high ceilings combined
with the aspect is the
perfect combination, it’s
both calming and vibrant.
It feels spacious but cosy at
the same time. There are
so many opportunities to
display our pot collection,
French urns, olive jars
and other ceramics.
All the open shelving
creates such warmth
and visual interest.”
“We created something that’s very grounded
and earthy with really sophisticated detailing.”
AL HAMRA KHAN, DESIGNER
KITCHEN Ceiling, Australian Timber Ceilings. Island benchtop in Simba

White marble, RMS Marble, installed by Granite and Marble Works.
Splashback in handmade white tiles. Joinery hardware, TradCo. Stools,
owners' existing. Perrin & Rowe tapware, The English Tapware Company.
ILVE cooker, Winning Appliances. Fruit bowl, Provincial Home Living. Green
vessels, Clo Studios. French confit pots, Shades Of Pale. Coffee machine,
Profitec. Vintage copper pot. Floors in ‘Arbon’ limestone pavers, Eco Outdoor.
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Along with interior designer Kristin Rawson, Al and

Constance were careful not to veer into beachy territory.
While the palette is muted and some finishes coarse,
it’s not too raw. “It’s imperfect without looking too
organic,” says Al. This was achieved through crisp
silhouettes executed in pale colours and natural
materials. Think terracotta tiling, European oak, smooth
plaster and limestone flooring with a bush-hammered
finish. The ‘drunken’ rendered facade is an intentionally
irregular application, a feature that captures the ever-
changing qualities of light as they shift during the day.
A study and games room sit opposite one another at
the entrance before a generous foyer. These spaces were
intended to be defined and separate. Furnished in
tangerine and apricot tones, the dedicated living room
with a fireplace doubles as a social area to welcome
guests and as a quiet, tech-free space for the family. “It’s
like a ‘contemporary parlour’,” says Al.
A 3.6-metre arched corridor leading to the living,
dining and kitchen has been inserted into the body of
the building. Rather than just a structural opening, it’s
like a “portal that gently draws you towards the open-
plan rear”, says Will Critharis, managing director of
Critharis. “It’s like a big reveal.” The arched motif is
echoed throughout the house on in-built shelving.
The kitchen opens onto a covered balcony pergola
made from rafters and bamboo — a feature reminiscent
of Cape Dutch design. From here, there’s a view to a
serene garden by Nicholas Hosking Studio, with a pool
and fire pit. Big entertainers, the owners wanted a yard
that could easily accommodate outdoor parties.
On the first floor, the bedrooms are “to-the-point but
also warm”, explains Al. At the base of the landing are
two bathrooms and three bedrooms, while the remainder
of the floor is dedicated to the main bedroom, ensuite
and his and her walk-in robes. The self-contained
basement features a gym, rec area and kitchenette.
Lighting throughout the house was designed to be
soft and indirect. LEDs are tucked into display shelving
to illuminate the owners’ collection of vessels, tiny wall
lights sit gently near the base of the stair treads and
up-lights are hidden within ceiling coffers of the smooth
timber-lined ceilings. Streaming through floor-to-ceiling
windows and flooding through the stairwell, natural
light washes the house, too. “The idea,” says Constance,
“was to create as much stillness as possible.” >
Studio AC & Co: ac-co.com.au. Critharis: critharis.com.
Kristin Rawson: kristinrawsoninteriordesign.com.
Nicholas Hosking Studio: lily-lizard.squarespace.com.

THE PALETTE
Dulux Antique White USA Half

(walls)
Porter’s Paints Timberline

(external shutters)
Eco Outdoor ‘Arbon’ limestone

(floors)
BATHROOM Walls painted Dulux Lexicon Quarter. DADOquartz ‘Julia’ bath,

and Brodware tapware, both Candana. Stool, Crave Wares. BEDROOM
Artwork by Olivier Rasir. Chair and stool, Timothy Oulton. Side table, Rachel
Donath. Lamp, The Vault Sydney. Bed and coverlet, both Kristin Rawson Interiors.
Bed linen, Cultiver. Cushions, Lucy Montgomery. ENSUITE Opposite, left Joinery
in American Oak. Hardware, Castella. DADOquartz bath, and Brodware
tapware, both Candana. Wall tiles, Di Lorenzo Tiles. Shower screen and mirror,
Toughened Design. Towel, Saardé. POWDER ROOM Opposite, bottom right
Pendants, Parterre. Mirror, Toughened Design. Basin, Bisque Traders. Tiles,
Onsite Supply + Design. Vase, Atelier de Vilatte. Baskets, Honour Apparel.
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BACKYARD Landscaping by Nicholas Hosking
Studio. Spotlights, Hunza. ‘Cotto’ pavers, Eco
Outdoor. POOL ‘Malfy’ umbrella in Evergreen, MCM
House. Sun beds, Bisque Traders. Pot, Watertiger.
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THE SOURCE
For breezy, coastal interiors with a Mediterranean edge,
look to organic textures and pared-back terracotta tones.
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1 ‘Montreal’ long chandelier, $3945, Zaffero. 2 Palecek ‘Jordan’ side chair in Honey, $1805, Boyd Blue. 3 Plaster 1940s-style table
lamp, $1700, The Vault. 4 ‘Lagos’ linen cushion in Mocha, $92, L&M Home. 5 Darren Palmer ‘Earth’ rug in Camel (330x240cm),
$1599, OZ Design Furniture. 6 ‘Kingsley’ shower rail set in Chrome, $509.90, ABI Interiors. 7 Australian House & Garden Australian
cotton towel range in Casuarina, from $20, Myer. 8 Sirene ‘Julia’ bath, $6139, Candana. 9 Organic gourd-shaped basket, $520,
Pan After. 10 Anthea vase in Terracotta, $259, Domayne. 11 19th Century French provincial pot à confit, $391.29, 1stDibs. #

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IN harmony
By purchasing two adjacent blocks the owners of this
multigenerational home secured flawless waterside vistas.
STORY Carli Philips | ST Y LI N G Birdblack Design | P HOTOG R A P HY Prue Ruscoe

EXTERIOR Facade painted Dulux Colorbond Dover White. Custom cedar battens. Dolphin aluminium angle
standing seam profile roof system, ARC Roofing. ENTRY Walls painted Dulux Natural White. Le Forge console,
Boyd Blue. On console, pot plant, stylist’s own. ‘Daphne’ tray, Arteriors ‘Tassel’ lamp and ‘Flora’ centerpiece,
Palecek ‘Jaden’ urn, all Boyd Blue. Architectural Curves IV, V, VI artwork, Designer Boys. Custom Venetian plaster
curved ceiling feature, Architectural Venetian Plaster. Rotaliana ‘Squiggle H4’ pendant light, Mondoluce.
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FAMILY ROOM Raffles ‘Sirocco’ curtains in Ivory, Barnes
Interiors. ‘Dempsey’ modular sofa, Molmic. ‘Orion’ pillar stool
and table, GlobeWest. ‘Ivy’ coffee table, Grazia & Co. Acrylic
‘Planetary’ magazine holder, The Feelter. Custom Gold Chinese
silk rug, The Rug Establishment. On coffee table Arteriors
‘Quinn’ sculpture and ‘Nelson’ centrepiece, both Boyd Blue.
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n order to safeguard their water views, the The interiors echo the facade’s curvature with a
owners of this house on the South Coast series of swoops, spheres, circles and plump corners.
bought two blocks side-by-side — a decision Starting from the point of entry, there’s a chubby
that would also allow them to enjoy both tube encircling the double-height mezzanine with
front and rear yards because of the setback loop-shaped lights. “Even though it’s a large house
of the adjoining dwellings. Located in a new and the exterior is dominant, the owners are very
development area and purchased early on, this modest and they were more concerned about the
ensured an added sense of privacy as they wouldn’t layout,” says interior designer Sarah Nolen of
be elbow-to-elbow with their neighbours. Now, the Birdblack Design. Given that it’s a multigenerational
only thing between the house and the beach is a home, spatial flow took priority. The entry marks
small crop of trees, a separation that’s auspicious the centre of the house with a study and lift to the
according to feng shui, an ancient practice based on north-west followed by a short hallway leading to
the arrangement of spaces to achieve harmony. a powder room, laundry and mudroom with a
“Considering the principles of feng shui was at separate wash station and custom beds for the
the forefront of the design development. We used owners’ beloved dogs and guinea pigs.
organic wave forms to enhance the flow of energy On the other side of the foyer is a generous family
and reflect the undulating coastline,” says building room that has direct access to an alfresco area. A
designer Jason Harb of JIH Building Design, whose double-sided fireplace hides structural columns
clients regularly travel to Singapore. that partition the open-plan dining and kitchen. >
KITCHEN Island and rangehood in Liquid Metal Technologies Copper in Shiny with a Florentine patina, and kitchen joinery in
Processed Forest Products timber veneer in Truffle White, all Bober. Microcement splashback, Architectural Venetian Plaster.
Astra Walker ‘Assemble’ mixer, Design Bathware. Zip tap and V-ZUG ovens, both Winning Appliances. NORR11 ‘NY11’ bar
stools, Mobel Design. ATTIC LIVING ‘Alfie’ sofa, Molmic. ‘Isla’ and ‘Edie’ side tables, and Palecek ‘Damon’ wall decor and
‘Denzel’ floor lamp, all Boyd Blue. ‘Artie’ console, GlobeWest. Bowl, The Foundry. ‘Barbary’ rug, The Rug Establishment.

“We used organic wave forms to enhance the flow
of energy and reflect the undulating coastline.”
JASON HARB, BUILDING DESIGNER
H G houses
THIS IS
THE LIFE
“The practicality of the
zoning works so well for
us. The ‘wet kitchen’ is
a pleasure to be in. We
spend a lot of time in there
cooking up stir-fries and it’s
sizeable enough so that all
the mess and smells are
contained, freeing up
the front kitchen. We also
love the attic as it’s a true
retreat. It’s a very calming
space to get ready in the
morning, and the views
from there are amazing,”
says one of the owners.
KITCHEN/DINING Fireplace wall in Inax ‘Sekiha SKH1’ tiles,

Artedomus. Santa & Cole ‘Tekiò’ horizontal pendant light,
Enlightened Living. ‘Luna’ glass pendant lights, Custom Lighting.
‘Maxwell’ dining chair, ‘Alma’ black pedestal vase, and Palecek
‘Antilles’ white vases, all Boyd Blue. ‘Classique’ dining table,
GlobeWest. ‘Malmo’ bowl and plates, Papaya. Flooring in French
Vanilla marble, Atlas Marble.
WET KITCHEN Astra Walker mixer, Design Bathware. WOLF cooktop, Winning Appliances. ‘Arbar’ handle, Spark &
Burnish. Napkin, Cultiver. Casamood tiles, Di Lorenzo Tiles. On shelves from top ‘Cloud’ bowl, Marmoset Found. Vase,
Few and Far. ‘Milo’ bowl, and Arteriors sculptures, both Boyd Blue. Salad bowl, Papaya. HALLWAY/LIVING Opposite,
top left Vases, Papaya. Arteriors ‘Hugo’ bowl, ‘Hasta’ vase, ‘Nesbit’ sculptures, and ‘Pueblo’ vase, all Boyd Blue.
STUDY Opposite, top right Joinery in Processed Forest Products timber veneer in Truffle White, and Liquid Metal
Technologies Copper in Shiny finish with a Florentine patina, Bober. Raffles ‘Atrium’ linen curtains in Oatmeal,
Barnes Interiors. Arteriors pendant light, tray (on desk) and sculptures and decor (on shelves), and Palecek side
chair, all Boyd Blue. ATTIC LIVING Opposite, bottom right ‘Alfie’ sofa, Molmic. Side table and wall decor, all Boyd
Blue. Rug, The Rug Establishment. Console, GlobeWest. Bowl, The Foundry. Floor lamp, Boyd Blue. DINING
Opposite, top left Dining table, GlobeWest. Bowl, Papaya. Palecek vases, Boyd Blue. Pendant lights, Custom Lighting.
houses H G

H G houses
“It’s a big open space but we didn’t want anything all the exposed corners needed to be curved. This
too monolithic,” explains Sarah. “We took inspired the organic and sculptural form of the
inspiration from the hull of a boat and created a facade,” says Jason.
three-dimensional curved design that appears to The top floor is dedicated to the primary suite
be floating, adding a touch of lightness to this part with a powder room and living area fitted out with
of the home.” a TV, musical instruments and a craft table. The
A wet kitchen tucked behind is well equipped the owner can now have her own space separate to
with pantry storage and additional freezers. “The the ensuite and bedroom, which is accessible
majority of their time is spent here so we made it through a walk-in robe. Sarah integrated the
both functional and beautiful,” says Sarah. wardrobe into curved, non-structural columns — a
The first floor, reserved for parents and guests, design feature that complements the profile of the
has four bedrooms, with access to a terrace. Unlike ceiling. The walls, finished in a custom microcement,
the rest of the home’s muted palette, each bedroom have been embedded with gold and silver flakes.
is adorned with unique wallpaper featuring different When it came to the finishes, the owners didn’t
watercolour lilies. want anything overly stately so the palette is
To overcome the developer’s two-storey height comprised of just three materials. “We used French
restriction, Jason cleverly created the home’s ski- Vanilla marble flooring, timber veneer for all the
slope-style silhouette, burrowing the attic level cabinetry and added a bit of wow with the copper
under the roof line and joining it to the balcony liquid metal, which we used on the kitchen island
to create fluidity and heighten the dynamic curves. and dressing table. The effect is one of connection
“It was imperative that the design was personalised and refinement,” says Sarah. >
to the cultural preferences and lifestyle of the Birdblack Design: birdblackdesign.com.au.
occupants. The arrangement of the rooms needed JIH Building Design: jihbuildingdesign.com.
to factor in the design principles of feng shui and Aspire Constructions: aspireconstructions.com.au.

“We took inspiration from the hull of a
boat and created a three-dimensional
curved design that appears to be floating.”
SARAH NOLEN, INTERIOR DESIGNER
WALK-IN ROBE Dresser and vanity in Liquid Metal Technologies Copper in Shiny with a Florentine
patina, Bober. Basin, Roger Seller. Gessi mixer, Design Bathware. Nest Studio handles, Spark & Burnish.
Bar stool, DesignByThem. Arteriors ‘Torres’ box, Boyd Blue. Custom mirror, Marlix. MAIN BEDROOM
Wall in Sandberg ‘Pine’ wallpaper, Wallpaper Trader. ‘Amanti’ bedhead, Heatherly Design. ‘Sienna’
wall light, Custom Lighting. Bedside table, GlobeWest. Pokhara custom rug, Tappeti. Flooring in European
engineered oak in Sandwashed, Woodcut. ATTIC LIVING Opposite, top left Ferm Living side table, Mobel
Design. Raffles ‘Atrium’ curtains in Oatmeal, Barnes Interiors. Palecek chair, Boyd Blue. ENSUITE Opposite,
top right Wall and floor in Blue Roma quartzite. Abey Gessi ‘Goccia’ tapware, Design Bathware.
MAIN BEDROOM Wall in Sandberg ‘Pine’
wallpaper, Wallpaper Trader. Raffles ‘Atrium’
curtains, Barnes Interiors. ‘Chloe’ bedside
table, GlobeWest. ‘Amanti’ bedhead,
Heatherly Design. ‘Sienna’ wall light, Custom
Lighting. Pokhara custom rug, Tappeti.
THE PALETTE
Dulux Colorbond Dover White

(facade)
Dulux Natural White

(walls)
French Vanilla marble

(kitchen/dining flooring)
HOUSES H G
1
THE SOURCE
Functional and beautiful furniture and wares that will
add lightness and a subtle golden glow to your home.
2 5
4
8 9 11
10
1 ‘Overlamp’ pendant lamp, $7376/large, Living Edge. 2 ‘Trilogy’ pendant in Brass Fizi, POA, Articolo Studios.
3 Kaboodle benchtop in American Oak, $660, Bunnings. 4 Kaboodle ‘Jardin’ handle in Brushed Gold, $40, Bunnings.
5 Armadillo ‘Malawi’ rug in Blush, $2610, Norsu Interiors. 6 ‘Symphony’ sideboard by Emmanuel Gallina, POA,
Poliform. 7 Contour Texture 1 artwork by Middle of Nowhere, $499 (framed), Freedom. 8 ‘Hadley’ modular sofa in
Crescent Natural, $8095, Coco Republic. 9 ‘Classique’ round dining table in Natural Ash, $2760, GlobeWest. 10 Palecek
‘Jaden’ urn in White, $1625, Boyd Blue. 11 ‘Eden’ square kitchen mixer in Brushed Copper, $305, ABI Interiors. #

H G HOUSES
LIVING Rammed earth wall, Whelan Project Builders. S Joinery in wire-brushed American white oak veneer
painted Dulux Dieskau, Crafted Kitchens & Cabinets. Shelves in Navurban ‘Balmoral’ veneer, New Age Veneers.
Wall light, Volker Haug. ‘Stuv 16’ fireplace, Oblica, on Tundra Grey limestone surround, Gladstones Granite
& Marble. Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ chair, Arch Melbourne. Side tables, GlobeWest. Sofa and coffee tables,
Trit House. Artwork, Warranbrooke. All other items, stylist’s own. HALLWAY Steel doors, LCF Welding.
Joinery in Navurban ‘Balmoral’ veneer, New Age Veneers. French oak floorboards in Cloud, Storey Floors.

Serene SCENE
A tactile material selection and connection to nature at
this beachside home were high priorities for the owners.
STORY Judy Pascoe | ST Y LI N G Heartly | P HOTOG R A P HY Dylan James
KITCHEN Joinery in wire-brushed American white oak veneer painted Dulux Dieskau, Crafted Kitchens & Cabinets. Ceiling in French oak,
Storey Floors. Benchtop and splashbacks in Tundra Grey limestone, Gladstones Granite & Marble. Inax ‘Yohen’ border tile, Artedomus.
Brass rangehood with Patina Bronze finish, Ox Finishes. Phoenix ‘Vivid Slimline’ mixer tap, Reece. Est Core ‘Dusk Down Up’ wall light,
and Wever & Ducré ‘Ray’ ceiling lights (over island), both Est Lighting. Stools, GlobeWest. French oak floorboards in Cloud, Storey Floors.
DINING Table and chairs, GlobeWest. Twentytwentyone ‘Hotaru Marker’ pendant light, Space. LIVING Sofa, Trit House. Side table, GlobeWest.
HOUSES H G
he colourful bathing boxes that sophistication, but with two young children the
line a section of the beachfront on home needed to be robust.
Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula “They wanted to create an earthy beachside
are just one of the area’s distinctive atmosphere and were keen to use materials, such
features. With the bushland as charred timber and rammed earth, to create a
adjoining the coast and the village sense of connection to nature and the coastal
well appointed with restaurants and shops, residents context,” says Mikayla.
are assured of a great lifestyle. Designed around a central courtyard and pool, the
The owners of this new build located close to single-level home has four bedrooms, three
the beach were certainly attracted to the area as bathrooms, two powder rooms, a kitchen and open-
well as to the 1000sqm block of land where they plan living, and a rumpus room and study. Rooms
could create a substantial family home and pool. are generous, corridors are wide and ceilings are
“We loved the proximity to the beach, the short high, generating a feeling of spaciousness and
walk to the cafes and shops, and the flat, north- serenity. Clerestory windows offer restful sky views
facing block was great.” as well as admitting an abundance of natural light.
With plans for the site prepared by DJE Building With its hardy material palette of charred timber,
Design, the owners approached Mikayla Rose, rammed earth and natural stone, the house exudes
director and principal designer of Heartly studio, to a solid and grounded character. “These materials
oversee the design and mastermind the interiors. were selected early on to establish a sense of warmth
The owners expressed a wish for both calmness and and calm,” says Mikayla. >

LIVING/DINING Sofa, Trit House. Side table, GlobeWest. Cushions, stylist’s own. Twentytwentyone ‘Hotaru Marker’ pendant light, Space. Dining table
and chairs, GlobeWest. Standing mirror, Wall to Wall Prints. KITCHEN Ceiling in French oak, Storey Floors. Joinery in wire-brushed American white oak
veneer painted Dulux Dieskau, Crafted Kitchens & Cabinets. Benchtop and splashbacks in Tundra Grey limestone, Gladstones Granite & Marble. Inax
‘Yohen’ border tile in YB1, Artedomus. Brass rangehood with Patina Bronze finish, Ox Finishes. Phoenix ‘Vivid Slimline’ gooseneck mixer, Reece. Est Core
‘Dusk Down Up’ wall light, and Wever & Ducré ‘Ray’ ceiling mounted lights (over island), both Est Lighting. Stools, GlobeWest. Tall jug (top shelf)
Freedom. Bowl (middle shelf) Robert Gordon. All other items, stylist’s own. French oak floorboards in Cloud, Storey Floors.

HOUSES H G
THE PALETTE
Dulux Flooded Gum

(main bedroom)
Dulux Dieskau
(kitchen and living joinery)
Dulux Natural White Half

(interior walls)
THIS IS
THE LIFE
With the home located
just a short walk from the
beach, which happens to
be the owners’ favourite
beach in the area, and
nestled in a ‘wonderful
community’, they count
themselves as extremely
lucky. When not at the
beach, they relax by the
pool or entertain in the
covered outdoor living
area equipped with
kitchen facilities and
surrounded by native
landscaped gardens.
MAIN BEDROOM Wall in Easycraft Australia ‘EasyGroove’ painted Dulux Flooded Gum. Bed and bedside table, GlobeWest. ‘Calo’ pendant light in
Matte White, Klaylife. Feltex ‘Salisbury’ wool carpet in Stone Lintel, Godfrey Hirst. ENSUITE Terrazzo floor tiles, Tiento. Fiandre ‘Nuances’ porcelain
wall tiles in Light Grey, Artedomus. Vanity in Navurban ‘Balmoral’ veneer from New Age Veneers, Crafted Kitchens & Cabinets. Benchtop in Tundra
Grey limestone, Gladstones Granite & Marble. Kaskade ‘Aveo’ bath, and Phoenix ‘Vivid Slimline’ bath mixer, both Reece. BATHROOM Opposite Fiandre
‘Nuances’ floor and wall tiles in Light Grey, Artedomus. Colori Full Body feature tile in Giada, Tiento. Vanity in Navurban ‘Balmoral’ veneer from New
Age Veneers, Crafted Kitchens & Cabinets. Benchtop in Kirec reconstituted stone, Stone Ambassador. Kaskade ‘Aveo’ bath and basins, and Phoenix
‘Vivid Slimline’ tapware in Gunmetal, all Reece. WALK-IN ROBE Joinery in Navurban ‘Balmoral’ from New Age Veneers, Crafted Kitchens & Cabinetry.
HOUSES H G
Onto this base the designer layered interesting The furniture was curated by Arch Melbourne and
finishes such as artisanal Japanese mosaic tiles the tones, textures and organic shapes perfectly
and aged brass accents. Wishing to avoid the use echo the natural palette of the fittings and finishes.
of white joinery in the kitchen, Mikayla selected In the living area a curvaceous cream sofa from
soft grey for the cabinetry with a narrow rail trim Trit House and a Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ chair offer the
and fluted finish on the island bench. With a ultimate in relaxation.
timber ceiling and floor, an aged bronze rangehood, One of the owners’ favourite aspects of the home
stone benchtops and glossy tiles, there is plenty is the pool, which is located at the front of the
of texture. property. “Walking past the glistening pool every
The bathrooms also draw on a nature-inspired time we come home is wonderful. It’s not hiding out
palette with matt-green tiles in the family bathroom the back but is a real feature,” they say.
and a soft beige gloss tile in the main ensuite. “The house has a relaxed and calming feel, and
The main bedroom is a true retreat, separated really offers the best of both worlds, being a coastal
from the rest of the house, facing the central beach house with a contemporary, sophisticated
courtyard and enjoying beautiful northern light. ambience. We are so fortunate to call such a
The outlook is completely private, with the view wonderful and embracing house our home.” >
filtered through softly flowing linen curtains to Heartly: heartly.com.au. DJE Building Design:
the garden, designed by Studio Blac, around an dje-design.com.au. Whelan Project Builders:
existing olive tree and taking in the rammed earth whelanprojectbuilders.com.au. Studio Blac:
fireplace in the courtyard. studioblac.com. Arch Melbourne: arch.melbourne.

H G HOUSES
“The materials were

selected to establish
warmth and calm.”
MIKAYLA ROSE, DESIGNER
POOL AREA Landscaping by Studio Blac.
Copper shower and brass taps, Outdoor
Showers by Adstyle. Outdoor setting, Arch
Melbourne. Towel and cushion, stylist’s own.

THE LAYOUT
Ensuite
Ensuite
Pool
Bed
Bed
Living
Study
nook
Robe
Living
Entry
Study
Powder
Kitchen
Dining
Bed Bed
Mud
Bath
Laundry
Garage
Pantry Workshop
MUDROOM Wall in Easycraft Australia ‘EasyGroove’ 150 wall panelling, painted

Dulux Natural White Half. Custom joinery finished in Laminex laminate in Green
Slate Natural. Shelves finished in Navurban ‘Balmoral’ veneer, New Age Veneers.
HOUSES H G
THE SOURCE
Cocooning shapes and pared-back forms create an
atmosphere that invites connection and conversation.
3
2
5
8 10
9
6
7
1 Twentytwentyone ‘Hotaru Marker’ pendant light, $800, Space. 2 ‘Arden’ sofa in Yarra Vanilla, $1770, Trit House. 3 ‘Agra’ rug
in Moonstone (300x240cm), $4900, Armadillo. 4 Eadie Lifestyle ‘Gambit’ cushion in White/Nutmeg (60x40cm), $109.95,
Norsu Interiors. 5 Seville ‘Podium’ side table in Olive, $645, GlobeWest. 6 ‘Atelier’ salad bowl in Malachite, $450, Dinosaur
Designs. 7 Ligne Roset ‘Togo’ fireside chair in Alcantara Curry, $5650, Domo. 8 Laboratorio Olfattivo ‘Zen-Zero’ liquid soap,
$45, Libertine Parfumerie. 9 ‘Lowa’ medium square storage basket in Biscuit, $249, Country Road. 10 Cassina ‘Cab’ chair by
Mario Bellini, from $3183, Mobilia. #

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Photograph by Will Salter. Calligraphy by Lesley Workman.
Beside the swimming pool, Parthenocissus

sikkimensis spills over a retaining wall in
Dulux Namadji, while a Gymea lily
(Doryanthes excelsa) is flanked by smoke
bush (Cotinus coggygria), coppiced.

H G GARDENS
A Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis), in harmony with the Spanish Mission-style home, towers
over the back patio in ‘Dover’ antiqued limestone pavers, Eco Outdoor, with ‘Tio’ easy chairs and table,
In Good Company. Other trees include a Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’) and a Judas tree
(Cercis siliquastrum), underplanted with Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans), foxtail fern (Asparagus densiflorus
‘Myersii’), pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira ‘Miss Muffet’) and prostrate rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).
Game,
set &
match
A tennis court at the rear of this towering 1930s home makes way
for endless lush, sweeping spaces the whole family can enjoy.
STORY Chris Pearson | P HOTOG R A P HY Will Salter

H G GARDENS
hy have an idle tennis court laurel hedging, star jasmine around the tennis court,
when instead you can score gardenias beside the pool and a pin oak at the front.
a lush, free-form garden To address the tricky gradient, he turned the
with deep, layered beds as backyard into two vast grassed terraces, one a metre
inviting as this? That was above the other. Immediately above the upper terrace
the willing sacrifice the sits the patio, smaller than the “oversized” original,
green-fingered owner of this home in Melbourne’s in tough-as limestone-lookalike paving, reprised on
south-east made and he has never looked back. the side terrace under a pergola, where he replaced a
Its designer, Myles Broad of Eckersley Garden slatted-metal roof with wires trailed with Virginia
Architecture, for whom this was the third project creeper. “It’s so much more soulful,” he says.
with the owner, welcomed the call in 2018. “There Meanwhile, Myles removed a water feature
are so many under-used tennis courts in this part of overlooking the pool to make the vista below more
the city,” he says. “It was great to be able to do accessible. But, most significantly, he swapped the
something with this one.” tennis court’s neat linearity for sweeping curved
The garden had been remodelled about 10 years lawns, flamboyantly referencing the 1930s Spanish
before, but, with buxus hedges at the front, and Mission house with its columns and arches.
tennis court and pool hogging Below the fine fescue sits a
the back, it was too structured 100,000-litre rainwater tank.
and needed to let its hair down
for a family with four children.
“THE OWNER ASKED plant An “eclectic, largely textural”
palette ranges from
“We knew we would use the US TO CREATE A bangalow palms and Japanese
garden everyday but the court BOTANICAL GARDEN maples to perennials and
once a month, so it made sense shrubs, such as sedums, bush
to remove it,” says the owner. IN THE MIDDLE OF anemones, euphorbias and
To its credit, the garden was THE CITY.” cherry pies in masses, and
also private, enclosed in ficus layered in beds up to five
hedging at the front and Myles Broad, Eckersley Garden Architecture metres deep. Adding to the
Portuguese laurel hedging to lushness is the borrowed
the side – a ready backdrop. But landscape of eucalypts and
the biggest challenge was the sloping site (reflected lilly pillies in neighbouring properties.
in the house being two storeys at the front and three Meanwhile, most of the front garden, including
at the back), with a yawning disconnect between lawn-flanking granite steppers, remained, albeit with
the rear patio and the garden two metres below. “It enlarged garden beds in simpatico with the rear. “We
felt dislocated from the house,” says Myles. “Because loosened it up with dense underplanting, such as
the owner is a passionate gardener, he asked us to hydrangeas and star jasmine for ground cover and
create a botanical garden in the middle of the city, lemon myrtle, so it’s all green and white,” says Myles.
with plants, rather than hardscaping, the focus.” But the rear remains the real revelation. “Instead
“We wanted the garden to feel encompassing, of an unused tennis court, my client ends up with a
with the home nestled in nature, a private space beautiful garden, more intimate as you go down, with
that drew you outside,” says the owner. As well as lovely little pockets with different moods,” says Myles.
an intimate connection between house and garden, “There are lots of spaces to disappear,” adds the
also topping his wish list was “to acknowledge the owner. “I love to have an afternoon siesta underneath
historical period of the house within the landscape”. the magnolia at the bottom of the lawn because it’s
Myles retained the lap pool and broad pavers leading so peaceful.” For the lucky owner, it seems the
to the front door and, plant-wise, mature specimens inspired results are game, set and match. #
such as two Canary palms at the rear, the ficus and Eckersley Garden Architecture: e-ga.com.au.
TOP Ficus flash (Ficus microcarpa hillii ‘Flash’) hedging. Fragrant gardenia (Gardenia augusta ‘Florida’) runs beside the pool. Kidney
weed (Dichondra repens) and juniper (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’) provide groundcover. Bowie the cavoodle stands on ‘Dover’
limestone; Arrowmill ‘Technifirma’ paving, both Eco Outdoor. BOTTOM RIGHT Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans), bird of
paradise (Strelitzia nicolai), sedums (Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’), euphorbias (Euphorbia wulfenii) and Lord Howe wedding lily (Dietes
robinsoniana). Table setting, In Good Company. BOTTOM LEFT B&B Italia sun loungers, Space. Atelier Vierkant pot, Cosh Living.
Bangalow palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana), frangipani (Plumeria rubra) and grape ivy (Cissus rhombifolia).

H G GARDENS
FEATURE PLANTS
TREES
Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
Dwarf date palm
(Phoenix roebelenii)
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
Bangalow palm (Archontophoenix
cunninghamiana)
SHRUBS
Bush anemone
(Carpenteria californica)
Cherry pie (Heliotropium
arborescens ‘Lord Roberts’)
Miss Muffet pittosporum
(Pittosporum tobira ‘Miss Muffet’)
Oakleaf hydrangea
(Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Oakleaf ’)
Savin juniper (Juniperus sabina)
White Indian hawthorn
(Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Springtime’)
SUCCULENTS
Crassula (undulatifolia
‘Max Cook’)
PERENNIALS
Green cardamom
(Elettaria cardamomum)
Myrtle spurge
(Euphorbia myrsinites)
Red stonecrop
(Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’)
GROUNDCOVERS
Kidney weed (Dichondra repens)
Groundcover star jasmine
(Trachelospermum asiaticum)
CLIMBERS
Boston ivy
(Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
Scarlett bougainvillea
(Bougainvillea glabra
‘Scarlett O’Hara’)
Virginia creeper
(Parthenocissus quinquefolia)

REAR GARDEN Where there was once a tennis court, there is now a sweeping lawn on two levels. The lawn is flanked by black tupelo
(Nyssa sylvatica), Indian Summer Coral Pink crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Tuscarora’) and bull bay magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
trees, together with low-growing dwarf plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides), cannas (Canna x hybrida Salmon) and sedums
(Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’). Bowie stands above steps in ‘Dover’ antiqued limestone from Eco Outdoor.
H G GARDENS
FRONT GARDEN Raven granite pavers, Eco Outdoor. Existing black steel gates and rendered masonry fence. Sculpture by Clement Meadmore.
The RTF fescue lawn is flanked by Lord Howe wedding lilies (Dietes robinsoniana) and oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia), with a ginkgo
(Ginkgo biloba) in the middle of the lawn. Lemon myrtles (Backhousia citriodora) flank the entrance. Fine-leafed Boston ivy
(Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Lowii’) sits to the left of the gate.

H G GARDENS
A majestic date palm (Phoenix canariensis) sets the tone for the rear garden. Below sit an agave (Agave attenuata ‘Boutin Blue’), miniature grape ivy (Cissus
striata) trailing over the wall, Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans), Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’), foxtail ferns (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myersii’),
Miss Muffet pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira ‘Miss Muffet’) and prostrate rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’). Chairs and table, In Good Company.

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GARDENS H G
THE SOURCE
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hen I first started gardening, I identified
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types. The gardeners I spoke to always talked about
pests and diseases affecting their plants. That was until Changing things up in your
I had the privilege of visiting King Charles’s Highgrove green spaces can open up a
Gardens, where diversity, sustainability and organic whole new world of growth.
gardening were pioneered long before fashionable. STORY Mike Booth
While I still absolutely love that formal style of P HOTOG R A P HY Jeremy Simons
garden, I now understand that you can have lovely
clean lines (as we do at Rosedale Farm) with mountains
of diversity that require less human interference.
Since focusing on diversity at the farm, I’ve noticed
that we have a far more sustainable garden. A diverse
garden can support a wide variety of plants, insects,
birds and other wildlife, creating a balanced ecosystem.
You don’t need a huge area to create a little haven.
People are always surprised that in our one-acre
vegetable garden, filled with more than 170 different
flowers, fruit trees, vegetables and roses, we don’t spray
or use chemicals. This diversity in turn helps control
pests, and increase pollination and overall ecosystem
health. For example, I used to plant an entire bed with
corn, but now we have corn in the centre, basil around
the corn, and dahlias, zinnias and marigolds at the ends.
You will also have noticed in your own garden that
different plant species have different levels of resistance
to diseases, pests, and environmental stressors.
A diverse garden is more resilient to challenges such as
climate, pests and diseases. By adding a couple of bird
boxes to encourage the wrens and finches, you could
help reduce the mosquitoes, flies and spiders around
your home as they love to feast on these insects. And
even in the smallest garden, you could have native
stingless bees, which happily live in a shoebox-sized
house and will become an endless source of interest.
You may even choose to break the garden up into
different areas or zones with a variety of plantings.
I have a formal hedged garden, with roses, catnip,
dahlias, lavender, wisteria, sage and zinnias, then five
metres away, the tall golden grasses of a paddock that
create refuge for quail, finches and small lizards.
For a garden lover such as myself, a landscape with
plants in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes can be far
more visually appealing and create a more interesting,
vibrant space, not to mention be far less maintenance.
So when you are next at your garden centre, consider
selecting plants you don’t already have and, even better,
plants that attract birds and insects. #
GARDENS H G
How to
increase
diversity in
your garden
● Start by adding
new plant varieties

to your garden.
● Consider installing
a bird box to attract

insect-loving birds.
● Install an insect hotel
or a native stingless
beehive to add new life
and interest into your
environment.
● Place shallow dishes
of water in the garden

to encourage wildlife.
● If you are growing
vegetables, make sure

you plant flowers
nearby.

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Jeremy Simons
Deriving inspiration from nature and his
surrounds – think everything from tree resins
to sawdust – is an integral part of this ceramicist
and photographer’s creative process.
P HOTOG R A PH Y Jeremy Simons
THE CREATIVE TYPE H G
“I prefer to use textures and elements found

in nature, such as bone and leaf matter.”
When I was growing up, Dad was in the Navy, Luckily for me, my friend and long-time
and as a consequence, we moved around over workmate Emma Knowles agreed to team up
the years. So I ended up at boarding school, for the show. Her skills as not only a chef, but
which afforded me endless hours in the art block as a visionary recipe writer and food stylist have
creating images in the darkroom and making elevated my work. The show opens on May 3
things with clay on the wheel. at Manly Art Gallery & Museum in Sydney.
Day to day, I am a commercial photographer, Sadly, I still haven’t found the perfect
working to briefs, mood boards and shot lists. work-life balance, but I am very fortunate
So when I’m in the SLIP Ceramics workshop to do what I do, both as a photographer and
I choose the clay body I’m going to work with a clay worker. I get to spend my days with
and let it happen. I guess what determines the amazing people who are kind, passionate and
shapes and forms is the amount of clay and inspiring. And I get to take my dog, Chef, to
how much time I have, having to also allow work with me. It’s the one time you can tell
for turning, sanding and finishing before the the chef to “get out of the kitchen!”
end of the day or weekend. I admire installation artists such as
With my ceramic work, it’s a passion and Robert Smithson and Andy Goldsworthy;
love of clay. With that in mind, I prefer the painters, Francis Bacon, Sir Hans Heysen,
element of process and creative flow inspired Paji Wajina Honeychild Yankarr, and
by my environment. I prefer to use textures John Olsen; and modern Australian artists
and elements found in nature, such as bone such as Candice Hooper, Stacey Mrmacovski,
and leaf matter, to texturise my work and, Craig Parnaby, Anita Jokovich and Michelle Ball.
if and when possible, ‘earth-fire’ my work I love Indigenous art and l’ve found endless
using sawdust, fire, tree resins and so on. inspiration from photographers, stylists, clay
Do I listen to anything when I’m working? workers, and more recently an exhibition by
Absolutely, for me, [music and art] go hand woodworking designer/maker Simon Hooper.
in hand. The creative process determines the Inspiration is everywhere! At the moment
tunes – I listen to everything from Nils Frahm I’m listening to The Storyteller by Dave Grohl,
and Apparat to 80s classics, 90s hip-hop reading The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest,
(Wu-Tang Clan, rappers Guru and MC Solaar), and I’m planning and preparing for a multi-
funky acid jazz (Ronny Jordan), and blues. month trip around Australia in 2025.
But life wouldn’t be complete without the I love the small sculptures and paintings
rock of AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Black Crowes, we have bought on our travels overseas,
and Full Flower Moon Band and the 90s including from India, Japan and Italy. Once
grunge era blasting out of the workshop. we settle into our Queenslander on the
I also love a bit of ABC radio and, more North Coast, I’m looking forward to doing
recently, Book Club Radio. a little reno and creating a beautiful open-style
Finding the space and time to fit it all in house. I love minimal design and space, but
– family, relationships, work, sport, travel it seems to conflict with my love of found
and adventures, and passion projects – has objects and collection of knick-knacks.
been the biggest challenge so far. My partner, My idea of true luxury? Cultural experiences
Janeane, and I – and our dog Chef – are with great food shared with family and friends
planning to move to the NSW North Coast in the mountains or by the ocean.
in a year or so, and I’m hoping to create time On my travel list: lots of ski touring and
then to do more ceramics and art-based winter camping this year, then off around
work with my photography. Australia. The main focus for the trip is WA, JEREMY’S
A particular achievement I’m most happy with the Kimberley and Arnhem Land. Beyond FAVOURITE THINGS
to date? Making work and forms that people that, I’m open to all travel and adventures that From top ‘Bamel’ bowl by
like, and getting back into clay after 10 years I can possibly squeeze into this lifetime. Jeremy Simons, SLIP Ceramics.
off, has given me a freedom that I denied My favourite eateries include Blume The Storyteller memoir by
myself for too long. The latest exhibition Restaurant in Boonah, Queensland. Dave Grohl, $24.99, Simon
I’ve been working on is called TABLED. It’s a In Sydney… Quay, Lankan Filling Station, & Schuster. Largo al Factotum:
collaboration-based project where a ceramicist Cafe Paci, Banh Xeo Bar, any menu by Tribute to Rossini artwork by John
and chef team up to produce a menu that Mike Eggert and, of course, whatever Olsen. The Mountain Is You book
merges ceramic form and plated food. comes out of Mum’s kitchen. # by Brianna Wiest, $32.99,
It’s a group show with some of the finest Jeremy Simons: jeremysimons.com.au; Thought Catalog Books.
ceramicists and foodies in the country. slipceramics.com. OPPOSITE Jeremy in his studio.

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