Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2015 i Australian Home Beautiful

Time and again, when we renovate or decorate, the most stress we experience often centres around choosing the style we want to go with for our home. The truth is though, not many of us simply like one style. I love Vintage Country for instance, but I also love elements of Industrial, and Hamptons, and Scandinavian… the list goes on, and on! Making that final choice on what style to embrace always comes with angst. Add to that, the fact we are making a big investment in something that comes with the fear it may be out-of-date in a few short years, and I think we can all be forgiven for feeling a bit style-paralysed every now and then. The good news is that style in the home doesn’t flip…

THE VIVID FESTIVAL Intense colour engulfs each contrasting shape and style to introduce a sense of cohesion. Formal lines are leavened with soft, plush fabrics such as velvet, and buttoned finishes that soothe and invite. WALL COLOUR: PASSIONATE BLUE, DULUX DINING ROOM Zara ‘Jungle Noir’ curtains , see page 42. ‘Aver’ sofa in Fabric Pavilion ‘Le Marais’ fabric in Teal, from $2640, Casa Mia. Cotton cushion in Yellow, $165, Garner Agencies. Christian Lacroix ‘Cosmos’ cushion in Nuit, $250, No Chintz. ‘Elle’ table , Stylistik plate & Gourd vase , as above. Serengeti ‘Gamle’ rattan chair , $440, Globe West. ‘Rope’ Chinese porcelain stool in Green, $650, Orient House. Shilo Engelbrecht ‘Alv’ napkin (on stool), $60, Spence & Lyda. Florence Broadhurst ‘Aubrey’ hand-tufted wool/viscose rug in Platinum Grey, $1085, Max Sparrow. All other accessories, stylist’s own. Stockists, page 268 EASTERN PROMISE Bold red is an unsurprising inclusion, given its positive symbolism in Chinese…

BUSHLAND DREAMING A calming backdrop of towering trees is all that is needed to emphasise the laid-back appeal of this outdoor space. Earthy hues provide a striking contrast to the greenery of the setting. Materials such as wicker provide texture, while chunky weaves and loose knits speak to indoor comfort. NATURAL REFLECTION Patterns mimic nature – leaves, flowers, striations etched into the bark of pale gums – while indoor greenery references the country beyond the window, smudging the division between inside and out. WALL COLOUR: SNOWY MOUNTAINS, DULUX PERFECTLY FRAMED Simple forms and easy shapes with a lack of detailing reference the light hand of the maker and honour the integrity of the original material, with clear matt finishes revealing the grain and inherent beauty of the timber. LIGHTER TOUCH…

The original facade of Dee and Nick’s 1930s two-storey California bungalow was maintained during their Hamptons-inspired renovation but it was given a fresh lease of life with new windows and paint in Dulux White Duck. The bright, spacious living room {opposite} enjoys views over the garden and pool area thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. “This is such a beautiful space,” says Dee (pictured). “It’s where we all tend to hang out.” The centrepiece of the room is the family-sized and exceptionally comfortable ‘Gentry’ sofa, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso and bought at Hub Furniture. The cool colour scheme is echoed in the Carrara marble-topped ‘Iko’ coffee table from Jardan. When Melbourne couple Dee and Nick met as teenagers on the school bus, never in their wildest dreams could they have…

For their coastal Victorian home, Brooke and Levi took cues from their surrounds to create a welcoming, contemporary residence. Timber is a stand-out feature both externally and internally. The couple were also driven by a timeless sense of style. “We tried not to worry about what was or wasn’t in fashion,” says Brooke. A Victorian ash-clad feature wall provides the backdrop in the dining room, which is illuminated by a Muuto ‘Under the Bell’ felt pendant and features ‘Transit’ stacking dining chairs by M.A.D. An artwork created by Brooke is at home in the monochromatic colour scheme. Black also dominates the exterior {opposite}, thanks to cladding dressed in Resene Black. Soon-to-be parents Brooke and Levi didn’t take long to realise they had found ‘the one’. Ensconced in bushland but just…

Living room Natalie’s inviting living room is an eclectic mix of modernity and yesteryear. Thelma, her 14-year-old Jack Russell, snuggles on an Ikea sofa dressed in homemade ticking cushions and a Lazybones throw and cushions. An antique chest, a gift from a friend, doubles as storage while in the corner, a floor lamp’s shade has been stripped and hung with old chandelier crystals, which Natalie collected on a US trip. The pretty curtains were made from 1950s fabric bought on Etsy. BUDGET BREAKDOWN Living room Sofa: ‘Ektorp’ three-seat sofa with removable cotton cover in Blekinge White, $499, Ikea, ikea.com.au. Rug: Armadillo & Co ‘Dandelion Weave’ hemp rug, $440, Our Corner Store, (02) 6687 1881, ourcornerstore.com.au. Furniture & light fittings: Various vintage pieces bought at garage sales, flea markets and demolition…

dine with dash Whether you’re working with an old kitchen or a new one, we’ve got great ideas on how to create a brilliant eat-in experience. Plus, a light-filled kitchen makeover and the rundown on built-in versus freestanding baths. CAST BACK A decade or two and dining room decorum was all the rage. Restaurant chefs were hidden “back of house”, while home cooks shut themselves away to prepare their creations for the six o’clock reveal. These days we like to see the magic happen, and eat-in kitchens are the norm – but there are still the issues of mess and noise to solve. So how do you get the buzz of an open kitchen without the chaos? Our experts share their ideas for kitchens both old and new. New kitchen…

THERE’S A LOT to love about trees. They provide scale, colour and shade, frame views, and their beautiful textural foliage can soften exteriors, screen off neighbours and sometimes even be formed into a graceful living sculpture. Majestic species induce a sense of tranquillity, while fruit varieties provide a backyard bounty to boot. Trees are extremely practical, too. “Their aesthetic qualities are enhanced by their ability to protect outdoor areas from wind, cool spaces in summer and reduce noise,” says Hamish Mitchell of Speciality Trees in Melbourne. However, that dinky little specimen in the nursery can, like an unruly teenager, grow into an oversized monster in the fullness of time, causing headaches and hassle and putting a sizeable hole in your wallet. Our green-thumbed tips and top-of-the-tree picks will help you…

DO THE QUICK-STEP! Introducing the new range of Quick-Step laminate, the most water-resistant laminate ever! With a protective and water repellent Hydroseal coating, water stays on the surface and doesn’t seep into the joints for a foor that can withstand water for longer. These beautiful foors also come with a 25 year warranty. Visit quick-step.com.au. GETTING STEAMY The versatile Miele DG 6401 features a multitude of applications that help contain food’s nutritious properties and intensify natural flavours. It operates without pressure under external steam generation in a precisely controlled temperature range, for flavoursome and healthy cooking. Visit miele.com.au. OUI OUI The new Wil Stanley Bistro Chair is inspired by the classic French bistro chair, and delivered with a modern yet classic design. Hand crafted from natural rattan with a tribal…

“I got this bag [Alexander Wang, below right] and these boots [Giuseppe Zanotti, below left] on the same day in New York in 2013. I was going through a phase where I was really obsessed with everything black and white and that kind of speckled texture. As colourful as New York is energy wise, the city makes me think of things that are quite classic and a little bit contemporary but always with an edge.” “New York is one of those places that is just a shopper’s heaven ” ~ Megan Gale “I ALWAYS HAVE FRESH FLOWERS IN THE HOUSE. They make me happy. Roses are stunning – so classic. The best roses I’ve seen were at the Hôtel Costes in Paris, which has a florist shop that only sells…

Tonal calm The harsh blue-whites of noughties minimalism yield to the more forgivable hues of ash-grey, stone, flax and ecru, while rigid lines are exchanged for rounded shapes for a warmer, enduringly liveable ambience. Finishes are tactile: hewn timber, soft pile and dense weaves. WALL COLOUR: LEXICON, DULUX Works of heart Considered collections predominate, with simple shapes and unfussy materials working together to produce interesting, unaffected vignettes. In its place In this pared-back look, everything has a purpose. Recycled pieces are key and are chosen for their integrity as well as their usefulness. Earthen wares Ivory and mushroom tones convey a softness and warmth that is the ideal complement to the more solid, worthy hues delivered by vintage timber and recycled boards. Layered peace “Lack of adornment is the cornerstone…

pretty in pink Ceramicist Valissa Butterworth of The Mod Collective dipped into opposite ends of the colour and texture tin for her new collection. Organic shapes contrast with sleek forms, in moody and light hues.…

The Blue Mountains property of retired executive Susan {top centre} is full of rustic charm inside and out, and is peppered with blue and white – Susan’s favourite colours. The property is imbued with a sense of calm and is a drawcard for Susan’s friends and family. Restful spots abound, including this outdoor seat {above right} from Cotswold Furniture, plushed with patterned Ada & Darcy cushions and throw. After 30 years of living and working in Sydney, Susan decided it was time for a significant lifestyle change. To make her next move, she traced a wide semicircle around the city on a map and started scanning properties in the Southern Highlands, Central Coast and Blue Mountains. “I looked for about six months, but when I saw this place everything else…

Subdued elegance is the cornerstone of Lavinia and Craig’s expansive home in a quiet pocket of Johannesburg. “My own style is refined, with a balance between old and new,” says Lavinia, an interior designer. In her own home, she chose an eclectic mix of contemporary and rustic pieces for a cool contrast. In the elegant dining room {opposite}, youngest son Joshua sits at a farmhouse table paired with Provençal-inspired chairs, while the living room {this page} features delicate carver chairs matched with heavier timber furnishings, a kudu horn-inspired lamp from @home in South Africa and a rust-hued vintage overdyed rug (for similar, try Saffar’s Fine Rug Collection). Busy mother-of-three Lavinia sometimes wonders if the neutral palette she has chosen for her home in a tree-filled suburb of Johannesburg is perhaps…

THERE’S A JOY that comes with closing your front door behind you at the end of a working day. But just how healthy is the home you’re entering? Dust, mould and chemicals are just some of the allergens found in our homes, and coming into contact with them or breathing them in can trigger all sorts of reactions. The good news? Improving indoor air quality can be as simple as tweaking a few at-home routines. “Dust can be reduced by at least 50 per cent just by taking your shoes off before coming into the home,” says building biologist Raphael Siket of Ecolibria. Come with us as we take a tour around our homes, identifying the culprits and showing them the door. Turning a mattress regularly will help dry it…

LIGHTS AND SINK Elegant Gadsden’ pendant lights from Emac & Lawton illuminate the benchtops and stainless-steel ‘Daintree’ undermount double sink, which features a ‘Teknobili Flag 96300’ mixer, sourced from Reece. KITCHEN CABINETS AND OVEN Chrome cup handles and knobs from the Traditional Hardware Co complement the beautiful panelled joinery, built by Captive Cabinetmaking. The Smeg cooker combines an electric oven with a gas cooktop. Who lives here? Kate, who works in food marketing; Simon, an engineer; and their puggle (pug/beagle) Doug. Original room: A semi-enclosed kitchen space with no obvious flow through to the adjacent living area of this home on Sydney’s leafy north shore. “It was all very ’90s – lots of timber with melamine benchtops and a very thin coating of Caesarstone,” recalls Kate. Timeframe: Ten weeks. Why…

Fabulous fare for every day and every occasion off to market Grab a sturdy bag, embrace the early morning spring sunshine and set off to the growers’ market to stock up. Nothing tastes better than farm-fresh ingredients. CARAMELISED ONION, PEAR & GOATS CHEESE FLATBREAD Serves 6 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions (400g), thinly sliced 1 tbsp caster sugar 2 tbsp pomegranate or red wine vinegar 1 tsp lemon thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 2 cups plain flour, sifted, plus extra for kneading and dusting 125g butter, chilled, cubed ½ cup cold water 60g quince paste, very thinly sliced 2 small beurre bosc pears (300g), quartered, cored 2 tbsp lemon juice 150g goats cheese, crumbled 1. Preheat oven to 210°C. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan…

ADRIAN KNOTT HAS followed the surf his entire life. Born on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, he lived in various coastal towns, hitting the beach whenever he could, while his design expertise – he is a trained graphic artist who spent 15 years working in the fashion industry – paved the way for roles with several surf companies. It was his love of surfing, and a desire to create something tangible by hand, which led him to begin crafting his own boards and launch a surfboard company, Maren. “I was after an alternative shape, which I couldn’t find anywhere, so I had a go at making a board for myself and things just really evolved from there,” Adrian recalls. Orders flooded in for his custom retro-style, hand-shaped boards with beautifully embellished fins…

“Guillaume is a French restaurant but with a modern, innovative approach. We are classically trained, and we use that knowledge and experience, but we mix it up a bit with Australian influence. The interiors reflect that, too. The wallpaper in the private dining room (far right) is Hermès and I found the chandelier at the Porte de Clignancourt flea market in Paris, which is a Parisian must-visit.” “My philosophy is to think global, use local, from the butter to the bread” ~ Guillaume Brahimi FOOD FOR FAMILY In his new book, Food for Family ($79.99, Lantern), Guillaume cooks sensational menus in the homes of some of Australia’s most renowned names – Cate Blanchett among them – as well as for his own family. Available in late September, with royalties supporting…

light & easy Solid materials such as rustic brick prevail, but are paired with soft whites and pink tones for a lighter, more feminine and relaxed look. Gentle textures including soft woollens and quilted fabrics reinforce the sense of the home as a welcoming sanctuary. WALL COLOUR: VIVID WHITE, DULUX feminine curves Geometric shapes have their place but are softened by pieces defined by curves and circular forms. The severity of steel is abandoned in favour of more malleable metals such as rose gold, copper and brass. home and heart Comfort is key for this look. Shades of dusty pink, oyster and pearl, together with the muted off-whites of faded plaster, combine with tactile textures such as washed linen, quilting and faux fur to deliver a relaxed mood. you must…

The stunning natural features of NSW’s Hunter region played a major role in the creation of Emma and Tim’s beautiful, light-filled home. “As soon as we saw the view we were hooked,” Emma says. In the kitchen, a window splashback looks out to a sandstone and bluestone retaining wall that provides a captivating contrast to the all-white space. In the living room {opposite}, the vista may be the drawcard yet the soothing hues of a Surya Frontier collection rug from Temple & Webster and a ‘Studio’ sofa in Arena Neptune, found at Freedom, make the inside as appealing as the out. Several times during their home build, newlyweds Emma and Tim wondered if they had got themselves in too deep. When they purchased their gum tree-lined property in New South…

The path to the perfect living room starts by identifying who uses it and how. “Work out who frequents the room the most and how many people you need to fit comfortably,” says Ann King of Sage Colour and Style. “Once you identify that, you can work out the mood that you want.” Now that you’re spoilt for choice on living room pieces (see “The Edit”, page 95), here our experts share their ideas on how to place them and create a space you’ll never want to leave Find a focal point CLUE: THE BOX IS NOT IT “MAKE SURE ALL THE elements YOU CHOOSE CREATE A COHESIVE LIVING experience” ˜ MELISSA BONNEY, THE DESIGN HUNTER Furniture focus THE BIG PIECES ARE THE MAIN EVENT Rug up FLOOR TEXTILES DO…

METAL MAKEOVER Some TLC might be required if your outdoor furniture has taken a beating over winter. Metal furniture with rust patches can be treated with Hammerite’s ‘Direct to Rust Metal’ paint. Simply use a wire brush to get rid of any flaky bits, then brush the paint straight on. Available in various colours. $36.81/750ml; hammerite.com.au. HERE COMES THE SUN …and there go your carpets. Fading can be a real problem with all types of flooring in rooms that are filled with natural light. Stainmaster has come up with a clever solution with ‘SolarMax’, a specially formulated fibre that is resistant to fading, even in direct sunlight. The carpet range comes in three finishes: twist, loop and level cut, and loop pile; with colours in popular neutral hues. stainmaster.com.au. Polish…

SINKING INTO A STEAMING hot bath is the ultimate in at-home luxury, the very definition of “me time”. But there are also plenty of practical reasons to install a tub. For families with little ones, a bath is by far the easiest way to get your tots clean – throw in some ducks and shells and it doubles as entertainment! For adults, a warm bath is a sure-fire antidote for stress, can help with insomnia, relaxes sore and tired muscles, and opens pores for a thorough detoxing clean. So now that we’ve floated a blissful image of a candlelit bubble bath before your eyes, the question is, what kind of tub are you picturing? A built-in beauty or a freestanding fantasy? Let’s look at the practicalities to help you decide.…

PASSIONFRUIT & LEMON-THYME SYRUP Makes 500ml (2 cups) 230g (1 cup) caster sugar 375ml (1½ cups) water 250ml (1 cup) passionfruit pulp (about 10 passionfruit) 3 sprigs lemon thyme 1. Combine all ingredients, except the lemon thyme, in a saucepan and place over a low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium and cook for 10-15 minutes until syrupy. 2. Pour the hot syrup into warm sterilised jars or bottles. Add the lemon thyme sprigs and seal immediately. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months. Refrigerate after opening. BROCCOLI & CHILLI PESTO Makes 750ml (3 cups) 2 broccoli heads, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 long green chillies, seeded and chopped 20g (1 cup) mint leaves 100g (1 cup) grated parmesan 50g…

1-9 2ducktrading Company (02) 9380 2672, 2ducktrading.com.au. A-B Ada & Darcy adaanddarcy.com.au. Adairs 1300 783 005, adairs.com.au. Alexandra Kidd (02) 9331 1554, alexandrakidd.com. Alexandra Reid alexandra-reid.com. Altamira (03) 5981 0499, altamira.com.au. Amber Tiles 1300 139 868, ambertiles. com.au. Anaesthetic anaestheticdesign.com. Anne-Marie Rush (03) 9537 2717, amrush.com.au. Armadillo & Co (02) 9698 4043, armadillo-co.com. Arthur G (03) 9543 4633, arthurg.com.au. Ascraft Textiles & Wallcoverings (02) 9360 2311, (03) 9510 7734, ascraft.com.au. Atolyia atolyia.com. Aura By Tracie Ellis (03) 9552 6090, aurahome.com.au. Australian Sustainable Hardwood (03) 5139 7001, vicash.com.au. Bambury 1300 766 762, bambury.com.au. Bandhini Homewear Design (07) 5533 8545, bandhini.com.au. Barwon Timber (03) 5229 0080, barwontimber.com.au. Beachwood (02) 9918 7162, beachwood.com.au. Beacon Lighting 1300 232 266, beaconlighting.com.au. Becker Minty (02) 8356 9999, beckerminty.com. Bed Bath N’ Table (03) 8888 8100, bedbathntable.com.au.…