Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i Australian Home Beautiful

TEN YEARS AGO, when I first became editor of Home Beautiful, I distinctly remember that whenever the magazine’s page count exceeded 200, we felt a huge sense of achievement – a ‘big book’ was our goal. Reaching that magic number was a milestone for us, but now, I can’t actually remember the last time we had an issue that was under 200 pages – it’s been years! Our magazine is now routinely more than 250 pages, and we’re always looking for opportunities to give you even more. This issue is no exception. Not only do we have a massive House Rules section, starring all of the best ideas from the on-screen renos, we also have our annual bathroom design special, featuring 10 incredibly beautiful spaces. For good measure, we’ve added…

STOP 1 | Amble & Adore Marianna Miranda had just closed one chapter of her life and was looking to start a new one with her daughter, Adrianna. The pair took on the lease of a 90-year-old Queenslander with a vine-encased verandah to create Amble & Adore, and set about stocking it with as many locally made and fair-trade products as possible. “It’s not just a shop to us – it’s a space where people can embrace creativity, start conversations and stop for a coffee,” says Marianna. Must-haves: Creatively Active Minds mesh purse, $98.95; Theatre Imports marble tray, $79.95; Madras Link screen-printed cushion, $59.95; Losari pendants, from $155 (top left); Jackson wall decor, $89.95 (top left). Open: Mon-Fri, 7am-3pm; Sat, 7am-2pm; Sun, 8am-1pm. Visit: 1 Kelsey Street, (07) 3398 9729.…

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There’s a particular charm about a home surrounded by vast open space, where the pace is slower and city sprawl is a distant memory. For Queenslanders Jenny and Crombie, the temptations of peaceful village life were too strong to resist – after three houses, two grown-up children and two small grandchildren, the couple were ready for a change. “Our last house was on the outskirts of Brisbane and was originally surrounded by greenery, but had slowly been built out,” recalls Jenny. The couple longed to live in the country, yet still needed to commute into Brisbane, so began researching communities just outside the city. This is how they discovered a tiny village, just 50 minutes north-west of the CBD. The town’s hilly vistas, crafty community and pretty little buildings won…

It’s a renovating dilemma that’s faced by every homeowner as the first day of the builder’s arrival quickly approaches: ‘Should we stay or should we go?’ For Tasmanians Simone and David, whose heritage home in Launceston was due a makeover to make it more functional for them and their children, Josie, 13, and Roy, 11, the answer was ‘stay’. “Living in the house during the renos caused us, the architect and the builder huge headaches – why oh why did we make that choice?” recalls Simone, an interior designer who now runs a small, local business Velvet Sledge, selling upcycled second-hand furniture via Instagram. “The builders sectioned off part of the house with panels, boarding and black plastic, however, when the openings were made for the new doors, the only…

WHO DOESN’T LOVE the ambience delivered by a roaring fire and a warm hearth? But sometimes an open fire or wood-burning stove is not practical. That’s when integrated heating systems come into their own, delivering warmth with almost no noise, fuss or mess. Set an even temp with hydronic heat panels, stay snug with underfloor heating, or nail heating and cooling in one move with ducted air. With so many forms of heating available, we round-up the best options to heat your home. “Some hydronic gas boilers can give you up to 98 per cent efficiency” ~ Callan Pels, Commercial Project Estimator, Hunt Heating ducted heating This whole-house option is powered by either a central airconditioning system or gas, and pushes warm – and cold – air through vents in…

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER DIP WITH HOT PAPRIKA & PEPITA OIL Serves 6-8 600g cauliflower, trimmed, cut into large florettes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, skin on . cup Greek yoghurt 100g cream cheese, chopped ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts Salt & cracked black pepper, for seasoning 1 loaf sourdough bread Olive oil cooking spray ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp peptitas ¼ tsp hot paprika 2 tsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 lemon 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Spread cauliflower on an oven tray and toss with olive oil. Wrap garlic in a small piece of foil and place on tray with cauliflower. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until light golden. Allow to cool slightly. Peel garlic. 2. Put cauliflower and garlic in the bowl of a food…

Seasoned renovators Kristyn and her husband, Bryce, know it’s hard to beat a beautiful bathroom. Enlisting Briony Darcy and Leon Eyck of DE Atelier Architects to design their contemporary split-level home in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, they asked for special attention to be paid to the ensuite. “We wanted a really generous space that flowed seamlessly from the main bedroom and felt like a serene retreat where you could unwind and enjoy a long bath,” says Kristyn. The couple embraced the ‘less is more’ ethos, with clean lines and a minimalist palette vital in creating a modern zone with a wet area and sculptural freestanding bath that basks in natural light. “The skylight above the bath (previous page) is one of my favourite features,” says Kristyn. “It feels incredibly decadent to…

When Shaye snapped up her 1900s home in NSW’s Hunter Valley, she was six months pregnant and keen for an overhaul before moving in. Engaging Stewart Horton of Horton & Co Design to devise an extension and a raft of cosmetic improvements, Shaye’s brief revolved around embracing the heritage of the house. “I wanted the functionality and spaciousness of a contemporary home,” she says, “but rather than an ultra-modern look, I was after a timeless, classic interior which referenced the era the home was built.” At the top of her wishlist was a revamp of the existing cramped bathroom – and the removal of a lean-to at the back, so the house could be extended to accommodate a new second bathroom and laundry. “It was a poky space with a…

As she set about overhauling this cramped Melbourne bathroom, designer Petrina Turner knew it would be a test of her talent. At just 2100mm x 1800mm, the space needed every millimetre utilised and magnified to make it comfortable, attractive and functional. For more than a decade, the owners, who both work in education, had lived with this claustrophobic, dated part of their 1940s bungalow. However, enough was enough, and they wanted to swap the boxed-in room for one that declared jaw-dropping style. Extending wasn’t an option, so to achieve a greater feeling of space, the whole room was stripped out and a spacious walk-in shower and patterned floor tiles installed. The new toilet, wet-room-style shower and basin were all kept in similar positions to their original locations, in order to…

NEW SOUTH WALES house rules NANCY, 36, & DANIEL, 35, WANTED TO LIVE IN ‘PARTY CENTRAL’ 1. Create an A-lister’s entertainer 2. Style it coastal chic 3. Wash the living room with a wave of colour 4. Float some timber into the bathrooms 5. Give the master suite a shot of pizzazz At heart, Nancy and Daniel are vivacious hosts. However, throughout their nine-year marriage, they have waited for a house where they could throw open the doors. “It’s hard when the walls and roof don’t match how you feel inside,” says Nancy, who works in human resources. Three years ago, following months of searching, the couple found their foothold in the Sydney property market, buying a fixer-upper with a dysfunctional layout. Their children Jonathan, six, and three-year-old Sophia grew…

winning letter Wendy Moore’s editor’s letter in the June issue of Home Beautiful really struck a chord with me. Five years ago, we moved interstate for my husband’s work, where we bought a house that was too small and dark, that we have since filled with three children. I’ve never really felt at home here. I put off renovating and decorating due to constantly thinking, ‘What if we move back?’ Wendy’s letter – and your article on Lois and Wilson’s home in Melbourne (left) – made me realise that in order to feel at home, I need to live in the present and create a space I love for now, whatever the future holds! Christine Williams, Perth, WA, via email “IT’S A SUNDAY MORNING. I KNOW I SHOULD BE enjoying…

“Decorating with leafy greens and varying textures offers a number of ways to add personality to your home” ~ Rachel Peters, HB senior stylist…

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triple treat Slick and stylish – the latest project from Sydney makeover queens Three Birds Renovations proves they practise what they preach. This staircase and alcove alone is a feast of clever ideas and chic accessories – from the Scyon ‘Stria’ shiplap wall cladding that also forms a bench seat to the cushions and throw (all from Adairs), Oz Design Furniture stool and About Space wall sconce. Would-be renovators could take a lesson from Erin Cayless, Bonnie Hindmarsh and Lana Taylor – aka Three Birds Renovations. These Sydneysiders, with nary a building qualification or decorating degree between them, completed their latest whole home makeover in just six weeks – and that’s par for the course. This light-filled, two-storey, four-bedroom brick-and-weatherboard home with a Hamptons vibe is their fourth project in…

1 Installing wallpaper instantly prevents a room from looking too ‘office-y’. Select a bold print to make a grand statement – or a softly toned seagrass for a subtle impact. The new non-woven wallpapers are much easier to hang and remove, so don’t worry too much about either the workload or commitment, as they can be removed or updated easily. 2 Add plants, advises Druce Davey of Greener. “I have a lot of plants in my office – on the desk, on the floor, perched on the windowsill and hanging from the ceiling,” he says. “They bring a sense of tranquillity, reduce noise and filter the air. I also really like the daily routine of watering them.” 3 Create a striking retreat on a budget with second-hand buys and a…

line it up Put your best foot forward when planning your front fence and gate. “The front introduces the home to the street and welcomes anybody who comes into the home,” says Jim Stewart of Boss Gardenscapes. “A combination of foliage, interesting planting and structural elements will make the journey a lot more interesting.” Weigh up privacy and soundproofing with street appeal, so it doesn’t ruin your home’s character. Slatted fences or laser-cut screens offer a privacy mid-point. Side fences can be treated differently because they are boundaries, adds Jim. “View them as a backdrop to your horticulture,” he says. Also check with your council for any height restrictions. You may crave privacy but your neighbour could object to the restricted light. on the fence THESE MATERIALS HELP BORDERS BECOME…

Melbourne homeowner Kerry admits she’s very much a ‘bath person’. So when it came to the makeover of the ensuite she shares with her husband, Alan, in their bayside home, one thing was non-negotiable: a sumptuous, sculptural freestanding tub. “I had to have a standalone bath and the beautiful one we ended up choosing is both modern and extremely comfortable,” says Kerry of the Kado ‘Arc’ bath from Reece. It is just one of the glamorous features in the couple’s made-for-pampering zone – a serene and light-filled sanctuary that truly highlights the room’s stunning arched window. The white and bright bathroom has five-star style stamped all over it, but that wasn’t always the case. When Kerry and Alan moved into their Edwardian home a couple of years ago, they were…

When renovating their Victorian-era weatherboard in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, James and his partner, Rochelle, began with a unique feature – a handcrafted window that he made himself. “I replicated an old warehouse-style window and the rest of the bathroom followed suit,” says James, a welder who works on shop, cafe and warehouse fit-outs, often using repurposed materials. “We wanted an old-school vibe but slightly modern, so added the industrial window to make it different.” For the bathroom design, James and Rochelle, who is studying nutrition at university, settled on a utilitarian style. “We decided to keep to the character of the original house and got the old-style basin and clawfoot bath,” says James. “This is a very ‘Melbourne’ look at the moment. Every cafe looks like our bathroom!” Top of…

High on the list of priorities for Melbourne couple Jo and Jack while building their Mornington Peninsula holiday home was an ensuite in which to unwind. “The ensuite is meant to feel like being in a cocoon,” says interior architect Anne-Marie Rush, who chose three Patricia Urquiola vitrified ceramic tiles from Academy Tiles – a plain tile for the upper wall and two patterned tiles for a dado and its border – to help fulfil the brief. “The room is darker and moodier than the rest of the house, which is very light, and the tiles’ patterns make it more intimate.” The homeowners wanted their holiday home to have a lived-in look, so Anne-Marie also suggested non-uniform porcelain floor tiles. “They had just been to Italy and were inspired by…

QUEENSLAND house rules LUKE & CODY, BOTH 23, WANTED A TRUE-BLUE MAN’S HOME 1. Add city shine to our country gem 2. Give Luke a classic gentleman’s master suite 3. Channel George Clooney in Cody’s room 4. Bloke it up with blue and put stone in every zone 5. Throw in a porch to yarn on Deep in the heart of Queensland’s Darling Downs, fun-loving twin brothers Luke and Cody share a humble 1940s shack that has been on the brink of falling down. Despite that, life is good as long as they can still enjoy downing a beer in the backyard. “Even though the house isn’t much, it means the world to me,” says Luke, an electrician. “I’ve formed great memories in my home so I take pride in…

WHEN HARRIET GOODALL casts her eye over the countryside, she sees things most of us don’t even notice. To Harriet, discarded fence posts, coils of bent and twisted wire and sheets of rusting corrugated iron are materials to be collected and turned into magnificent pieces of art. Based in Robertson in the New South Wales Southern Highlands, with a studio and shop front not far away in Moss Vale, Harriet is known for her skillfully woven baskets, wall hangings, light shades and, increasingly, welded sculptures fashioned from discarded scraps of metal. “I’ve been making things since I was a little girl,” she says. “I grew up in the country in Young and my dad was a farmer, so I spent a lot of time tinkering in his workshop. I was…

{FOLLOW THE SUN } CLAIM YOUR OWN LITTLE POCKET OF NATURE TO BASK IN THE DAY’S PASSING LIGHT, GENTLY SWINGING BETWEEN THE TREES {FINISHING TOUCHES} SET THE SCENE FOR A HEARTY FEAST BY ADDING NORDIC FLAIR {SEASON’S BOUNTY} WARD OFF THE WINTER CHILL WITH DELICIOUS FOOD STRAIGHT FROM THE OVEN {SUMPTUOUS SANCTUARY} CHUNKY KNITS AND LUSCIOUS LAYERS USHER IN A RELAXING MOOD {BY THE FIRE} LAYERS OF CALMING COLOURS AND NATURAL ELEMENTS CREATE THE IDEAL SPOT TO REST AND PUT YOUR FEET UP {IS IT BEDTIME YET?} INFUSE A GREY PALETTE WITH WARMING TIMBERS AND WOVEN TEXTURES INTO YOUR PRIVATE HAVEN…

“Denim is so versatile and hard-wearing– it’s the perfect fabric to use in the home” ~ Rachel Peters, HB senior stylist…

FLOORBOARDS Get the look with Danish White 260mm x 2200mm floorboards, $142/sqm, Royal Oak Floors. When Henrietta and Christian stumbled upon a timeworn timber cottage for sale while on a family trip to the beach, it was a case of love at first ‘site’. Sandwiched between the forest and the sea, the location was picture perfect, with the home looking over both ocean and treetops. “I loved that we could walk directly into the forest from our backyard,” says Henrietta, a dentist. The home’s outlook was ideal, but the interiors were another story. Built around 1905 on the coast of North Zealand, Denmark, the seaside cottage with its maze of dark rooms, dated kitchen and tired brown carpet, was ripe for an overhaul. The layout was impractical for the couple’s…

Glenn and Rachel’s sweet abode in Brisbane’s south-east truly shows that it’s the little touches that make a house a home. From colour-dipped dining chairs surrounding a crowd-pleasing table, to a beautiful gallery-like display of black-and-white family photographs, this home tells the story of the couple’s life together. And life has been busy. At just 14, the then high schoolers began dating; they attended university together in Brisbane; a stint in Sydney followed as they pursued their respective career paths; and finally, the pull of family brought them back home. “We wanted to have children and raise them near family,” says Rachel. “We bought a little investment property while searching for a permanent home.” Now, Glenn and Rachel have two gorgeous children, Olivia, three, and Jonathan, one. But even before…

IF SHOPPING FOR an oven or cooktop isn’t exactly an idea that thrills, it might be time to hang on to your hat. A seductive combination of bells and whistles and hands-on practicality means new-generation cooking appliances are thrilling enough to induce swoons in everyone from keen cooks to techno-geeks. As David Woollcott, CEO of Winning Appliances, explains: “In any of our stores, there are more than 450 trademarked or patented innovations that are revolutionising the capability of appliances and how we use them. It’s technology with a purpose.” tiptop cooktops Home chefs now commonly dabble in exotic cuisines and favour fresh and fast Asian flavours, and clever manufacturers are responding to the different ways people cook. For example, all of Ilve’s freestanding cookers can now be fitted with a…

ILLUSTRATOR KERRIE HESS picture perfect A move back to her home town of Brisbane hasn’t slowed down illustrator Kerrie Hess (opposite) – her client list includes Christian Louboutin and Kate Spade New York. Kerrie works from home in a Queenslander decorated in her signature French-inspired style. What are your office must-haves? “I love flowers and quite a bit of colour. Being an artist [right], it’s nice for me to be surrounded by art. You’re more excited to get to work if you love your office.” On your wishlist? “I’m obsessed with gold so I have my eye on a few accent pieces from West Elm, as well as vintage grey Louis-style chairs.” Any tips for creating a gallery wall like yours (opposite)? “I sourced the frames first, printed the images…

Scientists Sacha and Warwick happily spend their days immersed in the world of medical research. That’s not to say, though, that the Melbourne couple don’t relish the tranquillity of their inner-city home at the end of the day – in particular, this gorgeous new pamper zone. “We wanted to turn the bathroom into a sanctuary – a place to really relax and have a lovely bath,” says Sacha. Aided by the expertise of designer Carmel Wylie of GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens, the couple decided to partly demolish a wall between the existing dark and dated 1970s bathroom and their bedroom’s original walk-in wardrobe, making way for a luxuriously large retreat. “Taking out the wall made the space so much bigger, and also brought in more light to the wardrobe from…

VICTORIA house rules CLAIRE, 28, & HAGAN, 27, WANTED A ‘REAL’ HOME FOR THE KIDS 1. Stamp it warehouse raw 2. Choose an industrial palette 3. Break it up with bold graphics and bites of colour 4. Upcycle materials from the peninsular 5. Squeeze in a play space surrounded by the divine beaches and bushland of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Claire and Hagan’s tiny and humble house is shared with their two daughters, Matilda, four, and Darcy, two, as well as Cleo the Great Dane. In the style of Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland, the story of their home plays on scale – plans being grand, and actual space, miniature. The couple bought their old shop – known as ‘the shoebox’ – two years ago, transforming the front into a salon…

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